Charlottesville Low-Income Housing Coalition holds rally, calls on city council for change
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A group of community members gathered outside of City Hall on Monday night, March 30, calling on CharlottesvilleCity Council to take action against two multistory housing developments geared primarily towards University of Virginia students. The protest, filled with signs including “Stop...
Witness: Brush fire appears to engulf utility truck
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Fire Rescue crews responded to a brush fire on Barracks Road that a witness told Cville Right Now appeared to engulf the utility truck of an electrical crew working in the area. ACFR responded to a report of a vehicle fire...
This Remote All-You-Can-Eat Tavern In Virginia Is So Exceptional It’s Worth The Longest Drive
Okay, let’s settle something once and for all. Is a two-hour drive through the rolling hills of Virginia worth it for a lunch spot?. Absolutely, unequivocally, yes. Tucked near the base of a mountain in Charlottesville, this legendary tavern has been feeding hungry souls since the 18th century, and the magic inside...
VDOT tackles patching secondary roads
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - You make soon have fewer potholes to avoid on your daily commute. VDOT says patching of secondary roads in Albemarle, Greene, and Madison Counties will begin in early roads— targeting potholes and damaged pavement. The goal is simple; to fix problem spots now and extend...
Charlottesville residents rally against residential displacement
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — In front of Charlottesville City Hall, the Charlottesville Low-Income Housing Coalition and its supporters gathered to hear speakers and advocate for the prevention of displacement of lower-income neighborhoods, including 10th and Page, Fifeville and Rose Hill. The event...
Elite in ability, character and effort, Joe Tiroly brings dynamism
“God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash booms from the powerful speakers at Disharoon Park. An unfamiliar walk-up song for the Virginia faithful, the anthem precedes the at-bats for a new star — Joe Tiroly. The junior second baseman ranks third on the team in runs...
📅 ‘Nature Studies’ Art Exhibit Opens April 3 in Charlottesville
Phaeton Gallery will host 'Nature Studies', a new exhibition of paintings by Cate West Zahl, from April 3–26, 2026. The show explores the quiet beauty of the natural world through expressive compositions of flowers, branches, and other organic forms.
Crozet Elementary taps new principal for coming year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Crozet Elementary School will start the next school year with a new principal following the retirement of Staci England, who served in that role for four years. Stephen Saunders, currently principal of Greer Elementary School, will take the helm at Crozet...
Tidewater Current bus service marks first east-west transit option
Tickets are now on sale for the Tidewater Current, a new Virginia Breeze intercity bus route scheduled to launch April 20. The service marks the first east-west transit option in the network, connecting Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads with Richmond, Charlottesville and the Shenandoah Valley.
Charlottesville works to tackle both angles of local housing need
In Charlottesville, city staff and community partners are working multiple housing projects in an effort to both meet the growing demand and limit potential displacement. Plans are underway on a low-barrier shelter, as well as a mixed-use development and affordable housing project. Each proposal needs approval from...
