Students use the summer to pursue professional arts opportunities
Coast to coast, overseas and rooted on Grounds, three current students and one recent graduate have used this summer to unearth their places in the arts. The zeal among students in the University’s arts scene doesn’t fade over the three-month academic break — it carries itself into opportunities wherever they can be...
Red fox gets drain part stuck around neck, community and Wildlife Center help out
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Wildlife Center of Virginia is celebrating the release of a red fox after a weeks-long rescue effort. The fox was found with something stuck around its neck and rescuers had to get creative to safely capture and free it. “Sometimes it can take a...
Men’s Lightweights Reach Semi-Final Race at Henley with Win Over UVA
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England — The Harvard men's lightweight rowing team continued its impressive run at the Henley Royal Regatta, advancing to the semi-final round of the prestigious Temple Challenge Cup after a commanding win over the University of Virginia on Friday, July 4. The Crimson will return to the water on...
The University of Virginia revamps its website to boost access and engagement
The University of Virginia’s website has received a fresh look to enhance access and engagement. The new sleek redesign of its main website makes online browsing smoother, smarter, and more engaging for students, faculty, and visitors.
Videos and Photo Gallery: A Glorious 4th Across the Region
The long Independance Day holiday weekend began Thursday night when Orange County faithful headed to Booster Park for the county’s annual fireworks celebration. Then, early Friday morning, Greene County began a full day of Red, White, Blue, and Greene festivities with the first-annual Freedom 4th of July 5K Run...
Gordonsville continues Independence Day celebrations through weekend
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal apparent stabbing that occurred Saturday morning in Mount Solon. Charlottesville Police Chief describes ‘reckless’ shootout that injured five. Updated: 20 hours ago. The victims, one as young as nine years old, are reported to be stable after they...
This Little-Known Restaurant In Virginia Serves Up The Best Salmon You’ll Ever Taste
There’s a magical moment when perfectly prepared salmon melts on your tongue, the delicate flavors dancing across your palate – that’s the everyday experience awaiting you at Local Chop & Grill House in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Nestled inside a historic brick building that once bustled as the city’s...
Virginia State Police has largest Basic Session class in seven years
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A trend of being able to hire more Charlottesville and Albemarle Police officers and trainees is also the case with Virginia State Police with a record 92 trainees for their new 144th basic session. They actually started with 98 at a June 25 orientation in the State Police...
Make a Wish Come True
About 200 people attended the Chukkers for Children fundraising event on the polo fields at King Family Vineyards on Sunday, June 8. “Chukkers for Children was a true celebration of the power of community and compassion,” said T.J. Zepp, senior manager, marketing and communications at Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia....
UVA event recreates printing of the Declaration of Independence
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Inside the south gallery of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, the sound of history echoed once again. Yesterday, the University of Virginia hosted a special event where printer and artist Josef Beery recreated the first printing of the Declaration of Independence....
