NERO: The University must modernize the Lawn room application process
Every February, a group of 54 students entering their final year of undergraduate studies are accepted to live on the Lawn. Living in one of these rooms is supposed to be a privilege due to the Lawn’s history and prominence in University life. Due to this prestige, the experience is offered to students who have...
Albemarle Planning Commission briefed on build-out analysis tool
Albemarle County’s updated Comprehensive Plan goes into effect on January 1, 2026, complete with language that contemplates an eventual expansion of where developers can build. “The County’s Growth Management Policy prioritizes building efficiently in Development Areas over expanding the current boundaries,” reads...
Public notice: Albemarle seeks taking of sliver of land for Library Road Extension
Virginia law requires the publication of certain notices in a “newspaper of record” as defined in state code. For a newsletter of third-party community engagement, this provides important insight to various things happening in the area. The Virginia General Assembly has recently passed legislation that would allow...
Fired Virginia Tech coach reportedly being hired at Big 12 school
Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Chris Marve is reportedly being hired as linebackers coach at Colorado under Deion Sanders.
Albemarle County, VA, Confirms PHI Stolen in June Ransomware Attack
Officials in Albemarle County, Virginia, have confirmed that sensitive data, including protected health information (PHI), was compromised in a June 2025 ransomware attack. The attack commenced on June 10, 2025, and was detected the following day when staff were unable to access certain files on the network. State...
City employing ambassadors to improve the Downtown Mall experience
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville’s Office of Economic Development announced starting in February 2026, residents and visitors may see uniformed ambassadors in the downtown area “serving as friendly guides, caretakers and problem-solvers to help keep the downtown area safer, cleaner, and more...
Charlottesville Planning Commission seeks some changes to city’s five year CIP
As 2025 winds down, Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders is working to prepare a budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2026. That includes a five-year capital improvement plan which lays out where money will be spent on construction and maintenance of infrastructure. The Charlottesville Planning...
First Alert Weather Day: High Winds
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Happy Friday! We’ve issued today as a First Alert due to the hazardous high winds. High Wind Alerts for today will last until 10 PM tonight. Wind Advisories for portions of our viewing area with wind gusts up to 50 mph. High Wind Warning for the Blue Ridge Mountains with wind gusts up to...
Charlottesville interactive art museum offers new virtual tour
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville’s most immersive art experience is now just a click away. The Looking Glass, Virginia’s first interactive art museum, has launched a 360-degree virtual tour, letting visitors explore its floor-to-ceiling installations from anywhere in the world. Every room is captured in...
UVA study finds early smartphone access raises health risks for children
The study found that children who received smartphones before age 12 exercised less, slept less and socialized in person less than their peers without devices.
