AAGt Dhillon visits UVA law
On Tuesday, March 10, the Federalist Society invited Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, the Hon. Harmeet Dhillon ’93, to speak. The event was moderated by Professor Xiao Wang. Dhillon is a controversial figure due to the DOJ civil rights investigation into UVA's admission practices during her...
Western’s Swim and Dive Coach Dan Bledsoe Receives Award for National Coach of the...
Western Albemarle’s Athletic Director and Varsity Swim & Dive coach has been announced as the 2024-2025 National Boys Swim and Dive Coach of the Year. Alongside recently winning the state championship with the WAHS team, he has won nine other state titles throughout his time at Western. Receiving this...
Charlottesville middle schoolers showcase ‘BioBots’ at UVA Rotunda
Middle school students from Charlottesville put their robotics skills on display at the University of Virginia Rotunda.
New Charlottesville business helps dogs get the exercise they need
Better Dog Co. offers one-on-one exercise sessions using a slat mill, a specialized treadmill designed specifically for dogs.
Fluvanna supervisors to decide fate of proposed Tenaska power plant
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After rejections by the Fluvanna County Planning Commission of a “substantial accord” petition, and later a special use permit for higher smokestacks, the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors decides on those issues Wednesday night. It has not just been Fluvanna County...
Expansion of residential at North Pointe clears Albemarle Planning Commission
The Albemarle Planning Commission has recommended approval of a request from Great Eastern Management Company to allow more townhomes at its North Pointe development near the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. The Board of Supervisors originally rezoned the 269-acre property in 2006 to allow up to 893 residential...
Former Waynesboro police captain’s claim revived
Following a partially successful appeal, a former captain with the Waynesboro Police Department will see a portion of his lawsuit remanded back to circuit court after a recent opinion by the Virginia Court of Appeals revived a whistleblower claim against his former chief. In 2022, Michael Martin, who once led an area...
Albemarle Police investigate Wed. night Hydraulic Rd. gunfire
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Police are investigating late night shots fired Wednesday on Hydraulic Road. Officers responded to a call of shots fired at 10:29 p.m. in the 2500 block and found no one hit when they arrived. According to ACPD social media, officers upon...
New Virginia bill targets guns left in cars as police report rise in thefts
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A new Virginia bill aimed at reducing stolen guns is drawing attention to a growing problem across Central Virginia — firearms taken from vehicles. Police say many of these cases start as simple car break-ins but quickly escalate when a gun is left inside. According...
The Well-loved, Alabama-founded Chicken Salad Chick Comes to Charlottesville
Chicken Salad Chick, founded by Stacy Brown, originated in Auburn, Alabama with its first location opening in 2008. Since then, the restaurant has been one of the more reliable lunch places in the South with over 300 locations. Even though I had never been to the restaurant before, when I found out about their...

















