Charlottesville VA

Recently, a letter from the UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission has sparked a discussion among alumni who have children applying to the university. The letter expressed gratitude for the application and acknowledged the ongoing affinity that graduates often retain for the university. However, it also pointed out...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A new breakthrough treatment born at UVA is giving hope to patients with one of the deadliest forms of blood cancer. The FDA just approved ziftomenid, a once-a-day pill for people with a rare type of acute myeloid leukemia, especially those whose cancer comes back or doesn’t respond to...

Charlottesville is clearing the way for native plants in parks through its Urban Forest Restoration initiative.

VERONA, Va. (WHSV) - Formerly known the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, the Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Animal Shelter officially opened its doors Nov. 1 in Verona. Shelter Director John Gilbert said both staff and animals have been able to settle in. The nonprofit ‘Friends of Staunton Augusta-Waynesboro...

For decades, Albemarle’s Comprehensive Plan has divided the county’s land into two parts: a rural area where public investment is discouraged and a growth area intended to be a place where people can live, work, and play. Yet Albemarle’s urban area lacks public open space with most of...

A visitor to the University of Virginia (UVA) recently expressed interest in exploring the scenic mountain trails in Charlottesville. The visitor, who is staying with her sister at UVA for the break, is seeking beginner-friendly hiking trails with good views. However, they are faced with transportation challenges as...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The county is facing a growing housing crisis as more jobs bring new residents to town, but developers show less interest in building homes to meet demand. County Supervisor Mike Pruitt, who represents the Scottsville District, says the county has seen fewer new housing starts...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Vehicle maintenance experts and advocates espouse the need this time of year to preparing vehicles for cold weather by checking tire and battery health, but a Charlottesville mechanic is urging residents to check their vehicles for rodent nesting. “One of the big things...

The presidential search committee and the University’s external search firm announced Friday that the search would continue, despite a Faculty Senate resolution passed Nov. 14 which called for a pause. In its responses to the Faculty Senate’s resolution, the committee said they have not selected finalists, and...

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A date has been set for a preliminary hearing for the Harrisonburg man charged in connection with an indecent exposure and carjacking incident that occurred last summer. According to online records, a preliminary hearing date of January 20th was set for Tevin Edwin White...