Charlottesville VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A welfare check at a home in Arrington led to the discovery of a dead body Wednesday, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. Deputies were called to 2294 Tye River Road in Arrington on Wednesday for a welfare check on the...

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A Nelson County resident was found dead during a welfare check, according to officials. The Nelson County Sheriff's Office said its deputies were dispatched to a home on Tye River Road on Wednesday for a welfare check. "Upon arrival at this address, Deputies made...

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A traffic crash off East Market Street in Harrisonburg caused congestion in the area and closed some lanes Thursday afternoon. As first responders worked at the scene of the crash, the westbound lanes of East Market Street were reduced to one lane, HPD said. This was near Chili’s, Starbucks and Roots Natural Kitchen.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A suspect who police pursued from Buckingham County all the way to Charlottesville on Friday, only to have him escape in the city, is still at large, Charlottesville Commonwealth Attorney Joe Platania said. “I do want to publicly comment on this because I...

This summer, history buffs and train enthusiasts alike will have something to celebrate. Virginia Scenic Railway is gearing up for the return of its popular limited-time series of historic steam engine excursions on the Norfolk & Western No. 611. The railway is dubbing it the “Summer of Steam.”. The...

What is your favorite book you have ever read? Some people grow up surrounded by books. That is becoming rarer now, though it once felt like the norm. Books have shaped the way we live today. They have left a deep and lasting mark on our lives. I still feel...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A 20-year-old man facing a dozen felony charges for two separate shootings appeared in Albemarle County court Thursday, April 23, seeking release from jail. Anthony Hopkins was denied bond after spending 10 months in the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. Hopkins’ attorney told the court that since...

GROTTOES, Va. (WHSV) - Firefighters responded to the 370 block of Paine Run Road in Grottoes on Thursday for a structure fire. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Division Chief Colten Lotts said that when crews arrived, they found both a home and nearby woods on fire. The firefighters searched the home and confirmed nobody was inside; the homeowner was already safe outside. No civilians were injured...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A bride-to-be says she lost a $6,000 deposit after Common House closed without warning, leaving her scrambling to find a new venue for her rehearsal dinner and welcome party. Melissa Luse said she and her fiancé were supposed to have their events at Common House in...

STAUNTON, Va. (WAVY) — Dustin “Dusty” Turner, a former Navy SEAL trainee who had been granted parole earlier this year after being in prison since 1995 for the killing of Jennifer Evans, is back in prison on Tuesday after a parole violation, his attorney said, because he didn’t inform his parole officer of two significant […]