CPD has charged suspect in September South 1st Street shooting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Charlottesville Police Department charged 18-year-old Albemarle County resident Nasir Dashawn Walker with two counts of attempted malicious wounding and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for his role in a September shooting incident in the 1000...
WMRA’s Adoptable Animals of the Week (12-17-25)
WMRA's "Adoptable Animals of the Week" (for December 17, 2025) features three dogs available at the SPCA in Charlottesville. Hi, I’m Cinnamon Toast Crunch — sweet, spunky, and just a little bit crunchy around the edges (in the best way)! I’ve got that perfect blend of sugar and sass that’ll make every day feel like...
Two Virginia boxing gyms aim to better lives
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - George Rivera and Christopher “Scar Face” Wilmore are using their boxing gyms to give people the space they need to get back on track. “When they come to us we give them a place where they feel welcome, no body is judging them, nobody is labeling them,” Wartime Fitness Warriors CEO...
VDOT has held public hearing for bridge replacement in Western Albemarle
There are many steps along the way from a transportation project going from an idea to something actually constructed. On December 10, the Virginia Department of Transportation held a design public hearing for a replacement of a bridge that carries Route 824 across Stockton Creek in western Albemarle County. Route...
Lighting of the Lawn Committee suspended after hazing investigation
Editor’s Note: This article is a humor column. Dec. 17, the University Judiciary Committee announced via “text-blast to the entire school” that they would be suspending the Lighting of the Lawn Committee after they finalized their investigations on allegations of “jolly hazing” that broke after the drone show. After...
Augusta County deputy shot, suspect killed Wednesday night
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – An Augusta County Sheriff’s deputy was shot while attempting to serve an arrest warrant Wednesday night outside of Staunton, the sheriff’s office announced. The suspect was killed, Virginia State Police announced. Deputies went to a location at about 8:38 p.m. to...
City, county schools monitoring threat Thursday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Law enforcement has reviewed a threatening mass email sent to schools across the Commonwealth and concluded it was a hoax, Albemarle County Public Schools and Charlottesville City Schools informed families Thursday morning. The threatening email was sent “to many school...
New memorial fund honoring Waynesboro man to support Ruth’s WARM House
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A new memorial fund has been created in honor of a Waynesboro man, the ‘Blake Durrett Fund’ will raise money to help children staying at Ruth’s Warm House. As a beloved employee of Smooth Athletics, a Waynesboro-based business, this is where the idea...
Cville Local Deals: Five Mezeh Menu Favorites
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Mediterranean-inspired flavors, fresh ingredients, and endless customization have made Mezeh a fast favorite in Charlottesville. Known for its build-your-own bowls, wraps, and salads, Mezeh delivers bold taste without slowing down busy days. Whether diners are stopping in for...
Door-to-door meat salesman facing numerous charges in Augusta County
A door-to-door meat and fish salesman convicted of bilking an elderly woman with dementia a few years ago in Staunton is now facing similar allegations in Augusta County. On Dec. 17, Bryan S. Honaker, 38, of Salem, was denied bond during a hearing in Augusta County Circuit Court. Honaker is facing 12 felony charges...
