Charlottesville VA

Gary Taylor, the associate head coach with the UVA Swimming program, is on a year-to-year deal with UVA Athletics, and his letter of reappointment for the 2025-2026 academic sports year was offered to him on April 3, two weeks after Taylor was put on a two-year probation by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

It is a big gig to be the first person to welcome wide-eyed first-year students to the University. That is the task for Orientation Leaders, the group of University students guiding the incoming first-year class through orientation. Despite the long days and demand of the job, this year’s OLs are excited to help...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Chaps Ice Cream celebrates 40 years of scooping ice cream at the Downtown Mall. “We’re using the same recipes, same ingredients,” said Rhys Aglio, manager at Chaps Ice Cream. “[We’re] trying to keep the vibe the same and provide the same ice cream that everyone seems to love.”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As we kick off July, we will have a return of more numerous storms Tuesday afternoon and evening. First Alert Weather Day for the threat of severe storms. A level 2 out of 5 is highlighted for our area Tuesday afternoon and evening. The main threat is damaging wind gusts 60-70 mph. Some...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and for some that means fireworks. In Albemarle County, there are rules about what you’re allowed to use and what’s pushes the limits. Knowing the difference could be the line between celebration—and violation.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- For the fourth year in a row, IX Art Park held its Fae Festival over the weekend, which turned the park into an urban Renaissance faire. “We have pirates, we have mermaids, aerialists. Really, the list goes on and on,” said Ewa Harr, the Executive Director of the IX Arts Foundation.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County is hosting an in-person open house tonight, June 30, to help community members learn about and discuss potential data center regulations. A virtual information session was supposed to take place on June 16 but that was canceled due to a cybersecurity incident. The...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Area residents are approaching a Wednesday deadline to submit answers to the 2025 JAUNT survey where they’re seeking input on current services with an eye on the future. JAUNT is a regional transit agency that provides curb-to-curb demand-response service beyond where CAT...

One of the ways that Governor Glenn Youngkin is celebrating Virginia Agricultural Week is to announce the latest recipients of the Commonwealth’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) program. “Infrastructure projects such as these provide an opportunity for state and local governments to use...