Offbeat Roadhouse Encore: Erik “Red” Knierim (2022)
On this Fourth of July, we celebrate with an Offbeat Roadhouse back in 2022 featuring Erik “Red” Knierim. An all new Offbeat Roadhouse returns July 11 with the rockabilly sounds of Brandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters. Offbeat Roadhouse is supported by Plan 9 Music in Charlottesville’s Seminole...
U.Va. to construct satellite campus at Carter Mountain
Editor’s note: This article is a humor column. On Monday, the University announced a bold new addendum to the 2030 Plan — the construction of a study abroad partnership, using Charlottesville’s very own Carter Mountain. A scenic hilltop famously known among students for the iconic “Sunset Series” events — as well as...
Fae Festival unites magical beings across Central Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Ix Art Park transformed into a world of fantasy and color this weekend. Costumes, creativity, and community took center stage as the Fae Festival returned to Charlottesville. From fairy wings, to medieval cloaks, Ix Art Park transformed into a realm of magic and myth to celebrate...
Valley restaurants prepare for statewide Styrofoam ban
As pool usage spikes with temperatures, parents are urged to be attentive to young children. The funds for the kitchen supporting Charlottesville chefs were administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Albemarle celebrates graduating firefighters
Indivisible Charlottesville holds rally Free Speech Wall to raise awareness on recent deportations. The rally is about bringing attention to recent deportation practices they believe violate constitutional rights. Hot temperatures can hurt cars, but a little maintenance can go a long way. Updated: 15 hours ago....
Charlottesville and FluCo community kitchens receive state agriculture dept infrastucture grants
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Two local food production kitchens, one in Charlottesville and the other in Fluvanna County, are among a dozen recipients of grants totaling nearly half-a-million dollars overall Governor Youngkin has awarded from the Virginia Department of Agriculture’s infrastructure grant...
Additional $50 million raised for Manning Institute of Biotechnology
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) UVA Health has received two anonymous $25 million estate gifts to support the University of Virginia’s Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology. The $50 million of additional support for the institute enabled UVA Health to top its $1 billion fundraising goal in UVA’s...
Jacob Sipe sentenced in Waynesboro murder case
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Starting July 1st, the Brite Bus Transit Services will make changes to its routes and scheduling. VDH: 6 children fatally drowned in pools since Memorial Day (6 p.m.) Updated: 1 hour ago. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With summer underway, families are making trips to the beach,...
Hot temperatures can hurt cars, but a little maintenance can go a long way
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Heat like we’ve been enduring this week can do bad things to our cars. Bob Archer who owns Bob’s Wheel Alignment sees it every day. “Air conditioning and the cooling systems, all of that needs to be checked before you start out in this kind this weather,” Archer said.
New Albemarle court building has a rodent problem
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Rats and mice are unwanted guests inside the brand new $37-million Albemarle court building. The question is how to get them out, and how soon that can happen. “This is a solvable problem right, and there are things that can happen, there are traps that can...
