Lessons in Binding from the Rare Book School
This summer, Salem Twiggs, Oak Spring Garden Library Associate, had the opportunity to attend a course on the history of bookbinding at the University of Virginia’s Rare Book School. She shares her experience and takeaways from the course below. This past July, I attended Dr. Karen Limper-Herz’s course on...
Legal Paperwork Virginia Parents Should Have
From preschool to college, Virginia families can prepare for life’s big what-ifs with a few simple forms. This guide outlines the essential legal paperwork Virginia parents should have in place to cover every unexpected situation: medical consent, financial authority, guardianship, and emergency readiness. At a...
Greene’s Loss Is Madison’s Gain
Madison County has a new clerk for its General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts. Culpeper County resident Sara E, Kirton, a deputy clerk for five years in Greene County, moved to the Madison office on December 25, 2025. Kirton replaces Wendy Gallihugh, who retired after serving in the...
Medical brace filled with drugs sparks felony charge in Charlottesville
Woman charged after drugs found hidden in medical brace at Charlottesville jail CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — A drug drop disguised as a medical delivery led to felony charges for an Augusta County woman after staff at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail uncovered nearly 100 doses of Suboxone hidden inside a brace...
Man in his 60s robs ABC store and Taco Bell in wild Charlottesville crime...
Charlottesville Man Arrested in Connection to Pantops Shopping Center Robberies Charlottesville, VA — A 64-year-old man has been arrested following two robberies at the Pantops Shopping Center on the morning of January 2, 2026. According to the Albemarle County Police Department, officers responded around 10:20 a.m....
10 O’clock Ticket Window: Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter is coming to The Jefferson Theater on Fri, Jan 27th and Samantha has your chance to win a pair of tickets all this week during the 10 O’clock Ticket Window!. Tune in Mon, Jan 5th – Fri, Jan 9th at 10am we’ll give you the cue to call, be the right caller on the studio line at 434-970-1061 and you’ll win...
New Studio IX exhibit showcases Charlottesville musical instruments
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Studio IX’s new art exhibit focuses less on musicians and more on their instruments. It’s called, “Instrumental,” and can be seen inside Studio IX’s gallery. It was created by Rich Tarbell, a music photographer in Charlottesville. The exhibit features more than...
Clouds Roll In, Rain & Snow Showers for Your Weekend
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Happy Friday! Nice conditions today, as we head into tonight the clouds venture further north blanketing the sky. For your weekend, mostly cloudy skies on Saturday with chances for rain and snow showers. No accumulation is expected at this time. Highs will be in the mid to upper 30s....
UVA psychologist shares keys to successful New Year’s resolutions
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Roughly 30% of people make New Year’s resolutions, according to a UVA Health clinical psychologist who believes having a clear intention behind goals makes them more meaningful and likely to succeed. Dr. Kim Penberthy, a UVA psychiatric medicine professor, said one key to successful...
Greg Brown’s Sojourns in Solitude at Offbeat Roadhouse
Guitarist Greg Brown will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse Friday night, January 9, for a special holiday concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. Brown is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his solo release, Sojourns in Solitude, with a special acoustic concert. This is a free event, open to all....
