Wintergreen : US Army National Guard Conducting Helicopter Hoist Training – Thursday 11.19.25
“The US Army National Guard will be conducting annual helicopter hoist training tomorrow. Between the hours of 9AM and 3PM you may observe two Blackhawk helicopters flying low and slow, hovering, and raising/lowering personnel. There will be two landing zones used. The main zone is located on Beech Grove Road, and...
A rabid cat was captured along the Rivanna Trail, prompting a health warning
Have you or your pets come into contact with an aggressive black cat along the Rivanna Trail on Nov. 3 or 4? YThe Blue Ridge Health District want you to get in touch — there was a confirmed case of a cat with rabies. According to the Virginia Department...
Albemarle County: Seven residents displaced after cooking fire at apartment near UVA
Seven people were displaced after a fire last night at an apartment community located near the University of Virginia. Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to University Heights on Colonnade Drive for an accidental cooking fire at approximately 9:30 p.m. When fire crews arrived, smoke was showing from one of the...
This Virginia Fried Chicken Joint Is So Hidden, Locals Swear It’s Better Than Any...
I stumbled into Gordonsville Ice House on a Tuesday afternoon when my stomach was growling louder than my car engine, and honestly, I had no idea what I was walking into. Tucked away on North Main Street in tiny Gordonsville, this place doesn’t scream for attention like those neon chain restaurants you see off every...
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains Boasts A Show-Stopping Train Ride With Shenandoah Valley Beauty
There are many ways to enjoy the gorgeous natural landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley, from hikes to scenic drives to some of the most stunning stargazing in Virginia at Shenandoah National Park. As the weather turns colder throughout the region, a particularly comfortable way to enjoy...
Potential Homeland Security Presence at Local Gas Station
Recently, rumors have been circulating on social media about a possible sighting of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in the Pantops area. The source of the rumor, deemed credible by some, claimed that the officers were spotted at a local Wawa gas station. The speculation has sparked a flurry of...
Rugby Avenue shared path is open to the public
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The city of Charlottesville is celebrating the opening of the Rugby Avenue shared use path. The path extends from Westwood Road to the skate park ramp near McIntire Park. Construction began in April and was completed in October. The path provides a safer and more accessible...
Tobacco quitting group to bring support and resources to Downtown Mall event
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Tobacco Free Community Coalition will be on the Downtown Mall on Thursday, November 20, for the Great American Smokeout, offering support and resources for people interested in quitting tobacco. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near Violet Crown, where visitors will...
Gettin’ Down with Giving at the 2025 PILA Silent Auction
Last Friday, the premier event of the Fall semester arrived with style at the Forum Hotel. The 2025 PILA Silent Auction provided students with some necessary relief from the pre-Thanksgiving stress by breaking up Never-Ending-November with a fleeting moment where they could tear up the dance floor just like they did...
Local woman recovering from surgery, brain tumor discovered after birth of child
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Irina Tsiberman, the wife of Spotswood High School Girls Junior Varsity soccer coach, Treyvon Medley-Green, is continuing to recover not only after giving birth, but also after doctors discovered a tumor in the mother’s brain that required emergency surgery just days after initially being...
