Application window closing this week for Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund
Charlottesville City Council created an affordable housing fund in 2007 that has been used for a variety of projects over the years. Fourteen years later, another generation of elected officials adopted an affordable housing plan that made a moral commitment to spend $10 million a year to maintain and create new units.
Caring for Creatures’ new dog building protects animals and the environment
PALMYRA, Va. (WVIR) - Caring for Creatures animal sanctuary is building a new dog building out of recycled materials. The building is made of 90% recycled materials, including 25,000 plastic bottles. Stephanie Cimillo, a CFC board member, says the decision to choose this kind of building was easy. “I myself...
City of Waynesboro looking at improvements to its Rockfish Gateway (6 p.m.)
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The City of Waynesboro is looking to improve its Rockfish Gateway area with a streetscape project.
Art advisor Susanna Gold launches new non-traditional gallery in Crozet
Situated across the street from King Family Vineyards in Crozet, nestled among a stand of trees at the edge of pasturelands, a 1929 farmhouse offers the opportunity to explore exciting visual art within a vibrant and welcoming domestic setting. Visitors to the non-traditional gallery at Folly Farm won’t find...
Searching for Local Gluten-Free Pizza Options
A recent query on social media sparked a lively discussion about the availability of gluten-free pizza crusts in town. The original poster was planning a "DIY Pizza Night" and wanted to ensure that a gluten-free option was available for a friend. The possibility of switching to a Taco Night with gluten-free tortillas...
Harrisonburg Police Department seeking public’s assistance in identifying man
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man reportedly scrap copper on two separate instances from a business on Ramblewood Road on October 1st. According to a post on the HPD social media page, on September 30th...
Waynesboro man arrested, accused of taking indecent liberties with a child
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A Waynesboro man was arrested and charged with one count of taking indecent liberties with a child by a custodian.
Local Boys & Girls Club teens launch project to combat food insecurity
CHARLOTTESVILLE (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — In an effort to fight food insecurity in their communities, teens from all six Boy & Girls Clubs in Central Virginia have launched food drives and bake sales around the region as part of an organization-wide service project called “BGCCVA Teens Give Back.”
GCSO fires WMHS School Resource Officer for ‘inappropriate behavior’
On Friday, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office received a report on unprofessional behavior involving School Resource Officer Eli Hounsel at William Monroe High School. A thorough investigation was conducted by GCSO, and it was determined that no criminal acts were committed. “This was an isolated incident, and due to...
Local Residents in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson Counties Can Apply for Septic...
Residents in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties should maintain their septic systems every 3 to 5 years. The TJPDC Septic Assistance Program provides financial help for maintenance, repairs, and replacements to those who meet income requirements.
