Scooter Rider Killed in Traffic Crash
Harrisonburg police are investigating a fatal crash involving an electric scooter and a vehicle that occurred at Fourth and Stuart streets.
Videos: Monroe teams outlast Madison in Battle of Blue Ridge – Part 1
Robinson’s and Devory’s clutch play down the stretch dooms Madison Madison’s Aubrey Lewis challenges Monroe’s Marley Van Doren during Friday night’s game in Madison. PJR photos by […] The post Videos: Monroe teams outlast Madison in Battle of Blue...
Charlottesville Planning Commission gets updates on UVA projects
The Three Party Agreement between the University of Virginia, Albemarle, and Charlottesville requires that both “include a representative of the University as a non-voting member of their planning commissions.”. Michael Joy, an associate architect at UVA, holds that position on the Charlottesville Planning...
Sixth annual toy drive in Charlottesville brings families together for holiday support
The event was held at the restaurant Mejicali, where children received toys, bikes, decorated cookies, and enjoyed free food.
Teen Leads Deputies on High-Speed Chase
A 17-year-old led Augusta County deputies on a high-speed pursuit through Stuarts Draft before stopping in a field.
Holiday gift caravan continues 16-year tradition in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A holiday caravan that included Charlottesville police vehicles traveled through several city neighborhoods as officers and community volunteers delivered gifts to children. The group moved from block to block with Santa riding along, stopping to hand out toys directly to families who...
Central Virginia Blue Ridge Under Snow Advisory 6 AM to 6 PM Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Friday for parts of central Virginia, with accumulating snow expected to create hazardous travel conditions throughout the day. According to the National...
Student Council and Wise SGA call on Va. General Assembly to keep students in...
Student leaders from the University and the College at Wise have been working together to enact legislation that is mutually beneficial for students at both schools. A joint statement released Nov. 20 between the two student organizations outlines a unified agenda for the upcoming 2026 Virginia General Assembly...
Police: Man Used Dating App to Target Victim
Police allege a man used a fake name on a dating app before committing an assault
Anonymous donor purchases $140,000 worth of grocery cards for families in need
The rising cost of purchasing groceries has stretched the wallets of many families across the United States. To help households with students in Charlottesville City Schools, an anonymous donor has contributed $140,000 to buy at least 1,400 gift cards to Kroger and Food Lion. There’s a form people can fill out to see...
