New UVA research recommends gun violence prevention strategies for state, local governments
New qualitative research from University of Virginia professors and law students explores contributing factors to youth gun violence in Virginia as well as solutions at the state and local levels. "We shouldn't be scared to walk around our own city without a gun," said a 25-year-old Charlottesville resident...
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Nov 17–23, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in...
Veritas Illuminated 2025: Holiday Light Walks Near Charlottesville
A family-run winter tradition perfect for kids, grandparents, and winter evenings in Central Virginia. Veritas Illuminated is a half-mile winter light walk at Veritas Vineyard & Winery in Afton. It is one of many beautiful holiday light walks near Charlottesville and throughout Central Virginia that can become winter...
Taking A Closer look At Virginia’s Elite Defense During The Bye Week
Why the Hoos defense needs to be talked about more
Local Police Arrest Dillwyn Teen After Pursuit and Crash on Seminole Trail
On Sunday, November 17, 2025, Albemarle County Police arrested 19-year-old Asiyus S. Langhorn of Dillwyn, Virginia, after a vehicle pursuit. The incident began at about 11:22 p.m. near Seminole Trail and Airport Acres. Officers stopped Langhorn for failing to maintain his lane. Police saw a firearm and an extended...
Bridge work on I-64 in Albemarle County to cause lane closures
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Drivers on Interstate 64 in Albemarle County will see lane closures starting Tuesday, Nov. 18, as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) begins bridge maintenance work. The closures will affect areas near Exit 118 for Route 29 on Tuesday and Exit 124 for Route 250...
City Council asks for more information on zoning changes around some neighborhoods
Charlottesville City Council adopted a new zoning code in December 2023 that has now survived a legal challenge and is ready for its first set of changes and adjustments. Earlier this year, the city’s Department of Neighborhood Development Services began work on a series of reviews of the code. Council got a briefing...
‘Harvest of Love’ brings community together at former all-Black school in Cobham
COBHAM, Va. (WVIR) -The first “Harvest of Love” celebration at St. John Family Life and Fitness Center brought families, alumni, and longtime neighbors together Saturday, November 15, for a Thanksgiving meal and holiday support. The gathering opened with a message of generosity and purpose. “When you think about...
FLOCK camera use in Town of Orange questioned by residents
Town accepts Pent’s resignation; makes plan to appoint successor On Monday night a crowd of not quite twenty people gathered for an eventful Orange Town Council meeting. While the acceptance of Jeremiah Van Dyke Pent’s resignation from Town Council and discussion of the subsequent plan for filling the vacancy seemed...
Shooting victims’ families say they’ve endured ‘a special kind of torture’
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – D’Sean Perry’s older sister tearfully told a judge about how Perry’s murder came just shortly before he was about to become an uncle for the first time. Perry’s younger sister said their family has been, “shattered.”. Perry’s mother...
