UVA professors ask university board to halt DEI dismantling
A group of University of Virginia professors is asking the school’s Board of Visitors to suspend any further actions to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programming until the legality of those programs is settled in federal or state court. As VPM News has previously reported, there’s nothing currently in...
Drugs and B&E’s account for much of Greene Grand Jury indictments
A Greene County Grand Jury sitting June 9 in Stanardsville returned 30 true bills against 16 individuals. Most of the charges involved possession of drugs though several allegedly entered homes and structures with intent to commit assault and battery. Capias were issued by the court for seven individuals who failed...
After Effects of Albemarle’s Cyberattack
“Media Partners: “Albemarle County experienced a cyber incident earlier this week. While the response is ongoing and active, I would like to share with you an update:. Albemarle County is actively responding to a cybersecurity incident that has impacted certain systems within our network. As soon as our internal IT...
Severe thunderstorms bring damaging winds and hail to Maryland, Virginia, and DC from 2...
The greater Baltimore-Washington D.C. metropolitan area, along with much of Virginia, is facing a serious risk of severe thunderstorms today between 2 PM and 7 PM. These storms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornadoes, as a strong cold front moves through the region. The National Weather...
Charlottesville police to host gun buyback
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville Police Department is taking a step toward addressing gun violence with a new initiative Friday, June 20. Officers will host a gun buyback event at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. People can turn in unwanted firearms no...
First Alert: Gusty Wind, Heavy Rain Hail
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. We have declared a First Alert Weather today. We’ll see partly sunny skies, hot and humid, with a risk of potentially strong storms this afternoon and evening (2pm-8pm). Any storm that does develop may cause gusty wind, heavy rain, and large hail. Once the front clears our...
Storm damage causes decades-old barn near Waynesboro to collapse
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Storm damage last Friday caused a barn near Waynesboro to collapse. Jane Gunter, who lives near the barn, went outside to assess the damage on her own property, and she noticed the barn across the street had collapsed. She said the barn was old and had historic value.
$1.2 Million in Virginia Housing Funds awarded to support Affordable Housing Projects in Waynesboro...
STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) has announced that it has received $1.2 million from Virginia Housing’s Regional Housing Development Program (RHDP) to support the development of new affordable housing units in Waynesboro and Harrisonburg. The grant award...
In Orange, ‘No Kings Day’ draws first-time protesters and veterans
On a muggy Saturday afternoon in downtown Orange, what started as a smattering of people gathered in front of the Orange County Democratic Committee (OCDC) office on Chapman Street grew to a crowd of approximately 200 winding its way down Madison Road up to the Main Street intersection. The demonstration...
29 First Alert Weather 6 PM
WVIR Noon 12 p.m. - VOD - clipped version. Warmer and more Humid Today, Scattered Showers and Storms. Gloomy, Humid and Cooler Monday, Heating up Tomorrow.
