Charlottesville VA

Nearly fifty years as a part of the “adult” world and never once being called for jury duty became increasingly bothersome. Having witnessed a number of open court sessions where potential jurors were sworn in and given their instructions was intriguing. What’s it really like to serve? A chance! Delight was the...

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A Waynesboro woman was arrested following a grass fire reported Friday night, according to the Waynesboro Police Department. WPD officers responded to the reported fire on the 100 block of Tiffany Drive at 10:45 p.m. Friday, where witnesses reported hearing a woman say she set the fire....

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger are sparring over the future of the University of Virginia (UVA), throwing a wrench into the transition process.

“It expands and contracts, adding a great sense of anticipation,” explains Eugene Ryang, co-founding principal and design director at Waterstreet Studio, perfectly capturing the magic of arriving at the Southern Living Idea House in Keswick—a journey that’s as captivating as the destination itself. Ryang leads the...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Ahead of Thanksgiving, Rose Hill residents can receive a free turkey to prepare and put on their dinner tables this week. 200 turkeys are being given out on Nov. 18-19 in a partnership between GovSmart, Do Good Cville, and Kroger. “We have a duty to give...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Police Department arrested 19-year-old Asiyus S. Langhorn of Dillwynn and recovered a firearm following a chase late Sunday night, according to a release. An officer pulled over a driver for failing to stay in their lane in the area of...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – City Council is expected to pass changes to the Police Civilian Oversight Board ordinance and consider a $12.6-million Dairy Road bridge rebuilding project, at its Monday night meeting. The PCOB ordinance amendments were discussed at length in recent Planning commission and...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - University of Virginia researchers interviewed 60 people across the Commonwealth to understand why community violence occurs and how interventions could create safer, more connected communities. “A lot of times when youth get involved with gun violence, it’s due to fear,” said Lucy...

The ACC placed the annual Virginia Tech and Virginia Thanksgiving Weekend showdown in Charlottesville in a six-day hold in terms of time and TV assignment.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Police were called to Piedmont Virginia Community College’s after a person was found with a gunshot wound. Foul play is not suspected and there is no threat to the public. Police arrived to College Drive after 9 a.m. Monday morning and were seen in...