Second person charged in Downtown Mall shooting early Saturday
The Charlottesville Police Department has charged a second person in connection with a shooting that took place on the Downtown Mall in the early hours of June 14. “At approximately 1:40 a.m. [that] morning, officers patrolling on foot along the Downtown Mall heard multiple gunshots near Fitzroy,” reads an...
Juneteenth celebrations kick off in the Charlottesville community
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Juneteenth celebrations are held nationwide to commemorate the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the United States and the Charlottesville community has many different ways to celebrate this year. Here’s a look at events that are happening locally.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 2:45pm
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2:45pm for. West central Madison County in northwestern Virginia…. Southeastern Rockingham County in western Virginia…. Southwestern Page County in northwestern Virginia…. Northwestern Albemarle County in...
Mid-Atlantic Storms Continue: Thunderstorms, Up to 2 Inches of Rain Expected in Virginia Through...
Richmond, Virginia – Another wave of showers and thunderstorms is sweeping across the Mid-Atlantic Thursday as a cold front pushes through, bringing locally heavy rain and possible flooding in low-lying areas. According to the National Weather Service’s Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, rainfall totals reached...
Pedestrian, 88, flown to hospital after Harrisonburg crash
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that happened just after 10 a.m. Thursday in the 1500 block of South Main Street. An HPD supervisor was patrolling in the area when it came upon the traffic crash, according to an HPD release....
Virginia legislators make sweeping changes to annual standardized tests
Virginia lawmakers made significant changes to the state’s testing system this spring aimed at reforming the Standards of Learning tests across the commonwealth. One aspect of the legislation has raised concerns among parents and educators: the requirement that the SOL tests will count as 10% of students’ final...
FIRST ALERT: Severe Threat Thursday
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day with more storms expected along a cold front as it sweeps through the region. A broken line of storms will push through the region in the afternoon likely in one to two lines. Any storm can be strong to severe.
City’s e-bike voucher program provides some extra pedal power
UVA doctoral candidate T.C.A. Achintya needed a better way to get around. A new program from the City of Charlottesville made it happen. “I had contemplated buying a regular bike, since I don’t own a car,” Achintya says. “But with how hilly C’ville can get, I never quite got around to it, since I could do most things...
Chief Kochis curtails Flock and Peregrine use
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After hearing citizen complaints, Charlottesville Police Chief Mike Kochis announced he is not using one piece of new technology the city has approved and has curtailed the use of another in policing the city. “We are pausing Peregrine,” Kochis told the City Council...
Ivy Creek Natural Area to close briefly for entryway and parking lot work
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Ivy Creek Natural Area and historic farm will be temporarily closing for construction. The Ivy Creek Foundation announced both the Ivy Creek Natural Area and River View farm will be temporarily closed to the public on Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24. The closing...
