Dairy Market now closed on Mondays, the site’s slowest business day
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — With the new year came a major change to the Dairy Market, as the Charlottesville food hall is now closed on Mondays. The schedule change went into effect earlier this week. The decision to close on Mondays was a collective one between General...
Charlottesville City Council says goodbye to Councilor Pinkston
We’re now into 2026 but there are still some stories that need to be uploaded to the archive of Charlottesville Community Engagement. Brian Pinkston’s first term as an elected official is at an end. In June, Pinkston placed third in the Democratic primary for two seats on the City Council.
Charlottesville School Board to start meetings later in early 2026
When the Charlottesville School Board meets for the first time in 2026, they’ll begin an hour later than usual. The meeting will begin January 8, 2026 at 6 p.m. rather than 5 p.m. in an attempt to try to encourage more public comment. “Hearing public feedback is foundational to...
A look at legislation pending in the Virginia General Assembly
Much of what goes out through the Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter is the result of research into what’s happening at various levels of government. With the General Assembly a week away, I wanted to take a look and familiarize myself with some of the pending legislation. My hope is that at least some...
Temporary road closures coming to Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Road closures are coming soon near the Verve, the apartment building that will house 1,300 University of Virginia students when its construction is complete. Drivers can expect closures and modifications over night at Jefferson Park Avenue in the northbound lanes January 11-15. The...
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Serious consequences in Orange Circuit Court for a small shopping spree with stolen credit cards
On Tuesday, 22-year-old Orange resident Richard Wayne Green Jr., appeared in Orange County Circuit Court represented by Fredericksburg attorney Jamie B. Walker to enter guilty pleas for three felony credit card fraud charges. The maximum punishment for these charges alone could total 75 years in prison, but Brown...
Owner of Mr. BBQ severely injured in horse incident
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — One of the owners of Mr. BBQ in Fishersville was severely injured in a horse incident last week. On the GoFundMe page that was organized by a community member, it states that Natalie Shifflett was involved in a traumatic event with a horse, resulting in a punctured lung, three...
Cville Local Deals: Riverside is a go-to lunch spot in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – For decades, Riverside Lunch has been a familiar name to Charlottesville locals looking for a satisfying, no-frills lunch done right. Known for generous portions, classic recipes and fast, friendly service, the restaurant has carved out its place as a dependable go-to for...
Mallside shooting leaves woman in critical condition
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A woman is in critical condition after being shot in Albemarle County overnight, the apparent result of a domestic dispute. Police have detained a suspect. Albemarle County Police and Fire Rescue responded to reports of a shooting at the 800 block of Mallside...
Person detained after domestic-related Albemarle shooting that critically injured one woman
A woman was critically injured and one person was detained following a domestic-related shooting in Albemarle County on Thursday morning.
