Charlottesville’s Stonewall Jackson statue to go on display in Los Angeles
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville’s Stonewall Jackson statue is one of several decommissioned Confederate monuments that will be displayed in the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), located in Los Angeles. The Brick, a Los Angeles-based non-profit visual art space formerly known as LAXART, has...
Orangedale residents want city to crack down on illegal fireworks
On the night of July 4, anyone living in the southern portion of Charlottesville’s Fifeville neighborhood was treated to several hours of fireworks. For years, different groups have set up launch points at Forest Hills Park and other key locations. The explosions were still continuing at around 11pm when...
The Mouth-Watering Cookies At This Unassuming Bakeshop Are Worth The Drive From Anywhere In...
There’s a little secret hiding behind the brick facade of Miller’s Bake Shoppe in Stuarts Draft that cookie lovers across Virginia are desperately trying to keep to themselves. But secrets this delicious have a way of escaping, and frankly, it’s time the world knew about the extraordinary cookies...
Sunday Sessions with Somebody’s Grandpa hosted at Restless Moon Brewing Co.
Friendly City Food Co-op hosts offers an inside look at its business. The Friendly City Food Co-op in Harrisonburg hosted a class to explain how local, fresh food reaches their store and how the community can participate. Updated: 5 hours ago. Events are set to include tailgating, a tour of...
Back-To-School Bash brings community, resources and celebration to Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Free haircuts, backpacks and school supplies, Charlottesville’s back to school bash had it all to get the kids ready. Outside the Cherry Avenue Boys and Girls Club, Toyota Charlottesville teamed up with the Kids in Need Foundation to give away 400 backpacks, each one filled with supplies...
Madison Economic Development Townhall set for Tuesday
On August 12, 2025 between 6 and 8 p.m., there will be a Townhall special meeting of the Madison County Board of Supervisors and the county’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) in the 414 North Main Street auditorium. The purpose of the townhall is to both inform and engage the citizens of the work of the EDC and...
The Sandwiches At This BBQ Restaurant In Virginia Are So Good, They Deserves Their...
In the heart of Virginia, there exists a barbecue sanctuary where sandwich artistry has been elevated to such heights that first-time visitors often find themselves involuntarily closing their eyes and making sounds not typically appropriate for public dining. BBQ Exchange in Gordonsville isn’t just another spot on...
Charlottesville High School’s first graduating class plans 50-year reunion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville High School’s Class of 1975 is planning its 50-year reunion for early October. The weekend’s festivities start on Friday, Oct. 3. Events are set to include tailgating, a tour of Charlottesville High School, and a gathering to celebrate the class of 1975 with a meet and...
Fifteen Cavaliers Competed at TYR Summer Championships
IRVINE, Calif. – Fifteen members of the Virginia swimming team competed at the 2025 TYR Summer Championships August 5-8 at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine, Calif. The TYR Summer Championships is a separate event from the Pro Swim Series and serves as a high-level competition for...
Safradin Stands Tall as Last Line of Defense
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — For University of Virginia junior Victoria Safradin, summer break was no vacation. After the spring semester ended at UVA, she trained with two National Women’s Soccer League teams as well as the United States’ U20 national team before returning to Grounds late last month.
