Albemarle shelter-in-place alert while police search for possibly armed suspect
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - There is currently a large police presence in the 3800 block of Scottsville Road while law enforcement searches for a suspect who may be armed. The suspect is described as a Black male in their teens wearing a black hoodie, black shorts, and carrying a two-tone black backpack.
Charlottesville police chief wants to ban camping on city property
Longtime readers will know that we’ve covered homelessness extensively here at Charlottesville Tomorrow, and that while it may seem more visible these days, it’s not a new issue in our community. During tonight’s City Council meeting, Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis will present to the Council an...
City Council to consider public encampment ban
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville City Council tonight considers an ordinance banning camping in public rights-of-way without written permission from the City Manager. Police Chief Mike Kochis will present to Council that CPD has received “quality of life complaints” which includes “blocked...
Waynesboro | Grieving father advocates for bicycle safety to honor his late daughter, Robyn
A Waynesboro man is on a mission to improve safety for everyone on the road after his daughter, Robyn, died tragically in New York City while doing bicycle messenger work in 2019. Three weeks after their death, his younger daughter, Rachel, who was doing a training ride, was hit by...
Albemarle County high schools begin weapon screenings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County high schools will begin screening students and staff for weapons this week. The county’s new program, announced in July, starts Wednesday at Monticello High School. Screenings will start Thursday at Western Albemarle and Friday at Albemarle, division...
Police are searching for shooting suspects off Scottsville Road
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Police are searching for two suspects in a Monday night shots-fired incident. Charlottesville police chased three suspects in a stolen car from the scene at approximately 10:22 p.m., apprehending a 14-year-old juvenile who suffered minor injuries. Two other male suspects,...
HRL removes DEI from resident staff training, restructures multiculturalism committee
This year, Housing and Residence Life has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion and multicultural training for resident advisors, according to anonymous resident staff. In addition, HRL’s Committee on Multiculturalism has been absorbed by the Resident Staff Engagement Committee without any formal announcement to...
Agritourism’s impact on local farms in the Shenandoah Valley
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Agriculture has been a significant part of the Shenandoah Valley, and has now turned into an even bigger business with agritourism. This comes as farms are now opening up their land to visitors to learn, enjoy, and participate in activities centered around the agriculture in which they...
Police activity in the city and county on Labor Day night
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Police responded to a report of gunshots near the intersection of 1st Street St and Hartmans Mill Road on Monday night, according to a release. Police have closed the section of the two roads and a heavy police presence is expected to...
UVA demonstrators express concerns at ‘Labor Day Teach-In’
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Monday’s ‘Hands Off UVA Labor Day Teach-In’ demonstration brought students, professors, faculty, and community members together on the University of Virginia’s grounds in a show of frustration with the university’s Board of Visitors. “If the [Board of Visitors] continues to shun...
