Albemarle County: Juvenile accused of shooting, gang participation
A 17-year-old juvenile is in custody for a shooting at the Brookdale apartment community in Albemarle County on May 24. The Albemarle County Police Department arrested the juvenile and charged them with malicious wounding, shooting from a vehicle and gang participation. According to police, multiple vehicles and...
Injured Old Rag hiker airlifted off mountain
Fourth hoist rescue this year from popular Shenandoah National Park mountain The crew of Med-Flight 1 executed the successful hoist rescue of an injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park in Madison County on Wednesday. Med-flight 1 was initially notified by the National Park Service of the need...
Med-Flight 1 executes rescue of injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain
On Wednesday, July 16, the crew of Med-Flight 1 executed the successful hoist rescue of an injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park in Madison County. Med-flight 1 was initially notified by the National Park Service of the need for service at approximately 1:30 p.m. Old Rag...
Albemarle teacher to compete in world bodybuilding competition
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - He’s an Albemarle County high school teacher by day, and a pro bodybuilder by night. Now Chris Barnes is preparing to represent his community on the world stage in Tokyo. Inside the classroom, Barnes is known for pushing his students to chase their goals....
High water damages and closes Fray Road near county line
CHARLOTTESVILE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Saturday’s thunderstorms and heavy rains caused severe enough high-water damage to the 1800 block of Fray Road, near the Greene County line, that the roadway had to be closed, Albemarle County Police announced Saturday night. ACPD said to expect an “extended closure....
Charlottesville women’s health event highlights disparities and prevention
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Women were able to get health checkups for free at Mount Zion First African Baptist Church in Charlottesville on Saturday, July 19. The event focused on addressing health disparities, especially among Black women, and making preventive care more accessible. “A lot of times we’re so busy...
Pinpoint Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for our eastern most counties including Appomattox, Charlotte, and Halifax until 10 p.m. Scattered instances of damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph that could knock down trees and power lines will be the main concern today as storms move into the area....
Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company resumes service
Women were able to get health checkups for free at Mount Zion First African Baptist Church in Charlottesville. Advocates gather in Charlottesville for summit on reproductive rights. Updated: 7 hours ago. The one-day event was hosted by the Virginia Reproductive Equity Alliance. Albemarle teacher to compete in world...
Offbeat Roadhouse Encore Edition: Buzzard Hollow Boys (2019)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this week’s originally scheduled Offbeat Roadhouse has been postponed. We instead bring you the first Offbeat Roadhouse back in 2019 featuring the Buzzard Hollow Boys. An all new Offbeat Roadhouse returns August 1 with The Spud Nuts. Offbeat Roadhouse is supported by Plan 9 Music...
West Virginia man arrested for soliciting a minor on the internet
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Anthony Ryan Bates, a 46-year-old Martinsburg, West Virginia man, has been arrested for soliciting a minor after an undercover sting operation by the Charlottesville Police Department. According to CPD, on July 17, Bates made online contact with a person he believed was a...
