Baltimore Man Charged With Felonies in Charlottesville Assault Case; Police Seek Information From Local...
Shane R. Driscoll, 32, of Baltimore, has been charged with three felonies after an investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department. The investigation began in September 2025, when a victim reported being assaulted by a man using the name Wayne Washington. The suspect had traveled to Charlottesville after...
Staunton Man Arrested for Vehicular Tampering and Theft
BUENA VISTA, VA (Rocktown Now) – A Staunton man was arrested in connection with a series of recent vehicle tampering incidents in residential areas of Buena Vista. Authorities say Cody Joseph Shores of Staunton is now in custody on three counts of tampering with a vehicle, two counts of Petit Larceny, and one count...
Christmas tree farm bounces back in a big way
KEEZLETOWN, Va. (WHSV) - About 4 miles off of I-81, lies a Christmas tree farm in Keezletown called Every Soul Acres. The farm has been operational since 2017 and now boasts around 25,000 trees in the ground. Laura Wolfe owns the farm with her husband and has learned some tough...
Charlottesville turns oyster shells into Chesapeake Bay restoration tool
The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is reminding people and restaurants about its free oyster shell recycling program.
UVA Health Children’s receives toy donations for holiday drive
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The hallways at UVA Health Children’s are filled with color and care for the holidays. This year’s “Operation Brady Strong” toy drop brought in hundreds of donations from across Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, all to make the holidays a little brighter for kids in the hospital.
Wreaths Across America ceremony coming to Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A national tradition is coming to Charlottesville this Saturday, December 13. The Dogwood Vietnam Memorial Foundation will host “Wreaths Across America” Day beginning at noon, joining more than 5,000 sites across the country to remember, honor, and teach. The ceremony will also unveil...
Virginia teachers vacancy rates are dropping
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Virginia Department of Education found that teacher vacancies decreased 35.9% statewide since 2023. Charlottesville City Schools has experienced the same decreases in unfilled teaching positions. “Schools have done some very deliberate efforts and campaigns within the school,”...
Central Virginia Winter Weather Advisory: Up to 4 Inches of Snow Expected Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charlottesville, VA – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Baltimore/Washington has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Nelson County and the Central Virginia Blue Ridge, warning of 1 to 3 inches of snow,...
Mike Pruitt will take Tom Perriello’s call Friday, but won’t drop out
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Mike Pruitt and Tom Perriello will hold a call Friday. Pruitt is the last remaining major candidate for the 5th District who remains in the field since most left the race following Perriello declaring his candidacy this week. If Perriello asks Pruitt to...
Albemarle supervisor Pruitt says he will stay in 5th Congressional District race
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County Supervisor Mike Pruitt says he’s still in the running to be the Democratic nominee for the 5th Congressional District. Since former U.S. Congressman Tom Perriello announced his bid for the 5th District this week, a few Democratic candidates have either dropped out of the...
