FIRST ALERT: Light snow Tuesday night
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Another round of some light snow is on the way Tuesday evening. The afternoon will only feature some scattered flurries and few lighter snow showers with minimal coverage. Turning more scattered into the evening. It’s possible a few rain drops could mix in, but most areas should be cold...
Nelson County mother pleads guilty in death of 6-week-old baby
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A Nelson County judge on Tuesday found one of the parents charged in the death of a 6-week-old baby guilty after the child’s mother entered a plea agreement. Autumn Woods pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and felony child abuse in Nelson County Circuit...
Charlottesville considers honorary street name for late Mel’s Cafe owner
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville City Council is set to discuss giving a road an honorary name after the late Mel Walker, whose impact went far beyond the walls of his cafe. Giving the portion of West Main Street between 8th Street Northwest and 7th Street Northwest a honorary name.
Only In Virginia: Kangaroo Goes Rogue, Hops Into Traffic, Ends Up In Custody
Drivers in Virginia got an unexpected taste of the outback after a kangaroo was spotted hopping into traffic over the weekend. Deputies were called to the intersection of Thomas Nelson Highway and Oak Ridge Road after reports came in of a kangaroo obstructing traffic, according to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
Everything From Virginia Tech’s Megan Duffy, Carleigh Wenzel, Mackenzie Nelson After Virginia Win
Virginia Tech head coach Megan Duffy, plus guards Carleigh Wenzel and Mackenzie Nelson, spoke to the media after the Hokies' 76-64 win over Virginia.
Virginia’s winter drought may persist through April
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Federal weather officials say Virginia’s deepening drought may linger well into spring, despite the recent blast of winter precipitation. In a new outlook released Saturday, January 31, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned that drought conditions across the...
UVA student business-owners take on icy parking lots
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Freezing temperatures have kept icy conditions around and many cars still frozen into their parking spots. Seeing the need for snow and ice removal services, UVA student business-owners took up the task. “It’s been it’s been pretty difficult,” said Griff Gammell, co-founder of Wahoo...
The rhythm of Madison County Circuit Court
Madison County Circuit Court is like a well-oiled machine with one goal – fairness. All the necessary participants are there. Obviously Presiding Judge David B. Franzen or a substitute judge presides over it all. The deputies (bailiffs) provide both security and service. The Commonwealth Attorneys and the defense...
On the agenda: Potential RPS layoffs, Charlottesville housing
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville and Albemarle, Chesterfield and Hanover counties. Amy Popovich, the city’s deputy chief administrative officer for human services, is set to give a yearly report on the new process for funding nonprofits. The committee is...
Charlottesville police and firefighters to help students get to school
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville police officers and firefighters will lend a hand helping students get to school through snowy and icy conditions beginning Monday, February 2. Police and Fire personnel will be around bus stops, sidewalks and other key travel routes to keep an eye on things and make...
