Charlottesville VA

Richard Schragger, a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, encourages his students to look at cities differently. He wants them to understand cities beyond the brick-and-mortar — as representations of laws and social context. He describes how in the 1970s, many white Virginians were concerned about...

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Brush fires on Afton Mountain have caused road closures on Tuesday as firefighters work to extinguish the flames. Wintergreen Fire and Rescue posted to social media, stating that Route 250 is closed between the 151 traffic circle and the top of Afton Mountain. For...

Charlottesville’s school board unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Charlottesville Education Association for support staff at its meeting last Thursday. The agreement will deliver education support professionals like school nutrition workers and custodians a 10.5% raise in fiscal years...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - With the arrival of brighter evenings and longer days, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) has announced that the McIntire Recycling Center will be extending its hours. Beginning Monday, March 9, the center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., one hour later than...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Former University of Virginia Rector Robert Hardie has been appointed to the Virginia Commission on Higher Education by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. Hardie, who holds an undergraduate degree, Master’s and a Ph.D. from UVA, served as the...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The newest roundabout in Albemarle County will open to drivers later this week. The Virginia Department of Transportation says the roundabout at the intersection of Crozet Avenue, Rockfish Gap Turnpike, and Browns Gap Turnpike (routes 240, 250 and 680) will open on Thursday.

Being a coach’s wife has its challenges, from moving from job to job, to taking care of the kids, handling moving arrangements, being a shoulder to lean on and hearing criticism from fans, but Lucia Odom has handled it well. Lucia not only has a husband to root for...

A Louisa County teen saw his hope of a plea deal rejected by Greene County Circuit Court Presiding Judge David M. Barredo on Monday afternoon. Charged as an adult, 16-year-old Shane Andrew Corbin Jr. stood at the bar with Orange defense attorney Angela H. Williams by his side as the judge enumerated why he found the...

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Virginia’s annual statewide tornado drill for 2026 will take place today, March 10, at 9:45 AM. Every school, business, workplace, and family across the state is strongly encouraged to participate in the statewide tornado drill. The drill will be broadcast on NOAA Weather...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. We’ll see wall to wall sunshine today. A southwest wind will warm temperatures into the mid 70s this afternoon. The warming will continue for Tuesday, and Wednesday, as we warm into the 80s. Meanwhile, we are tracking a cold front, that will approach the region later...