TAYLOR: What U.S. downtowns can learn from Charlottesville
Strolling through Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, you are bound to spot a variety of sights, but one thing you will not find is any cars. On July 3, 1976, with the help of architect Lawrence Halprin, Charlottesville converted its East Main Street into the Downtown Mall we know of today. Crucially, Halprin took the...
Charlottesville Schools decides against virtual learning days amid icy conditions
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Icy conditions from last week’s winter storm have led to extended closures for Charlottesville City Schools, but students are not expected to spend their time at home online as the school division has opted for no virtual learning days. “We learned during the pandemic that...
Women’s Golf: Wahoos tie for fourth in Guadalajara opener
The Virginia women’s golf team tied for fourth place at the Collegiate Invitational at Guadalajara Country Club on Saturday. Jaclyn LaHa led the Cavaliers finishing tied for runner-up at 3-under 213. Carmen Lim of Washington took home medalist honors shooting 5-under 211 for the tournament. Florida State won the...
Central Virginia closures, delays for Monday, Feb. 2
Several school districts are adding instructional days back to the calendar. You can read our complete list of winter storm resources here. You can find a list of local emergency alert systems, hotlines and more here. Note: School districts are listed in alphabetical order. Closed Monday. Buckingham County Public...
Lingering ice impacts restaurants on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Ice left behind from a recent winter storm has lingered across central Virginia, and on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, the impact has gone beyond slippery sidewalks. Restaurants along the pedestrian corridor spent much of the past week adjusting as icy conditions affected staffing,...
Student survey highlights favoritism in club recruitment
Out-of-state students at the University reported feeling disproportionately disadvantaged during club recruitment compared to in-state students, according to a survey released to approximately 4,000 second-year students Oct. 8 by Student Council second-year College representative Hayden Matay. The survey aimed to...
Charlottesville music therapist recognized as Allen & Allen Hometown Hero
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A Charlottesville woman has been recognized as an Allen & Allen Hometown Hero. The law firm honored 12 people from Virginia. Music therapist Renee “Blue” O’Connell from Charlottesville is among the honored Virginia. Allen & Allen says it picked O’Connell because of the...
Road salt used to treat icy surfaces can harm environment, experts say
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Roads, driveways, and sidewalks across the Commonwealth have been treated with road salts over the past week to melt ice and prevent slippery surfaces. However, experts say that salt can hurt the environment and regional waterways. “The impacts run the gamut from financial and...
11-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Unresponsive Following Sledding Accident: ‘Our Family Is Devastated’
"Even in his short 11 years, Charlie made a lasting impact on his world, his school, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him," a loved one wrote
Final concept for Ridge/West Main intersection would convert part of Water Street
Four years after turning down millions in state funding to reconfigure one of Charlottesville’s most urban intersections, the city will try again with a version that would restrict the flow of traffic on three blocks of Water Street. “Converting Water Street to a one-way simplifies the signal timing at...
