Charlottesville VA

In just a few days, the public will have the chance to weigh in at the official public hearing on an update of a document intended to guide development in Albemarle County. “The local planning commission shall prepare and recommend a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the territory within its...

ORANGE COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia Department of Agriculture confirms a horse in Virginia has tested positive for West Nile virus. The unvaccinated quarter horse in Orange County, north of Charlottesville, showed neurological symptoms but is now getting better under quarantine. No other horses on the farm are sick.

Charlottesville, VA – In a world that often rushes forward, filmmaker Lorenzo Dickerson is steadfastly looking back, unearthing the rich, untold narratives of rural Black communities and bringing them to the forefront. Fresh off his second regional Emmy win for the compelling documentary short Cash Crop, Dickerson is...

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — On September 12, the Wildlife Center admitted a rarely seen patient—a six-week-old Bobcat kitten. The kitten was found alone on a road in Highland County, with no signs of her mother or siblings nearby, and was quickly brought to the Center for care.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health is shining a light on thyroid cancer and the steps people can take to protect their health. Specialists are walking through what symptoms to watch for, when to see a doctor, and what treatment options are available. The effort also highlights common questions, like...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle schools’ top citizen leader is pleased with the progress made to speed up weapons screenings that had slowed school day starts for many students at the three high schools. “We are screening and actually picking up a few things and keeping...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting that happened near the Amtrak station on West Main Street in August. On Wednesday, 34-year-old Devon Bruce was taken into custody in the 600 block of 6th Street SE by city police with help from the U.S. Marshals...

Two people were found shot dead when conducting a welfare check in Albemarle County's Covesville area on Wednesday, with authorities calling the deaths "suspicious."

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Salvation Army is running up against a deadline in its long-awaited efforts to expand homelessness services in Charlottesville. The organization has already raised $15,074,934, a little more than half of what it needs to tear down its current Ridge Street shelter facility and build a...

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