Charlottesville siblings make the best out of snow and ice
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Two Charlottesville siblings, Gracie Agnew and Titus Agnew shared a video of themselves skating on the icy hills in their backyard. The two went up and down the slopes behind their house, dodging trees while skating. “Every year when it freezes up we go out there...
ACFR responds to structural collapse at Advanced Auto Parts
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to a structural collapse at the Advanced Auto Parts location at 100 South Pantops Dr. where the business’s roof apparently collapsed under the weight of heavy ice and snow. No one was trapped or injured in the...
Building Goodness Foundation and Beck Cohen help homeowners with HVAC repairs
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Building Goodness Foundation is partnering with Beck Cohen to give HVAC systems to home owners in need. People who have run out of heat or power because of the winter storm can reach out to Building Goodness by calling (434) 973-0993 or fill out an application on their website.
Students reflect on the ‘Batten Curve’ and its grading impact
The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy’s grade normalization policy — commonly referred to by students as the “Batten Curve” — has remained a recurring point of discussion among Batten students. While some students say the curve has not significantly impacted their grades, many students said it is...
City of Staunton clarifies shoveling ordinance changes
People living in Staunton quickly rebuked changes to Staunton’s new shoveling ordinance after a winter storm rolled through the Valley.
Sidewalk activist Kevin Cox calls for sidewalk snow protocol change
It has been well over a day since snowfall ended, yet many sidewalks remain buried in ice throughout the city.
This Virginia Amish Market Is A Haven For Handmade Foods And Baked Goods
Tucked away just off I-81 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, sits a treasure trove that feels like stepping back into simpler times. Shenandoah Heritage Market at 121 Carpenter Lane isn’t your average shopping stop. It’s a sprawling indoor wonderland where Amish craftsmanship meets modern convenience, and every corner...
Charlottesville neighborhoods still waiting to get plowed
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Some roads in Charlottesville still have not been plowed two days after the winter storm, making it difficult for people to get around. “A lot of secondary streets are still needing a little bit of TLC so we’re needing to go back into those secondary roads and treat them so that people...
Boy, 11, dead in Staunton following reported sledding accident
The Staunton Police Department said a young boy is dead following a reported sledding accident. Police, along with personnel from Staunton Fire & Rescue, were called to North Waverly Street shortly before midnight on Jan. 27 after it was reported an 11-year-old boy was discovered unresponsive at a residence,...
Council supports several requests for affordable housing interventions
In its efforts to increase and preserve Charlottesville’s affordable housing, City Council took a first look at several requests on January 20 before its scheduled approval votes on February 2. One request asks for a note guaranteeing $3.77 million for a partnership between the Piedmont Housing Alliance and Habitat...
