Businesses near Scott Stadium prepare as UVA gameday congestion looms
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -Outside Scott Stadium, thousands of fans are expected Friday night, September 26. And with so many people headed that way, the biggest challenge may not be the game itself, it’s getting there. “During the game, that’s when you get stuff done in Charlottesville,” says Donald Stevenson...
Albemarle County | Fire overnight at Crozet home displaces one, pet dog
A home in Crozet caught fire overnight displacing one person and their pet dog. Career and volunteer units from Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to the single-family residence in the 5000 block of Brook View Road at 1:10 a.m. The first fire suppression apparatus arrived on the scene approximately 10...
A guide to the Performative Male: U.Va.’s newest invasive species
Editor’s note: This article is a humor column. Step aside, spotted lanternfly, because the newest invasive species has arrived on Grounds — the performative male. When students came back to Grounds in August, the population of this novel species exploded, increasing almost threefold in just under a month. This...
Former WVIR Meteorologist Josh Fitzpatrick ‘sextortion’ charges dismissed for now
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Former WVIR meteorologist Josh Fitzpatrick appeared in court again facing sexual extortion charges, for the first time since being released on bond in May. In what was scheduled to be a preliminary hearing, the prosecution asked that the case be dismissed, citing a need to build...
Tuberculosis case confirmed in Rockingham County school; contact tracing underway
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Health officials are conducting contact tracing after confirming a positive tuberculosis case within Rockingham County Public Schools. The Harrisonburg Rockingham Health Department is working with Rockingham County Public Schools and the Virginia Department of Health’s Tuberculosis...
Loose pig wanted in Albemarle County, police asking for public’s help to find the...
A black pig seen wandering in parts of Albemarle County is wanted by officials, with police asking for the public's help to find the animal or its owner.
The Virginia Orchard With The Best Fall Views (And Even Better Apple Cider Donuts)
High above the city of Charlottesville, Virginia, sits Carter Mountain Orchard, a destination that combines sweeping mountain views with the sweet aroma of fresh apple cider. The breathtaking views (especially in fall) are only half the reason to visit. The Orchard is known for its pick-your-own fruit experiences,...
This Unassuming Restaurant In Virginia Has Ribeye Steaks Known Throughout The State
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide in plain sight, and The Depot Grille in Staunton, Virginia is the living, breathing, steak-sizzling proof of this phenomenon. You know those places that don’t need flashy billboards or celebrity endorsements because the food speaks volumes?. That’s what we’re...
Cville Local Deals: Exchange Cafe features locally sourced food grilled over hickory coals
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Featuring locally sourced meats, seafood and vegetables, Craig and Donna Hartman’s Barboursville restaurant, The Exchange Cafe, is a perfect dining option for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The couple are already household names for their well-loved BBQ Exchange, and they...
Early Thursday morning fire damages Crozet home
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A resident and pet dog escaped fire early Thursday morning in a home in the 5000 block of Brook View Road in Crozet. Firefighters were called around 1:10 a.m. and arrived about 10 minutes later to find smoke and flames coming from the house. No one was hurt and the cause is...

















