Cause of death revealed for JMU alums who went missing in Colorado
The cause of death has been released for two Albemarle County natives and James Madison University graduates whose bodies were found after an extensive search in Colorado. Andrew Porter, 25, of Asheville, N.C., and Ian Stasko, 25, of Salt Lake City, Utah, were killed by lightning when an intense storm rolled in on...
Two people found dead inside home in Virginia, investigation underway
VIRGINIA — Two people were found shot to death during a welfare check in Albemarle County’s Covesville area on Wednesday, Sept. 24. According to the Albemarle County Police Department, officers were called to the 5500 block of Windward Cove Road to check on the residents. When they arrived, they discovered...
Virginia abruptly loses 6 grocery stores as economic downturn accelerates
The economic downturn has even come to Virginia. For years the Old Dominion has been seemingly immune to economic problems as its businesses have flourished. And then came the trade…
VAFF 38 kicks it off with Boss biopic
Virginia Film Festival Executive Director Jody Kielbasa and Artistic Director Ilya Tovbis appeared on the Paramount stage on Tuesday evening to announce the 38th Annual Virginia Film Festival. The 2025 VAFF program features more than 120 films from Hollywood giants, Virginia and international filmmakers, plus topical...
Market Street elevator is out of service again
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Market Street parking garage elevator is out again, a week after both elevators were down. It’s part of a recurring problem that’s been frustrating those using the garage for weeks. The city says a service crew has been out, but the fix won’t...
Loaves and Fishes replaces 13-year-old freezer to increase capacity
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Loaves and Fishes is getting rid of one of its freezers. After 13 years of storing food for the community, it’s time for a change. “We decided to replace it with a freezer that will be flush to the concrete floor and then two feet higher, but in the same general space. It’ll give us more...
‘We don’t want it’: Westhaven neighbors resist proposed student housing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Efforts to build a multi-story apartment building in the heart of Charlottesville are facing resistance from some who live nearby. LV Collective, a Texas-based developer that specializes in student housing, has proposed an 11-story apartment building on West Main Street, which would...
Albemarle staff to recommend pausing consideration of any new data center ordinances
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County staff will update the Board of Supervisors October 1 on data center zoning and will recommend pausing consideration of new regulations and any potential overlay districts. A county release says “county staff have conducted extensive research into the data...
‘Car-light’ families in C’ville are trading car trips for e-bike rides
A single car no longer sufficed. Kevin Driscoll, his wife, and their young daughter needed another way to get around. But instead of a second car, they chose a different set of wheels. “I debated a long time on getting an e-bike because it was kind of a big purchase,”...
A man has been arrested for the August 16 shooting on West Main Street
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A suspect has been arrested for an August shooting that took place in the 800 block of West Main Street and injured a 45-year-old male. Devon Bruce, 34, was taken into custody in the 600 block of 6th St SE on Wednesday. He...
