Staunton group supports families of incarcerated with ‘Love Forward’
Keisha Nicholson started the Love Forward Foundation in 2015 as a grassroots movement to help the families of the incarcerated heal and grow. Today, the foundation’s "Creative Haven" in downtown Staunton provides a space for creative coping. WMRA’s Meredith McCool paid a visit and filed this report. Founder...
Fort Defiance man arrested after sending thousands of harassing messages online
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) – A Fort Defiance man, who created more than 1,000 usernames on the web-based gaming and chat platform Medal to harass a victim he met online, was arrested Wednesday on federal cyberstalking charges. 25-year-old Nicholas Andrew McMillion was arrested at his home in Fort Defiance...
McGaheysville man arrested on 9 charges after break-in Tuesday
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — On Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:41 PM, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) responded to the 5300 block of Cross Keys Road for a breaking and entering. According to a release, the complainant advised a male armed with a firearm had...
Virginia native selected as part of NASA’s latest astronaut candidate class
A Virginia native is part of NASA’s latest class of soon-to-be astronauts. Ben Bailey was born and raised in Charlottesville – and comes to NASA with a very diverse educational and professional background. “I went to the University of Virginia, and I studied mechanical engineering while I was...
Forecasters looking at possibility of a rare two-hurricane dance in the Atlantic
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Weather forecasters are watching a rare phenomenon in the Atlantic Ocean… the possibility of two named storms forming near each other. It’s too early to tell what effect either of the systems might have on the Charlottesville area much less what’s going to happen with the two...
Central Virginia natives killed by lightning strike while hunting in Colorado
Two Central Virginia natives who went missing while hunting in Colorado were killed by a lightning strike, according to the local coroner's office.
HOPS grant applications being taken through October 20
CHALOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville taking applications for Housing Operations and Program Services (HOPS) Grants. The program is designed to support housing stability, homelessness outreach, eviction prevention, and other critical services within the Charlottesville community. The application...
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Sept 22–28, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in...
The Front Porch is cultivating a new generation of Charlottesville jammers
Known for its radiant acoustic and Appalachian music scene, central Virginia has been a hub for melody chasers for decades. To preserve this legacy, a group of local musicians at The Front Porch Charlottesville, a non-profit music school, teach lessons and host community events that nurture this beloved Americana...
UVA could have injury troubles on the offensive line for their game against FSU
Virginia could be in some trouble on Friday night.
