Charlottesville VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A nationwide housing shortage has some localities getting creative to increase available housing. One answer could be allowing homeowners to build extra units on their property. Accessory dwelling units could be part of the solution, but in Central Virginia, red tape and financing...

The Hoos second half defense dominates California for second win in ACC play

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - It’s now been 30 years since the blizzard of 1996. One of the biggest, most impactful snowstorms for the east coast.

Voting in the Coastal Virginia Magazine Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards is a great way to celebrate the places you frequent and the people you love here in the Coastal Virginia area. These awards are designed to spotlight our local business community—the independent shops, restaurants, professionals, and locally owned...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — In its first meeting of 2026, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Ned Gallaway as its Chair and Fred Missel as its Vice Chair. The two supervisors will take over for outgoing Chair Jim Andrews and Vice Chair Diantha McKeel, both...

The Albemarle County Police Department has named its Officer of the Year for 2025.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A fire caused a large emergency presence along Franklin Street in Charlottesville on the afternoon of Monday, January 7. Multiple fire engines battled the blaze. An RV on the lot used for storage was engulfed in flames. Firefighters encouraged people to avoid the area. Do you...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has named David Puckett as its new Chief of the Albemarle County Fire Rescue Department, effective Thursday. “I look forward to continuing to serve Albemarle County by leading this department as we strengthen our department’s...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Respiratory illnesses are hitting hard in Central Virginia, including Charlottesville and Albemarle County. New data from the Virginia Department of Health shows nearly 22 percent of emergency room visits in Central Virginia are tied to respiratory illness. That’s slightly down from late...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Charlottesville Fire Department responded to a fire in an recreational vehicle/motor home on Franklin St. on Wednesday afternoon. A search of the camper revealed it was unoccupied, according to fire officials on the department’s radio frequency. The fire was reported at...