City Council considers overhaul of Police Civilian Oversight Board
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville City Council will consider changes to the ordinance that created the Police Civilian Oversight Board at its Monday meeting. The board was established by the Council in December 2021, but has not been able to gain any traction to do the work...
Waynesboro pastor: Unhoused need to be seen and heard, not dismissed as ‘scary’
A church in Waynesboro hopes to have a hand in helping the area’s unhoused population get back on their feet. The post Waynesboro pastor: Unhoused need to be seen and heard, not dismissed as ‘scary’ appeared first on Augusta Free Press .
CPD responds to a shooting involving 4 injuries
At approximately 12:45 a.m. November 1 officers responded to several 911 calls reporting an active shooter on River Road. On arrival officers located four people suffering from gunshots wounds. Aid was rendered immediately to the victims, including use of tourniquets and trauma kits while securing what was a large...
These Lyndhurst, VA based Dogs are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around lyndhurst..
‘Home Sweet Home Is No Longer’: Virginia Family Rebuilding After Halloween Fire
A Virginia family is picking up the pieces after losing their home in a devastating Halloween fire that left nothing behind but ash and burned timber. On Friday, Oct. 31, David and Katrina Troyer and their young son, Deeks, saw their home in Stuarts Draft go up in flames around noon, officials said.
Heather Hill wants every kid in Charlottesville to have the opportunity to thrive —...
I envision a day in 20 years when children throughout Charlottesville flock to their schools and bus stops with nearly all of their neighborhood friends because families have chosen our public schools and programs over private options. In this vision, every young person in the city has opportunities to explore...
Albemarle Supervisors consider 140-foot tall AstraZeneca building proposal
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County’s Board of Supervisors will consider a special exception to allow AstraZeneca to build a 140-foot-tall building in Rivanna Futures. The current county code for areas zoned as light industrial areas limits building heights to 65 feet, and anyone who wants...
Four school board candidates vie for three seats in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — In this year’s Charlottesville City School elections, four candidates are running for three open seats on the Board, with incumbents Emily Dooley and Lisa Larson-Torres running against newcomers Zyahna Bryant and Dashad Cooper. Dooley, the board’s current chair, is running for her...
Amid loss of federal food benefits, a potluck and food sharing in Charlottesville
On November 1st, federal SNAP food benefits for millions of Americans were paused for the first time since the country's largest anti-hunger program began six decades ago. But one local organization continues to share food and build community. WMRA’s Meredith McCool reports. The mission of Food Not Bombs is...
Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meeting to Address Veterans Day, Local Projects, and Transportation Updates
The Board of Supervisors in Charlottesville, Virginia, will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. The public may attend in person at Lane Auditorium or join remotely via Zoom.

















