Eat Like It’s 1920 At This Iconic Historic Railcar Restaurant In Virginia
Some restaurants serve food. Others serve time travel. Tucked inside a beautifully restored historic rail depot in Staunton, Virginia, there is a place where the creak of wooden floors and the warmth of exposed brick walls pull you straight into another era. Locals swear by it, first-time visitors leave stunned, and...
A look into the dynamic karaoke scene at Dürty Nelly’s
Dürty Nelly’s — a Charlottesville staple beloved by locals, undergraduates and graduate students alike — is best known for its eclectic atmosphere and signature Wednesday karaoke nights. Tucked behind Jefferson Park Avenue, the charming wood-panneled pub and deli is often decked out for the nearest holiday or simply...
A look at the January 2026 Charlottesville retail report
There has been a slight increase in retail storefront vacancies tracked by the Charlottesville Office of Economic Development according to a recently released report. According to methodology used in the report, 20 of the 451 tracked storefronts were vacant in January, up from 12 in July 2025. “This report only...
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in connection to abduction
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY VA: (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a man wanted in connection with an early-morning domestic violence assault and abduction in the Port Republic area, authorities announced Thursday. Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson said deputies are working to locate Justin...
Louisiana Calling at The Jefferson 3/6
Louisiana Calling pairs Sonny Landreth Band with The Iguanas for a show fit to rock any venue in the Big Easy or bayou. Horn-laden and harmony-heavy, The Iguanas traffic a monster mashup of danceable stylings—Tejano and Conjunto sounds and fiery Caribbean influences mingle with Southern blues, jazz, and R&B. Whether...
Isabelle Stadden Blasts Best Time 2:05.9 200 Backstroke Just Months After Move To UVA...
Stadden took a few months off and only joined Virginia's pro group a few months ago. She dropped over a second in the 200 back tonight. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. 2026 Pro Swim Series – Westmont. Wednesday, March 4 – Saturday, March 7, 2026. FMC Aquatic...
Virginia Tech Escapes With 72-63 Win Over Boston College
The Hokies allowed Boston College to close the gap to six but hung on to claim their eighth ACC win.
Festivities in store for Downtown Mall’s 50th anniversary and America’s 250th
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Festivities are in order for the Charlottesville Downtown Mall’s 50th anniversary and the nation’s 250th. This week, the City of Charlottesville announced it - along with multiple partner agencies - will be hosting a formal ceremony on the Mall on Friday, July 3, in honor of the two...
Enjoy the ‘false spring’ before a polar vortex arrives
Spring fever, anyone? Folks across the central, eastern and southern United States are about to experience potentially record warmth over the next week or so as temperatures skyrocket. "Enjoy the springtime warmth − maybe even 'heat' − with temperatures pushing into the 80s for more than 100 million Americans over...
Affordability questions dominate public comment at Albemarle board meeting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Preceding a series of work sessions to review County Executive Jeff Richardson’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 recommended budget, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors took community input during a public hearing on Monday night. The majority of those who attended were...

















