Gallery: Another successful Virginia Clay Festival run
The 10th-annual iteration of the Virginia Clay Festival wrapped up Sunday, after two days of showcases, demonstrations, and general entertainment. Craftsmen from all across Virginia gathered at William Monroe High School in Stanardsville to demonstrate and sell their handcrafted wares, ranging from jewelry and...
Creativity Blooms at the Southern Living Idea House in Keswick
Inside the Keswick Idea House’s whimsical arts and crafts room created by iconic designer, Charlotte Moss. Just east of Charlottesville, the 2025 Southern Living Idea House in Keswick offers plenty of design inspiration—but its charming arts and crafts room truly stands out. Created by renowned designer Charlotte...
Join a community meeting to discuss the proposed second gas-fired power plant in Fluvanna...
Do you have questions or concerns about the proposed second gas-fired power plant in Fluvanna County? Fluvanna Horizons Alliance, a neighborhood advocacy group, is holding a community meeting tonight to give residents a chance to discuss the project’s potential impact on public health and the environment and learn...
First Buc-ee’s Location in Virginia Opens in Rockingham
The massive gas station phenomenon Buc-ee’s has opened a new location in Rockingham, Virginia on Monday, June 30, 2025. It’s a special occasion because it is the first location to open in Virginia. If you are somehow unaware of what Buc-ee’s is, it is a gas station chain based in Texas known for its massive scale,...
NASA selects Charlottesville native as astronaut candidate
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - NASA announced Monday, September 22, that Charlottesville-native Ben Bailey is one of 10 astronaut candidates. Born and raised in Charlottesville, Bailey attended the University of Virginia and received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Currently, Bailey is a U.S. Naval Test...
Virginia Orchard Sets New World Record With 1.83-Pound Peach
Chiles Peach Orchard in Crozet, Virginia has earned official recognition from Guinness World Records for growing the world's heaviest peach. The massive fruit weighed 1.83 pounds, surpassing the previous record of 1.8 pounds. Workers discovered the record-breaking peach during September harvesting and suspected it...
Annual Sabroso Festival celebrates Latin-American culture in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The 13th annual CVille Sabroso Festival took place on Saturday, September 20, at the Ting Pavilion, bringing thousands of community members together in a showcase and celebration of Latin-American Culture. “We’re really excited for that ability to be able to bring this to our community...
Youth Film Festival puts the next generation’s artistic talent on display
Community members from across Charlottesville packed inside the Paramount Theater on the Downtown Mall to witness Light House Studio’s Youth Film Festival Sept. 7. For nearly a quarter of a century, the festival has acted as a labor of love and a celebration of the talents of Charlottesville youth.
Charlottesville congregation’s signs and ceremonies spread message of peace
ReLeaf Cville’s Green Team is spreading roots in Fifeville, canvassing the neighborhood to connect families with free trees. Postcard writing event encourages solidarity among Virginia workers. Updated: 5 hours ago. Attendants at Indivisible Charlottesville’s ‘Protect Workers’ Rights’ event Sunday afternoon wrote...
Fifeville residents invited to grow community canopy with free trees
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - ReLeaf Cville’s Green Team is spreading roots in Fifeville, canvassing the neighborhood to connect families with free trees. On Sunday, volunteers first gathered at the Carver Recreation Center for a briefing before breaking off into separate groups and going door-to-door. The goal is to...
