Only In Virginia: Kangaroo Goes Rogue, Hops Into Traffic, Ends Up In Custody
Drivers in Virginia got an unexpected taste of the outback after a kangaroo was spotted hopping into traffic over the weekend. Deputies were called to the intersection of Thomas Nelson Highway and Oak Ridge Road after reports came in of a kangaroo obstructing traffic, according to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
Everything From Virginia Tech’s Megan Duffy, Carleigh Wenzel, Mackenzie Nelson After Virginia Win
Virginia Tech head coach Megan Duffy, plus guards Carleigh Wenzel and Mackenzie Nelson, spoke to the media after the Hokies' 76-64 win over Virginia.
Virginia’s winter drought may persist through April
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Federal weather officials say Virginia’s deepening drought may linger well into spring, despite the recent blast of winter precipitation. In a new outlook released Saturday, January 31, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned that drought conditions across the...
UVA student business-owners take on icy parking lots
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Freezing temperatures have kept icy conditions around and many cars still frozen into their parking spots. Seeing the need for snow and ice removal services, UVA student business-owners took up the task. “It’s been it’s been pretty difficult,” said Griff Gammell, co-founder of Wahoo...
The rhythm of Madison County Circuit Court
Madison County Circuit Court is like a well-oiled machine with one goal – fairness. All the necessary participants are there. Obviously Presiding Judge David B. Franzen or a substitute judge presides over it all. The deputies (bailiffs) provide both security and service. The Commonwealth Attorneys and the defense...
On the agenda: Potential RPS layoffs, Charlottesville housing
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville and Albemarle, Chesterfield and Hanover counties. Amy Popovich, the city’s deputy chief administrative officer for human services, is set to give a yearly report on the new process for funding nonprofits. The committee is...
Charlottesville police and firefighters to help students get to school
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville police officers and firefighters will lend a hand helping students get to school through snowy and icy conditions beginning Monday, February 2. Police and Fire personnel will be around bus stops, sidewalks and other key travel routes to keep an eye on things and make...
TAYLOR: What U.S. downtowns can learn from Charlottesville
Strolling through Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, you are bound to spot a variety of sights, but one thing you will not find is any cars. On July 3, 1976, with the help of architect Lawrence Halprin, Charlottesville converted its East Main Street into the Downtown Mall we know of today. Crucially, Halprin took the...
Charlottesville Schools decides against virtual learning days amid icy conditions
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Icy conditions from last week’s winter storm have led to extended closures for Charlottesville City Schools, but students are not expected to spend their time at home online as the school division has opted for no virtual learning days. “We learned during the pandemic that...
Women’s Golf: Wahoos tie for fourth in Guadalajara opener
The Virginia women’s golf team tied for fourth place at the Collegiate Invitational at Guadalajara Country Club on Saturday. Jaclyn LaHa led the Cavaliers finishing tied for runner-up at 3-under 213. Carmen Lim of Washington took home medalist honors shooting 5-under 211 for the tournament. Florida State won the...
