Camp Holiday Trails breaks ground on $2.5-million medical expansion
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Camp Holiday Trails is expanding its ability to serve children and teens with medical needs. On Saturday, November 1, the Charlottesville-based nonprofit held a reception to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new “Med Korner” facility — a $2.5-million project designed to enhance...
DMV, UVA urge focus on safety on Halloween
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – With Halloween this year on a Friday, public safety workers and first responders expecting a maximum turnout urge maximum caution. Trick- and trunk-or-treating, along with parties, can be expected throughout the entire weekend. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles...
Spotswood High School students paint butterflies to honor Holocaust victims
Students from around the world paint these butterflies in memory of the 1.5 million children who lost their lives during the Holocaust.
Video: Mad Tack Returns Home to Madison County
Mad Tack owner Daniel Martynowski brought his business home to Madison County, Saturday morning, officially being welcomed back to the county by the chamber of commerce which held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store, located at the intersection of U.S. Route 29 (S. Seminole Trail) and Wolftown-Hood Road. The post...
Avoiding tricks in the treats: UVA Poison Center warns of edibles that resemble candy
When it comes to Halloween, families are looking forward to the costumes, the decorations, and the candy - not a trip to the emergency room.
13 Virginia’s Best French Restaurants You’ll Fall in Love With
Virginia might surprise you with its incredible French dining scene. From cozy bistros tucked in historic neighborhoods to elegant restaurants serving classic Alsatian dishes, the Old Dominion State has become a haven for French food lovers. Whether you’re craving authentic coq au vin, fresh croissants, or a...
Charlottesville Council to consider changes to police oversight board
The Police Civilian Oversight Board's Acting Executive Director is asking Councilors to consider a few amendments.
Jimmy Graves loved the Wahoos, and they loved him back
Lynn Graves cautioned his mother, Rachel, that the crowd showing up for husband Jimmy’s funeral might overwhelm the Hebron Lutheran Church this past Thursday. Rachel, Jimmy’s wife for the past 62 years, wasn’t so sure, until they pulled off the road and gazed at a parking lot that spilled over into the grassy meadows...
Charlottesville woman accused of DWI after hitting Albemarle patrol vehicle
A woman is facing several charges, including a driving while impaired (DWI) charge, after police say she hit the front of an Albemarle County Police Department patrol vehicle while on the scene of a crash.
Man Arrested at Scottsville Elementary for Firearm Possession on School Property
On October 31, 2025, Albemarle County Police went to Scottsville Elementary School for a reported domestic dispute. Officers found Christopher J. Kirtley, 35, of Buckingham, Virginia, in the parking lot. He told police he had a firearm in his vehicle.
