Local
10 months ago
Increased Fire Risk in Charlottesville and Central Virginia Today Due to Dry, Windy Conditions (March 8)

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and surrounding areas, citing elevated fire weather conditions today (March 8). Strong winds and low humidity could cause fires to spread rapidly if ignited.

UVA Rotunda
UVA
10 months ago
UVA First-Year Student Dies from Meningitis

Nicolas “Nico” Ramos-Esteban, a first-year student at the University of Virginia, has died from meningitis, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser organized in his memory.

thunderstorm anvil cloud
Albemarle County
10 months ago
VDEM and NWS Conduct Severe Weather Awareness Week March 10-14

In an ongoing commitment to public safety and preparedness, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service will be Severe Weather Awareness Week next Monday through Friday. 

Sen Tim Kaine
Albemarle County
10 months ago
Senator Tim Kaine Calls Trump Tariff Delays Positive, but Doubts Debate Is Over

With President Trump’s latest delays on tariffs affecting more goods from Mexico and Canada, Senator Kaine does not believe the tariff debate is over. However, he describes the delays as a positive.

Monticello Founding Friends, Founding Foe Tour and other weekend events.
Albemarle County
10 months ago
Civil Rights Lawyer Bryan Stevenson Among Three Recipients in April of Jefferson Medals

Widely acclaimed public interest lawyer and subject of HBO award-winning documentary “True Justice” — Bryan Stevenson — is one of three national luminaries who will be awarded a 2025 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal next month.

Albemarle courts building
Albemarle County
10 months ago
Keswick Man Banned from Owning a Pet for 10-Years After Beating Dog in Viral Video

An Albemarle County judge has barred a Keswick man for owning a pet for ten years in ruling in the case of a viral video where 65-year old Sunnie Sydney Jordan was shown severely beating a dog named Sashi.

Albemarle County
10 months ago
New Information on Crozet Shooting

CROZET, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle Police indicate mental health issues may have […]

Free Speech Wall
Albemarle County
10 months ago
Stand Up for Science Protest Friday from Federal Building to Free Speech Wall

Local residents and scientists are gathering at the federal building than march to the Free Speech Wall on the Downtown Mall protesting what they call the Trump/Musk attack on research funding.

Ralphs Taproom ribbon cutting
Albemarle County
10 months ago
Ralph’s American Tap Room Closes at Barracks Road Making Way for New Restaurant March 19

Four years after opening, Ralph Sampson’s American Tap Room is now closed.

Albemarle County
10 months ago
BREAKING: CPD Conducting Crisis Negotiation Exercise on Barracks Road Through 4PM

Especially in light of last week’s two incidents, Charlottesville Police is alerting the community that their Crisis Negotiations Team and Special Response Unit will be conducting a scheduled exercise today in the area of Barracks Road and Cedar Court.