Charlottesville City

5 days ago

Localities consider sales tax referendum plans

Fluvanna is so far the only local entity to agree to a Nov. referendum of the 1% sales tax hike.

6 days ago

Flood watch in effect for local area

Heavy storms could quickly dump large amounts of rain, 2-3 inches in an hour, according to the forecast.

1 week ago

Storm leaves thousands without power

Storms with wind gusts around 75 M.P.H. played havoc with Independence Day activities

1 week ago

74 new American citizens naturalized at annual Monticello ceremony

Gov. Abigail Spanberger gave the keynote address at the 64th annual event.

1 week ago

Local health providers urge caution against burns and smoke with home fireworks

UVA Health advises being wary of potential burns, and the American Lung Association advises against breathing the smoke.

1 week ago

Albemarle County waives swimming fees at parks Thursday through Saturday

County emergency services urges staying in air conditioning as much as possible.

2 weeks ago

AAA, Virginia State Police work to keep traveling Virginians safe over July 4

AAA is urging driver to check their vehicle before taking any long trips to make sure it's ready for the extra stress of triple-digit temperatures

2 weeks ago

UVA Health finding continuing issues with counterfeit child safety seats in vehicles

It's buyer-beware as it's not illegal to sell FMVSS non-compliant seats

2 weeks ago

Judge issues injunction stopping VSP from enforcing July 1 assault weapons ban

Opponents of the Virginia statute argue that it is designed to limit gun ownership, not reduce crime.

2 weeks ago

‘Heat Dome’ could bring triple-digit temperatures heading toward Fourth of July

Plan accordingly as intense heat sets in Tuesday, potentially hitting triple-digits Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

SPLC motion alleges ‘vindictive prosecution’

The motion cites statements made by President Trump and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon.

3 weeks ago

UVA names Yael Grushka-Cockayne as new Darden School Dean

Grushka-Cockayne will become the first woman to lead Darden in its 70-year history.

3 weeks ago

General Assembly overcomes data center impasse to advance state budget

While failing to repeal sales tax exemptions for data centers, new budget imposes electrical consumption tax for the facilities

3 weeks ago

Gov. Spanberger urges voluntary water conservation statewide as RWSA eyes reservoir conditions here

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Though the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority said the local reservoirs “are doing alright…

3 weeks ago

Albemarle, Charlottesville have 11 new projects included in VDOT’s Six-year plan

In all, the county and city have 84 total projects out of 4,300-plus in the statewide plan.

3 weeks ago

Early voting for Aug. 4 primaries underway

Cville and Albemarle poll locations closed June 19 and July 3, and two Sunday dates added to early voting schedule

4 weeks ago

Scott Wagner and Kristi Norman make $5 million commitment to UVA athletics

The financial contribution is designed to strengthen football and men's basketball operational support while expanding scholarship opportunities for Virginia women's sports.

4 weeks ago

City Council approves water and wastewater rate increases, natural gas rate decrease

Average water and wastewater bills are expected to go up $11 monthly, while the average gas bill should decrease by $1.50.

4 weeks ago

WalletHub survey ranks Virginia the nation’s top patriotic state heading into America250

A strong active-duty military and veteran presence combined with civic education put Virginia at the top of the list

4 weeks ago

Council considers West Main/Ridge intersection, 29/Barracks Rd. improvements

Charlottesville City Council will also decide on water, stormwater, and gas utility rates.

Latest News

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Local, Local Nonprofits

July 4 tradition helps local sisters give back to CASPCA

Local girls set up a lemonade stand over July 4 to raise money for the CASPCA.

2 days ago in Trending, World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

2 days ago in Charlottesville City, Entertainment

Virginia Theatre Festival’s ‘Newsies’ brings local and Broadway talent to Charlottesville

Ahead of opening night, Director and Choreographer Matthew Steffens, a UVA alumni, told Cville Right Now that local talent "brings a heart to the show." 

2 days ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.