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1 week ago

City Council delays Dairy Road Bridge consideration

The moving of a City Council Dairy Road Bridge design plan consideration to the December 1 meeting is just a bump in the road, so to speak.

1 week ago

Teen dies in pursuit crash in Orange Co.

State Police report a 17-year old male died at the scene of an early Sunday morning crash in Orange County after a short pursuit  by Town of Orange Police on Route 20 (Constitution Highway).

1 week ago

UPDATE: Wildfire closes portion of Skyline Drive and Appalachian Trail near Rockfish Gap

Skyline Drive is closed from Rockfish Gap to Loft Mountain, mile marker 104.6 to 79.5, due to the blaze.

1 week ago

Triple-A says Thanksgiving air travelers could deal with lingering issues

The busiest travel holiday of the year is about to be upon us, and Triple-A predicts 92-million Americans will travel 50 miles or more over the Thanksgiving break.

1 week ago

Hokies tap James Franklin as next football coach

BLACKSBURG, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — James Franklin was hired as Virginia Tech’s coach on Monday, a little more than…

1 week ago

A driver faces multiple charges following a police chase in Albemarle County

The officer who pulled over Asiyus S. Langhorn for failure to stay in his lane saw a firearm that was thrown out the passenger side window.

1 week ago

City Council considers changing PCOB ordinance and Dairy Road Bridge

In two of the most notable things on a light November 17 City Council agenda, Council will unanimously pass changes to the Police Civilian Oversight Board ordinance and consider a $12.6-million Dairy Road bridge rebuilding project.

1 week ago

Elevated fire risk Monday cancels planned Big Meadows burn

The area is under an elevated fire danger into Monday evening.

1 week ago

CPD investigating shots fired on West Main

Charlottesville Police responded to shots fired reported around 5:13 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Main Street.

2 weeks ago

Accuweather forecasting strong ski season for nearby slopes

The two area resorts didn't get that big natural snow this time around and the resorts aren't even open, but Accuweather long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok  told Cville Right Now, "I look for a pretty good season setting up for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast."

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville resident, JMU professor pleads guilty to possession of childhood pornography

William Chisholm Van Norman's charges included possession of child pornography, second offense.

2 weeks ago

Pedestrian bridge opening completes VDOT ‘Hydraulic Road/U.S. 29 bundle’ projects

VDOT is celebrating with the opening of the pedestrian bridge over 29 the completion of what it calls the "Hydraulic Road/U.S. 29 bundle", but there's still work to be done on one project.

2 weeks ago

Flags will be lowered on Friday to honor a POW declared missing in action in 1968

United States Navy Captain Thomas Edwin Scheurich will be laid to rest with full military honors.

2 weeks ago

UVA researcher identifies first U.S. death from tick-borne meat allergy

A world-renowned UVA School of Medicine allergist has confirmed the first death in U.S. history of a "meat allergy" occurring after someone is bitten by a Lone Star tick.

2 weeks ago

CPD announces a second gun buyback event for Sat., Nov. 22

Saying the event is about preventing tragedies before they happen, Charlottesville Police Chief Mike Kochis announces the second CPD gun buyback event next Saturday, November 22 at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church.

2 weeks ago

Water main installation to temporarily close lanes overnight on Fontaine Ave. beginning Sunday

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority's installation of a large water pipe is going to necessitate flagging operations and temporary lane closures beginning Sunday night, November 16 for four nights at the Fontaine Ave./Lewis Street intersection.

2 weeks ago

Oklahoma man sentenced for sex crimes in Orange County

Kenneth Don Gray of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was sentenced to sixty years with 35 years suspended.

2 weeks ago

Rabid cat confirmed in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD), in coordination with the Charlottesville Police Department, is…

2 weeks ago

NWS advises elevated fire risk throughout Thursday

The National Weather Service late Thursday morning included the Charlottesville area in a group all over Central and Northern Virginia, nearly all of Maryland, and Eastern West Virginia under an elevated fire risk through 5 p.m.

2 weeks ago

Habitat for Humanity Rake-a-Thon Saturday

Falling leaves are an opportunity for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville volunteers to do some service for not just homeowners, but for the organization itself.

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UVA men’s basketball received $5 million gift

UVa basketball Nov 2025

The University of Virginia has announced the CEO of a Salem-based Caterpillar machinery dealership has given $5 million to the men's basketball program.

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Hoos-Hokies Commonwealth Clash kicks off with a 25,000-pound Smithfield Foods donation

Smithfield Commonwealth Clash donation

Taking advantage of getting together for Hoos-Hokies clashes across an array of sports, Smithfield Foods Monday donated some 25,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank as part of the Commonwealth Clash.

24 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local

VDOT shifts traffic to new north side of Old Ivy Bridge

Old Ivy bridge at 29 bypass

A milestone in the Old Ivy Road Bridge reconstruction after contractors finished up building the north side of the bridge and shifted traffic onto it.

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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

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Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.