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Foxfield hosts more than 13,000 people for annual races
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Foxfield hosted more than 13,000 people for its annual spring steeplechase races. “It’s different generations coming out here to celebrate and have a good time and celebrate Steeple chasing, Charlottesville and giving back to the community,” said Foxfield Marketing and Sales Manager Susan Kreiner.
Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention hosts pop-up with Second Chancer to mentor children
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center had some special guests stop by for The Second Chancer Foundation to hold a pop-up for a lunch and learn. It holds a monthly Leadership Summit where community leaders come to mentor children. On Thursday, April 25, all of those leaders gathered for this one event to help inspire kids and enjoy an afternoon of food and games.
Charlottesville facing legal battle over newly implemented zoning ordinance
In December, Charlottesville’s City Council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance change. It has been opposed by several residents concerned about population density, capacity and preserving the city’s charm. The new zoning ordinance calls for higher density, requires buildings with 10 or more units to make 10% of them...
Charlottesville plans to commemorate the slave trade in Court Square
Did someone forward you this email? Maybe you’ve found it on the web? Here’s where you can subscribe for free!. Sometime this fall, city officials will install a state historical marker in Court Square to commemorate the slave trade that took place there from 1762 to 1865. In...
Bennett’s Village celebrates accessible treehouse groundbreaking
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - An accessible treehouse is coming to Charlottesville. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, April 25 bringing it one step closer to completion. Heather Rogers was in attendance at the ceremony, her son, Wilson, is excited to have a place to play just like other kids.
Tom Tom Foundation recaps 12th annual festival
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Thousands of people turned out for this year’s Tom Tom Festival in downtown Charlottesville. This was the 12th year for the festival that highlights interconnection and the shared future of communities. A variety of events took place with some on criminal justice reform, financial...
ReLeaf Cville receives $189,000 donation to maintain city trees
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A Charlottesville non-profit has a lot to celebrate this Arbor Day. ReLeaf Cville aims to improve the health of the city’s neighborhoods by planting trees to protect them from the rising heat of climate change. On Friday, April 26 it announced it is receiving a...
Film director Story coming to Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The director of films such as The Fantastic Four, Think Like A Man and Ride Along is coming to Charlottesville. Light House Studio is hosting director Tim Story and cinematographer Larry Blanford for a community discussion this Sunday at Vinegar Hill Theater. Together Story and Blanford have made nine films together and are currently working on a film called The Pickup starring Eddie Murphy, Eva Longoria, and Pete Davidson.
Mcintire Recycling Center to close for facility repairs
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Rivanna Solid Waste Authority says the Mcintire Recycling Center in Charlottesville will soon be closed temporarily for facility repairs. The recycling center will be closed on Tuesday, April 30, and Wednesday, May 1. One major repair is to the center’s gate, which Solid Waste Authority Director...
Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle announces new leader
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Hailey Peterson has accepted the position of executive director of Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle, starting Monday. Peterson, who has been the organization's interim executive director since September, will be responsible for leading the organization forward, developing a vision for its future, and continuing its strong record of impact in the area.
The perfect pony-themed bite for Foxfield
In a small, unassuming building hidden behind a gas pump, Hunt Country Market & Deli serves my favorite sandwiches in Charlottesville. The take-out shop offers a variety of signature subs, all aptly named after racehorses in true horse-country fashion. Each sandwich is only $6.99 and is handmade as soon as you order. Hunt Country is the perfect spot to grab some lunch for a picnic, or my personal favorite — the best way to fight Foxfield famish.
The triumphant return of Littlejohn’s
Littlejohn’s has returned. The iconic Corner sandwich shop reopened April 15 in its storefront on University Avenue after a four-year closure. Their largely unadvertised “soft launch” welcomed students and Charlottesville residents to the refurbished deli, which — despite some modern touches — preserves the memory of the original shop. To maintain the journalistic integrity of our food subsection, we ordered $70 worth of sandwiches and sides to keep our readers informed — and our bellies full. We thoroughly enjoyed our four sandwiches, and we recommend a visit. The revived Littlejohn’s presents a delicious and conveniently located, albeit pricey, food spot that gives patrons a taste of old and new.
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