First holiday market in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Kroger is donating $40,000 to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. It says the money will go towards the food bank’s Culturally Familiar Food initiative. “The food bank is big. I mean, the area’s 25 counties, eight cities, about a third of Virginia, so as...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Restaurant week is just around the corner. You can choose between 24 different Charlottesville and Albemarle County restaurants from January 30th to February 5th. You’ll be able to get a deal on multiple course meals and some of the proceeds will benefit the Blue Ridge Area...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Jefferson Area Regional Transit Partnership is focusing on a preliminary study about how it could use alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas, battery electric, or hydrogen fuel cells. It says this is part of an effort to make the Central Virginia Area Transit system...

DAYTON, Va. (WHSV) - Folks in Rockingham County are saying goodbye to an old classic as Mama’s Caboose food truck goes up for sale. Owner, Diane Roll, moved to the area in 2005. She said after working for the city she knew it was time to do something she wanted to do. She was inspired by food from her home, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and the up-and-coming food truck industry.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New life is on the way for part of the former JC Penney building inside Albemarle County’s Fashion Square Mall. Tuesday night, the Albemarle Planning Commission heard a proposal to utilize the vacant space. “Albemarle County’s known for 15 or 20 years that there were...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Gas prices across the Commonwealth continue to rise. Around Charlottesville, you will pay close to $3.47 a gallon. That’s 4¢ more than the state average and 14¢ more per gallon than last week. Across the country, the price is even higher at $3.50.

LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - A major community project is officially underway in Luray. The West Luray Rec Center is working with several local contractors to build the Luray Restoration Park which would bring some new recreation options to the town. “Especially on the west end of Luray but in general...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - On Saturday, January 27th, Charlottesville’s Paramount Theater is presenting the landmark documentary “Who is a Runner.”. The four-part documentary focuses on the historical and cultural experience of Black runners across the US, including Charlottesville’s Prolyfyck Run Creww. “A lot of time, people don’t...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Virginia Department of Transportation just released new SMART SCALE funding, but a major Charlottesville-Albemarle project did not make the cut. A pedestrian bridge that would connect Albemarle County to Charlottesville near Woolen Mills was denied because the cost estimate was “too broad”. Now,...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The possible renaming process of Burnley-Moran and Johnson elementary schools is rolling forward tonight with a public Zoom feedback session. “We’re trying to include all aspects of the community in the process of looking at the names. We’ve had the survey online for a week or two and had between 350 and 375 respondents already,” Beth Baptist with Charlottesville City Schools said.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The University of Virginia’s apprenticeship program honored its 2022 graduates. The graduation celebrated students who finished their four years learning various trades. While in the program, students get the chance to work at the university in different facilities management roles. The graduates will now go...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Violet Crown on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall is bringing the Oscars to town. With the recent announcement of the 2023 nominees, the Violet Crown is showing some of its favorite films on the list. The theater will start showing Oscar nominated films through the weekend.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - House of Cuts Barbers and One Hundred Black Men of Central Virginia teamed up to give more than thirty Charlottesville High School students a new haircut Tuesday night. “With the 100 haircuts program, we are really focusing on minimizing the violence that’s been happening in our...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Experts at the UVA Medical Center say we are entering a new phase of the pandemic, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Doctor Patrick Jackson says that hospitalizations and the amount of severe illnesses from COVID-19 have declined, even with the XBB. 1.5 variant surge.

MADISON COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The community of Criglersville pushed back against renewed plans from a Richmond developer to change the old Criglersville Elementary School. The Madison County Board of Supervisors agreed to deny the plans, voting 4 to 1. “It kind of ran the gauntlet, it was very unclear....

LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - More than 150 students are helping to package meals going to the Louisa County Resource Council. Wednesday, January 25, was an Asynchronous Learning Day at Louisa County Public Schools, which are days during the school year where students sign up to complete community service projects.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - After four years as the president and CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Elizabeth Cromwell is stepping down. The interim president will be Andrea Copeland. Copeland says not a lot will change. “Having been here a long time and stepping into this role, it...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - In recent weeks, the Commonwealth has experienced a variety of winter weather conditions. With all of the alerts that are issued, you may be wondering — what is the difference between an advisory, a watch, and a warning?. ADVISORYWATCHWARNING. Be AwareBe PreparedTake Action. A winter...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Applications are already rolling in for the open position on Charlottesville City Council. Some of those vying for the spot have experience, while others are hoping to get their start. Eight candidates have so far applied to replace former Councilor Sena Magill. “I’ve seen the names,...