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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).
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Elevated fire risk Monday cancels planned Big Meadows burn
The area is under an elevated fire danger into Monday evening.
2 weeks 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.
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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.
