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Charlottesville Tomorrow wins national support for its Voter Guide
A few months ago, we launched our 2024 Voter Guide by seeking voter feedback. And we are so energized to work with communities across central Virginia. Charlottesville Tomorrow has been producing a voter guide since its founding in 2005. Last year, we expanded to cover 58 local and state races in Charlottesville and 12 central Virginian counties. We saw a huge need for information in rural counties and did our best to fill the holes.
Wintergreen Fire Takes Delivery Of New Fire Engine
It was a long time coming but Wintergreen Fire & Rescue (WF&R) took delivery of their newest fire engine just a few weeks ago. “Engine 61 is a Pierce Enforcer which was ordered approximately three years ago. It’s your standard structural engine. We did add a light tower, which is something we have never had before,” WF&R Chief Curtis Sheets tells us.
Structure fire on Cedar Branch Road is under investigation: Firefighters
(WSET) — The Boonsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company said there was a structure fire on Cedar Branch Road on Sunday night. Firefighters said Boonsboro (1st due), Squad 3, Forest Fire Department (2nd due, and RIT) responded to Cedar Branch Road for a reported structure fire with smoke in the residence.
Flood Warning in Effect Until 1:30 PM Monday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A flood warning is in effect until 1:30 this (Monday) afternoon. The National Weather Service says small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected for a portion of central Virginia including Albemarle County and Charlottesville. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. At 729 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
Countdown to Camp: Wahoos have impressive depth at WR
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth installment in an our annual series of position breakdowns as we look at the depth, players in the mix to start, and potential breakout candidates heading into UVa’s 2024 season. You can read the previous breakdowns by clicking the links below:. 2023...
Periods of rain and thunder
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. Grab the umbrella. We’ll have mostly cloudy skies with showers and storm chances today. A stalled boundary to our north will keep the region unsettled for much of the week. A cold front is expected to advance across the area Friday. Behind the front conditions will dry for the weekend. Humidity will be high, and temperatures will be close to normal. For a complete forecast ,go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe day !
Jonathan Warner wheels in the gold at Commonwealth Games debut
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It was another beautiful day for Track and Field at the Commonwealth Games. At the Track and Field Able Games, some champions got the gold. Among them was Jonathan Warner, who has been training for this moment for almost a decade. “Started and competed successfully...
UVA basketball commit Payton Dunbar talks faith, family, and future
GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Payton Dunbar, who recently committed to the University of Virginia for basketball, spoke with WFXR Sports about her future playing career which ultimately guided her to make her decision. Dunbar played for Jefferson Christian Academy and dominated on the court. She averaged 27 points, four...
Scottsville artisans gearing up for Christmas early
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Are you in the holiday spirit? Well, the city of Scottsville is, even though it’s the middle of summer. Hardware Hills Vineyard held an event Sunday they called Christmas in July. Instead of hot cocoa, people opted for a nice glass of wine. The Christmas...
Back-to-School-Bash in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - At Kate Collins Middle School, Waynesboro Public Schools System hosted its annual Back-to-School-Bash to help parents get their kids prepared for the school year. The event gave out all kinds of school supplies, helped kids get physicals and even gave them fresh haircuts. Assistant Superintendent Ryan...
Kaine addresses Biden's health, 'podunk paper' at Staunton election office opening
STAUNTON – The Democratic Party of Virginia opened a new headquarters in downtown Staunton on Saturday. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was one of several speakers at the opening, addressing President Joe Biden's health and calls for Biden to resign as the party's presidential nominee. Kaine also criticized his opponent in the Virginia senatorial race, Republican Hung Cao. ...
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