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Fairfax County prepares to shut down largest homeless encampment
Fairfax County is preparing to clear out one of its largest homeless encampments in a wooded area near the Inova Emergency Room in Reston. The homeless encampment, informally known as “The Hill,” has occupied the area for almost a decade and, in March, was a shelter for around 50 individuals, according to the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. As of Aug. 27, 13 tents and 17 people lived at the encampment; many former residents now utilize a county-run shelter.
Vol basketball to open Baha Mar Championship with Virginia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is set to take on the Virginia Cavaliers to open the newly-named Continental Tire Baha Mar Championship, as announced Friday morning by BdG Sports. The Volunteers and Cavaliers will tip off Nov. 21 at 9:30 p.m. Their game...
These will-be ‘Double Hoos’ are coming back for seconds
For some students, experiencing the University once is simply not enough. After walking the Lawn in May, some Class of 2024 alumni have already returned to Grounds for postgraduate studies. Though these soon-to-be “Double Hoos” will attend graduate school at the University, their nickname represents something more than the pursuit of two University degrees. As future Double Hoos, these students build on a foundation they laid as undergraduates, expanding their communities, memories and connections at the University.
Hear Together: The Center at Belvedere Active Aging Fair
The Center at Belvedere’s nonprofit community center in Charlottesville creates healthy aging opportunities for adults 50 and up. They invite you to kick off Active Aging Week this fall with an Active Aging Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over forty-five local businesses and organizations are coming together to share the services and information that help us age to the best of our potential.
Grab a Glass: Eastwood Farm and Winery
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Eastwood Farm and Winery has only been in the Charlottesville area for four years, but it has become one of the most popular spots in town. “We’re relatively new still, but we’re always growing,” said Hannah Velie, the co-owner of Eastwood Farm and Winery....
Faculty Spotlight: The Award-Winning Professor With Dad Jokes, Candy Demos and an Umpiring Legacy
They were off Grounds, out of the biomedical engineering lab, but the change in environment couldn’t break old habits for University of Virginia student Clay McComb. His umpiring mate at the Pen Park baseball diamonds in Charlottesville still held a singular title in his mind. “I kept calling him...
High School Football Safety Under Scrutiny After Tragic Player Death
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – In a recent discussion, Dr. Bobby Chhabra addressed growing concerns over injuries in football, particularly following the tragic death of 16-year-old Caden Tellier during a high school game in Alabama. The incident was especially alarming because it did not involve a violent hit,...
Virginia football will debut several new game day experiences on Saturday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-- Virginia football will kickoff the new season on Saturday against Richmond at Scott Stadium, and fans will have some new game-day experiences to look forward to. "I'm really excited about the new video board. I think that the 'Hoo vision broadcast is going to be so substantially increased...
Two UVA Cavaliers join two Virginia natives on Paralympic Team USA
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Two University of Virginia Cavaliers will join two Virginia-born athletes as part of the Commonwealth’s delegation to the Paris Paralympics. Sky Dahl, UVA Class of 2025, will row the PR3 mixed four in her Paralympics debut on August 30. At 3:30 a.m. eastern time, she and Team USA will row in their first qualifying race, trying to punch their ticket to the September 1 final.
Cece Webb Named to USA Lacrosse Women’s Box Roster
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Following more than a year of Player ID and training camps, head coach Ginny Capicchioni has named the inaugural U.S. Women’s Box National Team. The 23 players selected will represent the United States at the World Lacrosse Box Championships in Utica, N.Y. from Sept. 20-29. The U.S. will be one of 10 nations competing in the women’s championship, the first time World Lacrosse has hosted a women’s box world championship. The U.S. men have won five straight bronze medals in the box world championships and will be one of 28 nations competing in the men’s portion of the event in Utica.
WBB: Cavaliers announce 2024-25 non-conference schedule
The Virginia women’s basketball team announced its 2024-25 non-conference schedule, which features eight games at John Paul Jones Arena in addition to a preseason exhibition game. Entering her third season as head coach of the Cavaliers, Amaka Agugua-Hamilton and her team will host NCAA II Barton College for a...
Virginia aims for early momentum opening the season against FCS opponent Richmond
Richmond at Virginia, Saturday 6 p.m. ET (ACC Network Extra) BetMGM College Football Odds: Virginia by 19 1/2. Series record: Virginia 30-3-2. Virginia coach Tony Elliott started his Charlottesville tenure with a win over Richmond two years ago. Not much has gone right since. Elliott needs to show improvement this season, and taking care of business against the Spiders would be a good start. Richmond enters the season with legitimate Football Championship Subdivision playoff aspirations after back-to-back appearances, and coach Russ Huesman knows what a signature in-state win would do for his program, both this season and on the recruiting trail.
Virginia school district expands to 200-day year
The hottest days of summer vacation are stopped cold in the capital of Virginia.While most schools nationwide are just starting the academic year, Richmond Public Schools opened the school year for some of its elementary schools on July 22. The city started to experiment with a longer school year in 2023 in an attempt to make up for learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.School officials said the first year was so successful that they expanded to more schools for the 2024-2025 school year.Student and parent reactionFairfield Court Elementary is one of the schools already in month two...
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