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Outdoor furniture store opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fortunoff Backyard Store opened July 1 in Bailey’s Crossroads. The store is located at 3536 S. Jefferson St., in the Crossroads Place Shopping Center between World Market and Home Goods. Fortunoff offers a wide selection of patio and deck furniture, including dining tables and chairs, sofas, umbrellas, and fire...
Notes: Old Town restaurant wins wine award
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with patchy fog clearing by 8am. The day will be partly sunny and hot, reaching a high of 97 and heat index values up to 107, accompanied by a southwest wind at 3-7 mph. Precipitation chances are 40%. For Friday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 78. South wind will be around 6 mph.
Bill to improve water quality introduced to State Water Commission
Do you know what's in your water? A bill that was recently introduced to the State Water Commission is centered on eliminating some of the dangerous contaminants you may find in your drinking water was just presented to the state water commission.
Hot, Humid, and Hazy with Shower Chances
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The heat wave continues with highs in the mid 90′s and heat index values near 100. We will start the week on a dry note, but a cold front will bring beneficial showers and scattered storm chances starting Tuesday. Following frontal passage, while we’ll still see daily rain and storm chances starting mid week, we’ll also get a break from the heat wave. Temperatures towards the end of the week will be much more pleasant and in the 80′s. Check back for updates.
Pedestrian Advocate Kevin Cox Criticizes Utility Pole Neglect, Applauds City’s Recent Efforts
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville has grappled with the problem of outdated utility poles and abandoned telecommunications hardware cluttering its streets. That’s according to Kevin Cox, a local pedestrian advocate, in an interview with Courteney Stuart. Cox believes negligence by Dominion and telecommunications companies have left...
Meadery launches with help from local bees and blooms
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Gordonsville Independence Day celebration was also the debut for some new businesses in the area, like Thistlerock Mead. They opened their doors in early June in Albemarle County. The company specializes in mead, a wine-like drink made from fermented honey. It raises its own bees...
In Gordonsville, Independence Day goes beyond the Fourth
GORDONSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Independence Day celebrations continued throughout today for the people in Gordonsville. The town brought out their red, white and blue for a parade and a crafts market. Many people came out to continue the celebration through the weekend. Several vendors have come together for the past...
UVA beats Indiana, Penn State, Notre Dame, UNC, Hokies for star DB Costner
Virginia pulled off a substantial recruiting coup on Saturday when the Cavaliers landed a commitment from Maryland prep standout Corey Costner from Baltimore. Costner, a 4-star by On3.com and a 3-star by the other recruiting services, is a 6-foot-1, 190-pound athlete who is expected to play in UVA’s secondary. He is the 17th commitment to the Cavaliers’ class of 2025.
C-VILLE Weekly Reporter Catie Ratliff Discusses Crime Stats, Abortion Access, and Summer Fun
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Catie Ratliff, a reporter with C-VILLE Weekly, joined Courteney Stuart of Charlottesville Right Now to discuss several key stories from the latest issue. Ratliff touched on recent crime statistics in Charlottesville. According to Police Chief Kochis, overall crime rates have decreased despite a...
CLUE: ON STAGE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) Comes to Front Royal!
Picture this: It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a peculiar dinner party. The guests, each with a mysterious alias, are welcomed by a butler who offers an assortment of weapons. Suddenly, the host turns up dead! The question is, who committed the murder? Was it Miss Scarlet in the library with the candlestick? Or perhaps Colonel Mustard in the study with the wrench?
Upper Marlboro Native, NFL Rookie Khyree Jackson Killed In Maryland Crash: State Police
The 24-year-old Wise High School graduate was the front seat passenger in a Dodge Charger shortly after 3 a.m. on July 6 when it was involved in a crash in Upper Marlboro. The Minnesota Vikings later confirmed the grim news of Jackson's death with a statement posted on social media.
Maintaining Lawns During Drought Watch: Essential Tips for Conservation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – With the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) recently declaring a drought watch for the Albemarle County and Charlottesville service area, it’s crucial for homeowners to understand how to maintain their lawns under watering restrictions. This watch follows the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s declaration and aims to raise public awareness about the potential for an impending drought.
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