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CPD encourages community members to join their community academy
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville Police Department is encouraging community members to sign up for their nine-week Community Police Academy. The academy will begin April 11, every Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Charlottesville Police Department. “They’re going to hear from the chief, other members of...
AA plane traveling from Charlotte to Virginia turns back due to possible mechanical issue
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An American Airlines plane traveling from Charlotte to Virginia had to turn back to the Queen City Wednesday due to a possible mechanical issue. According to American Airlines, AA Flight 5803 took off from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) just before 2 p.m. on its way to Charlottesville-Albemarle (CHO). FlightAware […]
Charlottesville organization promoting spring gardens
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Vegetable gardens are starting to pop up as spring kicks off. Peggy Van Yahres is the chair of ReLeaf Cville. She says this is the best time to start a vegetable garden. Cool-weather veggies include onions, peas, lettuce, spinach and more. “You get outside, you get...
UVA Law 5K will honor classmate who passed while a student
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) – University of Virginia Law students are honoring the memory of their beloved classmate with a 5K this weekend. It’s for Tessa Wiseman, who lost her battle with cancer last August. Classmates remember her as a fast friend and sharp mind. The memorial 5K...
Rockingham County firefighter battling wildfires in intensive care at UVA
A male volunteer firefighter was seriously injured on Wednesday during the initial phases of the wildfires in western Rockingham County. The firefighter’s name has not been released. The injury was due to a falling tree. Due to weather conditions, the Rockingham County Department of Fire and Rescue reports he...
AHS holds Empty Bowl fundraiser to benefit Loaves and Fishes
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- In hopes of raising $2,000 for Loaves and Fishes, Albemarle High School partnered with Monticello High School for their Empty Bowls fundraiser on Tuesday. Over 100 students from the schools made woven and ceramic bowls. Lauren Smith, a senior at Albemarle High School, explains...
CHS receives $10,000 check from Charlottesville-based company
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A Charlottesville-based company is making a donation to Charlottesville High School. Wednesday, March 27, CHS received a check for $10,000 from Leather Honey. The company says these funds are to support students and activities at the school. Leather Honey says it looks forward to supporting Charlottesville...
New 7 Day Junior location opens on West Main Street
7 Day Junior has opened a new location on West Main Street, replacing the Carytown Tobacco store which previously occupied the lot. The owners of the West Main Street Carytown Tobacco sold the location to 7 Day Junior earlier this month and, after a brief move-in period, the store is now open for business.
How to Watch Virginia vs. JMU Softball on TV & Streaming Live - March 27
JMU will play Virginia in NCAA softball action on March 27 at 4:00 PM ET, and we have live stream info available below. Watch your favorite NCAA softball team this season on ESPN+ and Fubo!. Virginia vs. JMU Game Info. Game Time: 4:00 PM ET. Date: March 27. TV Channel:...
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