Gabby Womack

1 week ago | 29news.com | Gabby Womack

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County High School will be getting a new course in 2026. Louisa County Public Schools announced it will be adding JROTC.  “It’s really all about building strong leaders,” Louisa County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Director Kenny Bouwens said. “We’re really excited to bring this into our school.” Louisa County Public Schools just got the green light to launch a Marine Corps JROTC program in 2026.  It’s a big deal and a long time coming.

1 week ago | 29news.com | Gabby Womack

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) -Monticello High School hosted a robotics competition, bringing together middle school students from across the district. They used this year’s first Lego League Challenge materials, but this was an in-house event, not officially tied to the national competition. Middle schoolers put their teamwork to the test, designing, building, and programming robots around this year’s theme.

1 week ago | 29news.com | Gabby Womack

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville area is currently warning people who might be at risk of measles.  The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) just confirmed its second case this year,  This time, a teenager in central Virginia. If you visited any of the risk areas, you could be next.

1 week ago | whsv.com | Gabby Womack

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Not everyone’s Memorial Day looks the same, some face the holiday with silent battles.  A Charlottesville nonprofit is stepping in to offer support when it’s needed the most. Memorial Day can bring up tough memories for those in recovery. That’s why peer support specialists are spending the day making sure no one faces it alone."  “Usually, people don’t have a place to go to on holidays,” On Our Own Cville Associate Director Jorie Barna said.

1 week ago | 29news.com | Gabby Womack

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Not everyone’s Memorial Day looks the same, some face the holiday with silent battles.  A Charlottesville nonprofit is stepping in to offer support when it’s needed the most. Memorial Day can bring up tough memories for those in recovery. That’s why peer support specialists are spending the day making sure no one faces it alone."  “Usually, people don’t have a place to go to on holidays,” On Our Own Cville Associate Director Jorie Barna said.