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World War veteran given final resting place after remains go unclaimed for decades

23 hours ago | 29news.com | Kate Nuechterlein

GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - After sitting unclaimed at a funeral home in Greene County for decades, a World War I and II veteran and his spouse have been transported and laid to rest with full honors at Culpeper National Cemetery. As part of the Missing in America Project, a nonprofit that locates the cremated remains and provides them with a final resting place, this couple and two other veterans were recognized for their service on Friday morning, June 6.
Environmental groups speak out against budget bill’s energy plan

1 day ago | 29news.com | Kate Nuechterlein

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Environmental groups in Charlottesville are sounding the alarm about the fate of clean energy, should the One Big Beautiful Bill Act pass through the U.S. Senate. The bill, which narrowly passed through the U.S. House of Representatives in May, contains a number of provisions to restrict and roll back certain clean energy tax credits established through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
Parents scramble as UVA daycare center reduces capacity, prepares to close

2 days ago | 29news.com | Kate Nuechterlein

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Parents are scrambling after nearly 40 kids have been displaced from one of the University of Virginia’s childcare centers, which has significantly reduced its capacity and will soon close altogether. Some families have already said goodbye to the Earhart Child Development Center. Kevin Thurman says he learned just after 6 p.m. last Wednesday, May 28, that his son would no longer be able to attend Earhart.
Kids learn basketball and boxing at Stick & Move camp

2 days ago | 29news.com | Marty Hudtloff

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dozens of kids are learning the fundamentals of basketball and boxing at the second annual Stick & Move Youth Day Camp. The free camp organized by the Legacy Driven nonprofit organization run by former University of Virginia basketball star Travis Watson. The unique camp combines basketball with boxing. “Same components and skill sets,” says Watson. “Having to use both left and right hand.
Charlottesville Registrar provides update on early voting turnout

3 days ago | 29news.com | Kate Nuechterlein

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Early voting in Charlottesville for this year’s primary election is in full swing, though the numbers pale in comparison to general elections. As of Tuesday morning, 610 people in Charlottesville have cast a vote in person, with daily turnout steadily growing over the past week.
Luray residents recovering after a tornado ripped through the area

4 days ago | 29news.com | Mason Willett

LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - Page County residents are cleaning up downed trees, torn up homes and destroyed property after a tornado blew through the area Friday evening. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado as an EF-0 with winds peaking at 75 miles per hour and a storm path extending 1.1 miles. Marty Breeden has lived in Luray for over 60 years, and he said Friday’s twister brought the worst storm he has ever seen.
Charlottesville Clergy Collective gathers in solidarity against White House policies

4 days ago | 29news.com | Kate Nuechterlein

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - With prayers, song, and speeches, the Charlottesville Clergy Collective hosted a demonstration in front of the Free Speech Wall on Monday to speak out against Trump administration policies. In particular, the group condemned the Big Beautiful Bill, which has passed through the U.S. House of Representatives and would include significant cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
Western Albemarle graduate and EMT receives statewide recognition

4 days ago | 29news.com | Kate Nuechterlein

CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - A student EMT from Crozet has received one of the highest honors in the state for her work with the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad. Madison Kelly, a Crozet native and now an incoming sophomore at Virginia Tech, is this year’s winner of the Governor’s EMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a High School Senior. Kelly first joined the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad as a junior in high school.
Fridays After Five: Skip Castro Band (5-30-25)

1 week ago | 29news.com | Jennifer Von Reuter |Forrest Holt

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Danny Beirne understates it. “We’re a party band, people say,” the vocalist and keyboard player said. Skip Castro Band headlines the Fridays After Five free concert series at the Ting Pavilion in Charlottesville on May 30. Sure to be one of Charlottesville’s longest-running musical groups, Skip Castro Band came together one night in 1978 at one of the city’s longest-running establishments; the Virginian.
24th Annual Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns

1 week ago | 29news.com | Tynisha Jackson

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - People can immerse themselves in the Lebanese culture during the 24th Annual Roanoke Lebanese Festival at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church. The festival features fresh Lebanese food such as meat pies, vegetarian grape leaves, grilled lamb and beef kabobs, a variety of dessert and more. Guests can shop for gifts, listen to Lebanese music and traditional Lebanese folk dancers will perform in full costume. Plus, children can participate in various activities.