“It was a green I could not describe.” In rural Crozet, the lingering effects of a Superfund site have seeped into the lives of its former neighbors. Toxic history: Read about it at: c-ville.com/greenwood-ch...

The former home of Common House Charlottesville has a new owner and a new lease on life, with the second floor being renovated into commercial office space. What memories do you have from Common House’s heyday? Read about it at c-ville.com/new-owner-of...

Second shift: Modern dance troupe ORH Dance enters its sophomore season with a pair of performances October 29 and 30 at Phaeton Gallery. Read about it at c-ville.com/professional... 📸: Tristan Williams

Scare us. But make it quick. Our Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest is back—you don’t need many words to terrify, unsettle, or totally creep us out. Enter if you dare, by October 9: bit.ly/horrorstories2026.

How would you handle being thrust into the spotlight? Duston Spear’s debut novel makes the case for a long artistic practice. Read about it at c-ville.com/in-duston-sp...

Neighborhood tensions come to a boil as developers bring a revised plan for the third phase of the Dairy Market project back to the public. What matters more: Building new housing or preserving historically Black neighborhoods? Read about it c-ville.com/developers-a... 📸: @tristanwilliams

Scare us. But make it quick. Our Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest is back—you don’t need many words to terrify, unsettle, or totally creep us out. Enter if you dare, by October 9: bit.ly/horrorstories2026.

At @cvilleweekly.bsky.social, we've got an update to our Sept. 16 story about the Greene County Sheriff's Office's failure to report dozens of traffic stops from its June 23 ICE raids, as the law requires. That data's up now. 1 in 4 drivers Greene stopped in June were Latino.

Greene sheriff adds 40 missing calls to traffic stop data - C-VILLE Weekly

Updated September 28, 2026: Amid a civil rights investigation by the Virginia Attorney General’s office into its traffic stop practices, newly updated data from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office show...

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In an exclusive exit interview, Allison Spillman reviews her controversial career on the Albemarle County School Board -- and the deluge of hatred and threats that drove her resignation. Should elected officials expect online abuse as just another part of their jobs? Read about it at the #LinkinBio

Remember your first kiss? Harrisonburg’s Dogwood Tales’ new record opines on youthful romantic memories in fast food restaurants and high school football stadiums. Read about it at c-ville.com/dogwood-tale...

LIVE from the meeting with 10th and Page and Stony Point Development Group: A planned presentation about revived efforts for Dairy Market Phase III has shifted into a community meeting discussing how SPDG, and developers more broadly, have historically wronged the community. #charlottesville

Scare us. But make it quick. Our Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest is back—you don’t need many words to terrify, unsettle, or totally creep us out. Enter if you dare, by October 9: bit.ly/horrorstories2026.

It's our birthday! Thirty-seven years of delivering you news, arts, and culture stories that keep you informed, curious, and paying attention. Help us celebrate with a $37 gift to support our work. Donate at us.commitchange.com/va/charlotte.... Here’s to 37—and to what comes next.

LOW TICKET ALERT! The Rainbow Kitten Surprise show at @tingpavilion on September 22 is nearly sold out. But don't worry—C-VILLE is giving away two pairs of tickets! Like this post and tell us your favorite @rksbandofficial song in the comments. We'll DM the winner on Monday.

C-VILLE, did you know... we are the oldest locally owned paper in Charlottesville still in print? The C-VILLE Review first published on September 19, 1989. Thirty-seven years later (this week!), we're still free, independently owned, and committed to delivering news, arts, foods, and culture.

Shell game: They once walked with dinosaurs; now they’re in decline. Meet the turtles who call Virginia home, and see how you can help them survive and thrive. Read about it at c-ville.com/everything-w...

What can Dark Star Orchestra percussionist Rob Koritz tell us about Bob Weir? Find out at c-ville.com/dark-star-or... 📸: Bob Minkin Photography

The next Foxfield races might get awkwarrrrrrrd. The group that operates the annual horse race is suing the property’s owners. Read about it at: c-ville.com/group-that-r... 📸: Eze Amos

From teenaged actress to Yale professor and Vulture’s theater critic, local Sara Holdren now comes full circle, returning to Charlottesville’s Live Arts to direct a new production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Read about it at c-ville.com/sara-holdren... 📸: Tristan Williams

What’s with the gridlock at Second Street Gallery? Teeny Tiny Trifecta 9 snuggles over 600 small-scale works onto the walls of the contemporary art space. Read about it at c-ville.com/september-ex... 📸: Eze Amos

C-VILLE, did you know... our office is no longer on the Downtown Mall (despite the sign at 308 E. Main St.!)? After the post-COVID economy reshaped our business, we found a space that better fits where we are today. We're still downtown, just a few blocks off the Mall.

We’re digging through the archives and getting excited to add another party to the books on Saturday. No invite? No problem. Bestival is for everybody. Join us August 29 at Third Street SE for a free community block party celebrating the best part of Best of C-VILLE: Charlottesville itself.

We're counting down the hours—Best of C-VILLE winners are announced tomorrow (!). Then, on Saturday, join us for Bestival, a free community block party to celebrate what you say are the best things in the area. Join us on Third Street SE from 10am-2pm on August 29. #bestofcville #bestival2026

C-VILLE, did you know... Best of C-VILLE used to also include the Worst of C-VILLE? The magazine—which these days only highlights what makes Charlottesville great—is on stands August 26! Keep an eye out and see how many new winners you recognize. #bestofcville2026

Virginia’s been home to a data center boom—but not in our area. As public opinion mounts against new computing warehouses, we take a look at why they’re scarce in Charlottesville. Read about it at c-ville.com/a-look-at-da...

Charlottesville author Alix E. Harrow, whose latest fantasy novel is up for a prestigious Hugo Award, discusses how fairy tales’ stories of change and transformation stay relevant for our entire lives. Read about it at c-ville.com/author-alix-... 📸: Tristan Williams

How do you describe timbre? Leah Reid says there’s no simple explanation. Read about it at c-ville.com/uva-professo...

Today is National Nonprofit Day! Charlottesville’s nonprofits do a lot of heavy lifting. Get to know their missions, learn what they’re working on, and find a cause (or two!) to support. Read the full section at issuu.com/cvilleweekly....

How well do you know the Downtown Mall? Ready your eaglest eyes and dive into our annual scavenger hunt for fabulous prizes and big-time bragging rights. Find out how at c-ville.com/this-week-we...

Who will take home Oscar gold this weekend? Violet Crown Cinema staff has opinions. Read about it at c-ville.com/the-trio-tha...