It was only a matter of minutes after its pilot reported an engine failure that a private light aircraft fell to earth in the woods just north of Charlottesville.

Did you know that Virginia has one of the most exciting and innovative wine scenes in the world today? I didn’t either until I visited lovely Charlottesville and its Monticello Wine Trail. The first vines were brought to Virginia by Thomas Jefferson at the end of the 18th century.

From comforting Southern fare to creative global dishes, there’s a lot for your taste buds to explore in Charlottesville, Virginia. Here are some of the best places to eat on your next trip.

Virginia football schedule is here. The Atlantic Coast Conference unveiled the 2025 ACC football composite schedule on Monday night (January 27), giving us the complete picture for the 2025 UVA football schedule.

Markus Burton scored 21 points and made four 3-pointers to lead the visiting Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a 74-59 road victory over Virginia on Saturday night at Charlottesville, Va.

NORFOLK, Va. — September 13th will be a busy day for college football fans in the Commonwealth. Virginia Tech faces off Old Dominion at Lane Stadium while UVA will take on William and Mary in Charlottesville. A duo of all Virginia matchups 3 weeks into the season.

Virginia (9-11, 2-7 ACC) travels to Miami (4-16, 0-9 ACC) in ACC action on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Tipoff at Watsco Center is set for 7 p.m. on ESPNU.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia volleyball head coach Shannon Wells announced the transfer additions of Vivian Miller (Jupiter, Fla.) and Hannah Scott (Franklin, Tenn.) on Tuesday (Jan. 28). The duo has enrolled in classes and joined the team for training.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Markus Burton scored a game-high 21 points leading Notre Dame to its first ever win over Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena 74-59. Notre Dame had a record of 0-9 at JPJ coming into the game. Virginia trailed the entire game. Notre Dame led by 12 at halftime.

Jan 25, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Julian Roper II (1) controls the ball as Virginia Cavaliers guard Isaac McKneely (11) defends during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. / Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Jayda Curry made a career-high 5 shots from 3 as the L Cardinals beat Virginia in an ACC women's college basketball game to improve to 14-6.

Lauren Coughlin already has strong ties to Charlottesville and Central Virginia. Now the former University of Virginia golfer is deepening her connection to the community by partnering with one of Central Virginia’s top golf courses.