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Charlottesville
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cenvar Roofing and Solar + the Building Goodness Foundation donated a new roof to a deserving local family, supporting a hardworking neighbor in need. The project aims to bring lasting comfort to our community. CBS 19 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A malfunctioning fire sprinkler head flooded UVA Hospital operating rooms today, and staff quickly addressed patient care and equipment safety. 29 News
- ➤ A fire sprinkler malfunction flooded operating rooms at UVA Hospital on Wednesday night, Jan. 21, leading to the immediate closure of seven rooms while repairs have begun. Three rooms reopened Thursday, and no surgeries or patients were harmed as cases were moved to other ORs. 29 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Five films nominated for Best Picture (Frankenstein, Hamnet, The Secret Agent, Sinners, Train Dreams) screened during October’s Virginia Film Festival in Charlottesville, which set a record with 58 Oscar nominations across 22 categories and also included a Best Documentary Feature entry. Cville Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Student Council voted unanimously to call for a permanent dining option for student-athletes after the JPJ dining hall closed last semester; they will discuss alternatives with university leaders at a meeting on Jan. 28 (at an existing facility such as Newcomb Dining Hall). The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ On Jan. 15, 201 faculty members sent a statement urging the University Board to revoke President Beardsley’s appointment and begin a new presidential search amid claims of opaque procedures and improper Gov. Youngkin involvement following previous resignations (including the former Rector and Vice Rector). The Cavalier Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ AAA warns drivers to prepare for winter weather as a storm with snow, freezing rain and icy conditions will hit soon. Locals are urged to check tires, headlights and emergency kits and to stay off the roads if possible. 29 News
- ➤ Charlottesville Parks and Recreation is removing invasive vines along Butterfly Greenway Trail to save trees and keep canopy healthy — the work will take years and crews ask walkers to respect trail closures. 29 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle County’s Citizens Police Academy is accepting applications for a program that offers ride-alongs, virtual reality simulators and crime scene investigations with local K-9 units. The program will provide hands-on law enforcement experiences and is scheduled to begin soon. 29 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville hospitals are preparing for dangerous wintry conditions expected this weekend + local drivers are advised to plan ahead as road conditions may shift rapidly. 29 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two local high school coaches were named NFHS National Coaches of the Year for 2024-25. Coach Dan Bledsoe of Western Albemarle and Coach John Neal of Charlottesville High received the honor (out of 24 nationally) after leading teams to state championships and earning all-America honors. Cville Right Now
- ➤ UVA Cavaliers basketball, at a 16-2 start—their best since winning the national title in 2018–19—will honor coach Tony Bennett with a court naming ceremony at John Paul Jones Arena tomorrow ahead of their game against North Carolina. Cville Right Now
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NC State Wolfpack vs. Virginia Cavaliers Women's Basketball Game
5-7 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Free trial available — Catch the thrilling showdown between NC State and Virginia in women's college basketball.
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Susto Stringband Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket info not specified — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Susto Stringband as they present their debut album.
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Lettuce Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket information available — Experience a genre-busting performance by Lettuce, a six-member musical collective.
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Joe Jordan Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience engaging storytelling through honest lyrics and live guitar music.
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Dar Williams Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of captivating music from singer-songwriter Dar Williams along with Seth Glier and Ward Williams.
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David Foster Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Paramount Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of one of the most illustrious composers of our time performing live.
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Tim O'Brien Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Check venue for cost — Enjoy an evening of folk and rock music with acclaimed artist Tim O'Brien.
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Langhorne Slim Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Tickets available — Experience the raw emotion and spirit of modern Americana with Langhorne Slim's latest music.
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Father Daughter Dance
6-8 p.m. — Carver Recreation Center — Price per couple; register daughter only — Dads, uncles, and grandpas take your little valentines for a night of fun dancing.
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4th Annual Odds and Ends Film Festival
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Vinegar Hill Theatre — Admission varies — Explore experimental films that defy conventional storytelling at this annual celebration in Charlottesville.
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