Saturday, January 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Quinton Beckham discusses how increasing rents and stagnant wages are impacting financial stability, advocating homeownership as a pathway to long-term financial security. Cville Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University Guide Service at UVA has independently resumed historical tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, after parting ways with the University administration. 3WV
- ➤ Charlottesville School Board unanimously decided to rename Burnley-Moran Elementary to Sunrise Elementary and Johnson Elementary to Tall Oaks Elementary, with changes effective August 2025. 3WV
- ➤ Hundreds of students participated in a sorority recruitment process at Newcomb Hall, facing cold weather and emotional challenges, resulting in new sorority memberships. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Charlottesville City Schools has revised its elementary school rezoning timeline, with a vote expected on March 27, due to a weather-related meeting delay. 3WV
- ➤ Charlottesville and Albemarle County Public Schools assure non-inquiry into students' immigration status and pledge to protect educational rights amid immigration enforcement concerns. 3WV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leslie Pryor, former probation officer and UVA Sorensen Center program associate, was selected to complete the Rio District term on the Albemarle County School Board, filling the vacancy left by the late Chuck Pace. Cville Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UVA Women's Basketball team showed competitive spirit and potential in the ACC despite a defeat to #18 Georgia Tech, indicating a promising direction under Coach Amaka Agugua Hamilton. Cville Right Now
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The Legwarmers: A Night of 80s Nostalgia
The Legwarmers bring the vibrant culture of the 1980s to life with a high-energy performance at The Jefferson Theater.
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Charlottesville Cars and Coffee Meet-Up
Charlottesville Cars and Coffee is a community gathering for car enthusiasts that occurs twice a month featuring a diverse range of vehicles and friendly conversation.
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Hot Tuna Performance at The Jefferson Theater
Legendary musicians Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, known for their roots in Jefferson Airplane, will perform live at The Jefferson Theater.
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Drive-By Truckers: Southern Rock Opera Revisited
The Drive-By Truckers will perform their third studio album, Southern Rock Opera, at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville.
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Kendall Street Is For Lovers Tour by Kendall Street Company
Kendall Street Company, a jam-alt rock band from Charlottesville, Virginia, is performing as part of their 'Kendall Street Is For Lovers Tour' at The Southern Café and Music Hall.
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Steep Canyon Rangers Concert at The Jefferson Theater
Steep Canyon Rangers, known for their Carolina sound, will perform songs from their new release 'Morning Shift' at The Jefferson Theater.
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Mighty Joshua Live Performance
Mighty Joshua will perform live at the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville.
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Almost Queen Concert in Charlottesville
Almost Queen offers an authentic tribute to the legendary band Queen, featuring iconic hits and captivating performances that promise an unforgettable concert experience.
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Odds and Ends Experimental Film Festival
The 3rd annual Odds & Ends Film Festival showcases experimental films that challenge traditional boundaries and highlight diverse perspectives, taking place at the Vinegar Hill Theatre in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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