Morning
Charlottesville
Friday, March 7th, 2025
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge banned a Keswick man from owning pets for 10 years after he pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for beating his dog, an act that was captured on video. The Daily Progress
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jessica B. Hamrick, a Virginia-bred research scientist, credits her career to federal science funding, emphasizing the risk of research and economic setbacks from proposed budget cuts. Charlottesville Tomorrow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle County, VA, engages in its budget planning process, discussing the county executive's recommendation, which includes a targeted real estate tax rate increase to fund public safety, education, and housing. Cville Right Now
- ➤ The Charlottesville Police Civilian Oversight Board struggles with limited power to independently investigate complaints against police, despite community expectations for robust oversight. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ David Shreve and Sally Duncan, both Democrats, are now candidates for the Albemarle County Board's Jack Jouett seat, succeeding the retiring Diantha McKeel. The Daily Progress
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia women's lacrosse team defeats Richmond 14-9, with Madison Alaimo and Jenna Dinardo each scoring three goals, showcasing strong offensive distribution and resilience. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Dr. Bobby Chhabra discussed the shifting dynamics of college basketball, emphasizing challenges in player retention due to the transfer portal and the financial needs of UVA's program. Cville Right Now
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Virginia Vine & Dine: Wine Dinner with Blenheim Vineyards
A curated 4-course wine dinner featuring Blenheim Vineyards' finest wines, providing an exquisite culinary experience in a communal setting.
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Left Lane Cruiser Live Performance
Left Lane Cruiser is a band known for their unique blend of raw hillbilly punk and blues, featuring slide guitarist Freddie J. Evans IV.
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Cimarron 615 Live Performance in Charlottesville
Cimarron 615 will be performing live at The Southern Café and Music Hall in Charlottesville.
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2025 NSL Draft – Day 1
The NSL Draft will occur from March 14-16, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia, facilitating the formation of new teams for the upcoming season.
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Chamomile and Whiskey St. Patrick's Day Party
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with live music from Chamomile & Whiskey, featuring special guests Ramona & The Holy Smokes and Jesse's House.
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2025 National Squash League Draft - Day 3
The 2025 NSL Draft concludes in Charlottesville, Virginia, showcasing the formation of the upcoming teams.
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Abundant Life's NCAA March Madness Watch Party Fundraiser
This event is a full-day watch party for NCAA March Madness, featuring food, drinks, and raffles to raise funds for Abundant Life Ministries.
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Jack Stepanian Live at Jefferson Theater
Jack Stepanian will perform live at the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville.
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Virginia Man & Waasi Concert
Virginia Man and Waasi will perform live at The Southern Café and Music Hall, showcasing their debut LP 'Sad but True' in an engaging and dynamic concert experience.
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The Birds That Audubon Missed: A Discussion with Kenn Kaufman
Kenn Kaufman will discuss his book 'The Birds that Audubon Missed' in partnership with the Virginia Festival of the Book at James Monroe's Highland.
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