Saturday, March 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students from Albemarle County High School and Tandem Friends School are participating in the 14th annual Blue Ridge Area Food Bank School Food Drive to address food insecurity in Charlottesville and Shenandoah Valley. Cville Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University Guide Service leaders express concerns over the suspension and termination of their organization, emphasizing the importance of student-led historical education and seeking autonomy in their operations. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ The Honor Committee voted to revise the Informed Retraction process to emphasize direct meetings over agreements on amends, alongside initiating the creation of a Faculty Reporting Guidebook to enhance transparency and understanding of case statistics. The Cavalier Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Legal analyst Tim Heaphy explains Virginia's red flag laws and the challenges of balancing gun rights with public safety following a shooting incident. Cville Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Cavaliers aim to extend their five-game win streak in their opening ACC series against Boston College, showcasing strong pitching and offensive rhythm. Cville Right Now
- ➤ No. 9 Virginia baseball faces early-season challenges with a slumping lineup, though there's optimism for a turnaround based on pitching strength and standout performances from newcomers. The Cavalier Daily
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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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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Syracuse Orange
6-7:40 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup between two competitive teams.
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