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Charlottesville
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Foothills Child Advocacy Center is supporting Child Abuse Prevention Month by teaming with law enforcement and social services to help children and families. The center gives forensic interviews, medical exams, and caregiver support — it partners with over 200 local groups to teach ways to prevent abuse. Cville Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle County is moving forward with its budget process and land use planning as Director of Communications Abbey Stumpf said that while four of seven community budget town halls have been held, budget work will resume next week with final adoption set for May 7th. The county also plans a new pedestrian bridge over Route 29 near Stonefield—this project will help pedestrians cross a busy highway safely. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Charlottesville Tomorrow has published its 2025 Central Virginia Voter Guide to help local voters learn about races for local offices plus state positions. The guide lists key dates including early voting on May 2, registration by May 27, the primary on June 17 and Election Day on Nov. 4. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ After a mechanical issue disrupted flights, Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport has resumed full operations — all flights are running normally — as of today. CBS 19 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVA Health was named one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation (No. 1 in Virginia) by Newsweek. CBS 19 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia baseball beat Old Dominion 11-5 Tuesday night at Disharoon Park for its fourth win in a row. Aidan Teel and Eric Becker led the scoring and the team will head to NC State Friday at 6 p.m. for an ACC series. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Two swimmers from the Virginia Women’s Swimming and Diving team—Claire Curzan and Gretchen Walsh—were named finalists for the Honda Sport Award, a prize for the top NCAA female athletes that will be given on June 30 on CBS Sports. Curzan won NCAA titles in the 100 and 200 backstroke, and Walsh, in her final season, won seven titles and has been a finalist three times. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Silas Barksdale, a 6'8" forward from Newport News, committed to Virginia Basketball on Wednesday after switching his plan from VCU to play for coach Ryan Odom at UVA—marking the first commitment under Odom's leadership—he will join incoming freshman Chance Mall as the team builds its roster. Cville Right Now
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Sam Burchfield Live Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket price TBD — Experience the soulful sounds of Sam Burchfield, influenced by Appalachian music traditions.
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Dirty Grass Players Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Tickets start at $20 — Experience the captivating blend of traditional and progressive bluegrass sounds with The Dirty Grass Players.
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Vincent Zorn Live Performance
12-6 p.m. — Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards — No cover charge — Enjoy award-winning wine and captivating Latin guitar melodies on the beautiful veranda.
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Swan Tavern Archaeological Investigations Presentation
6-7 p.m. — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Central Branch — Free entry — Explore the findings from the archaeological investigations of Charlottesville's first tavern.
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Spring Dance Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Culbreth Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the vibrant performances from UVA Dance in their annual spring showcase.
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Rebecca Porter Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Dürty Nelly's Pub - Deli — Free show — Experience the vocal talents of Guam-born Rebecca Porter with local favorites, the Rhinestone Roses.
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S.G. Goodman Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of live music from S.G. Goodman in Charlottesville.
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Liberty Flames vs. Virginia Cavaliers Baseball
6 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Free entry — Witness an exciting collegiate baseball matchup between the Liberty Flames and Virginia Cavaliers.
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Crowdfunded Pitch Night
7-9 p.m. — The CODE Building — Donations welcome — Witness ten local entrepreneurs pitch innovative ideas to the community.
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Wine & Zen: Community Yoga and Meditation
1-3:15 p.m. — Eastwood Farm and Winery — Cost not specified — Unwind with yoga, meditation, and a sound bath amidst a scenic winery backdrop.
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