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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle Police are investigating a shooting at the 1100 block of Rio Road East and Pine Haven Court after officers responded to a larceny call Tuesday night and transported the man to UVA with non-life threatening injuries. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Authorities continued their search on Wednesday, April 16 for a man described as armed and dangerous after a shooting occurred at a residence off Rio Road the night before — officials reported that the suspect had not yet been located. 29 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ College student Mary Hall wrote and directed her thesis play 'I Am My Mother's Daughter' to explore the bond between Black mothers and daughters. The play will be performed at Helms Theatre on April 18th at 8 p.m. and April 19th at 2 p.m.—tickets are free to reserve. The Cavalier Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Friends, family and members of the UVA community met Tuesday, April 16 to honor former President Emeritus John Casteen III—sharing memories and reflections on his leadership at UVA. 29 News
- ➤ Charlottesville City Schools has named Brad Handrich principal of the future Sunrise Elementary School—formerly Burnley-Moran and he will start on July 1. He was principal of Baker-Butler Elementary in Albemarle County and has taught in Virginia, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela. Cville Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jen Fleisher, a longtime Belmont resident and public health officer at Blue Ridge Health District, declared her candidacy for City Council citing a strong record in community health and plans to boost transportation—she outlined safer sidewalks, more bike lanes, and improved transit during her Morning News interview. She will begin door-to-door outreach as voters prepare for the ranked choice voting election on June 17. Cville Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Football’s transfer portal reopened April 16 and will remain open until April 25 as Coach Tony Elliott looks to add depth to the team after a low-scoring public scrimmage; senior offensive lineman Blake Steen—who allowed only one sack last season—is expected to enter the portal. This follows Elliott’s successful additions in the last transfer window. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ On Tuesday, No. 25 Virginia beat Radford 6-0 at Palmer Park as its pitchers held the Highlanders to 4 hits and no runs, with strong outings from Eden Bigham, Courtney Layne, and Ava Hodges. The Cavaliers now prepare to take on Louisville at home and Stanford on the road—moves that will help boost their NCAA Tournament Regional hopes. The Cavalier Daily
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Jefferson Cup Road Race & Cavalier Criterium
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Charlottesville, VA — Check website for entry fees — Experience thrilling racing on stunning courses featuring scenic hills and technical loops.
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Tom Tom Festival 3rd Annual Downtown Mall Block Party
5-11 p.m. — Downtown Mall — Free entry — Experience live music and community vibes at this vibrant annual celebration.
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University of Virginia Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Hunter Smith Band Building — Free entry — Experience an evening of captivating performances by the Wind Ensemble.
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Georgetown Hoyas vs. Virginia Cavaliers Baseball
6 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Check local listings — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup between two renowned teams.
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Virginia Cavaliers vs. James Madison Dukes
6 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Cost info not available — Cheer on the Virginia Cavaliers as they take on the James Madison Dukes in this exciting matchup.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
12:30 PM – 6:30 PM — John Paul Jones Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in an action-packed live show.
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Maya de Vitry Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy an evening of powerful folk music from a talented artist originally from Pennsylvania.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Experience lively gipsy rumba every Tuesday with local guitarist Vincent Zorn.
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Pony Bradshaw Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Buy tickets — Experience a night of folk music with Pony Bradshaw and Will Overman.
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Band on the Run
8:00 – 10:05 a.m. — Charlottesville High School — Volunteer opportunities available — Embrace the spirit of community while participating in a thrilling road race.
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