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Charlottesville
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-winning Billy Strings broke his left leg during his Saturday night show at John Paul Jones Arena and announced that his four upcoming concerts, including one in Charleston and three in Fishers, will be postponed until August + he is now recovering after surgery at UVA Medical Center. 3WV
- ➤ An archival review shows how University students and local residents used advertisements & comics in The Cavalier Daily to highlight deals, campus trends and community traditions, tracing a path from Mincer’s Pipe Shop sales to Foxfield tailgates. The Cavalier Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville High School sophomore Emmet Leclere earned national runner-up honors in the New York Times Student Photo Essay Contest for his Virginia tradition story, highlighting local creative talent. The Daily Progress
- ➤ At a City School Board work session on April 16, board member Zyahna Bryant’s motion to reverse the March 2025 vote to reinstate school resource officers failed (the motion needed five votes to pass). Some parents, teachers, and community advocates expressed concerns about the program’s impact on student safety. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ University of Virginia launched Hoos Unplugged, a week-long digital well-being initiative that encourages students to set aside their phones with events like a cooking demonstration and bingo activity on campus. The university aims to help students make small changes — not to ban phone use entirely. 29 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority celebrated a major construction milestone for its new administrative building today at its campus, marking a key step in modernizing operations. The agency said the progress will speed up project completion + enhance reliable service for residents. 29 News
- ➤ A final beam was installed on Tuesday, Apr. 21, marking a construction milestone for Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority’s new administrative building at Morris Creek Wastewater Facility. The 13,000 sqft renovation will soon bring staff and a K-12 education center for water, waste and sustainability. 29 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ACAC Fitness Club at Albemarle Square holds a Pedaling for Parkinson’s cycling class today from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. that helps Parkinson’s patients exercise safely & build balance; participants Hal Evans and John Bean praise the program for meeting their needs. 106.1 The Corner
- ➤ Dr. Mitch Rosner, CEO of UVA Health, said the system advanced clinical care, research, and education over the past year despite challenges, and will continue strengthening access to care and driving billions in economic impact statewide. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Researchers at UVA Medical School developed a new genetic tool to predict disease risk in underrepresented groups. Lab tests will continue to evaluate the tool’s accuracy and potential for early intervention. 29 News
TRANSIT NEWS
- ➤ The Tidewater Current launched Monday, April 20, connecting Charlottesville with Virginia Beach after Greyhound stopped service. Local riders now have a fresh travel option for intercity trips. The Daily Progress
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Real Estate Investor Event
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Soulja Boy Live in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the iconic Soulja Boy performing his hit tracks that shaped digital music.
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NAGT Eastern Section Annual Meeting 2026
5-8:30 p.m. — Piedmont Virginia Community College — Registration fees apply — Engage in workshops and field trips exploring geology in the beautiful Blue Ridge region.
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Storytime at the Garden
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Botanical Garden of the Piedmont — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful storytelling session in a beautiful garden setting.
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