Morning
Charlottesville
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RiverFest is a free, family-friendly event hosted by local organizations at Rivanna River Company this Saturday from 2:30 to 9 p.m. It offers nature walks, face painting and tubing down the river, plus live music from Kadencia Orchestra from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Last Friday, May 8, On Our Own hosted a chalk mural event on the Downtown Mall to invite residents to pause and share self-affirmations. The peer recovery group used art to create a space for reflection and connection. 29 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During finals week, a data breach forced Canvas to shut down, leaving UVA students to quickly adjust their exam plans. University officials are investigating the incident (which disrupted exam access) as students work with alternative methods. 29 News
- ➤ On May 7, K-12 students from Charlottesville and nearby counties were recognized in the My Help List awards for essays that celebrate community service. Winners included students from Community Christian School Academy, Baker-Butler Elementary, homeschooling, and Fluvanna High School (Gabriella Smith, Thomas Shrader, Charlotte Lusk, and Michaiah Townsend). 29 News
- ➤ On Wednesday evening at Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center, 27 CATEC students signed commitments with 20 local businesses as part of the School-to-Work Signing Day Celebration (supported by state labor leaders Jessica K. Looman and Nicole Overley) to launch their careers. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Chris Long (a two-time Super Bowl champion) visited Scottsville students and donated books as part of a local literacy program today, engaging them in story time to encourage reading. 29 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of Virginia lab will bring 130 cows to Morven Farm soon to help environmental scientists and students study soil for local farmers. This research project will support sustainable farming practices through hands-on study. 29 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Nurses Appreciation Week, UVA Health is spotlighting two second-career nurses (who found their calling later in life) as they share their journeys and contributions to quality care. This initiative highlights the impact of dedicated professionals in the community. CBS 19 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UVA lacrosse, after a fall devoted to fundamentals, will face Georgetown Sunday night at Klockner Stadium in the NCAA tournament. Coach Lars Tiffany says the team’s improved chemistry — seen in recent wins — has built confidence as they aim for a deep run and return to the Final Four. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Virginia's relief pitcher Lucas Hartman, who has a 9-1 record and 2.45 ERA, earned semifinalist honors for both national awards after his April 22 win over Liberty and now prepares to lead the Cavaliers + boost their season. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ The Cavaliers advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals after defeating South Carolina 4-1 in a hard-fought dual today. They will travel to Athens to face the winner of Mississippi State and Georgia (with Kim clinching the match in three sets) in the tournament. The Cavalier Daily
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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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Final Frontier Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of JOURNEY live in concert.
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