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Charlottesville
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Camp Holiday Trails held its annual Hope Grows fundraiser Sunday at King Family Vineyards in Crozet to support children and teens with medical conditions. CBS 19 News
- ➤ Fluvanna SPCA held a pay-what-you-want adoption event that connected dozens of animals with new homes; shelter representatives said it made a big impact at the shelter. 29 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rising diesel prices are straining local businesses as S.L. Williamson faces higher fuel costs that may delay future projects. Diesel now averages over $5.60 per gallon and affects hundreds of trucks (20 company-owned and 40–50 contractor rigs) running paving and milling operations. 29 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands gathered for the biannual Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival (celebrating local creativity) over Mother's Day weekend in Crozet as community members explored diverse crafts and local art. CBS 19 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ John M. Kronstain will be the new principal at Jackson-Via Elementary starting July 1 after serving as interim since March. He began working with Charlottesville City Schools in 2015 and will lead the school after the school year ends May 29. Cville Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Abigail Spanberger will serve as keynote speaker at Monticello's 64th annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony on Jul. 4, with the historic site hosting the event that marks a key community moment. The Daily Progress
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia lacrosse lost 10-8 to Georgetown Sunday at Klöckner Stadium in a turnover-heavy NCAA tournament match. Coach Tiffany said the team will build on the close contest as the Hoyas sealed their win with a late four-goal run. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Piedmont Area Tennis Association was awarded USTA funding today (one of 44 programs nationwide) to support wheelchair tennis in central Virginia. The grant will boost inclusive sports opportunities in our community. 29 News
- ➤ Freshman lacrosse attackman Brendan Millon, named ACC Freshman of the Year, has unlocked more scoring chances for his older brother McCabe, who leads in assists and boosts team play during ACC Tournament games at American Legion Memorial Stadium. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ On Senior Day at Disharoon Park, the Cavaliers honored their seniors before losing 8-7 to California after a late grand slam in the seventh inning. The team will play Richmond Tuesday at home as they seek a better postseason seeding. 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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