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Charlottesville
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army has launched its Hope Has a Place campaign to support a planned shelter expansion that will address gaps in homelessness services. The initiative seeks to build local support in Charlottesville. 29 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aster, a fine dining restaurant focused on New Virginia cuisine, has opened in the Glasshouse Building downtown this month. Chef Drew Dunston and beverage manager Caleb Russell serve unique dishes and cocktails featuring local ingredients (including wines from Linden Vineyards and Domaine Finot). Cville Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Applications for the annual Sneaker Ball Scholarship are now open to local students seeking financial help for higher education. The event supports students from Charlottesville and neighboring areas in taking the next step toward their academic future. 29 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dominion Energy has converted a 14-acre closed landfill in Albemarle County into a solar farm with 7,000 panels that will power up to 750 homes. The project marks the company's first of its kind in Virginia — a step that supports growing clean energy needs. 29 News
- ➤ Dominion Energy has converted a closed landfill in Albemarle County into a solar farm that now produces clean energy. 29 News
- ➤ Dominion Energy has turned the former Ivy Landfill in Albemarle County into a 14-acre solar farm with over 7,000 panels that produce enough power for up to 750 homes. The project is part of the company’s plan to expand clean energy options + meet future demand. 29 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVA Health doctors found a new imaging indicator that may predict sudden death and heart failure in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Their study of 2,700 patients may lead to updated guidelines on when to use cardiac (MRI) for risk assessment. 29 News
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