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Charlottesville
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twin sisters Leah and Malinda celebrated their 55th birthdays by hosting an inflatable costume run + raising funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation yesterday in Charlottesville. They said the event kept things joyful and plan a similar run this fall. 29 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Botanical Fare (open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays and extended hours on other days) is a plant-based restaurant founded by Ryan Becklund in the Downtown Mall that serves creative vegan dishes with organic ingredients and gluten-free options for dine-in and takeout. The Cavalier Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ President Scott Beardsley said he will work with University leaders to create a Global Guarantee so every undergraduate can have an abroad study experience before graduation. He also will support international students and faculty through outreach programs and updated resources. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ University administration saw major shifts while the Class of 2026 was here, with former President Jim Ryan resigning in June and Scott Beardsley beginning his presidency on Jan. 1. Changes in student affairs and the health system include interim assignments and a paused provost search. The Cavalier Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors are urging parents to contact their pediatrician about early MMR vaccination during a measles outbreak in Buckingham County. They noted that the vaccine, normally given at age one, may be administered earlier to protect babies (six months and older) from a contagious illness marked by fever and rash. 29 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, two 10-year-old cats, Tungsten and Girly Girl (feline leukemia positive), need new homes to help reduce stress and manage their condition with regular vet care. 29 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior pitcher Courtney Layne celebrated her Senior Day at Palmer Park as she secured the win that capped her 12-4 record this season. The event highlighted her growth from a young player to a trusted team leader — reflecting four years of focused training and perseverance. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ No. 4-seed Virginia defeated No. 2-seed Texas 4-3 at the NCAA men’s tennis championship on Court 1 after junior Dylan Dietrich clinched the title in a tense third set—giving UVA its third national title in five seasons. The Cavalier Daily
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