Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
Good morning, Charlottesville.
Shelby Bavin, a UVA student-athlete and volunteer firefighter, was named captain of the Allstate Spring Good Works Team today after volunteering over 2,000 hours (with the Seminole Volunteer Fire Department) and was honored at a campus ceremony with flowers from ESPN’s Holly Rowe.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue hosted a car seat safety event yesterday to guide parents on proper installations as recruits checked seat stability and answered common questions.
Families can visit their local fire department (help is available year-round) for future assistance with installations.
Onesty Family Aquatic Center & Booker T.
Washington Park Pool are open this Memorial Day weekend from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday to help residents kick off the summer season.
Local restaurants, bars and breweries are offering ticket stub discounts as Syracuse, Notre Dame, Duke and Princeton kick off the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Final Four today at Scott Stadium; Selvedge Brewing (two miles away) offers $1 off a beer to attract fans.
Charlottesville City Schools showcased Unfinished Jigsaw Anthology today featuring 381 student works that explore emotions, family, nature, and celebrations.
The collection highlights local creativity (each piece offers a unique insight into student life).
VDOT began testing a new congestion warning system on Afton Mountain (I-64) to alert drivers when traffic slows during busy times.
The system is expected to be fully up by summer to help reduce accidents on steep roads.
UVA researchers are studying how weight-loss drugs affect the brain.
The study examines GLP-1 agonists (originally made for diabetes) that are now popular for weight loss and may cause unknown long-term effects; experts stress the need for FDA-approved treatments.
Uva’s James won the Winston-Salem Regional golf tournament on Friday, May 22, and his strong play helped his team reach the NCAA finals.
Businesses in Charlottesville are preparing for today's NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Final Four with special deals for game-goers.
Selvedge Brewing (two miles from Scott Stadium) offers a dollar off beer with a ticket stub as Duke faces Princeton at noon and Notre Dame meets Syracuse later.
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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