Morning
Charlottesville
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans and community members gathered at Dogwood Vietnam Memorial on Tuesday, May 26 to call for safer access. The group, led by veteran Tom Oakley, is working with city officials on a $3.3 million project — including a new pedestrian bridge — that may soon improve access for all visitors. 29 News
- ➤ Charlottesville police held a community walk today along Rivanna Trail (near a local encampment) to boost visible presence and strengthen local ties. 29 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural Charlottesville Jazz Festival will feature international talent and mark a full-circle moment for one Albemarle County family. The festival will bring live jazz music to local audiences soon. CBS 19 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority said recent rainfall brought three of five reservoirs to 98% capacity, easing drought concerns in Albemarle County. The agency will continue to monitor water levels as weather patterns develop. 29 News
- ➤ Dominion Energy turned the former Ivy Landfill west of Charlottesville into a 3-megawatt solar farm now online for its customers, showing the potential of repurposing closed industrial sites for renewable energy. The Daily Progress
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, May 27, Charlottesville police led a community walk along Rivanna Trail to speak with local business owners and unhoused residents. The initiative is part of their increased daily presence aimed at addressing public safety concerns. 29 News
- ➤ Yesterday, the SELC, representing NAACP+Appalachian Voices+Mothers Out Front, filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court to challenge SCC approval of Dominion’s Chesterfield gas plant. The case could affect future operations in the area. CBS 19 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Area gyms are offering teenagers free summer memberships while school is out. The Brooks Family YMCA offers full gym access—including a teen center with gaming consoles—and Planet Fitness runs a High School Summer Pass program to foster healthy habits. Cville Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Virginia Athletics named Kevin Cassese, who served as associate head coach from 2024-2026, as the new head coach for Virginia men’s lacrosse at Klöckner Stadium following a nationwide search. Cassese aims to elevate the program as the team readies for 2027. The Cavalier Daily
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