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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Black Business Expo begins at the Jefferson School City Center yard with over 40 local Black-owned businesses, three panels on finance, marketing and technology, live concerts by Jen Tal and Ebony Groove, and a $1,500 contest for the best business pitch. Organizer Ty Cooper said the event started after a 2017 hate rally—marking a push for local resilience—and it ties in with the Jefferson African-American Heritage Center’s Junteenth parade along Preston Ave. 3WV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Toreke Barbour was sentenced to five years of jail time after he brandished a gun at a Charlottesville city employee outside City Hall last fall—his sentence includes both new and reimposed time. The Daily Progress
- ➤ Susan and Geoffrey Rieser, a prominent Shenandoah Valley couple, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft after they were caught stealing a mink coat during a wedding at Farmington Country Club last November—each received a suspended 12-month jail term, 20 hours of community service, and a $91 court fee. The Daily Progress
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Albemarle County School Board voted five to one to raise its members' pay by 60% from $7,915 to $16,249.20 per year effective Jan 1 — a measure meant to widen the pool of those who can serve while teacher advocates questioned the timing and funding amid budget cuts. Charlottesville school board pay was recently set at $10,000, highlighting a notable difference in compensation approaches. Cville Right Now
- ➤ UVA professors explained that artificial intelligence is transforming higher education by becoming widely used in classrooms and everyday life — a shift that could reshape how students learn and teachers instruct. CBS 19 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville data scientist Ckalib Nelson built a new dashboard that shows police call data and trends using updates from the police department—he launched the tool on March 21st to help locals see community safety patterns. He will soon create another dashboard to track school attendance and performance based on local interest. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ Albemarle County Fire Rescue held its final training session for its 2025 recruits last Friday with a simulated burn at the Albemarle Regional Training Center on Peregory Lane. The 23 recruits worked in teams - Fire Attack, Search and Rescue, and Ladder Crew - to learn firefighting techniques as part of a 26-week program designed to protect the community. 3WV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Women’s Initiative won two awards for its work on mental health care, receiving the APA Foundation’s award for advancing minority mental health and Virginia’s Doctor Eva Stitt Award for bold community-first care—recognizing its focus on women and underserved communities. 29 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville High School boys tennis team won their second straight Class 4 state title with a 5-2 win over Rock Ridge in Newport News — they did not lose a singles match during the tournament — while Western Albemarle earned their 8th consecutive Class 3 state championship by beating Tabb in Lynchburg. Cville Right Now
- ➤ UVA Athletics Director Carla Williams announced today that the House vs. NCAA settlement was formally approved and the athletics department had been preparing for two years for this change. The school will now add financial support for student-athletes through revenue sharing—up to $20.5 million—and scholarships. 3WV
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The Arcadian Wild Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — $ — Experience an evening of connection and community with The Arcadian Wild.
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Tuesday Rumba Night
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Experience vibrant gypsy rumba music led by guitarist Vincent Zorn every Tuesday evening.
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Aimee Mann: 22 ½ Lost In Space Anniversary Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Check venue for pricing — Celebrate Aimee Mann's iconic album with a live performance featuring Jonathan Coulton.
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Tom Petty and Bob Dylan Tribute Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Jefferson Theater — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the music of Tom Petty and Bob Dylan in an exciting tribute concert.
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Charles Wesley Godwin Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Ting Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sound of West Virginia in an enchanting evening of music.
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Lydi Conklin: Songs of No Provenance
7-8 p.m. — New Dominion Bookshop — Free entry — Engage in a compelling discussion about identity and art with the debut novelist Lydi Conklin.
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The Legwarmers Live Show
9-11 PM — The Jefferson Theater — 18+ event — Relive the Eighties with fun music and nostalgic moves from the Legwarmers.
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2nd Annual Cultivate Cup Pickleball Fundraiser
This will be a fun-filled day of friendly competition and community engagement, all to support local nonprofit Cultivate Charlottesville! All levels are welcome, and we will match you with a partner if you need one for this round-robin style tournament.
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2nd Annual Cultivate Cup Pickleball Fundraiser
This will be a fun-filled day of friendly competition and community engagement, all to support local nonprofit Cultivate Charlottesville! All levels are welcome, and we will match you with a partner if you need one for this round-robin style tournament.
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All-Comers Summer Track Meets
10:30 PM — 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA — Entry fee varies — Participate in a historic race series welcoming competitors of all ages and abilities.
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Can't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party
9-11 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — 18+ Only — Dance the night away at the biggest 2010s dance party in the country with fire DJs and nostalgic visuals.
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