Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Charlottesville.
Hairstylist Clara Jamison, who has served Charlottesville for 44 years, was honored yesterday with a surprise celebration at her salon as friends, clients, family, and co-workers gathered to show their gratitude.
Gearharts Fine Chocolates won USA Today’s 10 Best Awards — a national honor that marks its approach to a 25-year milestone in Charlottesville.
The win spotlights the shop’s growing reputation among local chocolate lovers.
Charlottesville-area cannabis dispensaries are optimistic after Gov. Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers reached a compromise on legislation for a legal market (which may streamline retail sales).
The development promises new growth opportunities for local businesses.
Several Juneteenth events are underway in Charlottesville, including a Black Business Expo Saturday at Jefferson School, a wine and music celebration Friday at Eastwood Winery, free live music at Ting Pavilion today, historical tours at Monticello + a Louisa County heritage festival on June 20.
VDOT will begin construction on a mini roundabout at the Hillsdale and Greenbrier intersection — a project expected to improve traffic flow in the area as part of Albemarle County’s transportation updates.
Health officials are tracking suspected norovirus on the Appalachian Trail, with one case reported on Monday at Blackrock Hut (Shenandoah National Park) and additional cases seen along the trail between Buena Vista and Waynesboro today.
Hikers should follow safety guidelines and treat all water.
Residents can join the Play All Day VA event with their dogs at Azalea Dog Park on Sunday to celebrate the summer solstice.
Gage and Blythe Sturman of Western Albemarle High School won four state tennis titles in straight sets at the championships, continuing a long family tradition in the sport.
The rising seniors train at Boars Head and are preparing for future college competitions.
Sounds of Summer Concert
6-8 p.m. — Tonsler Recreation Center — Free entry — Kick off summer with live music from the 100 Proof Go Go Band and tasty treats from Carnelos Burritos.
Life Hacks for Distracted Brains
5:30-8 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville — Ticketed event — Explore research-based strategies to manage distractions in our busy lives.
Shawn Mullins Concert
8 p.m. — The Southern Café & Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of melodic storytelling with Shawn Mullins in a cozy venue.
The Barber of Seville
2-5 p.m. — The Paramount Theater — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the charming and comedic operatic classic by Rossini sung in Italian with English supertitles.
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