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Charlottesville
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville police, working with the ICAC Task Force, arrested 33-year-old Thomas Samuel Caine after a May investigation led to a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of 10th Street NW and also arrested 25-year-old Daviyon Shelton on June 25 after an undercover online trap led him to Azalea Park—both men are held at the Albemarle/Charlottesville Regional Jail. 3WV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Steffens—an alumnus of the University of Virginia—returns to the stage at his alma mater as the Virginia Theatre Festival kicks off with the production of 'Into the Woods,' a play he first performed in Charlottesville as a student. CBS 19 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials said the new joint courthouse for Charlottesville and Albemarle County faced a threat of closure when a rat infestation was discovered just one day before its scheduled opening. A detailed inspection is underway—further updates will follow on how the issue is resolved. The Daily Progress
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVA Health received two anonymous $25 million estate gifts—bringing extra support to the Manning Institute and pushing the Honor the Future campaign past a $1 billion goal as it ends June 30. A new 350,000-square-foot building is under construction in Fontaine Research Park and will help researchers develop new treatments for difficult diseases. Cville Right Now
- ➤ UVA Cancer Center is expanding its Stay in the Game program during Men's Health Month to raise prostate cancer awareness with a new educational toolkit and upcoming summer events in Charlottesville and Danville. The program partners with local leaders to remove screening stigma — it advises men to seek early checks based on risk factors. Cville Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Boar's Head Turn & Burn 5-Mile Trail Race
7:30-10 a.m. — Boar's Head Resort — Registration fees vary — Compete in a scenic 5-mile lollipop trail race at the beautiful Boar's Head Resort.
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Vincent Zorn Live at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
12-6 p.m. — Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards — Cost Unknown — Experience Latin guitar melodies with award-winning wine and stunning views.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Check venue for details — Experience lively gypsy rumba every Tuesday evening.
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Lukas Nelson Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson deliver an unforgettable live performance.
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David Wax Museum: Golden Hour
8 PM – 12 AM — Fry's Spring Beach Club — Cost info not provided — Experience the globally recognized sound of David Wax Museum live in Charlottesville.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gipsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.
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Virginia Wine & Oyster Celebration
5-8 p.m. — Eastwood Farm and Winery — Cost varies — Enjoy fresh oysters and live music by Matthew O'Donnell in a beautiful winery setting.
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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