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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carter Mountain fireworks will light up Charlottesville tonight for the Fourth of July celebration as residents can view the display from rooftops, parks plus school parking lots that offer clear views of the mountain’s radio towers. 3WV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Emerson Electric, a multinational firm providing a range of engineering services, will lay off 87 employees in Charlottesville by year's end. The Daily Progress
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ken Burns has created a documentary that features Monticello and offers a new view of American history—nearly 10 years in making the film. CBS 19 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Major Camille Stewart began her new role as Albemarle County Deputy Chief of Police, bringing nearly 30 years of experience from Northern Virginia—she will oversee the Professional Standards division and the Investigations Bureau to promote accountability and public trust. Originally from Botetourt and previously based in Fairfax County, Stewart said she is eager to explore her new community and work closely with local teams. Cville Right Now
- ➤ After a traffic accident and lawsuit settlement, planning director Alexander Ikefuna left City Hall on June 11 — the city closed the Office of Community Solutions on July 1 and reassigned its staff to other departments. The Daily Progress
- ➤ On June 27, Gov. Youngkin announced four new appointments to the UVa Board of Visitors, which, if approved by the General Assembly, will make his nominees the entire 17-member board. The board is tasked with long-term planning and selecting a new university president following Jim Ryan’s resignation, and it is set to meet on Sept. 11. The Daily Progress
- ➤ Monticello’s west lawn is hosting its 63rd naturalization ceremony today as about 70 local residents take the oath of citizenship. Ken Burns will deliver the keynote speech — visitors can also enjoy live music, children’s activities and shuttle buses from Piedmont Virginia Community College starting at 7:30 a.m. under a fan-cooled tent. 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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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free admission — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba tunes every Tuesday evening.
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