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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indivisible Charlottesville held a Celebration of Life for John Lewis at Booker T. Washington Park with over 200 attendees honoring his civil rights work and legacy. Speakers at the event urged the community to continue his fight for justice & build on his example of unity. 3WV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local union leaders and elected officials have urged Kroger to reverse its decision to close the Charlottesville store on Aug. 22, even though nearly 75 workers have been offered transfers to nearby locations. They warned that moving jobs to farther sites could cut part-time hours and reduce access by bus — concerns that fueled protests against the closure. The Daily Progress
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jatavious Turner-Jones, a Charlottesville man, was arrested on Thursday after a raid netted over 6,000 fentanyl pills—city officials confirmed the pill count—and remains in custody—no further details were released. The Daily Progress
- ➤ A Louisa County man, Jahazi R. Veney (24) was arrested on Thursday in Albemarle County after DNA evidence linked him to an armed home invasion on Stony Point Road on August 11, 2023, and he faces charges of burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and brandishing a firearm while being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. 29 News
- ➤ Charlottesville pedestrian advocate Kevin Cox was charged with chalking an unauthorized crosswalk and avoided jail by agreeing to pay $608 in restitution and maintain good behavior for 90 days—he said he might appeal the ruling. The Daily Progress
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The bus wrap art contest sponsored by the Office of Sustainability and CAT ended with two designs chosen from 43 entries—one by community vote and one by a panel. Each winner received a $750 prize and the artwork will appear on buses starting in August—over 7,000 community votes were recorded. 29 News
- ➤ Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner warned that ongoing leadership changes at UVA may allow political pressure — potentially undermining the university's independence. CBS 19 News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Berto & Vincent - Wild Gypsy Rumba Night
7 p.m.-1 a.m. — The Bebedero — Cover charge applies — Experience wild Gypsy Rumba fused with Latin and Cuban rhythms as Berto & Vincent take the stage.
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Cars & Coffee Charlottesville
8-10 a.m. — Barracks Road Shopping Center — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant display of diverse cars in a friendly atmosphere every first and third Saturday of the month.
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Psi Games 2025
10 AM – 6 PM — Omni Charlottesville Hotel — Experience a day of mind-bending challenges and competitions.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.
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