Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of July.
Good morning, Charlottesville.
💼 Business
James River Batteau Company has joined the Chesapeake Gateways network — partnering with the National Park Service to boost its flat-bottomed boat tours and expand visitor exposure.
This historic move sets the stage for enhanced local river experiences.
🎓 Education
In its 2026 spring cycle, the McIntire School of Commerce reported a 43.5 percent acceptance rate and a mean admitted GPA of 3.9 (only first-year students applied) from 876 applications.
This change marked the school’s transition to its redesigned three-year undergraduate program.
🏛️ Government
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO was appointed to the Virginia Commission to end hunger to guide statewide efforts to address food insecurity.
The commission will draw on local expertise from Charlottesville (CBS19 News).
🏥 Health
UVA Health Children's in Charlottesville successfully treated 8-year-old Joshua Quintern with a new CAR T-cell therapy after his relapsed Burkitt’s lymphoma did not respond to standard treatments.
His team plans further trials to improve this breakthrough treatment option for children.
Dr. Scott Wagner uses his sports medicine and chiropractic skills at Advanced Pain Management of Virginia to treat patients like athletes and help them avoid surgery.
He works daily in Charlottesville and tailors his care to boost recovery and improve quality of life.
🎉 Charlottesville Events
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Lyle Lovett Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Paramount Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the storytelling and musical fusion of Lyle Lovett in a captivating live performance.
Coey Redd Live Performance
8 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sounds of Coey Redd in an iconic Charlottesville venue.
35th Chihamba Cultural Arts Festival
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Booker T. Washington Park — Free entry — Celebrate diverse cultural heritage with vibrant performances and artistic expressions.
Vincent Zorn Live Music
12-4 p.m. — Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards — Cost TBD — Enjoy award-winning wine and Latin guitar with stunning views.
The Masons Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket information required — Experience live music in a vibrant setting.
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