Good morning, Charlottesville.

A lightning strike fire damaged a home on Stony Point Road Saturday afternoon near Watts Passage—firefighters arrived around 4 p.m. and one resident escaped safely while two people had to find new shelter with family support.

Police warn drivers to avoid the 1800 block of Fray Road near the line between Albemarle and Greene counties—heavy rainfall has caused part of the road to collapse near Advance Mills Road and it remains closed until further notice as crews assess damage.

On Sunday, July 20th, an Albemarle County officer pulled over a vehicle on Pantops Corner Way when 33-year-old Trevious T.

Sandridge of Charlottesville gave false identification and sped off, prompting a chase that ended in a hotel parking lot near Interstate 64—where a search found suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and a sawed-off shotgun and led to charges for controlled substance possession, firearm offenses, felony eluding and providing false identification while he is held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.

Inka Grill is an immigrant-run restaurant serving traditional Peruvian flavors that local reporter Simon Davidson praised for enriching community life—its owners, Eddy and Percy Moreno, now operate two locations here and one in Roanoke with plans to expand into North Carolina.

The restaurant offers dishes like ceviche and grilled octopus that delight locals and visitors alike.

City Council on Monday night began re-adopting the 2024 Development Code — sending it to the Planning Commission for a public hearing within 100 days.

City Staff aims to finalize the process as it continues legal recourse over the procedural court action.

Gretchen Walsh ended her U.Va. career with national awards including the Honda Cup Award, the ACC Mary Garber Female Athlete of the Year Award, and an ESPY nomination for Best College Athlete — marking her as the first swimmer to earn these honors — and proving her hard work as a four-year star. She will now train as a professional swimmer and compete in the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore starting July 27.

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.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free admission — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba tunes every Tuesday evening.

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.

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.

Psi Games 2025

10 AM – 6 PM — Omni Charlottesville Hotel — Experience a day of mind-bending challenges and competitions.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.

Wild Gypsy Rumba Night with Berto & Vincent

7 PM – 1 AM — The Bebedero — Free entry — Experience the electrifying fusion of Gypsy Rumba and Latin rhythms from talented musicians Berto & Vincent.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba every Tuesday evening.

Berto & Vincent: Wild Gypsy Rumba

7 PM - 1 AM — The Bebedero — Check the venue for entry fee — Enjoy the wild Gypsy Rumba sounds with Latin and Cuban influences performed by Berto & Vincent.

C'Vinyl Night

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Jefferson Theater — 18 & Over Only — Enjoy a night of vinyl music in a vibrant local venue.