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Charlottesville
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Markets by Tiger is delivering breakfast, lunch or dinner to first responders today in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene and Buckingham counties — a national initiative to honor 24-7 Day with special discounts and free drinks. 3WV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Ting Internet is repairing a fiber cut that has caused service disruptions for many customers in the Dunlora area. Field crews began work at 8:25 a.m. and the company expects full service restoration by 9 p.m.—some additional customers may face brief outages during repairs. 3WV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle County Police Department and FBI arrested 20-year-old Zaquan J. Thorne of Charlottesville and a 16-year-old juvenile during a Project Safe Neighborhoods Operation that began Tuesday, July 22 and ended early Wednesday, July 23 after a traffic stop revealed they carried firearms, drugs, and ammunition—Thorne faces charges for possession offenses and is held without bond while the juvenile faces charges as a minor. 3WV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville and Albemarle schools said the federal government is holding back about $417,000 and $660,000—funds used for Title programs like English learner services and teacher training—and have set contingency plans to keep these services running; school officials urged community members to contact their federal representatives to share their concerns if the cuts become permanent. 3WV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle County’s swift water rescue teams train hard and work with fire, rescue, and volunteer groups—using tools like fast boats and kayaks—to quickly help people when dangerous water conditions occur in both urban and rural areas. 3WV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday saw fraternity bikers from Western Kentucky University’s Phi Gamma Delta ride near University of Virginia Grounds during their 10-week Bike4Alz trek, which has raised nearly $100,000 for Alzheimer’s research. The riders will make two more stops before ending their journey at the Virginia Beach boardwalk—donating funds to the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. 29 News
- ➤ The Center at Belvedere runs indoor fitness classes and other events that help over 2,200 members stay active and connected during hot summer days. Today, the center will host an ice cream social (a National Ice Cream Day celebration) in a cool, air-conditioned space to give members a chance to enjoy a treat and meet new friends. Cville Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Virginia today named Tyler Jones as General Manager for football and women's basketball after serving as Deputy Athletics Director for External Operations. He will work with coaches to manage budgets, player deals, and team operations — the move also names Justin Speros as Assistant General Manager for Football while Scott Pioli remains in his consulting role. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Virginia football coach Tony Elliott said veteran players (including Jahmeer Carter and Noah Josey among five holdovers) will lead the Cavaliers in the 2025 season as he adds 54 new players from the transfer portal and aims for the team’s first winning record since 2019. The veterans' experience is expected to bring urgency to the rebuilding effort. 3WV
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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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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.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba every Tuesday evening.
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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.
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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.
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