Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Charlottesville.
McGuffey Art Center is hosting a summer art show featuring paintings, sculptures and mixed media until Aug.
16 — the exhibit fills hallways on both floors and offers a burst of creativity for local visitors.
Students at Lambs Lane ACE Academy will begin classes on Aug.
12 at a temporary location inside the Boys - Girls Club next to Albemarle High School while their new building is completed. The county said the three-week move will not disrupt instruction.
After a safety review, Charlottesville schools will add bus service for some Summit students—families will see a change in their children's route as the school year begins.
Weekend rain helped water levels rise slightly + Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority said reservoirs remain under drought watch with some below their spillways.
Residents are urged to conserve water as officials adjust water draws while more rain is needed to restore full capacity.
Nelson County Sheriff Mark Embrey uses humor on social media to share public safety tips, including memes on weather and turn signals, which have added about 6,000 followers and earned praise from other sheriffs across the state + boosted community engagement.
City leaders approved a $4M funding plan for homeless services as they prepare to close the Free Bridge encampment; the new money will help boost support for residents.
UVA is closely monitoring measles outbreaks in Buckingham + Cumberland counties after reports of cases among unvaccinated patients, and it sent an email urging students and faculty to check their MMR vaccination status before returning to campus as Student Health and Wellness will host four clinics through the academic year.
UVA Health researchers are testing focused ultrasound with microbubbles to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier for better drug delivery in treating gliomas.
The preclinical study (funded by NIH and the university’s Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center) may improve future treatment for brain cancer.
A federal subsidy that kept Medicare Part D premiums steady will end this December, and experts advise seniors to review their coverage before open enrollment.
A small premium increase of less than $10 is predicted—lawmakers are urged to support lower-income beneficiaries.
No new events today. You can submit one here.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Charlottesville.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.