Good morning, Charlottesville.

A husband-and-wife team who started a Charlottesville sports nutrition company based on their love for sour candy are expanding their startup into an international brand + aiming for new global markets.

Applications are open for the fiscal year 2027 Business Development Opportunity Grant offered by United Way of Greater Charlottesville & the Minority Business Alliance of the Chamber to help small for-profit businesses secure needed financial support.

Submit your application by Friday, Sept. 11.

Sanga Omakase, a multi-course sushi dining experience led by Chef Yoshihiro Tauchi, launches today at North American Sake Brewery in IX Art Park and is booked through October.

Reservations cost $150 per person and guests will enjoy a guided tasting (with curated sake pairings).

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken opened on West Main Street where Kung Fu Tea once stood, next to Starbucks and Q-Noodles.

The restaurant is the 500th global location, and owner Kezia Woods said the idea came when she craved the food while pregnant.

Charlottesville Inclusive Media has launched its second-year internship program for students and early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in journalism and digital media (including radio production and digital marketing) at local outlets like Charlottesville Tomorrow, In My Humble Opinion, and Vinegar Hill Magazine.

UVA was recognized in TIME magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges List for its strong student outcomes and learning environment — a boost for its reputation in our community.

Students attended Monday's Fall Activities Fair organized by Student Council on Central Grounds where over 550 student clubs were showcased at multiple venues (South Lawn, Amphitheatre, and Peabody Lawn), creating new opportunities for first-years and marking a farewell for seniors amid warm, crowded conditions.

The University expanded its Summer Technology Sabbatical program by adding tech-free psychology and engineering courses this summer.

The classes, which ran in three sessions from May 18 to Aug. 6, limited device use (except for emergencies) to boost in-class discussion.

Virginia Gov. Spanberger has sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging a rethink on allowing 330 million metric tons of ground beef to be imported tariff-free because such a move could harm local cattle producers and further challenge family-run operations—a change that may affect prices and market stability.

At a Protect Our Care roundtable in Charlottesville today, officials McClellan and Perriello raised alarm over rising insurance costs and rural clinic closures that could affect local healthcare access.

Coach Tony Elliott warned UVA players to steer clear of mistakes as they prepare for Saturday’s home opener against North Carolina State.

The team is studying film and adjusting to new transfers (which present challenges) as they aim to build on last year’s performance in a pivotal ACC season start.

This summer, Cavaliers athletes excelled in swimming, rowing, baseball, men’s and women’s basketball and lacrosse by breaking records at national and international competitions and drafting standout players into the MLB.

With students back, the teams gear up for a new athletic season.