Good morning, Charlottesville.

UVA Medical Center security guard Jackie Johnson spent 49 years serving the community before passing away Monday—colleagues recalled his genuine care and readiness to help in every situation.

Rotunda Sing took place Wednesday evening as 18 university a cappella groups filled the Lawn at the Rotunda with music & community spirit.

Organized by the University Programs Council, the festival featured free T-shirts & food trucks from Little Manila & Kona Ice & FARMacy Café to enhance the celebration.

At Tuesday's meeting, Student Council reappointed Benvin Lozada as rules and ethics chair (third term) and discussed graduate student representation while opening fall CIO applications.

Council leaders also noted that Narcan is added to AED boxes and a pothole near Student Health is awaiting a temporary fix.

City officials completed repairs at the Market Street Parking Garage, restoring most public parking spaces & reserving a few for operations.

Local drivers benefit from increased parking accessibility today.

UVA Health announced on Friday that it is among the first nationally to implant a new wireless pacemaker that uses sensors (monitoring far-field signals) to sync heart chambers for patients with slow rhythms.

This follows months after the health system began using leadless devices for heart failure.

Interim Health Care and Brightstar Care of Charlottesville explained that home health—covered by insurance—provides essential medical support while home care offers extra help to ease caregiver stress.

The coordinated care options help local seniors stay independent at home.

Virginia men’s soccer defeated American 4-0 at Klöckner Field on Friday and broke out of early losses with four first-time goals, including an opener by AJ Smith; the Cavaliers will host Florida Gulf Coast Monday at 6 p.m.

UVA running back Xavier Brown returned from last year’s ACL injury in his first game back and scored two touchdowns.

He said his comeback made him feel grateful to be back on the field at home.

Virginia’s No. 5 field hockey team secured a 4—3 win in sudden death overtime against Penn State at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex on Friday.

The team will work on its play as it prepares for upcoming matches in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge starting Sept. 4.

Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula explained how the 23-play drive sealed the Cavaliers’ win over NC State on Saturday at UVA (Charlottesville).