Good morning, Charlottesville.

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Loaves and Fishes are joining Feeding America's Hunger Action Month to support over 178,000 local residents.

They encourage neighbors to donate, volunteer, and share the message, with the community recognizing Hunger Action Day (Sept. 29) as a call for help.

Le Marché du Soleil teamed up with Cou Cou Rachou to host a vintage pop-up featuring colorful clothing and warm bakery treats — under a rainy sky in Charlottesville.

The event closed at 2 p.m., and future collaborations are planned for October and November.

On September 8, Charlottesville marked Twelve Day to honor the Black students who integrated the city schools 67 years ago.

The event celebrated a crucial chapter in local history.

Albemarle Career Exploration Academy at Lambs Lane is set to welcome students on Wednesday after receiving a temporary occupancy permit.

The building was closed for the first four weeks of school and now can hold up to 400 people before its official opening is planned.

At its meeting Sunday, the Honor Committee announced its theme ‘Honor Beyond’ for Honor Week in February to highlight community values beyond sanctions, and it shared plans for fall Support Officer recruitment with interviews scheduled Sept.

14-18 and final selections announced Sept. 20 (meeting held in Newcomb Hall).

The University Board of Elections released its draft rules for the 2026-27 academic year on Sept.

1 and ended the student commentary period Tuesday; the board will finalize new rules—streamlining procedures and adjusting provisions—today.

Charlottesville Parks and Recreation is taking new steps to remove invasive plants from city parks and protect local canopies; officials say targeted removal methods are set to maintain healthy tree coverage (further details will be shared in community meetings).

UVA linebacker Kam Robinson, coming off a knee injury, is set to play on a limited basis Friday night against Norfolk State in Charlottesville, while wide receivers Rico Flores and Dillon Newton-Short remain sidelined with hamstring issues.

The Cavaliers won 34-8 over N.C.

State in their season opener today. Coach Tony Elliott credited the strong run game from quarterback Beau Pribula and running back JeKail Middlebrook, along with a sold-out crowd, for setting the team on track as ACC contenders.