Good morning, Charlottesville.

The Chris Long Foundation debuted Jerry, a bright blue jerrycan, in Charlottesville to mark Waterboys’ 10th anniversary.

He will begin a 10-city tour meeting fans and local sponsors (including UVA athletics and a Cavalier legend) to promote clean water.

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors honored Greg MacDonald (owner for 10 years) of Michie Tavern during Wednesday’s meeting for preserving a local landmark.

He recently finalized the sale to local businessman Hasmukh Shah and thanked his longtime staff for supporting the tavern’s enduring legacy.

On Thursday, Sept. 17, emerging biotech companies pitched innovative ideas to investors and industry leaders at the Spark to Scale Biodiscovery Summit in Charlottesville, hosted by Cvillebiohub and Cooley; the event, marking the hub’s 10th anniversary, aimed to spark growth in seed-stage companies.

Local business leader Wick McNeely, known for founding Virginia National Bank and reviving the Paramount Theater, declared bankruptcy.

He also served on UVa’s Board of Visitors, marking a notable chapter in Charlottesville's business scene.

The IRC Virginia office will show the documentary 'Where Hope Takes Root: An American Story' at Vinegar Hill Theatre today (6:30-9 p.m.) to share the resettlement stories of two local residents.

A live Q&A with the film participants and keynote speaker Khizr Khan will follow.

The Albemarle School Board will hold a public hearing (this Thursday, Sept.

24 at 6:30 p.m.) to review 13 candidates for the vacant at-large seat after nearly all were interviewed last week.

Albemarle County Public Schools reminded families to store firearms and prescription medications securely to prevent accidental exposure in schools.

They advise that firearms be unloaded and locked (with ammunition stored separately) and medications kept away or disposed of safely.

A UVA doctor helped craft new sepsis treatment guidelines that call for rapid testing and quicker hospital response to septic shock — protocols that local hospitals plan to roll out soon to boost patient care.

UVA transfer wide receiver Jacquon Gibson, recommended by his Hough High coach, gets ready to play West Virginia tomorrow at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, 20 minutes south of his high school field.

He showed early promise with two touchdown catches in the season opener.