Good morning, Charlottesville.

Foxfield Races issued an open letter to clear up its ongoing legal dispute with Foxfield Land Preservation LLC and assure the community that races will proceed on Oct.

4, despite a conflict involving a former board member—an action described as a hostile takeover attempt.

United Airlines launched the first daily nonstop flight from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport to Newark on Thursday, Sept.

24 — a new option that gives local travelers easier access to domestic and international connections, including trips to New York City.

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport launched a new daily nonstop flight to Newark on Thursday, Sept.

24 (via United Airlines), giving travelers more connections to domestic and international flights from Newark. This service expands local travel options.

Engineers closed the Proffit Rd. bridge Tuesday after discovering needed repairs to its piers, and it remains closed as VDOT detours traffic (via Route 20, Route 250, Route 2500, Route 631, and Route 29).

VDOT said repairs might take months with no reopening date set.

Residents gathered Wednesday at Jefferson School to voice concerns over Dairy Central Phase 3, a proposed expansion by Stony Point adding 276 apartments, 133 hotel rooms, and a planned laundromat relocation — fueling calls from local officials for zoning revisions ahead of revised project materials due Oct. 23.

Local officials and school staff are holding regular training drills for active threat response in classrooms and hallways, coordinated with police and fire teams to improve safety in Charlottesville.

The exercises aim to help everyone stay alert and prepared for any emergency.

Researchers at UVA found that an experimental drug reversed paralysis and restored vision in a multiple sclerosis mouse model.

The study may lead to new treatment research for nearly one million people with MS.

Monticello High School treated a student for a suspected vape overdose on Monday at about 1:07 p.m. after a nurse administered NARCAN and called 911 (the school division later admitted it did not notify the public in the required 24 hours).

Former Virginia walk-on and STAB coach Damin Altizer joins UVA women's basketball as Director of Player Development under coach Aaron Roussell.

Altizer, known for his work with STAB teams — he runs a training business that has worked with top players — will help prepare the team for future success.

Street Underdog Warriors will host the first UVA versus JMU boxing exhibition tomorrow at Charlottesville High School with five matches and a portion of proceeds going to charity (promoters say the event offers a rare pro opportunity for young fighters).

Virginia's women's golf team won the Canadian Collegiate Invitational with a one-over par finish and a 20-stroke lead, led by Jaclyn LaHa who recorded her first individual title this season.

The Cavaliers will return (Oct. 5-6) to compete at Lake Shore Country Club in Glencoe, Ill.