Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Charlottesville.
Alex Dougherty, known as Big Red, performed a high-energy DJ set at Jefferson Theater on Thursday during his Day Made tour, entertaining college students and locals with interactive moments and an acoustic cover that left fans smiling.
A dual marker honoring B.F.
Yancey Elementary and Esmont High School was unveiled Sunday afternoon in southern Albemarle County to mark the legacy of schools that educated Black students during segregation. Community leaders invite residents to visit (the marker stands as a permanent reminder of local history).
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Student Council met with University officials to offer input on the next strategic plan while reviewing updates on Fall elections and free STI testing funding.
Campaigning will begin Monday and voting will run from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10.
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) formed a working group with colleges from Virginia and Ohio to develop two 90-credit three-year bachelor's degree programs by spring, and a local university said it is monitoring the effort for potential future participation.
University Parking and Transportation updated its pricing on Grounds by charging hourly rates during enforcement hours with no daily cap, affecting both permit holders and hourly visitors.
The University Board of Visitors also discussed a new garage near North Grounds Recreation Center to offer more parking options.
Restaurants in Charlottesville now offer budget-friendly dining options, including discounted wings at Asado Wing and Taco Company (available Wednesday), wraps and cheeseburgers at Trinity Irish Pub, $19 steak frites at Black Cow Chophouse, reduced tapas at Bang, and half-priced wine and charcuterie at Tillman's on the Downtown Mall.
UVA lost 82-73 to Vanderbilt in its outdoor preseason basketball exhibition Sunday at Credit One Stadium (Charleston, S.C.).
Coach Ryan Odom said the team will work on defense and transition issues while injured Chance Mallory recovers and Jan Vide makes his debut.
Virginia's swim teams won the College Swimming League's first meet — the women finished first and the men took second.
The Cavaliers claimed 15 individual races in Westmont, Ill. with honors to Claire Curzan and Thomas Heilman and will face Navy on Oct. 3.
The Loop de ‘Ville event began this morning, with runners, hikers, walkers and cyclists starting a 20-mile guided trail loop organized by the Rivanna Trails Foundation.
Participants will finish with a festival at the Rivanna River Company — featuring food, drinks and music.
Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula threw five touchdowns as the Cavaliers outscored Delaware 42-3 Saturday night at Scott Stadium.
The UVA Strong Day event honored three fallen players (Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry) as Delaware's quarterback left with an apparent leg injury.
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