Morning
Charlottesville
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The second annual Big Serve pickleball tournament supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge at Darden Towe Park and drew players of all ages into competitive, social, and instructional brackets — clinics helped beginners learn the game while building new connections locally. 29 News
- ➤ Today, players of all ages competed in the second annual 'Big Serve' pickleball tournament—raising funds to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. 29 News
- ➤ Give and Take Coffee and Tea partnered with Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge for an adoption event that allowed locals to meet rescue dogs available for adoption and fostering — raising funds for the nonprofit's animal welfare work. The event also featured blooms4good and Chanterelle Cafe, with 10% of Sunday sales benefiting the organization. 29 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive, known as the Queen of Steam—an old but famous engine—returned from Victoria Station in Goshen to pull the Shenandoah Valley Limited excursions, which began this past weekend and will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for five weekends. This service highlights Virginia’s rich railroading history for local riders. 29 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Student Council approved a $271,769.11 budget for the 2025-26 academic year on Sept. 16—an increase of $40,000 from last year—with funds coming from the Student Activities Fee, Council fundraising and a gift from former President Jim Ryan to support groups like the Organizations Branch and SAS for Mutual Aid and other services. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ McIntire School of Commerce expanded to a three-year curriculum with about 400 more students, prompting a major renovation on the Breeden Commerce Grounds. An 86,000-square-foot Shumway Hall, funded by a $30 million gift, was constructed and Cobb Hall was updated with a restored solarium—creating open, modern spaces that blend new technology with historic design. The Cavalier Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia's Cavaliers field hockey team beat Stanford 2-0 during a Friday match in California to extend their eight-game ACC winning streak—graduate midfielder Suze Leemans scored the key goal during a corner play. The team will face Duke on Friday at 5 p.m. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ UVA football earned a top-25 ranking in the AP poll for the first time since 2019—marking a milestone for the team. Ohio State held the No. 1 spot while other schools like Oregon, Miami, and Ole Miss also moved up in the rankings. 29 News
- ➤ Virginia’s women tennis players competed at the ITA All-American Championship in Cary where none qualified for the NCAA draws, though the doubles teams won their first matches—showing promise for the season. The team returned home with lessons learned and will host the Wahoowa Invitational from Oct 10-12—setting the stage for the Atlantic Regional in Blacksburg from Oct 16-21. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Virginia's Cavaliers lost to No. 3 Stanford in a four-set match at John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday with set scores of 15 to 25, 14 to 25, 25 to 22, and 17 to 25 (their first ACC loss), and they will return to the venue Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to face California. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Virginia Swimming will hold an exhibition meet on Saturday at Navy’s Lejeune Hall with only 35 of its 50-roster swimmers because 14 are set to attend the Golden Goggle awards in Denver—showing the team’s depth as they test new race formats ahead of a full-roster intrasquad meet later this week. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Virginia Athletics lost $50,000 from an ACC fine after fans stormed the field following a dramatic victory—junior defensive back Ja’Son Prevard secured a game-winning interception yesterday at Scott Stadium. The record attendance and historic celebration raised the team’s odds for reaching the ACC Championship game. The Cavalier Daily
-
Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.
-
Samantha Fish Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying blues sounds of multi-award-winning artist Samantha Fish live in Charlottesville.
-
Castle Rat Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience Medieval Fantasy Doom Metal with Castle Rat as they defend ‘The Realm’ from darkness.
-
The Dagga Boys Live Performance
1-7 p.m. — Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market — Free entry — Enjoy a great blend of old and new songs with bluesy guitar vibes from The Dagga Boys.
-
Pantops Community Celebration
7 PM — Avinity — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with fun activities in a peaceful neighborhood setting.
-
Berto and Vincent - Wild Gipsy Rumba
7-11 p.m. — The Bebedero — Cost not specified — Experience the exciting fusion of Gypsy Rumba guitars with Latin and Cuban influences.
-
The Infamous Stringdusters with The California Honeydrops
6:45-10:45 p.m. — Ting Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of engaging bluesy performances from two talented bands.
-
Madi Diaz Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the emotional depth of Madi Diaz's Grammy-nominated music live.
-
An Encounter with Early Vampires
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville — Tickets required — Explore the folklore and history behind early vampire myths in a scholarly talk.
-
DreamFlight Aerial Fitness Classes
7:15-8:30 p.m. — The Seminar Center — $20 for Aerial Yoga, $18 for Aerial Fitness — Re-align your body and spirit with gravity in this certified AntiGravity® Fitness Studio.
-
YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K Run & 2 Mile Family Walk
Sign up to run, walk, or volunteer at the YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K & 2 Mile Family Walk on Oct. 25, featuring festive costumes, family fun, and a post-race party with bounce houses and contests! Proceeds go toward YMCA financial assistance, to ensure no one is turned away for inability to pay.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true failure is abandoning your principles.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morning Charlottesville
Welcome to the Morning Charlottesville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Charlottesville, Virginia community. If you like the Morning Charlottesville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Charlottesville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Charlottesville and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morning Charlottesville
A free Charlottesville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morningcharlottesville.com/sitemap