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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The East Rivanna Volunteers Fire Company & the First In Foundation are raising funds to cover funeral, medical, and living expenses for two little girls orphaned after a Sunday morning fire on Starry Skies Lane in Keswick, with one girl in critical condition at VCU and the other being treated at UVA. Donations from the GoFundMe page will pay for counseling, school supplies, and long-term care as the guardians help the family adjust. Cville Right Now
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four candidates vying for Charlottesville City School Board seats are split over the plan to bring back armed school resource officers to schools in fall 2026—some support a strict training and accountability plan while others worry about costs and bias. All stress that safety is a top priority and call for more community input as the board works on a new agreement with the police. 29 News
- ➤ An executive search consultant presented roughly 30 candidates—who were in varied stages of interest—to the UVA Board of Visitors on Tuesday for the next president role, and he said the committee will choose six to eight finalists on Nov 3 for formal interviews by the end of November. Some faculty remain concerned—especially after a letter from the White House—and question the process's speed and transparency. 3WV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the University of Virginia held a committee meeting to move its search for its 10th president forward, offering a brief public glimpse before private talks—raising transparency concerns—and promising further review later. 29 News
- ➤ The Charlottesville Police Department provided a community update on its 12-month AI-powered license plate-reader pilot in the North District on Oct. 7 and will hold meetings in the South and Central Districts on Oct. 9 and Oct. 30 to discuss the system that uses Flock cameras and retains data for seven days — residents are invited to attend. Charlottesville Tomorrow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News and World Report ranked UVA Health Children’s as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Virginia for the fifth consecutive year. CBS 19 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Women’s Rugby is celebrating its 50th season and enters the new league as the No. 1 ranked team in Division I-AA—this undefeated team builds strong bonds from a long history and will pursue a national championship in the upcoming season. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ UVA men’s soccer won 1–0 in Raleigh on Sunday with Nick Simmonds’ header—while women’s soccer stayed unbeaten with a 2–1 win over Virginia Tech; the football team beat Louisville 30–27 in overtime and field hockey edged Duke 1–0 in double overtime. Upcoming contests include men’s soccer hosting Notre Dame Friday at Klockner Stadium and further matchups in tennis, volleyball, and golf. Cville Right Now
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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