Good morning, Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Inclusive Media received the 2026 Business for Good Award at a Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital ceremony on Sept.

16 when United Way recognized local groups for service. The group (a partnership of Charlottesville Tomorrow, Vinegar Hill Magazine and In My Humble Opinion radio) was honored for boosting media inclusivity.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge hosts its third annual Big Serve pickleball tournament on Saturday, Oct.

17 at the new pickleball courts at Darden Towe Park — the event raises funds for its mentoring programs and offers clinics to introduce players to the sport.

The UVA Special Collections Library launched two new exhibitions in its main gallery: one exploring Edgar Allan Poe’s time as a student, open since Sept.

23 until April 9, and another on English colonial influence, which started Tuesday and will run until June 4.

Albemarle County Public Schools held a job fair Tuesday to recruit bus drivers who average seven to eight hours on the road (and may bring their children) to help transport students safely.

The next fair will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Monticello High School.

Former Albemarle County School Board member Jim Dillenbeck spoke publicly after resigning last week, stressing the need for improved transparency and communication in schools.

He said board members should ask tough questions when issues affect students, families, and staff.

The Cavaliers will play Southern Methodist University on Saturday at noon in Dallas as they search for their first road win this season.

Head coach Tony Elliott said the team fought back (responding well after the Florida State game) and aims to grow in success.

Virginia men's tennis boosted its NCAA chances as first-year Luca Preda, second-year Andres Santamarta Roig and third-year Jangjun Kim earned bids at the ITA Atlantic Regional in Blacksburg—Santamarta Roig earned both singles and doubles bids, giving the team four players headed to Athens in November.

The Virginia women’s tennis team dominated the Wahoowa Invitational at Boar's Head Resort over three days, winning 19 to 2 in singles and 8 to 0 in doubles while getting ready for the ITA Atlantic Regional in Lynchburg later this month.