Good morning, Charlottesville.

Feeding Greene cut the ribbon on a renovated building that now houses a dedicated room for its backpack program.

The new space will help expand food assistance for local families.

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Best in Business Awards, recognizing excellence in five categories from small businesses through large employers.

Nominations are accepted until Wednesday, Oct. 28 with winners honored at The Club at Glenmore in Keswick on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2026 Best in Business Awards—honoring small businesses, nonprofits, and leaders—and nominees must apply by Wednesday, Oct.

28; winners will be celebrated at the awards dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in Keswick.

U.Va.'s Radio Music Society blends classical string quartets with pop hits and will host a free end-of-semester concert in November.

The club holds weekly rehearsals and auditions to maintain high standards and plans a jukebox event on the Lawn for community members to choose songs.

Darden School of Business held a webinar Monday on how its case-based MBA program uses artificial intelligence to prepare students for workplace challenges, with dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne and assistant dean Willie Green.

Applications for the Class of 2029 open with a Jan-7 deadline and continue through May.

Charlottesville City Schools has kicked off its 5th annual winter coat drive today to collect roughly 500 coats for K-12 students in need.

The school district is accepting donations at designated drop-off sites in town.

North Grounds Recreation Center now offers over 50 weekly reformer pilates classes for U.Va. students as part of its premium membership that costs $60 for students and $30 for staff.

The small classes allow up to nine participants to receive personalized guidance in five different styles.

On Oct. 21, the VSGA will host an Adaptive Golf Clinic and Play Day at Keswick Hall that begins with a complimentary skills clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. and then fairway play from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (fee: $20), marking the club’s first adaptive golf event.

Brendan Creed joined Virginia field hockey's coaching staff in July after a chance meeting with coach Ole Keusgen.

He brings an 18-year international career to help the team chase its first NCAA Championship.

Abiel Ruffin from Albemarle County High School was named Falcon Club Player of the Week after scoring two touchdowns against Orange County last week + his kickoff return and rushing touchdown helped drive the win.

The Patriots will face the Lions Friday night in Louisa County.

Virginia baseball is recruiting talent for the future with Coach Chris Pollard targeting high school players, transfers and top-ranked prospects.

The recruiting effort includes Charlottesville native Will Yow (a standout in fall ball) and continues through the fall to prepare for a deep, competitive ACC roster.

Virginia's soccer team defeated Gardner-Webb 4-0 Tuesday night as Parker Sloan scored his first career goal after five years with the team — a breakthrough moment that builds momentum ahead of upcoming ACC Tournament games.