Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Albemarle County Rotary Club will host a Saturday cleanup at McIntire Park that invites UVA students and local clubs to help care for the park.
The community event is scheduled for this weekend.
💼 Business
The Business Women’s Roundtable—sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce—brings local female entrepreneurs together in Charlottesville for networking and business growth.
🎓 Education
On Oct. 5, a federal judge ruled that undocumented students can pay in-state tuition under the Dream Act — the DOJ is expected to appeal the decision, meaning eligible students will continue to benefit from lower college costs while legal challenges move forward.
University parents hosted Hoo Needs a Hug on Tuesday at Grounds, offering hugs, free donuts, snacks, and emotional support dogs to lift students' spirits during midterms.
The biannual event quickly filled volunteer slots (over 75 in minutes) to strengthen campus support.
🏛️ Government
On Thursday, the County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution asking the school board to tighten its reporting policies and boost transparency after recent scandals.
The measure calls for reporter protections, an anonymous tip line, and an independent audit and was sent to the Virginia Department of Education.
Blasting work began Thursday on a project to replace a nearly 100-year-old water pipeline connecting South Fork Rivanna Reservoir to Ragged Mountain Reservoir in Charlottesville.
🏥 Health
UVA Health physician Dr. Amy Mathers explained new studies show some common infections may be treated with a shorter course of antibiotics.
She advised patients to follow their doctor's guidance to help prevent resistant bacteria from developing.
UVA Health Children’s study shows Black children may be at higher risk for hard-to-treat asthma inflammation, which could help doctors identify the condition earlier.
Local researchers plan to explore these findings to improve treatment strategies.
🏈 Sports
Twenty-three Olympians including Katie Ledecky and Caleb Dressel competed on Thursday and are racing today at UVA’s Aquatic and Fitness Center for USA Swimming Short Course World Championship Trials — with free admission for today’s races and Saturday’s meet with Florida.
The Cavaliers defeated the Hokies in a four-set match at Memorial Gymnasium Wednesday night and will travel to Blacksburg Friday to complete another sweep of their in-state rival at Cassell Coliseum.
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