Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Volunteers at the Cville Time Bank hosted a Repair Cafe in Charlottesville where community members brought broken household items for free repairs (lamps, torn clothes, coffee makers and jewelry) to extend the life of cherished belongings.
The Cville Time Bank hosted a Repair Cafe on Sunday, Oct.
18 in Charlottesville where volunteers repaired broken household items for free. Residents brought lamps, torn clothes, coffee makers and jewelry for a second chance at use.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting a pickleball tournament in Charlottesville to support youth mentorship programs.
The event brings the community together for friendly competition & local support.
Families gathered at Ivy Creek Farm Day to meet farmers, view livestock, and learn about the history of Black agriculture.
The event brought community members together to celebrate local heritage.
📰 Economy
Charlottesville expanded its workforce services on Oct.
16 with the launch of the new Cville Talent Network, which offers free resources to help job seekers connect with local employers and build career skills.
🎓 Education
Albemarle County School Board thanked the Board of Supervisors and scheduled a joint work session in November to address transparency and reporting issues, said school board chair (Dr. Rebecca Berlin).
The division named a new point of contact at Woodbrook Elementary (starting Monday) to better support staff and families.
🏛️ Government
The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) announced that Anna Kissler, a missing person with autism, was found safe, with officials confirming her wellbeing.
🏈 Sports
No. 19 Virginia field hockey beat No. 6 Wake Forest 1-0 in overtime at Kentner Stadium on Friday night after freshman Caitlin Connell scored the winning goal less than five minutes into extra time + coach Ole Keusgen said the win boosts postseason momentum.
The Cavaliers will travel to Dallas at noon today to face No. 24 Southern Methodist after a game where they were outgained 430 to 288 yards.
Injuries and lineup changes (including a key receiver ruled out) add to their challenges for upcoming matches.
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