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Charlottesville
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Smithfield Foods donated 25,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank at its Verona headquarters on Monday—kickstarting the Commonwealth Clash that will feature a football game in Charlottesville on November 29. Cville Right Now
- ➤ On November 24, Smithfield donated 25,000 pounds of meat to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in Verona to fight food insecurity ahead of Saturday night’s game between the Hoos and the Hokies — the event unites rival fans around a common cause as families prepare for Thanksgiving. 29 News
- ➤ UVA Hospital’s nutrition provider collected 42,000 pairs of socks during Socktober for local shelters. The donations, split evenly between The Haven and Salvation Army, tripled last year’s numbers and doubled the 2024 goal — organizers delivered them on Monday as temperatures dropped in the region. 29 News
- ➤ Premium Service Brands and its charitable organization, Kids Lift, donated Thanksgiving dinners to families at Stone-Robinson Elementary to help kids facing food insecurity. 29 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.Va.'s Sloane Lab released the Talent Acquisition and Recruiting AI Index on Nov. 6 after nearly five years of research that analyzed 100 recruitment AI tools and included insights from 100 recruiter interviews—researchers say the tool helps companies and students understand how AI is used in hiring. The Cavalier Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Pure Barre instructor in Charlottesville is using her own cancer battle to organize life-saving screenings for other women—she plans to hold more events to improve early detection. 29 News
- ➤ UVA scientists developed a new treatment for a rare blood cancer when the FDA approved ziftomenid, a once-a-day pill for patients with acute myeloid leukemia that did not respond to other treatments. The drug works by blocking a specific protein (said UVA’s Dr. John Bushweller) and helps healthy blood cells grow (a breakthrough in targeted therapy). 29 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Malachi Fields, a Charlottesville native and former UVA wide receiver, is now playing for Notre Dame as he helps the team chase a spot in the College Football Playoff. He has caught a pass in 38 straight games— and he bonded with new teammates during a fishing trip near South Bend. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Virginia tennis seniors Mans Dahlberg and junior Dylan Dietrich won the doubles title at the NCAA Individual Championships in Orlando by beating Ohio State's duo 7-6(3), 6-2. The team also made strong singles runs with sophomore Keegan Rice upsetting a top seed and others advancing well. The Cavalier Daily
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44th Annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K
9 a.m. — Boar's Head Resort — Entry fee required — A Thanksgiving tradition benefiting UVA Health Children's featuring a scenic and hilly 5K run.
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Johnnyswim Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Ticketed event — Experience harmonious melodies from the captivating duo Abner and Amanda Ramirez.
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Atlanta Rhythm Section Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic sounds of southern rock from Atlanta Rhythm Section.
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Tab Benoit Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful Delta swamp blues from Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze
7:30-9:00 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Family-friendly event — Experience a dazzling holiday spectacular filled with breathtaking performances.
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Ramona & The Holy Smokes with Hannah Juanita
7-9 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a lively Honky Tonk Night with great music from local talents.
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Shakey Graves Solo Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Tickets available — Experience the unique musical journey of Shakey Graves up close and personal.
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