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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twice is Nice awarded over $300,000 in grants to 31 local nonprofits to help seniors tackle rising living costs, focusing on food insecurity and home care as it consolidates retail spaces and launches a $2 million capital campaign. Cville Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville’s Revolutionary Soup has won a national award for its vegan soup — the honor boosts local pride and draws attention to the restaurant’s unique menu. CBS 19 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Albemarle County schools continue to run over capacity and district leaders are weighing plans to build a new high school to ease crowding at the existing campuses. The school division has included more than $215 million for the project in its five-year capital request as supervisors review enrollment data. 29 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a recent legislative meeting, Mahoney told lawmakers a DOJ deal helped steer UVa's search for its next president. He said the agreement provided clear direction in the ongoing leadership transition at the university. The Daily Progress
- ➤ The Board of Visitors meets Thursday (Dec. 4) and Friday at Boar’s Head Resort in its final sessions this year before Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger appoints new board members in January, with agendas covering major capital planning and academic program updates for the University. The Cavalier Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVA Health is part of a worldwide clinical trial testing an antibody drug to treat COVID for older and vulnerable patients. Dr. Sturek said the treatment—made from plasma donated by recovered, vaccinated individuals—aims to create a more potent product than earlier methods. 3WV
- ➤ UVA Health researchers discovered that specialized kidney cells use calcium signals (an off switch) to control renin and blood pressure. The findings could pave the way for more precise hypertension treatments in the future. 29 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia will face Duke in the ACC championship game on Saturday night in Charlotte. The matchup marks the first time since 1906 that the team meets the same opponent twice in a season after a 34-17 win in their initial game. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Virginia Cavaliers beat Texas 88-69 at the Moody Center in Austin — the win is the largest SEC road victory in school history. The team will prepare for a game in Charlotte on Saturday. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ UVA head football coach Tony Elliott credited the team's strong season and packed stadium for sparking renewed recruiting interest. The program announced 14 signees on Early Signing Day, with new players joining from across the region (including Richmond, 757 and DMV). 29 News
- ➤ Former UVA baseball coach Dennis Womack received the 2025 Baseball Impact Award from the Virginia Baseball Coaches Association, highlighting his 23 years of coaching and his role in launching the Best of Virginia Showcase Camp that has shaped local baseball talent. 29 News
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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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Rebirth Brass Band Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Rebirth Brass Band, a New Orleans institution.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-11 p.m. — The Bebedero — Check website for cost — Experience wild Gypsy Rumba guitars fused with Latin and Cuban influences in an evening of dynamic performances.
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New Year's Eve Dining Experience
New Year's Eve 2025 — 4:00 p.m. onwards — Hamiltons' at First & Main — $95 per person — Enjoy a luxurious four-course dinner crafted by Chef Hunter Harding with a toast to ring in 2026.
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