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Charlottesville
Friday, December 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in a Charlottesville neighborhood report not receiving mail for a week. 29 News
- ➤ Albemarle County announces the opening of Biscuit Run Park with a parking lot and eight miles of trails, marking the completion of its first phase. Cville Right Now
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Charlottesville will distribute Angel Tree gifts to approximately 1000 children from 500 families on December 20th at Seminole Shopping Center. Cville Right Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Walter Banks received an additional five-year prison sentence for shooting the mother of his children, following a previous no-jail agreement for strangulation. The Daily Progress
- ➤ Charlottesville's Commonwealth's Attorney Joe Platania focuses on enhancing community safety by addressing holiday crime trends, the significant sentencing of Eric Dweh, and the seizure of illegal firearms modifications, while stressing the importance of interagency cooperation. Cville Right Now
- ➤ The trial of Derek Rodriguez-Contreras for rape at the University of Virginia was postponed due to new information obtained by the prosecution. The Daily Progress
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kendall Street Company discusses their next show at The Jefferson Theater and shares exclusive songs on 106.1 The Corner. Cville Right Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The long-abandoned Dewberry hotel building in downtown Charlottesville, subject to 16 years of halted construction and legal issues, is now for sale with significant interest from leading developers. The Daily Progress
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting for Virginia's special elections emphasizes reproductive rights, highlighting the Democratic Party's aim to secure legislative majority to advance a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights. CBS 19 News
SPORTS NEWS
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Andrew Marlin Stringband Performance
The Andrew Marlin Stringband will perform live at The Southern Café and Music Hall in Charlottesville.
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Songwriter Showcase Featuring Theocles Herrin
This event features talented performers from weekly open mic nights in a showcase hosted by Theocles Herrin.
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Tuesday Rumba Night Featuring Vincent Zorn at The Bebedero
Experience a night of Rumba music with Vincent Zorn at The Bebedero in Charlottesville.
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Concert by Grammy and Tony Award Winner Leslie Odom Jr.
Leslie Odom Jr., an acclaimed vocalist and actor known for his role in 'Hamilton', will perform at The Paramount Theater showcasing his extensive talents in music and acting.
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Cars & Coffee Gathering in Charlottesville
An eclectic gathering of car enthusiasts featuring a diverse range of vehicles at Barracks Road Shopping Center, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
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Met Live In HD: Mozart's Fairy Tale
Experience the enchanting broadcast of the Met's acclaimed production of Mozart's fairy tale, featuring a stellar cast and captivating puppetry.
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New Year's Eve Masked Ball at Veritas Vineyards
The event features a decadent five-course wine-paired dinner, dancing, and a midnight toast, all in a black tie setting with masquerade masks.
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The Elovaters Live at The Jefferson Theater
Carter Reeves, former frontman of the hip-hop/pop duo Aer, showcases his new project Surfer Girl, promising a feel-good music experience.
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Charlie Starr Live Performance
Charlie Starr will perform live at the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Low Water Concert in Charlottesville
Experience the traditional sounds reminiscent of the Shenandoah River at a concert featuring authentic and heartfelt music.
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Park Street Coffee House featuring Billboard Top 40 Hitmaker Dean Friedman
International singer-songwriter Dean Friedman who hit the Billboard Top 40 Pop Charts with memorable songs including Ariel, Lucky Stars, and Lydia is including Charlottesville's Park Street Coffee House on his 2025 US/UK tour. Get your tickets now before this show sells out!
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