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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville City Council will vote on allocating $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to The Salvation Army for homeless shelter expansion amid neighborhood safety concerns. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ Four groups express interest in operating a new grocery store in Charlottesville's Fifeville neighborhood, reflecting strong community desire for such a facility. Charlottesville Tomorrow
- ➤ Biscuit Run Park, a former 828-acre residential development site turned into a 1,200-acre public park, opens in Albemarle County with hiking and biking trails. The Daily Progress
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grace Pauline Kelley, daughter of Wynonna Judd, pled guilty to drug and theft charges after stealing a church van in Charlottesville. The Daily Progress
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center's Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 14 will showcase martial arts, music, and culture to honor the diversity of the African diaspora. Charlottesville Tomorrow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Albemarle County School Board introduces a personal device-free policy and updates two others to promote focused learning by reducing cellphone distractions in schools. CBS 19 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville's city government engaged citizens in budget decision-making by using fake money at a forum to represent real fiscal preferences for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. 29 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the World Aquatic 25m Championships in Budapest, four University of Virginia swimmers broke World Records, with Gretchen Walsh winning two gold medals and setting a new American record. Cville Right Now
- ➤ The Virginia Cavaliers overcame a halftime deficit to win against Bethune-Cookman 59-41, improving significantly in the second half. Cville Right Now
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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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