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Charlottesville
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wartime Fitness Warriors in Charlottesville and Neutral Corner Boxing in Staunton offer boxing programs that boost self-confidence and teach life skills. Leaders George Rivera and Christopher (Scar Face) Wilmore check on participants and foster community support. 29 News
- ➤ Covenant School first graders delivered a Christmas tree to Sentara Martha Jefferson’s Cancer Center yesterday, showing care and holiday cheer for patients during the season. 29 News
- ➤ First graders from Covenant School brought a decorated Christmas tree to Sentara Martha Jefferson’s Cancer Center on Wednesday, Dec. 17, adding hand-made pink and silver (nutcracker-themed) ornaments to cheer up patients undergoing treatment. 29 News
- ➤ Ally, the Louisa County sheriff’s office’s most senior K-9, died over the weekend after battling aggressive cancer. The 7-year-old bloodhound served for six years, aiding over 630 calls and working with several agencies in Central Virginia (including Albemarle and Fluvanna counties). Cville Right Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Metropolis' new AI system in downtown garages using automated license plate readings began on Tuesday, Dec. 16 to improve parking speed with app registration and unchanged rates. The city assures data is used only for payment processing while some businesses wait for a QR code to validate parking. Charlottesville Tomorrow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UVA professor A.D. Carson released his new 400-page book 'Being Dope' on Nov. 19, which examines hip-hop, race and culture — drawing on his teaching and lived experiences in Charlottesville and the South. He continues to spark local conversation with his work. Charlottesville Tomorrow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UVA professors have warned that $74 million in research grant cuts counted through Dec. 11 is causing a crisis at the university—officials will review funding policies to address pressing concerns. 29 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A statue of civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns was dedicated in National Statuary Hall on Tuesday, replacing the statue of Robert E. Lee removed in 2020, Sen. Mark Warner announced. 3WV
- ➤ The City resumed curbside leaf collections on a revised schedule after snowy weather interrupted service. Round 1 collections ran Dec. 17-Dec. 26, zones B, C & D will be served until Jan. 16 before Zone A collections begin Jan. 19 and continue through Feb. 13. 3WV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa visited UVA Children’s NICU in Charlottesville to bring holiday cheer to families facing a challenging season. The visit offered a warm moment for those in the hospital. CBS 19 News
- ➤ The American Skin Association is moving its national headquarters to Charlottesville to boost research and patient care + it will work with UVA on research grants and training future skin specialists. The move reflects its local roots and commitment to advancing skin health. 29 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The popular local restaurant Mezeh, known for its customizable bowls, wraps, and salads — a favorite among locals, offers five crowd-pleasing selections and a limited-time gift card deal providing $50 dining credit for $25. Cville Right Now
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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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