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Good morning to you Charlottesville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did a six-townhome plan in Lewis Mountain fall apart?
  • How did Charlottesville schools really score in Virginia’s new rankings?
  • How intense is Charlottesville’s Scrabble scene inside a Wegmans dining area?

Also on today's calendar: HEIRLOOM: Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-4 and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 34, low: 28.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lewis Mountain neighborhood property has new owner after development fell through (c-ville.com) — A failed townhouse project on Alderman Road is highlighting how Charlottesville’s new zoning code can still complicate small-scale housing development. After repeated denials, the original builder sold the Lewis Mountain property, while city staff and the Planning Commission now prepare modest zoning code fixes that could shape future projects across Charlottesville.
   

2. Virginia releases school accreditation report with new ranking system (nbc12.com) — Charlottesville and Albemarle County schools are all fully accredited this year, with Albemarle earning some of the state’s highest rankings and Charlottesville City Schools nearing key state benchmarks. The new Virginia Department of Education ranking system shows regional differences but gives both divisions reasons to celebrate progress and plan next steps for local students.
   

3. Inside a local scene built on letters and camaraderie (c-ville.com) — Charlottesville’s Cville Scrabble Club turns Wegmans’ dining area into a competitive, welcoming hub for serious word lovers twice a month. Top-ranked local players, including UVA med student Andy Hoang, anchor a scene that’s drawing national-caliber talent back to town for the Commonwealth Cup tournament at the Route 29 Courtyard by Marriott December 16–22.
   

4. UVA physician discusses inclusion of self-tests in screening guidelines for cervical cancer (29news.com) — A UVA physician in Charlottesville helped write new American Cancer Society guidelines that now allow at-home and in-office self-tests for HPV, the virus that causes most cervical cancers. He says self-testing could especially help women in rural and underserved areas stay up to date on screening, while still recommending clinician-collected samples as the preferred option for many patients.
   

5. Chief Kochis appointed to Spanberger's transition team (cvillerightnow.com) — Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis is serving on Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s transition committee for Public Safety and Homeland Security Policy, bringing local perspectives into statewide planning. He says the diverse group of chiefs, sheriffs, and experts is focused on practical issues like regional police academy funding, mental health, and gun violence, not partisan politics.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • International Night
    Venable Elementary Charlottesville, VA 22903
    5:30 pm
  • Waynesboro Chapter Meeting
    Waynesboro Public Library , 600 S Wayne Ave , Waynesboro
    6:00 pm
  • CMS Chorus Concert
    Charlottesville High School MLK PAC
    7:00 pm
  • Robert Earl Keen
    The Jefferson Theater , 110 E Main St , Charlottesville
    8:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sentara Health scam alert --- I received a text messages and voicemail allegedly from Sentara Health saying I had an unpaid bill.
    The voicemail left 2 different phone numbers asking for a callback, one starting with a 757 and one alleged toll free number that started with 1-888… (Nextdoor NDRA)
  • Hello, Please, please bring yours pets inside.
    If you cannot or will not, please rehome your pet. Be human and humane. If you see a pet that is suffering, please notify authorities. Thank you… (Nextdoor Riverrun)
  • News Release: Chief Kochis Appointed to Governor-Elect Spanberger's Public Safety Transition Committee... (X: cvillepolice)
  • Woman with over 100 prior arrests charged in crash that killed 70-year-old pedestrianhttps://... (X: 29NewsWVIR)
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner-No nights, no weekends in Charlottesville. Apply here.
  • Afton Scientific, LLC posted a job opening for Pharmaceutical Operator II in Charlottesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlottesville here.

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