We know a little about how Jerome Jones lived. We don’t know for certain when he died. We know from his obituary that Jerome Lee Jones was born on June 13, 1966. We know he worked at the University of Virginia for 20 years, that he rooted for the Dallas Cowboys, that he “loved the […]
We know a little about how Jerome Jones lived. We don’t know for certain when he died. We know from his obituary that Jerome Lee Jones was born on June 13, 1966. We know he worked at the University of Virginia for 20 years, that he rooted for the Dallas Cowboys, that he “loved the […]
Spending in the city and surrounding counties rose year over year in the first three months of 2026, according to a June 12 report from the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. The report, based on Virginia Department of Taxation’s Local Option Sales Tax Data, found that the area brought in roughly $1.44 million more in […]
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center and Charlottesville Albemarle Black Business Expo combine forces on June 20 for their third annual joint event. The all-day gathering is the culmination of months of preparation and years of history. Before coming to the Jefferson School, Charlottesville’s Juneteenth Celebration was held at Piedmont Virginia Community College and […]
After two days of heated public meetings regarding the district’s handling of sexual assault allegations against a former elementary-school staff member, the Albemarle County School Board requested Superintendent Matthew Haas’ resignation on June 11. Michael J. Swiney, 37, started as a social and emotional learning coach at Woodbrook Elementary School in December 2021. For unknown […]
The String Cheese Incident brings its signature blend of American jam rock from the mountains of Colorado for another show that’s certain to be a fun-do. The band undoubtedly shreds, packing setlists with grate originality, no matter how you slice it. From face-melting riffs to rich and complex vocals, SCI spreads its sonic flavor through […]
The Virginia Theatre Festival opens its 2026 season with Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Penned by Tony Award-winner Ken Ludwig, the play features just five actors who play multiple roles. When an investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail, and intrigue, Sherlock Holmes and his […]
Charlottesville’s urban Renaissance faire returns for its fifth iteration with Fae Festival 2026. Revelers are invited to don their finest fantasy garb and meander through a medieval market featuring wares and fare that dazzle the eye and satiate appetites, while roaming performers and musical magicians perform to lift spirits and incite celebration. A performance of […]
The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is in the thick of its busiest time of the year: kitten season. And thanks to an influx of adorable furry little friends, the shelter is running low on supplies, especially kitten milk replacer and canned wet food (to help out, go to caspca.org/donate). C-VILLE recently spoke with Lauren Thomas, CASPCA’s events […]
Scott Stadium hosted more than 24,000 fans for the NCAA men’s lacrosse Championship Weekend May 23-25, a rare return of the event to a college campus after years at pro venues. Tufts won its third straight Division III championship Sunday, while Princeton and Notre Dame advanced to Monday’s Division I title game, with the Tigers […]
By 7:15am on May 16, the crowd at Ellie’s Country Club was already shoulder-to-shoulder, with commencement-day revelers packing the patio beneath a canopy of balloons. Lines outside bars on the Corner began forming as early as 5am ahead of Saturday’s Final Exercises for students graduating from the College Arts & Sciences, and the Batten and […]
