📅 Two-Day Writer’s Retreat at James Monroe’s Highland, Mar 28–29
Writers looking to recharge their creativity can join the Body, Breath, and The Page Retreat on March 28–29, 2026, at James Monroe’s Highland (2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville). Hosted by author Andi Cumbo and yoga teacher Sterling Howell, this two-day, non-residential retreat runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM...
Smith Draws Strength from Teammates’ Support
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — She had to recover from two knee operations in 2025, but those were minor setbacks compared to what University of Virginia forward Sa’Myah Smith experienced after the calendar flipped to 2026. In early January, her mother, Sherry Haynes, died. Smith, who’s from the Texas side...
🧵 Slow Stitch Workshop for Adults on March 28 in Charlottesville
Take a break from the rush and join a Slow Stitch workshop on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM at The Scrappy Elephant (1745 Allied St., Suite C, Charlottesville). This beginner-friendly session introduces the calming art of slow stitching — a meditative hand-sewing practice that focuses on process over...
Fifty years later, The Cavalier Daily’s first female editor-in-chief reflects on her term
For Marjorie Leedy Green, The Cavalier Daily’s first female editor-in-chief, the central focus of her year in the role and her time at the University was not women’s newfound presence in the spaces of higher education and leadership roles within the University. Instead, her focus was The Cavalier Daily’s concern with...
Madison BOS – Special Called Meeting – Monday, March 30, 2026
Public Notice Board of Supervisors’ Special Meeting Please take notice that the Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on March 30, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Auditorium, located at 414 North Main Street, Madison, Virginia 22727. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss as...
Terrible fire department situation handled expertly in Virginia
The Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company in Central Virginia is back operating following a brief suspension over a convicted sex offender’s connection to the fire company. That person has been identified in a statement as Sammie Gene Morris. Morris apparently was not a member but had been hanging around the firehouse and...
A Palm Sunday protest in support of immigrants
Members of various congregations rallied in Charlottesville on Palm Sunday to sing, pray and protest the way this country has treated immigrants. “The government is treating our neighbors unfairly. They’re not treating them as humans. They’re not treating them with respect.”. “People are being arrested for no good...
Faith communities gather on Downtown Mall to support immigrant neighbors
The Love Thy Neighbor Coalition lead the event with songs, prayers and opportunities to get involved.
TCU moves on to Elite Eight after Suarez, Miles power 79-69 win over Virginia
The Horned Frogs earned a second straight regional final berth and now turn toward a rematch with top‑seeded South Carolina, with a Final Four spot on the line Monday.
🌿 Learn Wild Plant Uses at Nealand Farm, March 28
Join Master Naturalist Steve Pullinger for a hands-on Edible, Medicinal, and Utilitarian Plant Walk on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Nealand Farm (8232 Scottsville Rd, Scottsville, VA). This three-hour class covers how to identify and use more than 20 local plants for food, medicine, and practical...
