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In today's newsletter:

  • What the end of Charlottesville's drought watch means for your water
  • Which Charlottesville homes might CRHA buy next to preserve affordability?
  • What went wrong for intruders at a UVA-area Charlottesville apartment?

Also on today's calendar: Cybersecurity in a Digital and Interconnected World and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Drought watch lifted for Charlottesville-Albemarle area (newsvirginian.com) — Charlottesville and Albemarle residents are no longer under a drought watch, as local reservoirs have refilled and regional drought indicators have improved. Water officials still urge everyday conservation, pointing people to local utility websites for tips while emphasizing that Charlottesville's drinking water system remains stable and closely monitored.
   

2. CRHA to spend $12.6 million for another round of property acquisitions (c-ville.com) — Charlottesville's housing landscape could shift as the Redevelopment and Housing Authority pursues $12.6 million in property purchases, including Rivanna Terraces and 11 Silk Purse Properties homes to preserve affordability. City Council must still approve millions in local funding, while CRHA also plans select sales from its Dogwood portfolio and searches for a new executive director to guide future redevelopment and financing.
   

3. Attempted home invasion at Charlottesville apartment ends poorly — for invaders (roanoke.com) — An attempted home invasion at a Charlottesville apartment complex popular with University of Virginia students ended badly for at least one of the intruders, according to police. While details are still limited, the incident highlights ongoing safety concerns around student housing and comes amid other notable public safety cases unfolding across Virginia.
   

4. UVA Health partners with K Health to use AI before virtual appointments, helping providers focus on patients (29news.com) — UVA Health patients in Charlottesville will soon chat with an AI tool about symptoms and history before video visits, starting November 2. The system is meant to replace paper intake forms, giving providers more time to listen and make decisions, while UVA officials stress that licensed clinicians still control diagnoses, treatment, and secure handling of medical records.
   

5. Jaunt celebrates 50-years of business (nbc29.com) — Charlottesville riders may notice Jaunt celebrating 50 years of getting people around the region, with the transit agency now moving a quarter-million passengers a year. Leaders say they're planning new software for live booking on phones and laptops, plus additional routes in 2027, while emphasizing that their focus remains on serving the community through strong employee-driven customer service.
   

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