Local Arts & Theater: Virginia auditions are set for The Play That Goes Wrong (Dec. 2–6), with casting for physically demanding roles and auditions running Sept. 30–Oct. 1 in Virginia. Community & Wellness: Charlottesville chronic-pain patients share how Advanced Pain Management of Virginia helped one woman avoid knee replacement after a full-body consult. Arts & Culture Spotlight: A Virginia thrift-store find turned into a major art-market moment—an expert-identified rare 1940s Carlo Scarpa Murano vase bought for $3.99 at Goodwill later sold for $107,100. Business & Community Tech: Shentel and Glo Fiber earned the 2026 CFX Top Ops Award for Community Relations, highlighting volunteer hours and programs like backpack support. Entertainment/Media: A new Nova Knicks Villanova tip-off event (Oct. 5) brings Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges to campus for a free public basketball kickoff. Public Life: A rare all-Council Richmond meeting is planned for Oct. 5 to debate AI oversight, including whistleblower protections and third-party validation. Sports: Blacksburg boys soccer coach Shelley Blumenthal retires after 33 years, ending a record-setting run with 13 state titles.