Lack of signed easements puts downtown Crozet on hold
In 1876, Crozet was created as a “whistle stop” on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
City Council moves ahead with sewer discussion
On Tuesday, September 8, City Council held a public hearing on the relocation of a sewer pipeline into McIntire Park
UVA freshman class more diverse
“Diversity must be part of excellence,” said Dr. Marcus Martin, UVA’s interim vice president and chief officer for diversity and equity, at the September 11 session of the University Board of Visitors. Martin’s presentation to the Special Committee on Diversity focused on the importance of promoting an inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff. […]
UVA reaches $2 billion in its Knowledge is Power fundraising campaign
“To have achieved our $2 billion interim goal just eight weeks later than originally projected is a remarkable achievement,” said Gordon Rainey Jr., Chairman of the Campaign for the University of Virginia and former rector.
Frank Batten Sr., biggest UVA donor, dies
Frank Batten Sr. developed The Weather Channel in the 1980s and served as the Associated Press board chairman from 1982-1987.
Charlottesville City Council moves RWSA ordinance to relocate pipeline for Meadowcreek Parkway to second reading
City Council moved the ordinance to a second reading with some amendments.
A week in review: the gubernatorial race
Last week, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Creigh Deeds, and his Republican counterpart, Bob McDonnell, found themselves in uncharted territory.
Monticello High School installs turf
At the end of July, Monticello High School athletes got a new state-of-the-art synthetic turf field. The school is the first of the three county high schools—including Western Albemarle and Albemarle—to have the synthetic turf installed, and for Monticello High Athletics Director Fitzgerald Barnes, the new surface is not exactly what he was expecting. […]
Places29 open house public meeting later this afternoon
The meeting will be held in the 2nd floor lobby of the County Office Building at 401 McIntire Road, beginning at 4pm.
Gov. Tim Kaine announces layoffs and up to 15 percent cuts for state colleges
"The Commonwealth is continuing to manage the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression both responsibly and transparently," said Kaine in a press release.