Home prices fall as under $300k sales soar
Though signs of a national recovery remain elusive, the local housing market has seen a slight increase in activity in Albemarle County.
Belmont rezoning approved
The controversial rezoning application of 814 Hinton Ave. in Belmont was approved by City Council on July 6 by with a 3-2 vote.
Dialogue on race progress on the right track
“This one just sort of feels different to me,” says Cindy Stratton of the Commission on Children and Families. Stratton, along with 17 other residents and City Councilor Holly Edwards, was appointed by City Council to the Dialogue on Race Steering Committee. Their charge is to join outside consultants to facilitate discussions about race relations […]
Virginia gubernatorial candidates absent and silent, says Washington Post
According to the Post’s reporter, Deeds has held only few events since his win in the June primaries. McDonnell is going on vacation.
CAAR report reveals fewer homes selling over $300,000
Home prices also fell considerably. According to the report, the declining prices, by 20 percent or more, has helped the slight increase in sales.
Family of Meriweather Lewis wants to solve mystery of his death
The explorer Lewis was found dead at Grinder’s Stand, an inn, while on his way to visit then-president Thomas Jefferson. Lewis was shot once to the chest and head.
Virginia ranks among best states to start a business
U.S. News & World Report announced that the Commonwealth "boasts the highest number of information technology jobs in non-IT industries as a total share of jobs."
Missing Albemarle man may not really be “missing”
According to The Daily Progress, Michael Comer, who has been replaced as treasurer since his disappearance last week, was supposed to have met an auditor about some fiscal irregularities connected to a residential association.
Judge Swett rules Meadowcreek Parkway land transfer legal
After deliberating for six weeks, Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Jay Swett has made his decision: He ruled that the 3-2 City Council vote that granted the State easement for a parcel of recreational land was constitutional.
Hinton Avenue commercial rezoning approved by City Council
The Southern Crescent, the restaurant Andrew Ewell and Hannah Pittard hoped to open by the end of the summer, is destined to be a reality.