UPDATE: UVA Dean Jack Blackburn has died
On the day America welcomed a new President, UVA lost one of its beloved figures. Dean of Admissions John Blackburn lost his battle against cancer last night.
City Sheriff Cornelia Johnson retires
Quoting Senator John Warner, she said, “I have been successful. Now it is time for someone else to be successful.â€
UVA workers try to build new union
On January 1, the Staff Union at UVA (SUUVA) officially ended its six-year run. Communications Workers of America (CWA), SUUVA’s parent union, cut its funding for lack of new membership. In December, SUUVA had 250 members, but CWA’s target was at least 1,000. UVA has roughly 17,000 full-time and part-time employees and faculty members. Before […]
Former Cavalier makes his second Super Bowl
The Pittsburgh Steelers are on their way to their second Super Bowl in the past three years. And what’s it have to do with Charlottesville? No. 83 of course: 6’5" tight end Heath Miller, who made a name for himself playing for Al Groh at UVA. Miller had three receptions for 62 yards, second only […]
Will Svetz departure derail McIntire plan?
The unmistakable smell of change is dissipating in the air. After Noah Schwartz left as executive director of the Charlottesville Redevelopment Housing Authority, another position within the city has opened up. Mike Svetz is leaving Charlottesville for the spring training town of his beloved Cleveland Indians. Mike Svetz, Charlottesville’s director of Parks and Recreation, is […]
Former Cavalier makes his second Super Bowl
The Pittsburgh Steelers are on their way to their second Super Bowl in the past four years. And what’s it have to do with Charlottesville?
Gas outage in Farmington area
It’s certainly not the most convenient time of year to be without hot water and heat. But for 400 people in the Boar’s Head, Northridge and Farmington areas, a utility contractor error left them out cold.
Layoffs announced at GE Fanuc
For some county and city residents, the New Year began with the worst possible news. Albemarle County’s GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has laid off approximately 50 employees.
Festival of the Photograph announces 2009 lineup
It’s that time of year. The LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph announced the three featured artists for 2009. And the winners are
Fewer Jefferson Scholarships to be awarded this year
The Cavalier Daily reports that the Jefferson Scholars Foundation is planning to award fewer scholarships this year as a direct result of the substantial loss the Foundation’s endowment has suffered.