Abundant Life Gallery “Interdisciplinary,” paintings by Dave Moore, with collages by Michele White, 6-9pm. Angelo “Amsterdam: A Personal View,” collage by Marijk Wilcke and Loes Van Riel, 5:30-7:30pm. Art Upstairs “Mostly Piedmont: Recent Landscapes,” oil paintings by Anne Warren Holland, 6-9pm. Batteau Custom Framing “Color Harmonies: Landscapes in Pastel” by Diane Velasco; oil paintings by […]
Rent eats up our paychecks on the first of the month. The price of gas is still through the roof. Insurance costs an arm and a leg, and, let’s be honest— work sucks.
The UVA men’s tennis team, ranked No. 2 in the nation, defeated No. 6-ranked North Carolina to win the ACC tournament on Sunday in Cary, North Carolina. It was UVA’s third tournament win in four seasons, and it was a blowout—the Cavs trounced the Tar Heels 5-0. The Cavs went undefeated in ACC regular season […]
Less than 24 hours after the mass slaughter of 32 students and instructors at Virginia Tech university in Blacksburg, more details surface about Seung-hui Cho,
Nestled at the corner of Solomon and Berkshire roads off Hydraulic Road in the county’s urban ring is the construction site that soon become the Solomon Road Condominiums. Thirty three bedroom townhomes should spring up by October on the 2.4 acre parcel, built by Southland Homes. Prices will start in the mid-$200,000 range. Southland purchased […]
Here’s the skinny on the final outcome of the tax rate discussion in both city and county: 2007 real estate tax rate, per $100 assessed value 95¢ 68¢ 2006 real estate tax rate, per $100 assessed value 99¢ 74¢ Operating budget increase 11.3% 5.6% Real estate assessment increases 14% 30%* Predicted local revenue increase from […]
Tuesday, April 10Memorial garden dedicated City officials held a ceremony in Jackson Park today to officially open the Linda Peacock Memorial Garden. Peacock had worked with the city since 1976, most recently as assistant city manager; she died of cancer last June. Peacock was a big fan of the city parks and city market. Employees […]
Due to a data entry error, the write-up in last week’s calendar for the April 6 David Sedaris reading at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center incorrectly included the phone number for the Wilson School of Dance. We hope that fans of Sedaris’ humor appreciated the mix-up, and we commend the good-natured way […]
Tuesday, April 3The great frat heist A gaggle of UVA fraternity pledges ripped a “Farmer Hokie” bird from in front of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, essentially destroying it, Blacksburg officials said. The Hokie bird statues were part of a city project that is, apparently, a hot target for college students of all stripes, including several […]
A number of candidates for major local office have either announced their candidacy or announced that they will announce their candidacy. Here’s a rundown: Board of Supervisors Three seats are open. Denny King is running against Lindsay Dorrier, and Ann Mallek will run against David Wyant in the White Hall District. Kevin Fletcher will challenge […]