“God Hates Fags” group doesn’t show once again
Once again, the Westboro Baptist Church (you know, the God Hates Fags folks) failed to show up in Charlottesville, despite (once again) scheduling the appearance on its website.
No contract extension for Groh
After losing yet again to the rival Hokies, Head Football Coach Al Groh will enter the 2009 season with a shorter leash. Athletic Director Craig Littlepage issued a statement last night explaining that Groh will not get a contract extension
Despite 2,000 open spaces, city staff wants new garage
One of the issues that has long plagued Downtown Charlottesville is rearing its ugly head again on the Charlottesville City Council agenda: parking.
Some RWSA chair applicants oppose supply plan
Once again, the 50-year local water supply plan will come under intense scrutiny as the four boards that have say-so over local water issues come together on November 25. City Council is the body that’s now balking at the plan by passing a resolution calling for several studies before moving ahead with construction of a […]
Tigers scratch Cavs from ACC title hunt
No one can say the UVA football team didn’t have its opportunities. But when Clemson hit a field goal to make the score 13-3 with 2:37 left in the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers were out of timeouts and, after quarterback Marc Verica threw his third interception of the game, out of chances to win the coastal division in the wacky Atlantic Coast Conference.
UVA considers new Scott Stadium parking garage
Despite the drop in attendance to football games this year, the University of Virginia is considering building a new 400- to 700-space parking garage at Scott Stadium. On November 16, UVA issued a “request for letters of interest and statements of qualifications†(RFQ) to select firms to design and build the garage.
UVA basketball: The dawn of the Landesberg Era?
Those in attendance were treated to a close game that came down to the final possessions. The game was a back and forth physical match-up, and UVA (2-0) happened to score last, winning 77-75.
Partners split over Landmark Hotel
Last week, a baffling conflict unfolded about the Landmark Hotel, the nine-story construction project on the Downtown Mall at 200 E. Main St.
Spurzem takes county back to court
Tired of waiting for Albemarle County planning staff to approve his site plan, Richard Spurzem appealed to a higher power: the Albemarle County Circuit Court.
Hotel update: Minor calls Danielson “former developer,†work continues
The saga over the status of the Landmark Hotel continues to get stranger. After financial partner Halsey Minor and developing partner Lee Danielson traded quips in the media over whether Silverton Bank has or has not paid the project’s bills, Minor now says that when the project resumes, Danielson will no longer be a part of it.