Big money: Dede Smith voted out in high-dollars primary
In Charlottesville, incumbency is no guarantee of retaining a seat on City Council, even if you’re vice mayor. Just ask Meredith Richards, ousted by her own party in 2004, or […]
UVA spending $450K to give Rotunda that ’70s look
The Rotunda is the central structure of University of Virginia’s present and past. It’s a neoclassical architectural masterpiece designed by the founder, Thomas Jefferson, that has become so revered that […]
Robert Tracci launches Albemarle prosecutor campaign
Albemarle Republicans are giddy to have a candidate for commonwealth’s attorney, and several dozen of them, including Supervisor Ken Boyd and former supe Rodney Thomas, gathered in front of the Albemarle […]
UVA students 2, ABC agents 0 in high-profile arrests
Within two minutes, charges for public drunkenness and obstruction of justice against UVA student Martese Johnson were dropped Friday morning, and supporters in the courtroom burst into applause—followed by an […]
Aldridge murders: Gene Washington goes to grand jury
Gene Everett Washington’s DNA was found on a blood-stained knife, towels and rubber gloves in a dumpster outside of his Barracks West apartment, according to evidence presented in Juvenile […]
What you need to know about bids and estimates
New construction or remodeling projects can be exciting, but also intimidating. What to build? What permits are required? How much will it cost? How can I protect myself? How can […]
Get in the swim with an above-ground pool
Being able to jump into a back-yard pool during the summer is a wonderful perk for many people, especially if you have children on summer vacation and family and friends […]
Charlottesville: top ten mountain town
Last year, Travel & Leisure included Charlottesville as #9 on its list of America’s Top Ten Mountain Towns. Not surprising. Most of us feel that subtle gravitational tug of the […]
Factors that determine your home value
The goal of any seller is getting top dollar for their property. However, many homeowners have an inflated idea of what their homes are actually worth. Anne Burroughs, of Montague […]
Hydrilla attack: Lake Anna battles invasive aquatic weed
Lake Anna has shown great hospitality to an unwanted guest for over two decades. Hydrilla, an aquatic weed not to be confused with the mythological nine-headed marsh serpent Hydra, has […]