Tall order: Market Plaza plans move forward
The decision to grant permits for a nine-story Water Street office and apartment building that will be home to the City Market is now in the hands of the City […]
Albemarle sheriff Chip Harding wants to use DNA to catch criminals earlier
If Jesse L. Matthew Jr.’s DNA had been collected in 2010 when he was convicted of trespassing, Hannah Graham never would have crossed paths with her alleged abductor, said Albemarle […]
Two years after Sage Smith’s disappearance, family wants answers over discrepancies in missing person cases
In September, days after 18-year-old UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared, the City of Charlottesville donated $10,000 to the reward fund for information in her case. This week, two years after […]
One year later: Senator Creigh Deeds determined to make a difference
Even as he regained consciousness in the hospital last year after his son had stabbed him 13 times, State Senator Creigh Deeds was thinking about what he’d encountered while trying […]
UPDATE: Hannah Graham’s death ruled a homicide
UPDATE, 4:58pm Tuesday: Hannah Graham’s death has been ruled a homicide. The Albemarle County Police Department released the cause and manner of death in the Graham case Tuesday afternoon, following earlier […]
Fifteen UVA first years violently ill, hospitalized
An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness swept through first-year dorms over the weekend and 15 students were hospitalized, the Cav Daily reports. Student Health Director Chris Holstege sent an email to […]
Sexual assault reported near Grounds
Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault near the UVA Corner over the weekend. According to an alert sent out by the University, Charlottesville police were dispatched to […]
What’s happening in Charlottesville and Albemarle the week of Nov. 17?
Want to stay on top of local government in Charlottesville and Albemarle County? Here’s a look ahead to the important meetings and events coming up this week. The Albemarle Architectural Review […]
Downward facing donkey: Dissecting a disastrous night for Virginia Dems
On election night 2014, we here at Odd Dominion headquarters sensed early on that Democrats were in for a very bad night. On the national stage, the major TV networks […]
Jesse Matthew pleads not guilty in Fairfax sexual assault
Accused Hannah Graham abductor Jesse Matthew has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and attempted murder charges in a 2005 Fairfax attack, and will face an 8-day trial there March […]