Cuccinelli, McDonnell, and the Star Scientific scandal

Finally! Ever since they caught pompadoured con man “Bobby Thompson” (real name John Donald Cody), who greased many political palms while raking in over $100 million in donations to his fake Navy vets charity, we’ve been living with a terrible emptiness in our scandal-loving soul. Now, we realize that a brazen, wild-eyed sociopath like Cody […]

Volunteer firefighters turn pro, cause tension

A long-debated issue resurfaced at a recent Albemarle County Board of Supervisors’ meeting when lifetime firefighters expressed concern that professionals in the county fire department cannot also serve as volunteers. County officials say they need to keep the camps separate to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. But some fire department members think […]

Tom Tom: A festival in photos

Tom Tom 2013 has come and gone, but we’re having fun looking back at the weekend of music, art, and ideas through the lenses of a few local photographers. Here are some of our favorite shots, from photographers Tom Corey, Gina Proulx, Robin Macklin, and Nicole Sheridan. What did you take in at Tom Tom? […]

UVA rebuilds its communications department, hands Sullivan the reins

As the first anniversary of the attempted ouster of UVA President Teresa Sullivan approaches, a major restructuring of the upper levels of the University’s administration is underway, as still-new Chief Operating Officer Patrick Hogan reshuffles his business and fundraising chiefs. But an even bigger management shift has gotten less attention. Sullivan has reorganized, renamed, and […]

What’s coming up in Charlottesville and Albemarle the week of 4/15?

Each week, the news team takes a look at upcoming meetings and events in Charlottesville and Albemarle we think you should know about. Consider it a look into our datebook, and be sure to share newsworthy happenings in the comments section. The Charlottesville City Council meets at 7pm today in Council chambers at City Hall. Up […]

What’s Happening at the Jefferson School City Center?

On any particular day at the Jefferson School City Center, Greg Burroughs can be found checking in on “his” employees at the Jefferson School City Center. Through his company Futureworks, Burroughs helps people with developmental and intellectual disabilities find jobs or volunteer positions. “There’s a real sense of community here. Everywhere I go people seem […]

Palmer announces she’ll challenge Duane Snow in Supervisor race

Albemarle County now has a contested race for the Samuel Miller District seat on the Board of Supervisors. Veterinarian and Albemarle County Service Authority Vice-Chair Liz Palmer announced yesterday that she’s seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat, which Republican Duane Snow is running to keep. Palmer, 57, has lived in the county since 1996, […]

Green happenings: Charlottesville environmental news and events

Each week, C-VILLE’s Green Scene page takes a look at local environmental news. The section’s bulletin board has information on local green events and keeps you up to date on statewide happenings. Got an event or a tip you’d like to see here and in the paper? Write us at news@c-ville.com. Birds of a feather: At […]