It’s an article of faith among top Republican strategists—both nationally and in Virginia—that the GOP desperately needs to improve its image (and vote totals) among women and people of color if it ever hopes to become a truly dominant political party again. Unfortunately, despite a slew of “inclusivity initiatives” and “minority outreach programs,” Republican efforts […]
When your hometown is burning and you’re thousands of miles away, what do you do? For locals with personal ties to Caracas and Kiev, the answer is: You worry, you watch Twitter, and you keep your phone charged. “I call every couple hours that it’s possible, when it’s daytime there, and I’m asking, ‘Are you […]
D.J. Bickers remembers the last time the UVA men’s basketball team won the ACC title in 1981. He was in fourth grade and watched the final home game against Maryland at U-Hall with his father, a former UVA football player who instilled in his son a fierce loyalty to the school. “I have not seen […]
Below, find our latest news briefs—several stories we’ve got an eye on. Pick up C-VILLE’s print edition tomorrow and check c-ville.com daily for regular updates. Spurzem ‘Wades’ in The already bulging real estate portfolio of developer Richard T. Spurzem just got even bigger with his company’s purchase of 14 student housing buildings from Wade Properties […]
Albemarle County Public Schools parents and teachers spoke out in support of the school board’s $164.3 million funding request last week before the Albemarle Board of Supervisors. The division is $5.8 million short of what the school board says it needs. Cale Elementary principal Lisa Jones said failing to fully fund the schools could put […]
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. Take note—the weather may shift the below schedule. Check back with us for cancellations […]
Meet Literacy Volunteers Tutor Gail Rubin and her student Pamela In Gail Rubin’s six years at Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville / Albemarle (LVCA), she’s worked with students from around the world, including Afghanistan, Tibet, Russia, South Korea, and most recently Chile. Her experience is not unusual—this year, Literacy Volunteers tutors at the Jefferson School City […]
Weeks after a January house fire killed a Keswick mother and her two children, grief-stricken husband and father Sadiqh Hussain expressed his gratitude to the community for an outpouring of support, including a fundraiser that has brought in more than $50,000. He dismissed questions about the fire department’s response time and a change to the […]
A 20-year old mountain climber scales the world’s seven highest summits in support of gay and lesbian rights. A fourth-year computer-engineering student at UVA is recognized by many around the world as the king and founder of his own country. And a junior at Harvard University is appointed by Hillary Clinton to the U.S. National […]
Nancy Tramontin has released a statement with details about her family’s relationship with the woman arrested earlier this week after allegedly attacking her. Tramontin, the wife of Charlottesville Delegate David Toscano, says she and her husband and son met Greene County teacher Claire Ogilvie in 2010, when Ogilvie and the Toscano family participated in a Semester […]