Rocco named starting quarterback, will lead UVA in season opener

“I really believe it’s my job to lose, and I’m not going to lose it.” Consider Michael Rocco 1-for-1 in 2012. UVA coach Mike London named Rocco starting quarterback Monday, just 24 days after the junior publicly laid claim to the job. “It became apparent that Michael has the best grasp of the offense right […]

Charlotte-bound: Going to the Democratic National Convention

Greetings! Cartoonist and occasional political blogger Jen Sorensen here. Some of you C-VILLE faithful may recall my coverage of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. Well, I had so much fun last time that I’m doing it again. On Saturday I leave for Charlotte, where I’ll spend the better part of next week immersing […]

George Huguely faces 23 years in prison

After hearing three hours’ worth of testimony from family, friends, teammates, even a Catholic priest, Judge Edward L. Hogshire made his final decision and sentenced convicted murderer George Huguely to 23 years in prison, reduced from the jury recommended sentence of 25 years for second degree murder and one year for grand larceny. Several of […]

Obama’s optimism resonates with supporters

From UVA students to senior citizens, from volunteers to the guys selling Obama rocks—local stones with “Obama rocks” etched into them—nobody seemed to mind waiting around for the President yesterday. President Barack Obama made a stop in Charlottesville, and supporters from all over the region began lining up on the Downtown Mall hours before the […]

LIVE BLOG: Obama stops in Charlottesville; message targets students

The line to enter the pavilion for President Obama’s rally, which formed hours before the gates opened today at 1pm, stretched as far as Christian’s Pizza on the Downtown Mall. The President has traveled to Virginia 12 times since January, and today marks his 40th visit to the Commonwealth since the beginning of his presidency. […]

Sullivan speaks to Faculty Senate on summer’s turmoil, merit pay

Tuesday night’s Faculty Senate town hall meeting with UVA President Teresa Sullivan at Darden’s Abbot Auditorium started on a light note. Faculty Senate Chair George Cohen, a vocal and visible representative of his colleagues’ support of Sullivan throughout the summer’s attempted ouster, welcomed the crowd of hundreds and then brought out a special guest. “I’d […]

Charlottesville arborist gets international honor

Rob Springer has been climbing trees his whole life. As an arborist, he’s been doing it professionally for the last 30 years. A certified arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts, Springer was honored for his work earlier this month by the International Society of Arboriculture. The Stanardsville resident was one of five arborists (including one from […]

Got an Obama ticket? Get there early

If you picked up a ticket to see President Obama at the Pavilion during his Charlottesville visit Wednesday, don’t wait until the last minute to head Downtown. As with previous presidential visits, the Secret Service essentially owns the east end of the Downtown Mall starting Wednesday morning, said interim Charlottesville Fire Marshal Gary Whiting. nTelos […]