Pat the body

While a national controversy over the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new security screening procedures led several airports to wonder whether one of the year’s busiest travel days would become one of the slowest for passengers, the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) sounded ready for business as usual during Thanksgiving week.  Charlottesville Albemarle Airport won’t see full-body […]

Some assembly required

In the middle of my interview with local architect and developer Bill Atwood, I realize that his shirt is improperly buttoned. At first, I take the jaunt of his collar as part of the overall look—black Ray-Ban Wayfarers, white hair that has grown comfortable with disarray. Think Jim Jarmusch, or Ric Ocasek. “You’re not going […]

Bell bill would police texting

In a teenage culture where texting is sometimes more common than talking, Del. Rob Bell, R-Albemarle, wants to ensure there are clear ways to police the perverse.

25 gifts under $25

Some folks say good things come in small packages. We’d like to amend that: When it comes to holiday shopping, we say good things come with small price tags. That’s why we’ve combed the city for the best gifts under $25, be they for mom, bro, BF or canine. Happy shopping!         […]