Charlottesville’s free clinic celebrates 20 years
With the presidential election on the horizon and the Affordable Care Act still up for debate, health care is on the minds of voters across the country. But regardless of who takes office and what reforms stick, the Charlottesville Free Clinic, which turned 20 this year, plans to be around for a while. Nobody expected […]
Problems lead to more scrutiny in the Albemarle court clerk’s office
For years, state auditors have been giving the Albemarle County Circuit Court Clerk’s office bad reviews, pointing out major record-keeping errors and costly failures in financial oversight. More than halfway through her eight-year term as Clerk, Debra M. Shipp says the problems that have plagued her office stem from a lack of staff support. But […]
Fresh off a World Cup win, UVA’s Steve Swanson and Morgan Brian eye ACC and NCAA titles
The game is the judge A week after Swanson stood on a podium in Tokyo alongside Brian and Ohai as world champions, the three of them took the field again, this time as rivals, when UVA faced off with UNC in an early season ACC clash at Klockner Stadium. The game would be a yardstick […]
Human Rights Task Force nears deadline for recommendation on Commission
More than seven months, two community forums, and several field trips later, Charlottesville’s Human Rights Task Force is approaching a deadline. In December, the 10-member Task Force will make a recommendation to the City Council on whether Charlottesville needs a permanent Human Rights Commission to combat discrimination, and just what such a commission should look like. Task Force co-chair Jesse […]
Virginia shows improvement, but can’t overcome perennial power TCU
Mike London was encouraged. Gary Patterson wasn’t. But it was Patterson’s TCU team that thumped Virginia, 27-7, Saturday in Fort Worth. “We found a way to get to 3-0,” Patterson said. “It was not pretty.” Unbeaten and ranked No. 15 nationally, TCU ran its winning streak to 11 games, the longest active streak in the […]
Charlottesville’s childcare crunch
Childcare costs are higher than ever and rising nationwide. Families of all backgrounds and income levels are grappling with the conundrum of how to balance care and costs, from couples with college degrees forced to choose between careers and stay-at-home parenthood to low-income families who want more options than public care. Child Care Aware, a national organization that helps families and […]
Notes from the news desk: What’s coming up in Charlottesville the week of 9/24
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, too. Charlottesville Area Transit holds a public meeting from 7 to 9pm tonight on proposed route adjustments for […]
Soundboard 9/21: This week’s top news in a live radio format
Each week, the C-VILLE news team joins reporters from Charlottesville Tomorrow at WTJU 91.1 FM’s on-Grounds radio station for Soundboard, an hour-long, straight-from-the-source news show that touches on the big stories of the week. On this week’s show, we took a look at the Charlottesville Free Clinic in its 20th anniversary year, checked in on […]
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. Night watch: Get a […]