As C-VILLE went to press on Monday, state legislators were setting to work in Richmond on Governor Tim Kaine’s transportation bill. And boy, do they have their work cut out for them. Not only do they have to read Kaine’s 55-page reworking of last year’s mirage of a transportation funding solution—they also have to find […]
As C-VILLE went to press on Monday, state legislators were setting to work in Richmond on Governor Tim Kaine’s transportation bill. And boy, do they have their work cut out for them. Not only do they have to read Kaine’s 55-page reworking of last year’s mirage of a transportation funding solution—they also have to find […]
Worked for the county for: 30 yearsResides in: Albemarle County Robert Crickenberger Job title: Deputy director, Albemarle County Parks and Recreation. Assists the director and takes his role in his absence. Albemarle County Parks and Recreation is responsible for parks, playing fields, and other recreational areas throughout the county.Best of times: Seeing projects go from […]
Earlier this month, the county issued Dr. Charles Hurt’s company a stop work order because potentially environmentally damaging fill was being dumped at this site off Barracks Road. The debris, which contained metals that could rust and contaminate the soil, came from a UVA parking garage demolished to make room for the Emily Couric Cancer […]
UVA announced last week that it will install a new 32′ by 57′ video screen at Scott Stadium in time for the 2009 season. The new screen, which will replace the existing 21′ by 28′ screen, costs $2.4 million. The tab, however, will go to CBS Collegiate Sports Properties, which handles the multimedia rights for […]
In last week's issue, we identified 19 locals who impress and intrigue with their body work (and their body of work), but there’s one profile missing.
Due to a reporting error, in “Changing the face of war” [“Bodies at work,” 2008 C-VILLE 20, June 17, 2008], it was stated that the United States Army Institute of Surgical Research is located in San Diego. It is, in fact, located in San Antonio.
Scott Williams walked out of the John Paul Jones Arena feeling optimistic. The boiler mechanic at UVA’s heat plant had just finished seeing the University’s expo for its “Career Paths” plan, a major component of the new human resources plan that will take effect in January. Susan Carkeek, UVA’s HR officer, defends the new “Career […]
“Just because it sounds and feels good doesn’t mean it’s effective,” says Ross Carew. He is assistant director of Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR), a corrections and rehabilitation program for the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, which has commissioned a UVA study of a recently added re-entry program. Previous coverage: Inmates prepare for life after jailFive women […]
UVA women’s basketball coach Debbie Ryan joined a select few June 14 when she was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ryan was a member of the 10th group of inductees to the Hall.
Edwin Wright Age: 27 Year: Grad student Concentration: Architecture Hometown: McLean, Virginia What’s in your backpack? Wallet, notes on a napkin, multitool Swiss Army knife, keys, three pens, two pencils, chess board, laptop and cords, sketchbook, cell phone, loose change for coffee, e-mail address from a cute girl at Starbucks.