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Mallek to appoint Loach [December 21]
The Crozet Gazette reports in its December issue that incoming Albemarle County Supervisor Ann Mallek, who defeated incumbent David Wyant, will appoint Tom Loach to the County Planning Commission. Loach has long been involved in trying to make sure Crozet’s infrastructure is able to support the area’s development.
Local food conflagration [December 20]
We were sorry to learn today that Kathryn Russell's Albemarle County Majesty Farm, which was featured in a…
Meth-odical police work [December 20]
Any area meth addicts wondering about dwindling supply can blame United States Attorney John L. Brownlee…
You've got a friend in Virginia [December 19]
Wanna-be Washington, D.C. gun owners have a friend in Virginia. And that friend holds a fairly high-ranking position.
Starr Hill to go national [December 18]
Starr Hill Brewery is going big time with the help of some folks in St. Louis. The Charlottesville beermakers announced a distribution deal with Anheuser-Busch, the maker of Budweiser…
Washington gets four life terms
Nathan Antonio Washington walked into the Charlottesville Circuit Court just after 1:30pm, his steps shortened by his shackles. Wearing a gray suit offset by a radiant green tie, he signed the documents of his guilty plea that will put him in prison for the rest of his life. When it came time to confess to […]
Lunsford readies prosecutor's office
On November 7, Denise Lunsford won the right to be Albemarle County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney, defeating four-term incumbent Jim Camblos. Even though her first official day is not until January 1, Lunsford says she has been "touching base" with all the agencies and organizations she’ll be dealing with as Commonwealth’s Attorney. "I won’t say it’s taking […]
Armed robberies spike as holidays near
The holidays are upon us, and it’s the season of giving. Like giving that nice man pointing a loaded gun at your head your wallet immediately. Fa-la-la-la-la. Maybe it’s the pressure to make up for an entire year of being a dirtbag with some kick-ass presents for those closest to you. Maybe it’s the rising […]
City planners question fire contribution
The city’s planning a new fire station on UVA property on Fontaine Avenue to help cover the University and neighborhoods in the southwestern part of town, but several city planning commissioners want to make sure UVA is going to help pay for it. While discussing upcoming capital projects at the December 11 planning commission meeting, […]