Defending champs hit final stretch

The Cavalier men’s lacrosse team (10-1) began this season in the shadow of last year’s 17-0 record and NCAA championship. Head Coach Dom Starsia talks about this season’s early loss to Drexel, facing Duke, and why rising star Ben Rubeor is no poor man’s Matt Poskay. Here’s some of what he had to say. C-VILLE: […]

To Uganda, without moving an inch

Maybe it was the full moon; maybe it was spring fever. Whatever the reason, people started acting peculiar at UVA April 2, and they kept going throughout the week—kept going and going, actually—without ever really going anywhere. Building Tomorrow, a national nonprofit organization supporting education efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, sponsored an event called Bike to […]

Pressured leaders lower tax rate

Under fire from vociferous taxpayers, leaders in both city and county keep rolling back pennies from the tax rate. Albemarle County’s current real estate tax rate is 74 cents per $100 of assessed value. Following the 28 percent rise in biennial county real estate assessments, the Board of Supervisors originally drew up a budget that […]

Virginia legislators get final word

Last month, the Virginia General Assembly became the first legislative body in the nation to pass legislation requiring that girls receive the HPV vaccine before they enter middle school. The bill included a provision that allowed parents to opt out their child. But when the bill came to Governor Tim Kaine’s desk, he amended it […]

New mascot to give you gas

Charlottesville Gas wants to introduce you to someone: the “blue flame without a name.” He’s cute. He’s cheerful. And, most importantly, he might turn out to be your very own benefactor if you play your cards right. Yep, this little guy could win you the prize pack equivalent of two crisp Ben Franklins if you’re […]

Hats in the ring

A number of candidates for major local office have either announced their candidacy or announced that they will announce their candidacy. Here’s a rundown: Board of Supervisors Three seats are open. Denny King is running against Lindsay Dorrier, and Ann Mallek will run against David Wyant in the White Hall District. Kevin Fletcher will challenge […]

Staircase due for climb up to code

Approximately two years ago, Regency Centers Corporation—a national owner, operator and developer of shopping centers—faced a bit of a dilemma as they neared completion on the Target shopping center in northern Albemarle. The County’s Comprehensive Plan called for them to build an egress to the adjoining property. A lack of parameters meant Regency could build […]

County gets impact fee option

With Governor Tim Kaine’s amendments and the General Assembly’s approval, Virginia now has its first comprehensive transportation plan since 1986, potentially bringing up to $1.1 billion per year to Virginia transportation. Most of the plan is designed to benefit Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. But Kaine amended the bill to include one measure that could […]