Mounds of food at T.J.'s little mountain
Dear Ace: As the holiday season rolls around, I’m finding myself curious about the history of ham glaze, green bean casserole, etc. What would’ve been on Jefferson’s dining table during […]
"I can't say I don't get some pleasure out of mixing it up"
She spent the first part of her morning running down the list of people she'd expected to hear from. "Hello. It's Debbie Wyatt. Have you been trying to call me?" The phone system at Wyatt's office at 300 Court Square is still down at 9:30am, her voicemail box is uncharacteristically empty, and Wyatt is expecting her client and two lawyers from the defendant's side to arrive in half an hour for depositions.
Hospital might ban free drug-rep lunches
Anyone who believes “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” clearly hasn’t seen catering companies and restaurants haul in free meals for hungry hospital or medical clinic staff nationwide—paid […]
Contract news could mean savings
UVA Athletics Director Craig Littlepage last week faced a decision with a large potential impact on athletic finances: whether to extend the contract for Head Football Coach Al Groh an […]
Golf-ball sized lump ruined Thanksgiving
It was one of the first days of Thanksgiving break, and, after a week of especially hurried school work, Staci Raab had planned to finally sleep in. A vivacious UVA […]
Electrician: No more decorations for me
When Wayne Russell threw the switch that set aglow thousands of string lights across the UVA Lawn for the annual Lighting of the Lawn on November 30, his holiday decorating was officially over for the year. “This is my Christmas decorations,” he said, pointing to the lights. “Besides the tree, I’m not doing any more at home.”
Choir Director charged with sex crimes
A grand jury indicted Jonathan Spivey, choir director at Charlottesville High School, on seven felony counts of indecent liberties with a minor on Thursday, November 30. The charges came after a months-long investigation by Charlottesville Police prompted by reports from school personnel.
No charges for Omni scuffle
The U.S. Senate race between George Allen and Jim Webb may have come to its official conclusion, but some campaign incidents have yet to die—like the October 31 confrontation at […]
Judgeships become more political
The Virginia General Assembly will have an open judge’s seat to fill next year, given the recently announced retirement of Albemarle Circuit Court Judge Paul M. Peatross. Though lawmakers have […]
How to arrest a hooker on Cherry Avenue
When officer Joe Brown returned to work at the Charlottesville Police Department after several weeks off, Sergeant Marc Brake noticed a change in the man’s appearance. Brown “had grown a […]