Face to face
Republican Representative Bob Good and his 5th District Democratic challenger Josh Throneburg met for their first and only forum on October 26 at Hampden-Sydney College—after Good refused or ignored multiple […]
Promoting unity
The University Police Department and National Organization of Black Law Enforcement hosted a procedural justice workshop, titled Policing With Our Community, at UVA on October 26. The event provided insight […]
Domestic murder
On October 25, the Albemarle County Police Department arrested Shawna Marie Natalie Murphy for the murder of her boyfriend, Matthew Sean Farrell, at his home. Shortly before 8:30am, the ACPD […]
In brief: City updates policy, and more
Personnel policy updated The City of Charlottesville has updated its personnel policy months after controversy erupted over Allen Groat, a city IT employee who attended the insurrection at the U.S. […]
Shots fired
During the past two months, shootings have spiked in Charlottesville—most recently on and near the Downtown Mall—further increasing concern among local politicians, law enforcement, violence interrupters, and other community members. […]
Fighting hate
By Lauren Dalban and Brielle Entzminger A string of racist crimes at the University of Virginia this fall has sparked fear among Black students, and sowed further distrust between the […]
Good enough?
As Bob Good’s two-year term comes to a close, the representative for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District has reason to feel secure in a potential victory on November 8—VA-5 has elected […]
Gone for Good?
For nearly two decades, Virginia’s 5th District has been deep red—a Democrat has not won here since 2008. After last year’s redistricting process, the district is considered competitive, but remains […]
In brief: PCOB director resigns, and more
Montpelier ‘feeling good as hell’ Three months after a dispute between the Montpelier Foundation Board and the Montpelier Descendants Committee was resolved with the historic installation of 11 new foundation […]
Still missing
By Lauren Dalban and Brielle Entzminger On July 21, 11-year-old Beautiful and 13-year-old Zayla Christmas went missing from their home in Albemarle County. Both sisters are Black females with brown […]