C-ViLLE Minute: Your weekend preview
Have a look at some of the notable goings-ons this weekend. Plus, a look back at this week in the arts.
Former UVIMCO CEO Brightman, assistant linked in divorce filing
The dates of the alleged incidents are prior to the resignation of both individuals from UVIMCO
UVA basketball star Monica Wright is second overall pick in WNBA draft
In early March, Wright was named ACC Player of the Year, just a day after she was also named ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Wright helped the Cavaliers reach a 21-10 record in the season that just ended.
UPDATE: Blue Ridge Parkway shooting suspect arrested
Ralph Leon Jackson, 56, was arrested in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Parkway shootings
The Post readers choose Virginia Fifth Congressional District as blog pick
Chris Cillizza, author of "The Fix" blog, says that the Fifth District won by a large margin of votes and will receive some special attention
Rebecca Solnit gives me something to think about
Does gardening and canning really contribute to the greater good, even if it’s "green"?
UVA decides against mandated one-day furlough to alleviate budget shortfall
In late 2009, then Governor Tim Kaine called for a statewide furlough for all state employees as a measure to alleviate the estimated budget shortfall
UVA and UNC to open the new stadium Saturday at The Meadowlands
The #1 Hoos and the #2 Heels will be the first official contest at the brand new stadium in New Jersey at the Meadowlands, 4 p.m. Saturday.
Real Estate III joins franchise Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
According to a news release, the firm will remain local; will still be owned by the Kessler family and will still have Jeff Gaffney as CEO and Art Pearson as President.