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Five Ways to Go Green
Sustainability, energy conservation, wise use of natural resources, recycling, save the earth—these are all related ideas, and timely, given rapid development in much of the world and the fact of global warming. “Green design” is the latest form of the idea, especially as it relates to manufactured products and buildings. Buildings, including houses, use more […]
Huguely trial stuck on access to medical records
Both the defense and the prosecution agree that the next hearing dealing with Yeardley Love’s medical records should be closed to the public.
Albemarle County Schools enjoy national distinction
College Board named Albemarle schools to its Advanced Placement Honor Roll for increasing access to Advanced Placement classes. Twelve percent more students have enrolled in AP classes since 2009.
UVA Medical Center works on new test for identifying Down syndrome in unborn babies
The UVA Medical Center participated in an international clinical trial for a new and more accurate method of testing whether or not an unborn baby has Down syndrome.
New project asks veterans to speak out about PTSD
The Veterans’ PTSD Project is asking Veterans who have successfully overcome Post-Traumatic Stress to write a first-person account of their recovery for those who need to hear it the most – other Veterans and their families.
Huguely trial back underway with unexpected hearing
The George Huguely case will be back in court at 5 p.m. in the Charlottesville Circuit Court’s main courtroom today. Huguely’s defense attorneys unexpectedly filed a second motion to gain access to Yeardley Love’s medical records.
SELC releases new analysis of Bypass plan, questions impact on traffic
An analysis released today of previous traffic studies for the proposed Route 29 bypass in Albemarle County confirms that the highway will not solve traffic congestion on Route 29, and urges federal and state transportation officials to focus on alternative solutions.
Local elementary students learn what college life is like
Founded in 2002, Day in the Life offers local youth the opportunity to experience college life through tutoring, mentoring and social and cultural activities on campus.