Muddled monikers

Buford Middle name change on hold amid city schools renaming pause


To coincide with the renovation of Buford, the city schools superintendent recommends changing its name to Charlottesville Middle School. If the school board approves the name change, it would go into effect in 2025. Supplied photo.

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