Keswick tragedy raises questions about fire agreement, smoke detectors
“It’s fire! Fire! My kids and wife are inside!” The desperate 911 call made by an Albemarle County man who arrived home from work around 1:30am on January 18 to […]
What’s happening in Charlottesville-Albemarle the week of January 27
Each week, the news team takes a look at upcoming meetings and events in Charlottesville and Albemarle we think you should know about. Consider it a look into our datebook, […]
In McDonnell indictment, feds describe Star Scientific’s push for UVA research
After months of rumors, innuendo, leaks and mea culpas, the other shoe has finally dropped in the ongoing gift scandal surrounding former first couple Bob and Maureen McDonnell. On January […]
Bust up: Restaurateur faces felony charges stemming from dispute over bounced check
A prominent local restaurateur and event planner is facing trial on two felony charges stemming from an August incident that began in a Downtown restaurant. Jean-Francois Legault, owner of The Event […]
Embezzler sentenced, fatal fire, CAT app, “Dumler” bill: News briefs
Hollymead embezzler sentenced The county woman who pleaded guilty in October to embezzling more than $73,000 from the Hollymead Citizens Association will serve 15 days in jail for her crime, […]
What’s happening in Charlottesville-Albemarle the week of January 20?
Each week, the news team takes a look at upcoming meetings and events in Charlottesville and Albemarle we think you should know about. Consider it a look into our datebook, […]
Recycling news: Albemarle balks at privatizing trash service—again
Albemarle County threw out a plan to privatize trash and recycling disposal last week in the wake of fierce opposition from residents, revving up the argument over who should handle […]
Catching CAT: A veteran reporter rides the city buses for the first time
Lesson number one: The bus waits for no one. I find this out pretty darn quick as I hike up Elliott Avenue about three quarters of a mile south of […]
Update: After arrests, differing accounts of alleged Mall assault surface
Charlottesville Police have arrested two men in association with the December 20 assault on the Downtown Mall, and, following the arrests, different accounts of the night have emerged. Malcolm James […]
Could tragedy and scandal bring consensus in Richmond?
Virginia’s General Assembly has descended on Richmond for the annual legislative session, and with 60 days to come up with the state’s biennial budget, local legislators seem optimistic that this […]