Man arrested on Albemarle child porn charges “never in trouble”
The man arrested on child pornography charges relating to the October 18 disappearance of a Dunlora teen, who was found safe less than 12 hours after she vanished, was denied […]
What’s happening in Charlottesville-Albemarle the week of October 28
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, […]
Former Albemarle staff sue county to get their jobs back
Imagine your boss approaches you one day, takes you aside, thanks you for your many years of dedicated service to the company, and then offers you a chance to retire […]
Trump Winery neighbors remain unconvinced that a golf course is a good idea
The battle over a protected plot of county land continues. Last week, international business mogul Donald Trump’s 29-year-old son Eric visited Charlottesville to address a roomful of curious and concerned […]
State of unrest: Hitting the home stretch in Virginia’s looniest election ever
When Terry McAuliffe first announced his intention to run for governor of Virginia way back in November 2009, the likelihood of victory seemed slim. Known (if he was known at […]
Close to home: Following Charlottesville and Albemarle’s elections
This year’s local elections for the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and the Charlottesville City Council carry the potential for big shakeups. The county: The new majority Eight candidates, four […]
Thanks, but no thanks: Albemarle County officials turn down 400 acres of pristine land
On his 78th birthday last week, Montgomery “Bird” Woods led a four-wheeler tour of some of the 410-acre Red Hill property he explored as a boy and is spending his […]
Minority report: Why Charlottesville matters in Delegate David Toscano’s battle plan for the Dems
David Toscano considers himself a consensus-builder, not a party man. “By nature, I’m not a particularly partisan person,” he said during a recent interview in his High Street law office. […]
What’s coming up in Charlottesville-Albemarle the week of October 21?
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, […]
Council hears first reading of ordinance to protect city trees
They’re the city’s oldest citizens. Within their thick bark and internal rings that map the years, the city’s heritage trees carry a record of history. Now a city board is […]