City considers new approach to development in growth area
Charlottesville is one tenth the size of Virginia Beach, but city officials say we have a lot to learn about smart development from the coastal town. After the PLACE Design […]
Arrest in Alexis Murphy case, missing Hollymead homeowners’ funds, and herbicide: News briefs
Check c-ville.com daily and pick up a copy of the paper Tuesday for the latest Charlottesville and Albemarle news briefs and stories. Here’s a quick look at some of what […]
What’s coming up the week of August 12?
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, […]
Search for missing Nelson teen Alexis Murphy centers on Charlottesville
Nearly a week after her disappearance, the search for missing Nelson County teenager Alexis Murphy is centered on Charlottesville. The FBI and other investigators have set up a base in […]
Bob Goodlatte, the representative from Roanoke, has the floor
For those who have assiduously followed this column (yes, both of you), the name Bob Goodlatte may not immediately ring a bell. The reason for this is simple: as a […]
Shenandoah officials says ‘no’ to new park entrance for Madison County
Madison County has waited 80 years for its own entrance to Shenandoah National Park, and park officials told county administrators on July 29 that they would have to keep waiting. […]
Hundreds gather to remember Trayvon Martin
The cry rang up and down Charlottesville’s rainy Downtown Mall last Wednesday evening, a call-and-answer chant heard at rallies across the country in the weeks since George Zimmerman was acquitted […]
UVA to host conference on benefits of hiring veterans
The unemployment rate for veterans has been decreasing since this time last year, and as of last month, was at 7.2 percent. Here in Virginia, 9.4 percent of young vets […]
Human Rights Commission update, ABC still under fire, and an Osher grant: News briefs
Check c-ville.com daily and pick up a copy of the paper Tuesday to for the latest Charlottesville and Albemarle news briefs and stories. Here’s a quick look at some of […]
It can’t happen here: a cautionary tale from North Carolina
You know, despite our constant kvetching, we still think of Virginia as a fundamentally good and decent place, politically speaking. Sure, we’ve got more than a few knuckleheads sitting in […]