More details revealed in July 19 homicide
Details of the homicide that occurred Saturday, July 19 continue to unfold.
HOMICIDE UPDATE: Longo says Magruder knew his killers, suggests gang connection
In a press conference today, Charlottesville Police Chief Tim Longo, aided by Lieutenants Bryant Bibb and Mike Dean, offered responses to some as-yet unanswered questions in the Saturday homicide of Joshua Anthony Magruder.
Four arrests made in Saturday homicide
Around 8pm on July 20, the Charlottesville Police Department made four arrests in connection with the July 19 murder of Joshua Anthony Magruder. The city issued a press release this morning.
CAAR releases mid-year market report
The Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) released its mid-year market report today and, well, it’s not looking good. In fact, CAAR CEO Dave Phillips calls the market “sluggish.”
I-64 shooter gets…detention?
The 16-year-old involved in the March shootings on I-64 will not spend the next five years in jail, as originally planned, NBC29 reported today. Instead, he’ll be held in detention.
Scottsville streetscape off schedule, over budget
The name of the game is “Second Chances.” The contestant? Nearby Scottsville, one of a slew of cities across Virginia trying to revamp its downtown area in the hope of attracting more tourists.
Webb to remain in U.S. Senate
Jim Webb will not be a candidate for Vice President, he revealed in a press release today.
Go online for UVA arts
As part of its “Campaign for the Arts” promotion to improve the study of the arts, the University of Virginia launched a new website today.
Get yer free tickets for Dubya at the Little Mountain
Monticello announced today that approximately 1,000 free tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to its July 4 celebration and Naturalization Ceremony beginning Wednesday, July 2.
No indictments in Dawson shooting
The investigation into a March 28 officer-related shooting, which is connected to the shootings on I-64, has been concluded, Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Denise Lunsford announced today, and no charges will be filed.
Let it shine [April 17]
UVA holds memorial service on the one-year anniversary of Virginia Tech shootings.
Learn to love
When you pick out a car, you expect it to have certain features—doors, an engine, a gas tank—for it to run smoothly. The same is true, says local relationship coach Marya Choby, when you pick out a mate. Among the pearls of dating wisdom Marya Choby shared with SUGAR: “Date for fun and practice.” Every [...]
Fat days: Nope, you’re not crazy
Finding a good pair of pants is the shopper’s equivalent of playing Goldilocks. Some are too big, most are too small, and a few (if you’re lucky) are juuuust right. But, catch a woman on a “fat day,” and even the formerly good pants are cast aside in favor of sweats. But wait—a “fat day”? [...]
Zap me!
Unwanted body hair got you down? A laser might hold the answer. Using pulses of high-energy light to make hair follicles inactive, laser hair removal is touted as a permanent fix for your smooth-leg dilemma. However, says Charlottesville Skin & Laser Center’s Laser Technician Stephanie Snell, results really depend on the person. “Things like hormones [...]