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Owner of Landmark Hotel files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:23:24 -0400

Minor Family Hotels, LCC, the owner of the Landmark Hotel on the Downtown Mall, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library receives $5,000 grant for Big Read

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:28:09 -0400

JMRL is one of 75 not-for-profit organizations to receive NEA grant for program, which will focus on The Maltese Falcon in 2011

Former UVA basketball star Monica Wright named to WNBA All-Rookie Team

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:37:16 -0400

Wright scored an average of 11.1 points per game for the Minnesota Lynx, second only to the Connecticut Sun's Tina Charles

Albemarle closes beaches early to cut costs

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:08:57 -0400

Hard times call for hard decisions. NBC29 reports that Albemarle County has closed beaches prior to its usual Labor Day weekend deadline, due to budget concerns

Virginia Quarterly Review cancels winter issue, closes office

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:16:20 -0400

The New York Times Arts Beat blog reported yesterday evening that VQR offices will remain closed until a UVA investigation is complete

NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY: The Connector

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:46:08 -0400

At an age when many people are still asking their parents for an allowance, Holly Hatcher was starting a career that's been defined by asking others what they need and then finding the resources to put it together.

Court sets aside Cuccinelli investigation of UVA climate scientist

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:37:56 -0400

Albemarle judge Paul Peatross writes in his opinion that the Attorney General's suspicions are "simply not stated"

UVA prepares for faculty retirement with "Legacy of Distinction" fund

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:25:15 -0400

The College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences established the Legacy of Distinction Fund, which has a $5 million goal, to help recruit new faculty

Survey hears high rate of sexual victimization at Fluvanna women's prison

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:13:45 -0400

Of the 199 inmates at the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, more than 10 percent reported incidents of inmate-on-inmate sexual victimization

UVA: Arrest disclosure system to launch Monday, did not encounter glitch

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:11:05 -0400

A program devised by UVA to require students to self-report arrests and criminal convictions may not be working

Albemarle County Executive Bob Tucker announces retirement

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:26:00 -0400

After 20 years at the post, and 37 total years with the county, Tucker's last day will be December 31

Cuccinelli says Virginia can regulate abortion clinics

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:52:38 -0400

In a legal opinion issued late last week, Cuccinelli argues that the state Board of Health has the legal authority to regulate abortion clinics

Tom Perriello to address Jefferson Area Tea Party on Thursday

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:47:29 -0400

A post on the JATP website apologizes for the sudden nature of the rally and shares the group's most recent thoughts on Perriello

UVA South Lawn opens to students and faculty

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:03:58 -0400

Students are back, and the biggest project on Grounds has finally opened

Facebook fund to benefit twin daughters of Charlottesville couple

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:34:01 -0400

The Coyles, a Roanoke family, started a fund for sisters who lost their parents in a car accident in Orange County on July 31

Sullivan on VQR: UVA will conduct management review of literary journal

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:44:15 -0400

"My hope is that this review can be completed by the end of September so that we can address the issues and allegations that have been raised"

Perriello allows signs, tells Hurt not to "skip the job interview"

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:00:04 -0400

The race between Democratic incumbent Tom Perriello and Republican challenger Robert Hurt is heating up this week, both on TV and in print

Huguely and Love wrote, fought days before her death, says affidavit

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:58:37 -0400

Law enforcement recovered a partial e-mail sent from Love to Huguely from her laptop

Tallest man in the world to undergo surgery at UVA

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:18:38 -0400

The Guinness World Record holder stands more than eight feet tall, and will undergo radiosurgery to try to correct an excess of growth hormone

U.S. News and World Report drop UVA to No. 25 overall

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:43:29 -0400

Don't fret, folks: Our Cavalier college remains one of the top public universities in the nation

NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY: BEST OF C-VILLE 2010

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:50:21 -0400

Best Of C-VILLE 2010 is on stands now!

UVA water use increased by 2.5 million gallons in FY2010

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:37:37 -0400

Per capita use at the university is down from peak usage in 1999, according to Charlottesville Tomorrow

UVA President Teresa Sullivan hosts violence prevention talks September 24

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:05:18 -0400

President Sullivan's "Day of Dialogue" follows death of fourth-year student Yeardley Love with discussion of campus and community safety

NoVa man guilty of obstruction for false tip in Harrington case

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:16:42 -0400

Virginia State Police announced the conviction of a 51-year-old Northern Virginia man, Alvin T. Daniels, for "maliciously and intentionally" providing false information

Charlottesville, Albemarle schools miss Adequately Yearly Progress mark

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:33:48 -0400

Virginia's Department of Education released the AYP reports today as part of the No Child Left Behind Act, and it's bad news for Virginia schools

Albemarle fire and rescue teams remain separate from county management

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:21:44 -0400

Members of fire and rescue squads felt altering the structure of services in the county would not necessarily improve response times, and might discourage volunteers

Albemarle supervisors to discuss Martha Jefferson Hospital funding

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:26:10 -0400

Supervisors will vote on a resolution to transfer $7 million in bonds from the hospital's current location to its new site on Pantops

Land-line phones removed from UVA residence halls

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:33:32 -0400

Almost 4,000 land-line telephones were removed from UVA's residence halls. Call it a sign of the times; there are 285 million cell phones in the United States

NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY: Dead giveaway

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:39:48 -0400

Do you hear ghosts?

Is editor Ted Genoways out of VQR?

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:51:14 -0400

Sources say journal staff sought UVA support on personnel issues before suicide of managing editor

UVA President Teresa Sullivan talks budget, student safety with local press

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:03:25 -0400

A happy Teresa Sullivan welcomed members of the local media this morning in a Madison Hall conference room for an informal Q&A session

Bike Charlottesville shares Bike Ballot results

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:36:07 -0400

The survey, a follow-up to last May's Bike Summit event, received nearly 600 responses from area cyclists

Albemarle supervisors unanimously pass Boyd Economic Action Plan

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:42:55 -0400

Following something of a surprise reveal and a couple of public hearings, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Boyd's Economic Action Plan yesterday

City Council considers tougher Downtown Mall panhandling ordinance

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:43:13 -0400

Council will revisit and vote on proposed changes to the panhandling regulations on the Downtown Mall at its next meeting

Charlottesville receives grant for $65,000 for truancy prevention

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:07:57 -0400

Program reduced 65 percent of absences for participants during last three years

Albemarle releases online survey to aid Police Chief search

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:49:33 -0400

Salary range for new chief varies by as much as $50,000, depending on qualifications

Kluge wine served at Chelsea Clinton wedding rehearsal dinner

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:16:41 -0400

Maybe Secretary of State Hillary Clinton caught word of Patricia Kluge's wines during her 2008 presidential campaign stop?

Charlottesville homeless compete in Street Soccer USA Cup

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:41:27 -0400

A team assembled by the Hope Community Center reached the quarterfinals of the 23-team tournament

New York Times fetes 100-year-old UVA Law School grad

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:45:00 -0400

George Seward became a lawyer one year before he graduated from the UVA Law School, in 1936

Philip Morris commits $4 million to create UVA Youth-Nex center

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:34:38 -0400

Youth-Nex hopes to combat youth smoking, dropouts, eating disorders and more

Albemarle County Police have warrant for Jim Baldi

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:07:33 -0400

The Bel Rio owner is accused of embezzling money from two county businesses

Charlottesville unemployment rate surpasses that of state

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:44:52 -0400

Meanwhile, Albemarle County posts one of the lowest rates in Virginia

Perriello favors letting Bush tax cuts expire

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:10:05 -0400

The Fifth District Congressman clashes with fellow Democrat and 11th District Congressman Gerald Connolly on whether to extend President Bush's tax cuts on the rich

Coca-Cola to leave Preston Avenue building by September

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:13:55 -0400

The building at 722 Preston Avenue is one of Charlottesville's individually protected properties

Missing person report filed for Bel Rio employee Kristian Throckmorton

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:49:54 -0400

Missing Bel Rio owner Jim Baldi was reported by other media sources to have left town with the 25-year-old Bel Rio employee

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UVA expands to Staunton

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:17:48 -0400

Seniors no longer need to travel to Charlottesville for courses

UVA study: Sexual orientation does not negatively impact adopted kids

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:02:12 -0400

Charlotte Patterson, a UVA psychology professor, conducted a study of 106 preschool-age children adopted by heterosexual, gay and lesbian couples

Jim Webb calls for the end of affirmative action

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:26:31 -0400

Webb argues that recent immigrants, who have not been discriminated against by the U.S. government, have benefited from programs more than white Americans

FBI looking into Jim Baldi case?

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:24:30 -0400

Bel Rio owner leaves trail of financial irregularities

UCARE wraps up public meetings for new slavery memorial at UVA

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:56:25 -0400

After gathering 800-something survey responses, the outcome was 'No, we don't know it's there, and, yes, we think there needs to be something more visible.'"

Oliver Kuttner's Edison2: Last road warrior in Automotive X-Prize race

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:51:30 -0400

Three "Very Light Car" designs from Kuttner's Edison2 design team remain in the X-Prize challenge, which encourages teams of researchers "to build a car that gets at least 100 MPGe"

UVA, INOVA Fairfax Hospital get $2.5 million to study elderly drivers

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:01:55 -0400

"The center will provide engineering and medical expertise in test subject enrollment, crash investigation, analysis of automobile crash data, impact biomechanics"

Attempted sexual assault reported on Roosevelt Brown Blvd

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:53:00 -0400

The assailant is described as a Hispanic male in his early 30s, approximately 5'7'', and 150 to 160 pounds

Sound of The Sound and the Fury: Faulkner at Virginia site launched

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:47 -0400

Offers audio from lectures presented by UVA's first Writer-in-Residence

Charlottesville police apprehend man in Water Street parking garage

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:05:10 -0400

Despite what looks like a bullet hole in a window of the garage, the subject was taken into police custody without using a weapon

Perriello holds commanding $1.5 million lead in July quarterly FEC filings

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:30:25 -0400

The Fifth District Democrat has more than $1.7 million on hand, compared to Republican Senator Robert Hurt's $215,954

City council postpones noise ordinance discussion until August

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:14:46 -0400

Dredging update and the latest in the search for a new City Manager still on the agenda

Governor McDonnell restores voting rights for 506 felons

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:24:50 -0400

McDonnell announced in May that his administration would respond to completed applications within 60 days or less - a deadline he met with his recent announcement

Former Taiwanese president's bribe money used in Charlottesville

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:57:55 -0400

President's son uses laundered money to buy Keswick home

Bel Rio landlord surrenders liquor license, looks for new tenants

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:29:47 -0400

"ABC has made numerous attempts to get a hold of the owner and we sent a letter to him notifying him that the license was voluntarily surrendered"

Mark Brown purchases Charlottesville Ice Park for $3 million

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:22:40 -0400

Brown, who also owns the building that houses Escafe, finalized a deal for what will reopen as "Main Street Arena"

Halsey Minor tells the Huffington Post why he fights

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:33:42 -0400

In "Why I Fight," Minor spills about the failure of the bank that financed the hotel, the takeover by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and his current legal woes.

Charlottesville Housing Authority wraps up first stage of revitalization hearings

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:33:26 -0400

Public housing residents concerned about density, relocation

UVA School of Law receives $10.3 million in alumni giving

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:36:50 -0400

According to a news release, annual gifts were in excess of $10.3 million thanks to 8,430 graduates who donated

Sarah Palin lends cash to Robert Hurt's Fifth District Congressional campaign

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:17:08 -0400

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gave $3,500 to Hurt's campaign; Perriello raised $660,000 in the quarter

UVA Center for Politics awarded $90,000 grant

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:09:34 -0400

Money will help Youth Leadership Initiative host teacher workshops throughout West Virginia

Jefferson Park Avenue Bridge set for fall overhaul

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:00:42 -0400

$10.5 million renovation for long-discussed project could start as early as October

Couple in Louisa charged with torturing granddaughter

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:47:27 -0400

The Louisa sheriff says that the girl had bruises all over her body. One of her feet was broken and some of her hair had been pulled out. "Her ear had been partially torn. She had blood on her," he said.

Charlottesville resident charged with meddling with gaming machines

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:52:02 -0400

William Zampini charged with grand larceny, trespassing and two counts of destruction of property

UVA launches educational website for Alzheimer's Disease and dementia

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:40:08 -0400

The information will add to the already existing knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease via educational tools such as tutorials, cases and blogs, among others

UPDATE: Huguely told police he saw blood coming from Yeardley Love's nose

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:27:12 -0400

Warrants and affidavits released after medical examiner rules cause of death as blunt force trauma to head

BREAKING: George Huguely passport found in shorts worn during assault

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:59:23 -0400

Before noon, the Charlottesville Circuit Court released five search warrants and two affidavits for search warrants. Read details here

Jens Soering to complete double life sentence in Virginia

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:01:16 -0400

U.S. Justice Department elected to leave Jens Soering in custody of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Gary O'Connell wins the 2010 Tourism Achievement Award

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:25:32 -0400

Gary O'Connell may have left city politics behind when he accepted the position of executive director of the Albemarle County Service Authority, but 15 years at the helm of city government are hard to forget

23-year-old charged with grand larceny in UVA Bookstore incident

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:08:48 -0400

Steven Lambert was released on bond, and will appear in the Albemarle General District Court on Thursday, August 5 at 9:30am

Geese slaughtered around Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, and more

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:57:31 -0400

An update from this morning's Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting

Heat wave continues in Charlottesville and Albemarle with high temperatures and higher humidity

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:39:08 -0400

Another day of blistering heat on the horizon. At 9:10am the temperature already hit 82 degrees and the humidity will play a factor today.

Storm debris south of University Avenue, West Main largely handled

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:37:11 -0400

Also, the Saunders-Monticello trail is fixed. Check the map and let us know the current state of your neighborhood

Charlottesville, Albemarle to see temperatures near 100 degrees

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:34:04 -0400

Key Rec Center will be cooling station; City asks residents to be mindful of when they water lawns

At Monticello, Tracey Ullman exhorts 71 new citizens to be confident

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:44:18 -0400

"Here you can find the best version of yourself," she told the naturalized citizens at Monticello's 48th annual swearing-in ceremony.

Charlottesville and Albemarle prep for Fourth of July weekend [VIDEO]

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:12:26 -0400

City Hall will be closed on Monday. However, trash and recycling services will operate as usual

Barring an appeal, warrants in Huguely case to be unsealed July 8

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:22:27 -0400

One month after orders to seal warrants were released, the warrants themselves may be unveiled

McDonnell appoints developer Hunter Craig to UVA Board of Visitors

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:51:05 -0400

The former Biscuit Run developer joins BET co-founder Sheila Johnson, Marvin Gilliam, Jr. and Mark Kington

Landmark Hotel arbitration favors Minor; Danielson apologizes to city

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:10:52 -0400

"The entire team associated with the project is shocked at the result," says former hotel developer Lee Danielson

UPDATE: Gil Harrington on link between daughter's death and Fairfax assault

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:38:08 -0400

"The likelihood of arrest and conviction has increased exponentially. We're very thrilled about that"

Perriello reelection campaign launches first ad [VIDEO]

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:20:01 -0400

The Fifth District's Democratic incumbent gets down and dirty for jobs. What do you think?

Albemarle Police Chief announces retirement

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:42:05 -0400

Albemarle Police Chief John Miller served as chief since 1989.

Albemarle may generate additional $200,000 in court fees

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:58:54 -0400

The Commonwealth Attorney for Albemarle County will collect delinquent fees rather than the state

UVA fights back against Cuccinelli over global warming subpoena

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:40:19 -0400

UVA lawyers working on the investigation prompted by the Attorney General argued that Cuccinelli's subpoena is "unlawful" and a burden to tax payers

NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY: Don't touch that dial

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:45:15 -0400

If a university isn't the place to experiment with form and taste, then what place is?

Teresa Sullivan joins committee on research universities

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:27:27 -0400

"America's research universities have become a part of the infrastructure of the country," says incoming UVA president

Charlottesville to offer special storm debris pickup

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:32:37 -0400

The City of Charlottesville has announced a special storm pickup beginning today for both residents and businesses

Charlottesville named great city to retire; new store coming to Barracks Road

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:45:22 -0400

The pros of living in Charlottesville? "Mild climate, proximity to golf courses, parks and wineries, active art and theater scenes, developed downtown district"

Storm affects power for 16,000 Charlottesville and Albemarle residents

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:27:54 -0400

Many roads remain closed, while recreation centers open doors to assist those without power

Albemarle Sheriff Chip Harding proposes inmate workforce plan

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:00:27 -0400

Could putting inmates to work could save Albemarle County money?

Charlottesville Ice Park to be saved from June 30 closure?

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:44:53 -0400

The rink, on the market for $4.1 million, is under a contingency contract

Albemarle County court stays Cuccinelli climate research investigation

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:52:32 -0400

The Attorney General's CID is on hold until the court makes a decision regarding UVA's petition to set it aside for good

Dredging South Fork Reservoir could take $40M, seven years

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:19:40 -0400

Before HDR Engineering presents its dredging feasibility study to the public, the RWSA took a long, cool drink during its board meeting yesterday afternoon

Water Street behind Landmark Hotel will remain obstructed until August

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:13:21 -0400

Excavation and demolition work, along with a new "bump out" in place of the concrete and wooden barriers on Water Street, should be finished soon

NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY: Taking the heat

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:49:57 -0400

Melissa Close-Hart is as much artist as chef, as her beautifully plated food makes clear.