THE WIRE: Press releases from local organizations

Delegate Toscano to hold telephone town hall

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:23:49 -0400

Toscano will speak to constituents to discuss the proposed budget for 2012-2014 and the changes made by the House of Delegates.

FOCUS Women's Center to host Women's Fair

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:14:23 -0400

The first annual Charlottesville Women's Fair will feature learning sessions on topics relevant to woman.

UVA's Miller Center launches Presidential Classroom

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:18:11 -0400

The Miller Center launches online presidential resource in celebration of Presidents Day

City council accepting applications for human rights task force

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:06:01 -0400

Task force will study feasibility of establishing Human Rights Commission in Charlottesville.

Prominent African-American studies scholar to lecture at UVA

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:38 -0400

Houston A. Baker Jr., former UVA professor, will return to present at UVA's "Black Fire" project

Living wage supporters to deliver letter to UVA

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:17:14 -0400

Supporters and community members will read letter and offer thoughts to UVA president Teresa Sullivan

UVA announces first "Talk About Books" event

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:00:56 -0400

Local authors to discuss their books on slavery at Monticello and women's rights activist Maria Stewart.

Boyd, Buyaki to host community meetings

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:42:25 -0400

Rivanna district residents with concerns about Albemarle County's government or schools are encouraged to attend.

Police release speed enforcement data

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:34:48 -0400

The Albemarle County Police Department released the results from its speed enforcement operation on the 250 bypass.

A letter from Governor McDonnell on the state retirement system

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:54:51 -0400

One of the most pressing challenges Virginia faces is how to fund the retirement system that our dedicated police officers, state employees and teachers will depend upon in the years ahead. They've served the commonwealth well.

Local historians discuss life of Dr. Thomas Walker and the founding of Charlottesville

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:54:37 -0400

On Tuesday, January 24th, local historian Rick Britton presents "Dr. Thomas Walker and the Founding of Charlottesville" as part of the Celebrate!250 History Talks series.

Landowners protected 2,283 acres in Albemarle in 2011

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:08:53 -0400

In Albemarle County, 2,283 acres were protected by conservation easements in 2011, adding to a total of over 85,700 acres, or 18% of the total land.

PCA offering $500 stipend to lead hands-on workshops for youths

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:44:04 -0400

Piedmont Council for the Artsb(PCA) seeks proposals from Charlottesville-area artists interested in receiving a $500 stipend to lead a hands-on arts workshop with under-served youth. Workshops can involve any arts genre(s), including visual art, music, theatre, dance, film, and/or literary arts.

JRML wins Big Read grant, will host discussion of Rudolfo Anaya

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:59:50 -0400

The Jefferson-Madison Regional Libraryhas been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts as one of only 75 not-for-profits to receive a $5,000 grant to participate in THE BIG READ. The book selected by JMRL is Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya. Programming for THE BIG READ will be held during March 2012.

Bolling asks state GOP to rescind loyalty oath ahead of primary

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:08:16 -0400

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today asked members of the Republican Party of Virginia's (RPV) State Central Committee (SCC) to rescind the Loyalty Oath in connection with the upcoming presidential primary.

Rivanna Master Naturalists recruit new members

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:37:51 -0400

If you enjoy the outdoors and want to volunteer to conserve our local natural heritage, consider becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist. The Rivanna Chapter's next training session will be held Tuesday evenings and some Saturdays from February 14 through May 22 at the Ivy Creek Natural Area.

Governor McDonnell explains biennial budget decisions

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:06:48 -0400

Dear Friend, Monday, I presented my biennial budget for FY 2013 and FY 2014 to the Joint Money Committees of the General Assembly. The budget is focused on getting more Virginians back to work by investing in core functions of government like transportation and education, and reforming our state government to make it more efficient, effective, and user-friendly to taxpayers - all while not raising taxes.

UVA names Bryan Fetzer, Harvard recruiter, new head of track program

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:13:11 -0400

Virginia athletics director Craig Littlepage announced Tuesday (Dec. 20) that Bryan Fetzer, the top assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Harvard the past two years, has been named the Cavaliers' director of track and field/cross country.

Nine firms qualify for Western Bypass design/build project

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:02:38 -0400

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced that nine firms have provided responsive Submittals of Qualifications in the first step of the agency's Request for Proposals for the Route 29/Charlottesville Bypass project. VDOT is seeking proposals to build the new road using its Design-Build project development process.

Sheriff's office continues search for missing James Shifflett

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:14:10 -0400

The Albemarle County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team have already contributed approximately 600 man hours searching for James Alvin Shifflett. The search team will be out again Saturday. They will establish a command center at Broadus Wood Elementary School, located at 185 Buck Mountain Rroad , at 8am Saturday.

Film fest wins Academy grant for outreach and education

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:21:58 -0400

The Virginia Film Festival has received a $20,000 grant from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to fund its education and outreach programs.

Rivanna Trails Foundation cleans up after Meadowcreek Parkway construction

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:47:01 -0400

RTF's monthly work parties have recently been all about making, and remaking, connections on the Rivanna Trail loop - such as realigning the section north of Hydraulic and opening an entirely new link between Stribling and Sunset Avenues.

UVA freshman Morgan Brian named Hermann Trophy Semifinalist

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:19:21 -0400

Virginia freshman midfielder Morgan Brian (St. Simons Island, Ga.) was one of 15 players named as semifinalists for the 2011 Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy, the most prestigious individual award in college soccer. Brian is the only freshman to be named a semifinalist this season.

Project Gait-Way: The Belmont Bridge Design Competition

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:50:59 -0400

After six meetings and nearly a year of community involvement, Charlottesville's Belmont Bridge re-design is complete. Or is it?

Tree work on U.S. 29N may cause delays

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:24:28 -0400

Tree trimming on Route 29 (Seminole Trail) in Albemarle County will occur over the next two weeks, causing minor delays for the traveling public.

President Obama pardons White House turkeys

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:51:04 -0400

Tomorrow is one of the best days of the year to be an American. It's a day to count our blessings, spend time with the ones we love, and enjoy some good food and some great company. But it's also one of the worst days of the year to be a turkey. (Laughter.) They don't have it so good.

Governor McDonnell issues Thanksgiving Day proclamation

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:29:44 -0400

WHEREAS, the first permanent English speaking settlement in the New World was established in Virginia at Jamestown in 1607, as Captain John Smith led a group of settlers across the Atlantic on a voyage that would entail much hardship over the coming years, including disease and starvation; and

Local Tea Party bashes Biscuit Run tax credit claims

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:04:12 -0400

The November 21 deadline for Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to file a responsive pleading to the suit filed against the State (demanding more money) by the sellers of Biscuit Run (Forest Lodge, LLC) is rapidly approaching. The Jefferson Area Tea Party (JATP) continues to be concerned about both the political and legal aspects of the Biscuit Run transaction.

UVA men earn NCAA soccer bid, host Delaware Thursday

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:46:06 -0400

The Virginia men's soccer team has earned an at-large berth in the 2011 NCAA Tournament and will play host to Delaware at 7 p.m. Thursday in a first-round game at Klockner Stadium

President Obama's Veteran's Day remarks from Arlington Cemetery

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:03:35 -0400

There are many honors and responsibilities that come with this job. But none are more humbling than serving as your Commander-in-Chief. And I'm proud to be with so many of you here today.

UVA women get No. 2 seed for NCAA soccer tourney, host LIU Friday

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:50:54 -0400

The Virginia women's soccer team received a No. 2 seed in the 2011 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament and will open play at home on Friday as it hosts Long Island. Game time at Klockner Stadium is set for 7 p.m.

Albemarle Police issued summonses for underage drinking

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:05:13 -0400

Officers made contact with these individuals and later determined that none of them were over the age of seventeen. Officers issued fourteen summonses to juveniles that were between the ages of 15-17.

ACLU of Virginia to represent Richmond photographer arrested during Occupy

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:06:30 -0400

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia will provide legal assistance to a photographer who was arrested for trespassing while taking pictures of the police during the recent sweep of Occupy demonstrators encamped at Kanawha Plaza in downtown Richmond.

Charlottesville NEDA Walk takes aim at eating disorders

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:00:03 -0400

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is waging a battle against eating disorders and unrealistic "body perfect" ideals. To raise funds and support the community, NEDA is hosting the third annual Charlottesville NEDA Walk, themed It's Time to Talk About It ... It's Time to Walk About It!, Saturday, Nov. 5.

UVA Men earn fourth seed in ACC tourney with win over N.C. State

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:14:16 -0400

The Virginia men's soccer team has earned the No. 4 seed and will host a quarterfinal game of the 2011 ACC Men's Soccer Championship at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Klockner Stadium. The Cavaliers will battle No. 5 seed Wake Forest in the quarterfinals.

8th Annual Walk For Epilepsy on Downtown Mall this weekend

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:48:24 -0400

The 8th Annual Walk for Epilepsy will take place on November 5th, from 1-4 pm at the Ntelos Wireless Pavilion on the Downtown Mall. The event will gather advocates across central Virginia to increase awareness about epilepsy, raise funds for epilepsy services in Virginia and empower those impacted by the condition.

Occupy leaders explain arrests in Lee Park, ask for understanding

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:50:01 -0400

On November 1st, 2011, in the early afternoon, three arrests were made by Charlottesville police over charges of public intoxication, possession, and intoxicating minors at Lee Park. Two minors were taken to the hospital as a result of this too. It happened now within the third week of the occupation of Lee Park under the banner of "Occupy Charlottesville".

Virginia Organizing holds annual soup dinner fundraiser

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:44:59 -0400

Virginia Organizing will hold its Social Justice Bowl VIII on Friday, November 18, at 6:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Rugby Road.

Marva Barnett and Jahan Ramazani Are Honored With 2011 Thomas Jefferson Awards

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:41:39 -0400

Barnett and Ramazani are the 61st and 62nd recipients of the Thomas Jefferson Award, the highest honor the University community bestows upon its faculty.

SELC releases new analysis of Bypass plan, questions impact on traffic

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:17:13 -0400

An analysis released today of previous traffic studies for the proposed Route 29 bypass in Albemarle County confirms that the highway will not solve traffic congestion on Route 29, and urges federal and state transportation officials to focus on alternative solutions.

New project asks veterans to speak out about PTSD

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:45:25 -0400

The Veterans' PTSD Project is asking Veterans who have successfully overcome Post-Traumatic Stress to write a first-person account of their recovery for those who need to hear it the most - other Veterans and their families.

Charlottesville Police search for wanted man

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:11:52 -0400

Officers responded to the 800 block of Forrest Street on Sunday, October 23rd at 8:53pm for a shots fired call. While officers were on the scene of the call, we were notified by Uva's E.R. that a male victim in his early 20's was brought to the Emergency Room. The victim of a gunshot wound to the abdominal area.

UVA students tavel to DC to talk clean energy with White House officials

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:54:35 -0400

On Wednesday three University of Virginia students will head to Washington, D.C. for special meetings with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and the White House Liaison to Young Americans Ronnie Cho scheduled for Thursday.

Occupy Cville releases statement of purpose, individual testimonies

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:39:01 -0400

In an effort to address concerns raised by the public and the media, several Occupy Cville protestors committed to giving a press conference at the end of their first week of occupying Lee Park in Downtown Charlottesville.

City to hold McIntire Park east planning session tonight

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:26:58 -0400

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will continue the master planning process for the east side of McIntire Park with its next public meeting on October 24, 2011 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center.

Democrats present unified city council ticket

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:10:41 -0400

On learning that one of the independent City Council candidates had "endorsed" her this morning, Democratic candidate for City Council Deirdre "Dede" Smith released the following statement:

"Bob is a great guy, and a friend. While we agree on some issues, and it is flattering that an opponent in the City Council race would endorse me, I did not request it, I did not authorize it, and I am not and will not be endorsing him. I am a proud Democrat, and I'm proud to be running as a Democrat on the ticket with Satyendra Huja and Kathy Galvin."

President Obama stumps for jobs bill in Asheville

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:48:34 -0400

President will travel from Asheville through Virginia on bus tour

Toscano to hold town hall meeting in newly added precinct

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:34:19 -0400

Delegate David J. Toscano will hold a town hall meeting on Monday, October 17th at 6 p.m. in the Woodbrook Elementary School Cafeteria.

Farmers Market Coalition, national nonprofit, starts local chapter

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:03:09 -0400

The Farmers Market Coalition (FMC), a national nonprofit incorporated in Iowa in 2006, now has presence in Charlottesville, Virginia. This summer, Executive Director Stacy Miller relocated to the city, and brought the organization with her.

CBIC tech tour exposes 400 area students to technology jobs

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:30:56 -0400

Thursday, October 13, marks the launching of 2011 Tech Tour, a local event to introduce a record 400 area middle and high school students to the dynamic high technology world that exists in the Charlottesville/Albemarle County metro region.

Jefferson-Madison library board surveys state candidates

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:41:34 -0400

For the first time in its history, the Board of Trustees of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library has polled local and statewide political candidates on their experiences with and support for public libraries in advance of a General Election.

Larry Sabato and Oliver Stone to host JFK discussion at Virginia Film Festival

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:49:17 -0400

Professor Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, will host a discussion with filmmaker Oliver Stone about his landmark film "JFK" as part of the 2011 Virginia Film Festival.

Rivanna Trails Foundation announces October cleanup efforts

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:24:01 -0400

Between construction of the Meadowcreek Parkway and the seemingly endless sewer replacement project, a number of sections of our beloved Rivanna Trail have been closed all year.

Positive Channels, CALWV host candidates forum

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:43:55 -0400

Positive Channels, with support from the Charlottesville Albemarle League of Women Voters, will host a televised (live on TV10) candidate forum for those running for city council Wednesday, October 5, 6-8 at City Hall.

RideShare Week is October 17-21, 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:41:32 -0400

RideShare Week is October 17-21. It's nice to share! Pledge to share the ride during RideShare Week and you are eligible to win great prizes!

Sierra Club urges input on GWNF plan

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:36:17 -0400

The George Washington National Forest is one of the most importantblocks of public land in Virginia and is used by citizens across the commonwealth.

SARA to host forum at Buford Middle School

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:30:24 -0400

On October 12th, the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) will host a Healthy Relationships Parents' Forum for parents of Buford Middle School students.