‘Martial law’: Officials say 1,000 cops necessary, searches ‘consensual’


To enter the Downtown Mall, citizens had to submit to a search of purses and wallets. Police say that was “consensual.”
Photo Eze Amos

Support C-VILLE Weekly

C-VILLE Weekly is Charlottesville’s leading newspaper. Founded in 1989, it’s been the area’s local source for informative (and informed) stories in news, arts, and living for more than 26 years.

UP NEXT

Watch party

2023 Virginia Film Festival announces program

A new pathway? 

Renovation of UVA’s Center for Politics could ease congestion

The Big Picture

That’s a lot of burgers!

A fine pairing

Live Arts opens new season with dual showing of Uncle Vanya and its modern adaptation

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Watch party

2023 Virginia Film Festival announces program

A new pathway? 

Renovation of UVA’s Center for Politics could ease congestion

The Big Picture

That’s a lot of burgers!

A fine pairing

Live Arts opens new season with dual showing of Uncle Vanya and its modern adaptation