The 3,837 first year students at UVA make the class of 2022 not only the largest but also the most diverse in the university’s history. Of the nearly 4,000 new students, 1,310 are minorities and 352 are African-American – demographic figures that both represent nearly a 35 percent increase in the last five years. The…… Continue Reading
UVA Football Kick-Off Detours Trolley
The University of Virginia football team is kicking off the new season with a home game this weekend — beginning at 4pm on Saturday Charlottesville Area Transit will be detouring the free trolley during the game, not serving stops along Maury Avenue or Alderman and McCormick Roads. Trolley riders destined for Scott Stadium should use…… Continue Reading
Brackney Addresses Chamber Of Commerce On Diversity
On Tuesday, Charlottesville’s new Police Chief RaShall Brackney addressed the Chamber of Commerce on the subject of diversity. Brackney, who is the daughter of a black mother and white father, wants to increase diversity in the Police Department not only on the basis of race — Chief Brackney: “I’m hoping that we start shifting to…… Continue Reading
Eggs, Apples Help Heart Disease
(Metro) A new study says having an egg for breakfast every day might protect you from heart disease. Researchers discovered that people who eat an egg every morning are almost 20 percent less likely to die from it. They’re also almost 30 percent less likely to have a deadly heart attack or stroke. The study…… Continue Reading
DNC Reports Hack Attempt
(Metro) The Democratic National Committee is warning authorities about a possible attempt to hack its voter database. Hackers reportedly created a fake login page for its voter registration website in hopes of tricking people into giving up their login information. The attack was apparently not successful and the DNC notified the FBI.… Continue Reading
Airport Hotel Planned For UVA Research Park
Just after beginning work on a new hospitality complex at the former site of The Cavalier Inn, the University of Virginia Foundation has announced plans to build a new hotel near the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. In fact, the foundation is considering the possibilities of locating a hotel, residential development and UVA’s new Bio-Complexity Initiative in the…… Continue Reading
Airport Hotel Planned For UVA Research Park
Just after beginning work on a new hospitality complex at the former site of The Cavalier Inn, the University of Virginia Foundation has announced plans to build a new hotel near the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. In fact, the foundation is considering the possibilities of locating a hotel, residential development and UVA’s new Bio-Complexity Initiative in the…… Continue Reading
Library Seeks Community Input
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library wants to hear community feedback about its future services – survey responses are being studied by the library’s Board of Trustees to gain insight into the use of current and future-planned library services. The board is in the process of formulating the system’s goals for its 2019-2024 Strategic Five Year Plan…… Continue Reading
Fields’ Attorneys Request Change Of Venue
Citing media coverage of the events of the Unite the Right rally and its aftermath, attorneys for the man accused of killing Heather Heyer and injuring several others on Aug. 12th last year have asked to move his trial. James Fields, Jr.’s attorneys have filed a motion for a change of venue which will be…… Continue Reading
County School Superindendant Welcomes Students Back
A multi-million-dollar bond referendum has allowed the newly renovated Woodbrook Elementary School begin its first day of classes on Thursday with 160 new re-districted students. Albemarle County’s new School Superindendant Matthew Haas is excited about his new position as well as the recent improvements to Woodbrook and the entire Albemarle school system: Dr. Mathew Haas:…… Continue Reading