Local uber-rich guy John Kluge is donating over 8,000 acres to UVa. University President John Casteen would like to use the land to create an arts center akin to Boston University’s Tanglewood. Though the dollar value of the donation hasn’t been officially determined, the Progress reports it to be $125 million.
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The Progress reports that Raymond Winkler of Bumpass has plead guilty to 15 counts of breaking and entering. He’s accused of 50 burglaries in Fluvanna, Louisa, Orange, and other less-relevant counties. I don’t actually care about this story — I just wanted a chance to have the name “Bumpass” in a headline. Isn’t it hysterical that we’ve got a town named “Bumpass?” Bumpass, Bumpass, Bumpass. OK, I’ll never do this again, I promise.
Chap writes: The local theater group Offstage will be performing Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus” behind PVCC’s new Dickinson Theater. Show dates are May 31 through June 2, and June 7 through June 9. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30. The play will (weather permitting) be held outside at the ampitheater, so bring blankets/lawn chairs. Rain dates are June 14 – 16. This is a fairly macabre (read: interesting) play so young children are not encouraged to attend. Tickets may only be purchased at the door. Email a fellow monitorhead with any questions – This is a show not to be missed!
GE Fanuc has laid off 34 people, and has cut back on the hours of 350 other employees, or just over a third of their workforce. The company blamed the slowing tech economy for the cutbacks. Reed Williams has the story in today’s Progress.
I’ve got an interview with local musician devon over at nancies.org. A few months ago, I visited her studio to see how her new album was coming along, find out what her musical plans were, etc. The new disc isn’t out yet, but maybe this will whet your appetite for now.
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Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied George Huguely’s appeal. His second-degree murder conviction will stand, WRIC reports. #
In a carefully worded story, and not citing specific sources, WTVR reports that forensic evidence belonging to Jesse Matthew Jr., the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham, matches forensic evidence collected during the investigation of Morgan Harrington’s 2009 murder. #
In the wake of Hannah Graham’s disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on
foursix and four felony counts of embezzlement, respectively. #Ten years ago, the National Institutes of Health budget doubled and schools like the University of Virginia built massive new research facilities. A decade later, those buildings remain largely underutilized. NPR visits UVA in this story on the effect of federal binge and spurge spending in the sciences. #
In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville’s downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
A 100-year-old Colonnades resident received military honors for her service in the WWII Women’s Army Corps #
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