More details are emerging about Hawes Spencer’s new publication. The first issue is slated to debut on February 7th, and the name will be (oddly) “The Hook,” ostensibly because that’s a nickname for Charlottesville. (?) The creation of The Hook was prompted by Spencer’s recent split with C-Ville Weekly.
News and meta-news about Charlottesville, VA, since 2001.
Monthly Archive for January, 2002
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UVa’s Honor Committee has rejected a proposal to permit expelled students to re-enter the college if they admit guilt. The idea was to permit students accused of honor code violations to admit guilt prior to their trial in exchange for the possibility of future re-admission. A 14-9 vote in favor of the proposal was insufficient to achieve the necessary 2/3 majority to create the necessary student referendum. The Cav Daily has the story.
Last night, the World Wrestling Federation came to Charlottesville, putting on a show for nearly 6,000 people at U-Hall. There were a total of nine matches over the course of the evening. The last time that wrestling came to our fair city was in 1998, when World Championship Wrestling put on a show. Today’s Progress has the story.
Alexandria Searls announced her candidacy for the Charlottesville City Council on Saturday, making her the 6th (and likely final) candidate to come forward for the Democratic nomination. Her bio reads: “Emphasizes the preservation of our educational initiatives and of the historic buildings that anchor our communities. A teacher and photographer, she serves on the McIntire Park design committee, the 2002 Virginia Commission for the Arts Grants Panel, and is a member of the Friends of Jefferson School. She is also Co-Chair of Recreation Precinct.”
Full disclosure: This reporter is a candidate for the Charlottesville City Council.
Fashion Square is about to get a major overhaul, thanks to its parent company, the Simon Property Group. In a press release, the company has announced that they’ll be spending millions to replace the roof (complete with three rotunda-influenced domes), the floors, install new celings, lighting, skylights, furniture, planters, and add more seating. They’ll also add family bathrooms and a children’s play area. The project will start in Feburary. WVIR had the story on this evening’s broadcast.
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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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