Cecil writes: As I drove down Hydraulic heading towards 250 at about 1:15 p.m. today, I saw many people gathered on the sidewalk outside (I think) Dominion Power (I’m not positive what business they were in front of). They had signs saying they were on strike, and I thought I saw “International Brotherhood of Electricians” or something like that. Anyone know what’s up?
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Belle writes: City Council is meeting with business leaders today to discuss the possibility of constructing grade separated interchanges on Route 29 North. This meeting is being held behind closed doors, in advance of a August 5th public hearing, at which the City may change its current position to instead favor such construction. Peter Savodnik has the story in today’s Progress.
Belle writes: The male ‘ringleader’ who was convicted of multiple felonies for his role in the series of attacks on local college students and sentenced to house arrest was convicted yesterday of a probation violation. The Juvenile Court judge will revisit his sentencing on August 27. Adrienne Schwisow has the story in today’s Progress.
Belle actually submitted this yesterday, but I was out and about for my birthday yesterday and didn’t see it until today. Sorry about that.
Anti-abortion protesters spent yesterday in various locations around Charlottesville, waving 5′ photos of bloody fetuses and declaring that “Planned Parenthood…destroys Christ.” The graphic approach is part of their Virginia-wide “Face the Truth Tour,” intended to shock people into sympathy with the cause But, said one anti-abortion supporter that witnessed the scene, “I’m pro-life but against this. It’s kind of funny to say you’re for life, then do this kind of thing.” One lone person protested the protesters, waving signs reaading “honk if you love porn” and “free gay porn.” Sarah Bouchard has the story in today’s Progress.
Belle writes: In response to the most recent episode in the ongoing kerfuffle about the semi-annual Foxfield Races, several locals living near Foxfield Races have responded by saying: Please Stay In My Backyard. Their reactions, and more updates, are to be found in today’s Progress story by Peter Savodnik.
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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
four six 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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