dsewell writes: Not to panic you all or anything, but take a look at this NOAA image of the track of Hurricane Camille in 1969, and compare it to today’s set of computer models of Ivan’s track, especially the one in red… Of course, the odds it will follow this precise track are slim. We’ll know in a few days…
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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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If you’re not going to be alarmist, I will be.
Hurricane Camille killed 121 people in Nelson county ALONE. It dumped 31 inches of rain in six hours. The rainfall total was the equivalent of what the nearby James River deposits into the Chesapeake Bay in six months (1.2 trillion gallons of water).
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Even if Ivan follows Camille’s path, the warning system is much better than it was 25 years ago. Yes, there could be a lot of damage if the hurricane comes through here, but this time around, people should receive enough warning by radio, TV, phone tree, etc. to get to safety. (And if they don’t pay attention to the warnings, well, that’s natural selection in action.)