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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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And what a fascinating first blog entry it is, truly. The Society is asking for feedback about what to do re: the Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea statue.
“The City has charged the Hist Resources Cmte. with coming up with some sort of plaque or panel or sign or kiosk or something to “contextualize” the nearly 100 year old statue in a way that would address modern political/gender/ethnic sensibilities, and yet do so in a way that would not dishonor the civic ancestors who commissioned and erected it, nor insult those local folks who view the statue with fondness and nostalgia, even patriotism. How do you, dear reader, suggest we go about that?”
I’m going to ponder this question, for real. It’s a great question! Looking forward to hearing what other folks have to say about it.
My intent is not to be rude concerning “It`s a great question” but don`t we have a sufficient number of Tempests in our local teapot?