There’s a snowy owl in Greene County. It’s not unheard of for them to be as far south as Maryland. And I spotted a Northern Saw-whet last week! #
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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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Snowy Owls (and owls in general) are cool.
Apparently, there is also a family of Bald Eagles which have made their home in Batesville. My first sighting of them was ironically the week right before the election.
Since our sighting, my neighbors snapped a photo of one on their cell phone.
Several years ago a nesting pair of Bald Eagles was confirmed in Albemarle County. It was on private property and it was agreed among local birders that the location not be disclosed to the general public.
Last winter I spotted an adult Bald Eagle circling over Downtown, near Martha Jefferson. They are definitely around-good news.
And don’t forget this is the time of year to see Golden Eagles and Roughlegged Hawks in Highland County.It is believed that goldens also nest in that area although that has not been officially confirmed.