In the latest C-Ville Weekly they’ve rounded up some really enjoyable memories of the twenty years that they’ve been publishing. Owner Bill Chapman recalls the highlights, with staff rounding up the highs and the lows (“Gail Force,” anyone?) in the years gone by. Look closely in the “lows” section and you’ll see the logo of Distribution the ‘zine that became this very website, from back in 1994. Perhaps intentionally–in a nod to nudity in The Hook last week–Chapman’s piece includes their 1998 photo of a streaker and a description of the fallout, which included Kroger pulling C-Ville’s rack from their store and the requisite Daily Progress story about the ban.
News and meta-news about Charlottesville, VA, since 2001.
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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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There’s a need for a “Media Commentary Blog” in every community where people can vent their praise and air their happiness with local media.
Which is to say, I think the most bizarre Prog headline in recent months is, “Woman recovering after being struck by Dodge Caravan.”
What’s next, “Bowie knife slashes man outside sports bar?”
“Colt 38 shoots woman in groin?”
Product placement can go too far.
I make a habit of keeping up with DP headlines that accuse implausible inanimate objects of crimes or name them as victims of crimes. Things like “Man Held in Scooter Death.” (Vehicles are named more often than anything else.) They show up every couple of months. Admittedly, I generally have a hard time coming up with a better headline in the alloted space, but I’d like to think that the professionals could do a better job than I. :)