Plan 9 has closed their Williamsburg location. They’ve only got two locations left. #
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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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About six months ago I found a gift certificate to plan 9 that was 7 years old. It had been in a tight orbit around a black hole underneath the passenger seat in my old car.
I went to the 29 North location (perhaps the only one?) and they took it without question. The problem was finding a CD, as their stock was a bit low.
So the CD Player can’t be far behind in that silicon poison path to the landfill.
Plan 9 used to be really good. But for some time it has been on the decline.It was the best place we have ever had for buying folk, acoustic,traditional type music. Not any more. Their selection has really declined and they don’t seem to get much in in the way of new stock.
And the store in Albemarle Square is a dark,dreary pit. I have actually seen crushed cigarette butts on the floor, so none too clean either. And the customer service leaves a lot to be desired.
Its decline seemed to start when it tried to do a bit of everything, like sell movies as well as music.
Yes,downloading music has hurt CD sales. But Plan 9 has other shortcomings.
I really miss Sam Goody/Suncoast. I built almost all of my DVD collection from there. They had a great selection, not just new stuff, buts lots of old movies and TV shows cheap. And the staff were super-friendly and helpful.
Nowadays when I want a CD or DVD, most often I go to Amazon. Super selection and good prices, especially if you check out the independent vendors who sell through there.
Plan 9 will be closed everywhere soon enough. Like the other said, the CD selection is terrible. Target has more selection now – though both have hardly anything in classical.