After Meredith Richards’ failure to secure the Democratic nomination earlier this month, there has been a lot of discussion about what it means. Is it because of her support for the Meadowcreek Parkway? Was eight years simply enough? Did newcomers Kendra Hamilton and David Brown simply present more attractive options to the nomination convention? In an extensive article (by Daily Progress standards), Liz Nelson considers the causes and potential impact of the ousting of Richards.
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Charlottesville plans to upgrade its 20-year-old computer system to a unified SAP-based structure, in an effort to streamline processes within the city and make it easier for the public to interact with the city on-line. Within the next year, they intend to offer the sort of web-based services that Boston does, and the plan is to have everything integrated within 2-3 years. CityLinks, as they’re calling the system, will cost $6.6M, and is being paid for entirely out of city coffers. Elizabeth Nelson has the story in today’s Progress.
On Saturday, Al Weed officially launched his campaign for U.S. Congress, running against Republican incumbent Virgil Goode. Weed spent the day making a series of kickoff announcements in Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, Farmville, Rustburg, Lovingston, and ending up in Charlottesville. The Democrat is a Nelson County farmer who has spent 42 years on active and reserve duty in the army (including serving in special ops). David Dadurka has the story in today’s Progress.
Disclaimer: I volunteer for Al Weed’s campaign.
In this evening’s meeting of the Charlottesville Republicans, they nominated two candidates for Council, Kenneth Jackson and Ann Reinicke, WINA reports. Jackson is the president of the Ridge Street Neighborhood Association, and has been talking about running for Council since November. Reinicke is a block captain for Prospect-Orangedale, and has worked at UVa for 20 years. 02/10 Update: Liz Nelson has the story in the Progress.
Belle writes: Federal prosecutors yesterday dropped capital murder charges against Darrel Rice for the May 1996 slayings of two women in Shenandoah National Park. There are stories in the Progress and the Post.
I hiked the AT that year, and was quite relieved when Rice was caught. I have a hard time believing that Rice didn’t kill Lollie and Julianne, but I figure that the feds know more than I do.
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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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