White supremacy group EURO (European-American Unity and Rights Organization) has requested transcripts of Dr. Rev. Alvin Edwards’ sermons from his Mt. Zion Baptist Church from last September until January. In a press release, the organization effectively accuses Edwards of causing the recent attacks on UVa students, saying: “Considering the position Reverend Edwards has taken on the assaults, and the political nature of many black churches today, we are very concerned why three young Black teens from his congregation would target Whites for attacks. If his sermons incited these Black teens to attack Whites we want to know it, and put a stop to it.”
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writes: On NPR’s Morning Edition yesterday, Adam Hochberg reported on a rash of assaults in Charlottesville, Virginia, by town teenagers on local university students. Some say the attacks are typical town-and-gown tension. Others say race plays into the situation, since the teens are black and the victims are white, Asian and Indian. You can listen to the story here (a RealAudio stream).
Maryland skydiver Bob Kresge died at Louisa County airfield on Saturday. The reportedly-experienced skydiver’s parachute collapsed about 50 feet above the ground, while he was making a small turn. A representative from the sheriff’s office descirbed it as “a freak accident.” Austin Graham has the story in today’s Progress.
A UVa law student is suing her professor, alleging that he assaulted her in class. Professor Kenneth Abraham was demonstrating simple assault to the class, and “tapped” Marta Sanchez on the shoulder. Sanchez now seeks $35,000 in damages from Abraham, alleging that the tap brought long-surpressed traumatic memories to the surface. “To expect I wouldn’t be bothered by this,” said Sanchez, “is to expect Holyfield not to be bothered by Tyson biting his ear.” Peter Savodnik has the story in today’s Progress.
Last night, several city residents asked the Charlottesville School board to reconsider their January vote to transfer city preschoolers from the Jefferson School into smaller schools throughout the city. In particular, Kenneth Martin suggested that there be a one-year delay before transferring the kids. But the 4-3 split from the original vote remained, with only Muriel Wiggins, Olivia Boykin, and Julie Gronlund interested in a revote. WINA has the story.
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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
four six 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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