The Albemarle Board of Supervisors have approved the construction of a much-debated 110-foot-tall tower in the northeast corner of Albemarle County. The tower is the last of six towers to be approved for the area’s new 800MHz radio system, which will tie together the Charlottesville, Albemarle and UVa police and rescue departments so that they can communicate directly with one another. The reason that the tower was debated was because it will be located in the Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District which, as the Piedmont Environmental Council points out, should be protected from visual intrusions like a radio tower. WVIR had the story on this evening’s broadcast.
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Mayor Blake Caravati has announced that he will be running for re-election to City Council. In a press release today, Caravati specified his reasons: “I believe that my experience in a leadership role, my vision of the future, my deep conviction to personal accessibility, and my desire to make Charlottesville a great place for all citizens has prepared me for a continued role in the leadership of the City.” For those of you keeping score, that’s two seats up for election, with the announced candidates thus far being Joan Fenton (see this week’s C-Ville Weekly to learn about her) and, now, Blake Caravati. Councilor David Toscano announced yesterday that he will not be running.
Two of Charlottesville’s own, football player Howie Long and former UVa running back Tiki Barber will be playing on Wheel of Fortune this evening. It’s a part of the show’s NFL Players Week, and all winnings go to charities. Though Barber’s chosen charity is unknown, Long selected the Piedmont Court Appointed Specialist Advocates and Andrew’s Buddies. Long is the honorary chairman of the latter group. The story is in today’s Progress.
A city-wide manhunt is under way after a shooting on Saturday that injured two people. As many as three suspects may be on the loose after the attack, which also damanged cars and homes along Rougemont Avenue. 22-year-old victim Gaynelle Rose, the most seriously injured of the victims, remains at the UVa hospital in fair condition. WINA has the story.
Former mayor and current City Councilor David Toscano has announced that he will not seek a fourth term on Council. Toscano intends to spend more time with his family and his law practice. Bob Gibson has the story in today’s Progress. It looks like things are about to get exciting in this year’s City Council race.
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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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