Becoming American: Refugees share tales of horror, hope, and achieving U.S. citizenship
“Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.”—Franklin D. Roosevelt
July 4th, 2013 issue #1227
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Concealed permits: Gun records even more secret with new law
What is it about forbidden fruit that makes it so irresistible? For example, we'd never really thought about looking up concealed handgun carry permits until the General As...
Illinois bound: Halfaday goes home
The former City Council candidate whose repeated threats to his ex landed him back in jail on probation violations is headed back to Illinois with his mom, a judge ordered ...
Lake Anna: Authorities step up safety measures after drowning
One month has passed since six-year-old Asa Gayle drowned in Lake Anna by Dike 3, the popular but extremely dangerous fishing spot, and though the new warning signs ordered...
Landmark day: Honk if you support gay rights
A torrential storm could not dampen the celebration in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's historic June 26 decision that affects gay marriage rights. More that two dozen ...
Self-defense: Officers cleared in Birdwood Court shooting
A grand jury has indicted the man shot by Albemarle police in a city neighborhood Memorial Day weekend and cleared the officers involved, according to a release from Charlo...
Terror at Harris Teeter: Indignation rises over ABC underage drinking op
In a week with landmark U.S. Supreme Court rulings, the news that had Charlottesville buzzing as outrage mounts? Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control agents' arrest of a you..
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Camino bows out, Restaurant Week looms
In a few weeks, Camino, the restaurant located in Vinegar Hill Theater, will take its final bow. Ann Porotti, the owner of the building that houses both Vinegar Hill and Ca...
By Cathy Harding. Recently, The Atlantic published a quiz, “Are You Smart Enough to Be A Citizen?” It’s a jumble of multiple-choice questions about iconic American archi...
