Season of giving: Is panhandling, vagrancy, destroying the Downtown Mall?
The success of the Downtown Mall is a miracle in many ways. After it was completed in 1976, initially eliminating five blocks of Charlottesville's Main Street to revitalize the downtown area, it did nothing of the sort, sputtering along for 20 years, a largely desolate place with an odd assortment of stores, and a few bar/restaurants that served a budding underground music and art scene largely ignored by the general public. UVA students, by and large, didn't go near the place.
December 6th, 2012 issue #1149
News
'Nuclear' allegations: Ex asserts sordid past of Scoutmaster
Annette Morgan tried to warn authorities about her husband. Her allegations ended up backfiring against her in the couple's divorce proceedings, an outcome that– if a...
Attempted abduction: Security firm defends actions
The community has been aghast at an alleged attempted abduction of a two-year-old girl November 24 at Charlottesville Fashion Square that was not reported to police until s...
Bail denied: Alleged abductor had booked hotel room
A judge denied bail Friday for James Kevin Key, the Palmyra man charged with attempted abduction of a toddler at Charlottesville Fashion Square mall on November 24. At issu...
Demerit badge: Former Keswick scoutmaster charged with sodomy
A former scoutmaster of a Keswick-based Boy Scout troop has been charged with forcible sodomy. At a 5pm press conference, officials released that David Brian Watkins, 49, w...
Fashion scare: Cops credit tipsters in Palmyra man's arrest
The multi-day saga of a mystery man accused of attempting to snatch a two-year-old away from her parents at a local shopping mall reached a major milestone Thursday, as com...
Mall suspect: Police release security pix of Mall grabber
The foiled attempt to snatch a two-year-old girl sent a community into tumult after it was revealed that a rented security guard let the alleged kidnapper go. The man...
Powerball fever: Big lottery buy feeds at Reid's
With a multi-state lottery soaring toward a record $550 million dollar payout, Powerball fever has exploded– with one enterprising pair of jackpot-seekers appearing a...
The Dish
Campus Kitchen: UVA students recycle the food
Third-year Mike Rusie spent a recent Friday morning volunteering at the Local Food Hub. In exchange, he received sweet potatoes, carrots, and spaghetti squash– "donat...
Stonefield foodery: Burtons Grill serves up American contempo
With the new Regal megaplex drawing crowds to the Shops at Stonefield, moviegoers need a place to debrief over a glass of wine or a bite to eat after seeing, say, Life...
Essays
Let there be light: How I conquered the dark days
Can money buy happiness, a sense of self-worth, optimism? I was counting on it, looking for happiness in a box, the one that had just landed on my back porch. It was late N...
Real Estate - On the Block
U. Circle classic: History in the midst of history
Address: 31 University CircleNeighborhood: RugbyAsking: $995,000Assessment: $611,200 Year Built: 1928Size: 4240 finished sq. ft. /2060 unfinished sq. ft.Land: .34 acresCurb...
Facetime
Wheeler's deal: Top musician turns to choir and college
“The king of gospel keyboards” and “the Lucky 7 philosopher”– these are just two of the titles that have been bestowed upon composer, keyboardist, and all-aro...
