Tragedy on the tracks: Mystery surrounds death of Kimberly Welch
Two weeks after 18-year-old Kimberly Welch was killed by a train on the tracks just east of Charlottesville city limits, details about the teen's tumultuous life on the streets are emerging as her friends and family grieve the loss of the young woman, an aspiring musician who dreamed of moving to California and whose family was trying to bring her home.
February 28th, 2013 issue #1209
NEWS
Fire of indignation': Dumler controversy-- and questions-- continue
While the budget was on the agenda at the February 25 Albemarle Board of Supervisors meeting, the resignation of Scottsville Supervisor Chris Dumler was the agenda of 13 pe...
Disorderly solution? Deaton proposes new pot possession charge
At the same time Colorado and Washington are decriminalizing marijuana possession, the issue popped up again at the February 19 Charlottesville City Council meeting, when C...
Recession-ender: Albemarle budget ready to grow
The sun has come out and the recession is over, if Albemarle's 2013-14 fiscal year budget is any indicator. The county's budget was grim grim grim in 2010, reflecting the n...
Vacation violation: Kroboth back in jail after Oregon excursion
Two years after he was released from prison, the man who donned a vampire mask and attacked his estranged wife as she slept is back at the Albemarle Charlottesville Regiona...
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Thinking on his feet: Hamiltons' welcomes new chef
When long-time Hamilton's chef Jeanette Peabody announced she was leaving to pursue motherhood, owners Bill and Kate Hamilton took their time deciding on a replacement. "In...
Video special: Chang's second Beard Foundation dinner
About the highest compliment a chef can be paid is an invite to come cook at a James Beard Foundation dinner in New York City. Local chef Peter Chang went back for a second...
A Virginia DUI story: Know your rights
By André Hakes. CHAPTER ONE: It's 11:00pm and you're on your way back from dinner. You are pulled over for a check point, speeding, or a taillight out. The officer walks up ...
Campus assault: When federal involvement spells trouble
By Cathy Young
