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  08.16.19 Government + Politics 8 MIN READ

  As local funds deplete survivors call for continued donations, McAuliffe to donate as well

  When James Alex Fields Jr. attacked a crowd of counter-protesters on Aug. 12, 2017, Star Peterson was one of 35 people physically injured. She suffered broken bones in both legs, parts of her spine and a rib.... More

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  Ali Sullivan and Charlotte Rene Woods

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  08.15.19 Land Use + Planning 4 MIN READ

  Development Digest: Transformative zoning for south downtown presented to Charlottesville city officials

  The area south of the Charlottesville Downtown Mall could transform dramatically in the next few decades with a new kind of zoning reviewed by city officials on Thursday.  A consultant team made up of the Form-Based... More

  

  Emily Hays

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  08.19.19 Public Education

  Education Update + Reflecting on Aug. 12

  Just in time for back-to-school, Billy gives Soundboard listeners an update on infrastructure projects at Albemarle County and Charlottesville public schools. Plus Don Gathers reflects on the second anniversary of August 12th. Tune in for these stories and... More

  

  Billy Jean Louis

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  08.19.19 Charlottesville Tomorrow 1 MIN READ

  From the Newsroom: We Say Goodbye

  This week we say goodbye to our two summer interns, Ali Sullivan and Norah Mulinda. Ali, a Colorado native, takes the knowledge she learned during her internship to the University of Virginia, where she majors in Government and Media Studies.... More

  

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  08.15.19 Government + Politics 3 MIN READ

  25th District Senate candidate hosts meet and greet at Royalty Eats, addresses past Kessler connection

  A crowd of more than 10 gathered in Royalty Eats on Thursday evening for a meet and greet with Elliott Harding, an independent candidate challenging the longtime Democratic incumbent, Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, for the state’s 25th... More

  

  Charlotte Rene Woods
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  08.13.19 Public Education 4 MIN READ

  County schools’ CIP projects at $181M. How many pertain to equity?

  Within the next three years, Albemarle County Public Schools aims to conduct a middle school facility planning study as well as consider adding one additional elevator to its two-story buildings as part of the division’s $181 million... More

  

  Billy Jean Louis
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  08.12.19 Government + Politics 8 MIN READ

  Unity Days interfaith service reflects on 2017 and looks forward

  Navigating troubled waters was the theme Monday evening at Charlottesville Clergy Collective’s interfaith service. The service at First Baptist Church on West Main Street aimed to bring together the city’s diverse communities to remember the area’s inequitable past, honor... More

  

  Charlotte Rene Woods
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  08.11.19 1 MIN READ

  Unity Days events bring residents together during anniversary weekend of Aug. 11-12

  Two summers ago, white supremacists and various militia groups rallied in Charlottesville and clashed with counter-protesters at the climax of what has been referred to as the “Summer of Hate.”  Last year, city and state officials once again faced... More

  

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  08.09.19 Government + Politics

  Voter Guide relaunching

  This week on WTJU’s Soundboard, Elliott and Charlotte talk with host Mary Garner McGehee about the relaunch of Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Voter Guide in advance of the November general... More

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  Charlotte Rene Woods and Elliott Robinson

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  08.09.19 Public Education 4 MIN READ

  How soon will city schools reconfigure Walker, Buford?

  Students at Charlottesville City Schools go through several transitions as they advance from elementary to middle school because of the division’s middle school model. This is a problem that school officials said they’re aiming to rectify. Walker Upper Elementary School houses... More

  

  Billy Jean Louis