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Billy Jean Louis

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On a recent morning, bright-colored tape blocked off seats on Marc Small’s bus as a COVID-19 safety measure. Small disinfects Bus 47 after each trip, and by at least 9:15 a.m., he’s done with both morning trips. More

10.19.20 Policing 2 MIN READ

CPD's new assistant chief will handle daily operations, freeing chief to focus on restructuring

The Charlottesville Police Department has a second in command for the first time in more than two years. James Mooney, a former captain, was promoted to the newly created assistant police chief in a ceremony last... More

Jessie Higgins
10.19.20 2020 Elections 3 MIN READ

Some 5th District polling locations have changed for Election Day — here’s what they are

Virginia is for voters — who have lots of options to do so safely this year. But the Election Day option will look a little different for three polling places on Nov. 3. More

Charlotte Rene Woods
10.20.20 From the newsroom 1 MIN READ

From the newsroom: Charlottesville Tomorrow Development Director speaks at ONA20 Conference

Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Development Director Michaux Hood was invited to present at this year’s Online News Association conference. The 21st annual global innovation festival was virtual but still offered interactive collaboration More

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10.15.20 2020 Elections 1 MIN READ

Voter registration extended to end of day Thursday

Virginia residents have until 11:59 p.m. Thursday to register to vote. U.S. District Court Judge John Gibney Jr. ordered that registration be extended beyond Tuesday’s deadline after a cut fiber line near... More

Jessie Higgins

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10.15.20 Public health 2 MIN READ

UVA's COVID cases plummet in weeks after officials enact stricter rules

Coronavirus cases among University of Virginia students have plummeted in the three weeks since the administration enacted a series of strict distancing rules in late September. The number of active cases within the student body dropped... More

Jessie Higgins
10.14.20 Public education 2 MIN READ

Charlottesville City Schools committee recommends staying virtual until January

Charlottesville City Schools announced Wednesday evening that the committee tasked to develop plans for in-person instruction has recommended the division to consider continuing virtual only until next year. The decision to remain online-only was made in... More

Billy Jean Louis
10.14.20 2020 Elections 3 MIN READ

Husband of Kamala Harris stumps for Dr. Cameron Webb and Biden/Harris ticket in Charlottesville

Doug Emhoff, the husband of vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris, stopped by Rives Park in Charlottesville on Oct. 13 to promote voter registration on what was slated to be the final day to do so in Virginia. As the potential... More

Charlotte Rene Woods
10.13.20 2020 Elections 1 MIN READ

Virginia voter registration site back up after outage from cut fiber line

Update 3:30 p.m.: Virginia’s voter registration website is back up, the state’s Department of Elections said. Residents may register to vote here. Update 2p.m.: Albemarle County said it has fixed the issue with its in-person voting check-in system, and... More

Jessie Higgins
10.13.20 Government + politics 4 MIN READ

Three fatal wrecks on Fifth Street since July pushes city to look for fixes — but they won’t be fast or cheap

A violent car crash that took the lives of two young men and seriously injured a third on Fifth Street Southwest early Saturday morning is the third fatal wreck on a one-mile stretch of the Charlottesville road... More

Jessie Higgins
10.13.20 From the newsroom 1 MIN READ

From the newsroom: Education Reporter Billy Jean Louis spotlighted by the Education Writers Association

Billy Jean Louis is no stranger to writing in times of crisis. As a young teenager in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the 2004 coup d’etat completely shifted the world around him... More

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