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Historical marker unveiled for lynching victim John Henry James
John Henry James — an African American lynching victim — now has a historical marker on the grounds of the Albemarle County Courthouse that comemorates his life.Friday afternoon, the 121st anniversary of his death, Charlottesville and Albemarle residents crowded Court Square to witness the marker’s dedication and unveiling.The decision to create the marker was part […]
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City Council members move 750 Hinton Avenue rezoning to next consent agenda
Related Articles: Hinton Avenue rezoning for apartments on church property pulled from agenda Supporters of Belmont church apartment proposal pack city meeting Charlottesville City Council Chambers overflowed Monday night with Belmont residents and the congregation and supporters of Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church. Residents largely turned out in numbers to voice their opposition to the […]
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Dunlora residents voice opposition to additional development on Rio Road
Dunlora residents do not want development near them, at least for now. More than 450 residents of the neighborhood have signed a petition to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission protesting further development on East Rio Road. Then, on Tuesday evening, about 50 Dunlora residents gathered at the Planning Commission meeting to […]
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Local leaders honored at EPOCH Awards brunch
Service to All Mankind — a mantra that the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. revere — was palpable Saturday morning during the 2019 Eta Phi Omega Outstanding Community Heroes Awards brunch. Salmon pink and apple green adorned the members of the first African American-established sorority who were gathered at the DoubleTree Hotel ballroom […]
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Council mulls removal of Jefferson holiday
The fate of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday as a city holiday is set to be decided next month.After two hours of public input and dialogue, the City Council on Monday decided to hold two separate votes on whether to remove Jefferson’s birthday as a holiday and whether to commemorate the end of slavery in Charlottesville and […]
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*F*A*S*H*I*O*N*, Jefferson’s birthday, and GOP redistricting challenge
Related Articles: No one at public hearing spoke in favor of renaming Cale Elementary Months after renaming comments, Cale’s Albemarle schools legacy still unclear Mayor calls for removal of Lewis and Clark statue This week on WTJU’s Soundboard, Billy, Ali, Norah, and Elliott discuss race and legacy in Charlottesville and Albemarle. Billy describes public support […]
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Candidates reflect on primary campaigns
A crowd of over 50 gathered on the patio of Champion Brewing shortly after the primary election polls closed Tuesday. The skies were still blue, and results had yet to pour in for Virginia’s 57th District. The blue district, which represents Charlottesville and part of Albemarle County, had two women running in its Democratic primary. […]
