Archive for the ‘Local News’ Category

Recycle Your Grocery Bags

August 14th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local News 0

I like all the buzz right now about trying to transition Charlottesville into recycling paper and plastic bags. Anything that gets people thinking more about the environment for future generations seems like positive change to me. I think the simple behavior of bringing your own bag could make a difference but it will […]

Charlottesville’s Fun Bus

July 22nd 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local News 0

Sometimes it is hard to give your kids a ride to everywhere they need to go in Charlottesville, but the new Fun Bus will make it possible for them to participate in the events that they would like. The bus is a collaboration between the Piedmont Council of the Arts and The University of […]

Play the VA Lottery Just for Fun

July 8th 2008 by Kelly in Local News 0

Scott Hoover did not think it was very fun to spend $5 on a lottery ticket after he learned that he had zero chance of winning the top prizes.  Public records showed that the winning tickets had been purchased a month before Scott purchased his ticket.  Hoover is now suing the state of Virginia for […]

George Bush at Monticello

July 7th 2008 by Kelly in Local Event, Local News 0

Even though I didn’t get a ticket to see President Bush talk, I watched the ceremony on TV. I couldn’t believe that you had to be in line by 6:30 to get a ticket to hear the President on Friday, I didn’t realize Charlottesville had so many supporters. My favorite part of the […]

4th of July in Charlottesville

June 30th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event, Local News 1

The Fourth of July is by far my favorite holiday. Christmas and Thanksgiving get stressful but July 4th just reminds me of family and cookouts, so I’m excited about this weekend. It’s also nice when the 4th falls on a Friday because you get a long weekend.
The Chickenhead Blues Band is playing at […]

Steve Keene Art Swap at the Paramount

June 5th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event, Local News, Restaurant 0

Tomorrow is first Fridays. Along with all the galleries opening up tomorrow night Steve Keene is hosting an Art Swap at the Paramount Theater. To take part in the swap, drop art off at 5 and start swapping at 6:30. Steve Keene will have some of his art on display during the event. […]

Long-Term Solution for Homeless

May 27th 2008 by Kelly in Local News 1

Tomorrow one of Charlottesville’s homeless shelters will close leaving at least 35 more people without a place to sleep.  Harold and Josh Bar, the father and son team that run the shelter, talked to City Council to explain the situation of the people left without a place to live.
Virginia Supportive Housing and TJACH are working […]

Big Jim’s Closed

May 1st 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local News, Restaurant 0

Not that I ever talked about Big Jim’s BBQ, but I don’t like to hear about any businesses closing. Big Jim’s is across the street from Best Buy and World Market next to the Adult Store. I ate lunch there one afternoon and it was okay, nothing to write home about but […]

Order from Horder Closing

April 30th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local News 0

After 15 years in business, the downtown store will be closing in late May. Owner Fred Wells told NBC 29 “We’re over any of the mourning or worrying about this or that. We just want to go on with the next part of our lives. We just hope everyone will come […]

Living at The Marriot Is Expensive

April 8th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local News 0

The C-ville weekly reported this week that a family has been living in the Residence in on Millmont Street since August of 2006, but have not been paying for the rooms since November of 2007. The Mariott is suing the family, Terrance MacDonald, for 22,369.73(and counting), for the lost revenue of the rooms. […]