TheRepublic.com - Charlottesville News

Officials: Shooting of Virginia girl accidental

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:31:06 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - The state medical examiner's office has ruled that the shooting of a 10-year-old Crozet girl was accidental, Albemarle County police said Thursday.

U.Va. board elects Goodwin as vice rector

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:26:16 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - William H. Goodwin Jr. will become vice rector of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors in July.

U.Va. capital campaign exceeds $3 billion goal

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:28:09 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - After nine years and despite a recession, the University of Virginia has exceeded its $3 billion fundraising goal.

New vice rector, planning on U.Va. board's agenda

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:07:12 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - Strategic planning and the selection of a new vice rector are on the agenda for University of Virginia Board of Visitors.

Prosecutors plan more charges in Va fake ID ring

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:40:15 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - Federal prosecutors say more charges are expected against three Charlottesville residents charged with selling the fake IDs to thousands of college students across the country.

Clifton Richardson transferring from Virginia

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:32:06 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - Virginia coach Mike London says junior running back Clifton Richardson has decided to transfer.

Chartres Cathedral labyrinth replica planned in Va

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:46 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - Charlottesville soon will be home to a full-scale replica of the 800-year-old labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France.

$15.4 billion roads draft heavy on Hampton Roads

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:02:51 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - Hampton Roads would become a conspicuous winner under a draft of Virginia's blueprint for highway construction projects over the six years.

Shenandoah park seeks to stop deer disease spread

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:38:13 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - Officials at Shenandoah National Park are working on a plan to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease.

Friend's papers shed light on Thomas Jefferson

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:46:39 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - Manuscripts and other materials that offer new perspectives on Thomas Jefferson are being donated to the foundation that owns his estate.

Virginia softball coach resigns after 6 years

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:08:59 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage says softball coach Eileen Schmidt has resigned.

Pilot, instructor escape injury in Va. crash

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:29:40 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - Virginia State Police say neither the instructor nor the student who was at the controls was injured when their two-seat aircraft was forced to make a "belly" landing in Charlottesville.

Va woman accused of selling stolen jewelry

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:13:35 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - Albemarle County police say an employee of an assisted-living community has been charged with selling jewelry taken from residents.

UVa Rotunda dome copper colored for commencement

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:58:29 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - The University of Virginia's Rotunda dome will remain copper colored for final exercises because rain this week prevented crews from painting it.

Va. journal hires Library of Congress director

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:11:59 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - A top literary journal founded in 1925 has hired a Library of Congress director to be its new editor.

U.Va. opening center for ADHD children

Wed, 01 May 2013 02:55:15 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - The University of Virginia is opening a center focused on the assessment and treatment of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Trumps consider golf course for former Va. estate

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:29:24 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - A onetime socialite's former estate in rural Virginia could become the site of an 18-hole golf course.

Work to restrict traffic on I-64 section in Va

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:08:25 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - The removal of unstable soil from Afton Mountain could cause congestion and delays on Interstate 64 between Charlottesville and Waynesboro.

Police arrest 38 at annual Foxfield Races in Va.

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:55:54 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - More than 38 people face charges following their arrests at this year's Foxfield Spring Races in Albemarle County.

AG Holder cancels U.Va. event because of bombings

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:41:05 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - The University of Virginia says Attorney General Eric Holder has postponed a scheduled visit to the school because of the ongoing developments in relation to the Boston Marathon bombing.