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COVER
Train tragedy
Two weeks after 18-year-old Kimberly Welch died after being struck by a train on the tracks east of town, friends and family are remembering the creative and music loving teen as they struggle to understand how and why she died.

NEWS
Albemarle bounces back
After years of belt-tightening and budget cutting, Albemarle County revenue is up thanks to sales, meals, and property taxes. That's good news for schools, police, and social services. Could a boost in real estate prices be far behind?

DISH
Kitchen switch
For years, Hamiltons' restaurant on the Downtown Mall has pleased palates with its upscale cuisine. Can their new chef keep the pace?

ESSAY
Just say no
No one is endorsing drinking and driving, but if you are pulled over and have had even a sip of one drink, do you know what to do? Defense attorney André Hakes gives a blow-by-blow of a DUI stop.