HookCast for September 20, 2007
ON THIS WEEK’S COVER:
Unapologetic: Prosecutor defends his record while critics take aim
As Jim Camblos seeks a fifth consecutive term as the Albemarle County Commonwealth’s attorney, both his critics and supporters speak out about some of his most controversial cases. Recently, he caught flak over some of the cases he has chosen to prosecute, like charging students shooting a movie using a broken BB gun with “brandishing a firearm,” and prosecuting four teens accused of plotting to blow up Albemarle and Western Albemarle High schools. Democratic opponent Denise Lunsford is challenging the Republican incumbent, as she seeks change unlikely to come from the current leadership.
ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE
The Green Home: What’s your GQ?
While Charlottesville was named one of America’s Top-10 best green places to live by Country Home Magazine earlier this year, the community is still making great strides to maintaining its green status. As Central Virginians practice their own eco- friendly habits, businesses are leading the way toward living the “Think Globally, Act Locally” lifestyle. Interviews with eco-friendly architects, beauty product engineers, and organic farmers reveal how easy it is to be green.
Convicted Kidnapper and Suspected Homicide Suspect Goes Free
Darrell Rice has moved back to his mother’s house in the upscale community of Kent Island, Maryland. Rice was suspected to be the “Route 29 Stalker” and was also a suspect of the double-murder of two women that occurred at a camp sight in Shenandoah National Park. He was convicted of an attempted kidnapping in that same park and is instilling fear into his terrified neighbors. Though Rice is equipped with a GPS tracking device and will be on supervised probation for the next 3 years, women and particularly young mothers are up in arms over Rice’s threatening presence in their peaceful community.
Woods wrangles: Mansion prompts conservation snit
John Harris, senior advisor and former chief financial officer of the Carlyle Group, is under sharp scrutiny for his latest acquisition, a $2.1 million house that takes up 47 acres of land to make room for his 11 room mansion. A stop-work order was issued on September 18th after inspectors revoked the building permit. The struggle continues over the permit as neighbors complain and questions abound at the zoning department.
Plus:
*Former farm manager, Kevin Fletcher runs an organic campaign in his bid for the Board of Supervisors
* Jefferson Scholars foundation pays $3 million for historic Compton House
* Charlottesville Running Company gets people moving and talking with their new sneaker slogan: “Pimp Your Feet.”
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