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Table of contents Published on Jan 3rd, 2012 0 comments COVERArmed edIn the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Americans are talking seriously about gun control and ways to keep students safer. Is arming teachers a legitimate...
Table of contents Published on Dec 22nd, 2011 0 comments COVER Year in reviewIf 2012 is where it all ends, as some fear, at least we can say our last year here on earth wasn't boring! From Occupy movements to natural disasters, massive lawsuits to epic...
Table of Contents Published on Dec 14th, 2011 0 comments COVERPerson of the yearFrom those involved in big crimes to big business, those who espouse open government to those who appear to embrace government secrecy, the candidates for the Hook's 2011...
Table of Contents Published on Dec 8th, 2011 0 comments COVERUnsilencedSince 2004, when her daughter reported being raped at UVA and no charges were filed, Susan Russell has fought to make campuses safer for women. This week, her voice was heard in...
Table of contents Published on Nov 23rd, 2011 0 comments COVERDeadly roadsWith 19 traffic fatalities on Albemarle County roads this year, 2011 is the deadliest year for local drivers in recent memory, and the perilous holiday season is still to come. What...
Table of contents Published on Nov 17th, 2011 0 comments COVERBy the WaysideThe 18-month JPA bridge project may be an inconvenience for drivers, but it could be downright deadly for the businesses at the corner of Fontaine and JPA, whose owners say not...
Table of Contents Published on Nov 10th, 2011 0 comments COVERMo' moneyAfter seeking millions in tax credits to mitigate his losses from a failed housing development turned state park, Hunter Craig, the lead investor in Biscuit Run, isn't satisfied. On...
Table of Contents Published on Nov 3rd, 2011 0 comments COVERFilm fest!Oliver Stone and Larry Flynt headline this year's event, but if you didn't get tickets to their sold-out events, don't fret– there's plenty to watch, and if you're feeling...
Table of contents Published on Oct 19th, 2011 0 comments COVERBalance of powerRemember when the greenies were in charge of County government? Well, that was one late-night Bypass ago. Now there are two contested seats on the Board of Supervisors. But that'...
Table of contents Published on Oct 11th, 2011 0 comments COVERReefer madnessWhen a helicopter and SWAT team swooped in on his Albemarle County property, Philip Cobbs was terrified. Months later, and with charges pending against him for two pot plants he...
Table of Contents Published on Oct 5th, 2011 0 comments COVERErnest endeavorHow do you thank a professor like Ernest "Boots" Mead? For 100 students who say he had a profound impact on their personal and professional lives during and after their time at...
Table of Contents Published on Sep 29th, 2011 0 comments COVERTurf warsIn this, its first season, Charlottesville's new semi-pro football team, the Virginia Silverbacks, racked up a winning record. But the coaches and players say the victories aren't the...
Table of contents Published on Sep 22nd, 2011 0 comments COVERIn sync?What must Albemarle do to get the Western bypass built? What is corridor cleansing, and what does it mean for you? And what's with Ken Boyd's private committee? ON THE BLOCKColonial...
Table of contents Published on Sep 8th, 2011 0 comments COVERRemembering 9/11Ten years after the towers fell, smoke billowed out of the Pentagon, and a group of heroic passengers made the phrase "Let's roll" a national call to arms, Charlottesville...
Table of contents Published on Aug 31st, 2011 0 comments COVERWhat's next?Earthquakes, hurricanes– the disasters have been coming fast and furious these last weeks, but you'll be ready for your next natural disaster with tips from the experts,...
Table of contents Published on Aug 24th, 2011 0 comments COVERUn-Super Size MeWhat's making kids fat? One local mother and school board candidate has her sights aimed at sugar and says city schools aren't doing enough to make healthy eating a top priority...
Table of contents Published on Aug 18th, 2011 0 comments COVERSummer readingA pharmacist with a mistress and a Vicodin problem; three boys lost on a snowy Blue Ridge mountain with the search called off. Even with just a few days of summer left, you'll have...
Table of contents Published on Jul 28th, 2011 3 comments COVERFlawsNow flush with money, the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority is spinning figures to back its pro-dam position even as new reports suggest dredging would provide ample water for decades...
Table of Contents Published on Jul 20th, 2011 0 comments COVERPrimary primerWith the Democratic primary for City Council (and Clerk of Court) just weeks away, it's time to meet the candidates and find out just what they'd do if voted into office. Will...
Table of contents Published on Jul 14th, 2011 0 comments COVERShenandoah's 75thWhether you're riding along Skyline Drive, hiking, biking or camping, the Shenandoah National Park is best known for its numerous recreational activities and glorious views. It...