February 28th, 2013 issue #1209

February 28th, 2013

Tragedy on the tracks: Mystery surrounds death of Kimberly Welch

Two weeks after 18-year-old Kimberly Welch was killed by a train on the tracks just east of Charlottesville city limits, details about the teen's tumultuous life on the streets are emerging as her friends and family grieve the loss of the young woman, an aspiring musician who dreamed of moving to California and whose family was trying to bring her home.

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The week in review

Best/worst news for transportation in Virginia: The General Assembly passes a bill to address the Commonwealth's crumbling infrastructure that shifts the gas tax from the p...

Thinking on his feet: Hamiltons' welcomes new chef

When long-time Hamilton's chef Jeanette Peabody announced she was leaving to pursue motherhood, owners Bill and Kate Hamilton took their time deciding on a replacement. "In...
Video special: Chang's second Beard Foundation dinner

About the highest compliment a chef can be paid is an invite to come cook at a James Beard Foundation dinner in New York City. Local chef Peter Chang went back for a second...

A Virginia DUI story: Know your rights

By André HakesCHAPTER ONE: It's 11:00pm and you're on your way back from dinner. You are pulled over for a check point, speeding, or a taillight out. The officer walks up ...
Campus assault: When federal involvement spells trouble

By CATHY YOUNG

Blue light special? Ramsay follows Albemarle House down auction-block path

10/23/12 Albemarle Kara Allison Streker to Jose & Adriana Mora, 1333 Gristmill Drive, $210,000 Sharon Bernadet & William L. Thornburg to Michael A. & Kirby M Ha...

Spotlight on Highlands at Mechums River

Subdivision: Highlands at Mechums RiverLocation: CrozetPrice range: $163,000-$386,000Schools: Crozet, Henley, Western AlbemarlePros: pretty area, friendly neighbors, decent...

Property auctions

March 5 at noon at 4257 Seminole Trail Property: 4257 Seminole Trail Debtor: Kerry L. Hall Original amount owing: unknown Bidder brings: $100,000 Info: Richard E. Carter 97...

Between a Rock and a Snitch: Dad saves the day

by Richard Roeper Who would have guessed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson would deliver the best work of his career playing a guy who squares off against a pack of small-tim...

Table of contents

COVERTrain tragedyTwo 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 ...

'Fire of indignation': Dumler controversy-- and questions-- continue

While the budget was on the agenda at the February 25 Albemarle Board of Supervisors meeting, the resignation of Scottsville Supervisor Chris Dumler was the agenda of 13 pe...
Disorderly solution? Deaton proposes new pot possession charge

At the same time Colorado and Washington are decriminalizing marijuana possession, the issue popped up again at the February 19 Charlottesville City Council meeting, when C...
Recession-ender: Albemarle budget ready to grow

The sun has come out and the recession is over, if Albemarle's 2013-14 fiscal year budget is any indicator. The county's budget was grim grim grim in 2010, reflecting the n...
Vacation violation: Kroboth back in jail after Oregon excursion

Two years after he was released from prison, the man who donned a vampire mask and attacked his estranged wife as she slept is back at the Albemarle Charlottesville Regiona...

Get Out! events, shows, things to do

“What would an ocean be without a monster lurking in the dark? It would be like sleep without dreams.” ― Werner HerzogOtherness to the sceneMonsters invade March's Fi...