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It is said music is meant to soothe the savage beast, but, for a newcomer, unraveling Charlottesville’s music scene can prove a beastly task. Beyond the larger venues, which host mainstream headliners, there is a bustling community of local musicians and fans who work to bring a diverse collection of concerts to town. On any […]
Continue ReadingFor students who find they have extra time on their hands this summer, there are organizations in Charlottesville that provide opportunities for students to contribute to the community by volunteering. Volunteers have the opportunity to discover new interests, meet new people and give back to the community. “I, personally, am very passionate about volunteering and […]
Continue ReadingWith the 2012 Summer Olympics coming up, athletes around the world are focused on qualifying to represent their countries in one of the incredible competitions. For some, this dream may seem distant, but for Charlottesville’s own Holly Harper, the opportunity to compete in the Olympics is only 0.12 of a second away. Harper is a […]
Continue ReadingWorkforce Services at Piedmont Virginia Community College will hold its first annual “Healthy, Well-thy and Wise” Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PVCC Stultz Center. The fair will include presentations and workshops on over nine areas of wellness, including physical, mental, legal and financial wellness. Divided into […]
Continue Reading— UPDATED: 8:08 p.m., March 7, 2012 — Around 3 p.m. on March 7, a fire broke out near Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC)’s Dickinson building. The fire began due to an unknown cause associated with a John Deere Gator utility vehicle used by the PVCC Building and Grounds Department. The fire then spread […]
Continue ReadingThe average person might run to stay in shape, to improve his or her cardiovascular health, or even as a stress reliever. But, for Charlottesville’s very own “Marathon Man”, John Anthony “Tony” Bridges, it is a burning passion. “[It is about] the challenge to do stuff and things in one particular sport that nobody has […]
Continue ReadingTo quote Jackie Treehorn from the Coen brothers’ cult classic, “The Big Lebowski,” “The way of the future, Dude, one hundred percent electronic!” This quote, although out of context, rings with a pitch of legitimacy as jobs, businesses and society continue their exodus into the technological age. The Commonwealth is home to many advancing businesses; […]
Continue ReadingFifty years ago, during his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned citizens about the military-industrial complex, the collective of a nation’s armed forces and the industries that supply the military equipment. To commemorate Eisenhower’s speech, a three day conference called MIC at 50 will take place in Charlottesville. This Friday, Sept. 16, the first […]
Continue ReadingThe state of the economy is a common concern for Americans. Smaller businesses falling on hard times have become a daily topic for conversation. The prospect of starting a local business has become more daunting than in recent years. Restaurants can present a particular dilemma, as they require immense amounts of money and time before […]
Continue ReadingPiedmont Virginia Community College has always taken pride in having a well maintained campus. To further this, the college plans to renovate the portico outside the north entrance, and eventually the south entrance, too. Plans for the north portico’s refurbishments have been in talks since last spring and are expected to be approved later this […]
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