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"I have never witnessed or experienced a toxic culture and unethical practices like I witnessed at CASPCA..."

Jan 20

Been spending a lot of time on social media lately (pray for me) so I’m sorry there hasn’t been a newsletter in a while. News happens fast these days! Anyway, here’s a round-up of what’s been catching my attention, most of it pretty grim. ABC News Studios just released the…

Jan 13

In September 2021, a short press release went out on a Wednesday evening announcing Charlottesville's police chief had been fired. No explanation was provided...

Jan 27

"The content will stay online indefinitely. We will not and cannot be influenced."

Dec 19, 2022

It’s a bit of “a murder mystery,” said McNair, who joined forces with Spencer, Stuart and other old colleagues from the Hook this summer to investigate…

Dec 14, 2022

The current Warrenton Police Chief will start work January 16

Dec 6, 2022

...after City withheld their names until hours before the public forum.

Nov 29, 2022

This story includes incoming updates...

Nov 14, 2022

The broken and beleaguered local news ecosystem we live in now makes us uneasy. Who can we turn to and trust to tell us what's going on?

Nov 3, 2022

It saddens me to share here that Matthew Farrell, a unique figure of the vibrant 1990s art scene in Charlottesville, was the one shot and killed at his…

Oct 27, 2022

“We are not removing the trees because we want to." said Riaan Anthony, Deputy Director of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation.

Oct 5, 2022

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Sep 1, 2022

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