Part of West Main proclaimed as “Mel’s Walk”
City Council approved designation of an honorary street for the late Mel Walker
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Charlottesville’s next organized walk to take place in Johnson Village
The event begins at Tall Oaks Elementary School at 10 a.m.
Council confirms willingness to let group build bridge to Vietnam memorial, accept the infrastructure
The Dogwood Vietnam Memorial Foundation is responsible for raising the $3.3 million for design and construction of the project
Encyclopedia Virginia publishes new e-book in advance of America 250
The new publication is geared towards educators and anyone interested in history
Virginia Scenic Rail to soon bring excursion trips to Louisa County
Buckingham Branch Railroad has refurbished two train depots to prepare for the expansion
Civil rights pioneer Eugene Williams dies at the age of 97
In 2017, City Council declared November 6 as Eugene Williams Day
FES report: Darden Towe field project ahead of schedule faster, Monacan Indian Nation Park dedicated, and more
Plus: Three cheers for Sweeping Beauty!
Bright Hope Baptist Church in Louisa County up for landmark consideration
The State Review Board of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will take up the nomination at its meeting on September 18
Groups to mark 75th anniversary of federal ruling that allowed Black man to attend UVA law
The event will be held on September 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Swanson Room at the JMRL Central Branch
Former UVA Dean Ayers to serve fellowship at Monticello during America’s 250th
Ayers also was a co-host of public radio’s BackStory