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The Science of Selecting a Jury

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:40:31 GMT

The fate of George huguely and justice for Yeardley Love will lie in the hands of 12 Charlottesville residents. And the process of selecting those jurors is a science that more and more attorneys are leaving to the experts.

UVa-Developed At Home Male Fertility Test Goes National

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:56:17 GMT

For years researchers at the University of Virginia have been working on a simple way to test male fertility. Now, their research is paying off thanks to a mix of innovation and business know-how.

New Jobs Coming to Crozet

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:55:10 GMT

The Lodge at Old Trail hosted a job fair Tuesday for the senior community in Crozet.

Albemarle County Man Charged with Rape, Sodomy

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:02:51 GMT

Albemarle County Police arrested a registered sex offender Monday on charges of abduction, rape and sodomy.

Suspects in West Park Market Armed Robberies Indicted

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:27:22 GMT

Four people arrested in connection to a series of armed robberies at the West Park Market in Albemarle County were indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday and are headed to trial.

CHS Orchestra Director Featured on Magazine Cover

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:03:55 GMT

Charlottesville High School Orchestra Director Laura Mulligan Thomas is featured on the cover of the latest issue of School Band & Orchestra magazine.

Virginia Senate Passes Texting, Emailing While Driving Ban

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:32:55 GMT

By a 28-12 vote, the Virginia Senate has passed legislation to toughen the state's law against texting or emailing while driving.

State Farm Hiring Push to Include Local Jobs

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:26:32 GMT

State Farm has some good news for local residents looking for work. The company is hiring 55 workers in Virginia, most of which will be at the Operations Center located on Pantops Mountain.

Bill to Tax Va. Online Sales Unanimously Endorsed

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:38:46 GMT

A bill to force online retailers such as Amazon to collect the same sales taxes that mall discount stores and corner bookstores assess from their customers has won unanimous support from a key Senate committee.

Funeral Arrangements Made for Retired Charlottesville Lieutenant

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:44:16 GMT

Robert O. "Bobby" Jones, a retired lieutenant who served more than 35 years with the Charlottesville Police Department, passed away Thursday. He was 72 years old.