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Some filmmakers chase spectacle while others dedicate themselves to chasing truths. Chris Farina had chosen the latter. For decades, he has used his camera to unveil the impacts people have on everyday lives, including accounts from teachers, students, neighbors, and people rebuilding themselves from the ground up. Even as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) has introduced […]
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As a whole, Charlottesville is not a town lacking in brunch spots, with the options all seeming to blend together. But few can match the appeal of Guajiros Miami Eatery in terms of dish quality and atmosphere. Located at 114 10th St. NW, Guajiros offers a variety of family recipes, blending influences from Nicaragua, Costa […]
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The sound of rushing water played through speakers as a string quartet produced haunting and thought-provoking tones. The whooshing of wind chills the air as the quartet plucks demanding melodies representing melting glaciers in a piece entitled “Ice Becomes Water” by Judith Shatin. Later in the evening, ticking metronomes were projected on the screen as […]
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Elizabeth Nicholson is a 4th-grade teacher at Broadus Wood Elementary School who teaches every subject a 4th-grader needs to know, instead of having different subjects for different teachers. She has been working at the elementary school for 23 years, and she loves her job. Nicholson has won the local Teacher of the Year award several […]
Continue ReadingDirector Tammy Starkey says her ministry’s goal is “Restoring hope through the love of Christ.” Starting as missionaries in Mexico, Tammy and Director Joe Starkey felt God asking them to “serve the Lord” and help the community closer to their home in Louisa, Va. Joe and Tammy started Restoration Ministries, a community-based organization run through […]
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At the hauntingly fun PVCC Halloween Party on Oct. 29 during the Silent Disco, a flash mob gave the audience a chance to see a horde of zombies thrilled to perform. The Thriller Flash Mob lived up to the undead excitement. In the words of PVCC student Owen Atwell, “Liz Reynolds and the whole Thriller […]
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On Sept. 21 and 22, Chiles Peach Orchard held their 13th annual Fall Into Fun Festival and it was the perfect way to kick off the fall season. The main barn was beautifully decorated with wheelbarrows full of pumpkins and stacks of hay bales. Guests had the opportunity to pick a variety of apples and […]
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Two weeks before Election Day, when Virginians will be electing their first female governor, Democratic candidate for governor Abigail Spanberger took to The Jefferson Theater for her Charlottesville Get Out the Vote Rally. Joining her as featured guest speakers were former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and celebrity scientist Bill Nye. The event was scheduled […]
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If you’ve heard the buzz or received the email about the Charles T. Baber Leadership Development Program at PVCC, you’re not alone. Now entering its fourth year, the Charles T. Baber Leadership Development Program was created in honor of Charles T. Baber, a respected community and business leader who believed deeply in the power of […]
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