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Overdrive: Illegal parking problems persist at Albemarle High School

Overdrive: Illegal parking problems persist at Albemarle High School

It’s happened again. And again. And again. Less than 90 days after The Schilling Show reported dangerous and ongoing parking violations at Albemarle High School (AHS), the problem persists. The latest pictures, taken in January and February by Schilling Show contributor Jorge Brooks, Jr., show cars lining yellow-curbed emergency-vehicle access areas, blocking clearly marked fire [...]

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Guest editorial: Skinning the CAT (How the City of Charlottesville abuses some in its employ)

Guest editorial: Skinning the CAT (How the City of Charlottesville abuses some in its employ)

Skinning the CAT (How the City of Charlottesville abuses some in its employ) by Clifton Smith Circumstance saw me without my vehicle for a few days. Deciding to explore the alternatives, I chose to utilize the local transit system, known as CAT, the Charlottesville Area Transit System. I was a far younger man when I [...]

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Guest editorial: Occupy Charlottesville, the rule of law, and why the Constitution will fail

Guest editorial: Occupy Charlottesville, the rule of law, and why the Constitution will fail

Law enforcement, Occupy Charlottesville, and why the Constitution will fail by Clifton Smith There are many facets of the recent debacle associated with the recent “Occupy Charlottesville” which will no doubt be a matter of prescient debate for many weeks and months to follow. As it should be. However, I feel that there is core [...]

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Trash talk: The terrifying sounds of Occupy Charlottesville

Trash talk: The terrifying sounds of Occupy Charlottesville

Warning: Video contains extremely vile language; not suitable for children Facing eviction from their trashed Lee Park encampment, the true character of Occupy Charlottesville (OC) was revealed during a November 30, late night police action to liberate the park. City Manager (and Director of Public Safety), Maurice Jones, in conjunction with Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris, [...]

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Backbone: UVa tells Occupy Charlottesville campers to take a hike

Backbone: UVa tells Occupy Charlottesville campers to take a hike

In stark contrast to ongoing political spinelessness exhibited by Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris, his Keystone Kouncilors, and City Manager Maurice Jones, the University of Virginia (UVa) has just said “no” to Occupy Charlottesville (OC) in their attempt to appropriate University property for the purpose of a protest encampment. As predicted by The Schilling Show yesterday, [...]

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Outta site! Occupy Charlottesville faces Lee Park showdown with city officials

Outta site! Occupy Charlottesville faces Lee Park showdown with city officials

Secret negotiations deep within the bowels of Charlottesville City Hall reportedly aim to see the imminent ousting of Occupy Charlottesville from Lee Park to a less conspicuous location. Growing pressure from the North Downtown Residents Association and frustrated downtown businesses and merchants—all of whom are tired of the Occupation’s negative impact on their lives and [...]

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Photo exposé : Ongoing and dangerous illegal parking at Albemarle High School

Photo exposé : Ongoing and dangerous illegal parking at Albemarle High School

Ongoing and dangerous illegal parking at Albemarle High School By Jorge Brooks, Jr. After attending a few sporting events at Albemarle High School (AHS) this fall and parking in the main lot in front of the building, I noted that during many events, driveways leading back to the athletic fields were filled up with illegally [...]

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Guest editorial: World Class, my a$$

Guest editorial: World Class, my a$$

World Class, my a$$ By Bill Smith 27% live in poverty One-party tyranny Low paying jobs Occupy Cville mobs Cost of living through the roof Power elite, arrogant and aloof World Class, my a$$ Wasteful art in place Disrespect for the black race Public housing disgrace World Class, my a$$ Former mayor beats his wife [...]

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Breaking news: JATP Leadership statement about the “occupation” of Lee Park

Breaking news: JATP Leadership statement about the “occupation” of Lee Park

On October 17, 2011, the Charlottesville City Council unanimously voiced their political kinship with Occupy Charlottesville (OC) and effectively tossed sensible ordinances out the window of City Hall. In cooperation with City Manager Maurice Jones and Parks and Recreation Director Brian Daly, this is what has happened as of November 8, 2011: Mr. Jones gave [...]

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Where’s the beef: Occupy Charlottesville flanking state food safety laws?

Where’s the beef: Occupy Charlottesville flanking state food safety laws?

First it was illegal occupation of Lee Park, then underage drinking in an on-site tent, on the heels of unpermitted construction, followed by requests for rape whistles, and now, Occupy Charlottesville (OC) may be violating State health laws in regard to food provision. In an October 24 Special Event Application, group representative, Bailee E. Hampton, [...]

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