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The Making of Cavman

2009-06-30T00:01:00-05:00

In a dark office in the bowels of John Paul Jones Arena, two video producers bring the University of Virginia mascot to life. Erik Elvgren and Matt Uncapher make the animated shorts Adventures of Cavman which are shown before home football games.

Week in Photos: 6/21 - 6/27

2009-06-29T16:56:50-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of June 21st.

Week in Photos: 6/14 - 6/20

2009-06-23T14:10:20-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of June 14th.

Week in Photos: 6/7 - 6/13

2009-06-16T08:42:21-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of June 7th.

Week in Photos: 5/31 - 6/6

2009-06-08T10:55:48-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of May 31st.

Week in Photos: 5/24 - 5/30

2009-06-01T09:47:12-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of May 24th.

52nd annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Kennel Club dog show

2009-05-30T22:22:00-05:00

The 52nd annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Kennel Club dog show Saturday at Foxfield.

Week in Photos: 5/17 - 5/23

2009-05-26T11:01:16-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of May 17th.

CvillePieDown 2009

2009-05-24T16:32:11-05:00

Starting as a faux Internet feud on the social networking Web site Twitter, CvillePieDown competitors Marijean Jaggers (@Marijean) and Brian Geiger (@thefoodgeek) ended the dispute Sunday at the Mudhouse coffee shop on the Downtown Mall.

Coop Cooperation

2009-05-24T00:01:39-05:00

Four families in downtown Charlottesville combine skills, time and resources to raise eight egg-laying hens in a backyard chicken coop.

Week in Photos: 5/10 - 5/16

2009-05-18T14:20:15-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of May 10th.

2009 Final Exercise

2009-05-17T19:40:50-05:00

2009 University of Virginia Final Exercises held Sunday on the Lawn.

2009 Valedictory exercises

2009-05-16T19:02:16-05:00

The 2009 University of Virginia Valedictory exercises held Saturday at the John Paul Jones arena.

Week in Photos: 5/03 - 5/09

2009-05-11T10:00:17-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of May 3rd.

Mother Son Prom

2009-05-09T23:00:28-05:00

The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department hosts their third annual Mother Son Prom at Herman Key, Jr. Center on Saturday, May 9, 2009. Over 100 children were registered for the event, which let mom’s dress up and boogie down with their sons for Mother’s Day.

Week in Photos: 4/26 - 5/02

2009-05-04T12:54:12-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of April 26th.

Week in Photos: 4/19 - 4/25

2009-04-27T13:52:23-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of April 19th.

Dogwood Parade 2009 (Special to the Daily Progress: Ashley Twiggs)

2009-04-25T21:45:40-05:00

Images from the 2009 Dogwood Festival parade.

Foxfield Races 2009 (Special to the Daily Progress: Jason O. Watson)

2009-04-25T21:40:43-05:00

Images from the 2009 Spring Foxfield races.

Week in Photos: 4/12 - 4/18

2009-04-20T11:28:59-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of April 12th.

UVa Football Spring Game 09 - (Special to the Daily Progress / Jason O. Watson)

2009-04-19T00:01:36-05:00

“That’s a big step up from what we have seen in the past,“ said Coach Al Groh.
During the 15-practice period in the spring, Virginia placed a strong emphasis on special teams, sophomore wideout Jared Green said.

Tom Perriello: 100 days

2009-04-19T00:01:24-05:00

On Wednesday, Perriello marked his first 100 days as the representative of the 5th Congressional District, which stretches from the Charlottesville region down to the Southside communities of Danville and Martinsville.

Reproducing a Masterpiece: Ringing True

2009-04-19T00:01:18-05:00

Violin maker Oded Kishony and violinst Max Rabinovitsj are collaborating on the project of a lifetime: reproducing Max’s Pietro Antonio Landolfi violin, made in about 1775. In this installment of an occasional series in The Daily Progress, Max and Oded select spruce and maple wood for the new violin.

2009 Charlottesville Marathon

2009-04-19T00:01:04-05:00

Charles “Chuck” Engle blistered the competition with a 2:38:58 victory. Law student Jacqueline Choi was a little over 30 minutes slower than her time last year. But most of the runners in between agreed that the thrill of conquering the hilly 26.2-mile course was a victory in itself.

Dave 4/17!

2009-04-17T21:29:53-05:00

The Dave Matthews Band returned home to Charlottesville and played to crowds stuffed into the John Paul Jones Arena.

The Dead: Charlottesville 4/15

2009-04-16T10:03:05-05:00

It began in typical shambolic fashion - the disheveled-looking band ambled onstage, noodled around with instruments for a few minutes as if at sound check and then, with a few foot taps from Phil Lesh, launched into the first song of a three-hour night.

Week in Photos: 4/5 - 4/11

2009-04-14T10:44:05-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of April 5th.

Week in Photos: 3/29 - 4/04

2009-04-06T11:51:52-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of March 29th.

Charlottesville 10 Miler

2009-04-06T08:31:52-05:00

Close to 2,700 people entered the area’s oldest and most prestigious footrace.

Police manhunt for robbery suspect

2009-04-02T16:49:40-05:00

A high-speed police chase on Interstate 64 ended in Albemarle County following a bank heist in Goochland.

UVa - Maryland Men’s Lacrosse

2009-03-28T22:41:08-05:00

In the longest game in NCAA Division I history, No. 1-ranked Virginia — thanks to a goal by Towson, Md., native Brian Carroll in the seventh overtime (yes, seventh) — defeated No. 9 Maryland, 10-9, in front of a crowd of 5,019.

Week in Photos: 3/15 - 3/21

2009-03-23T15:06:55-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of March 15th.

Boyd Tavern Market Fire

2009-03-23T10:55:23-05:00

An early morning fire sent employees and customers out of the building where smoke and fire were already visible on one side of the building.

Breakthrough Spring 2009 - Natural Athletes

2009-03-20T00:00:38-05:00

As the spring sports season kicks off, a new crop of high school athletes is set to take center stage. The Daily Progress takes a look at several of them in our spring Breakthrough feature.

Leitao’s tenure

2009-03-17T17:07:36-05:00

A photo timeline of important games during Dave Leitao’s Virginia career.

A brief look back

2009-03-16T16:49:12-05:00

Virginia men’s basketball coach Dave Leitao’s career in pictures.

Week in Photos: 3/8 - 3/14

2009-03-16T09:44:39-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of March 8th.

Week in Photos: 3/1 - 3/7

2009-03-09T11:20:25-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of March 1st.

Cavs Terps Basketball

2009-03-09T10:54:58-05:00

On senior day, Virginia senior Mamadi Diane did his best to assuage the collective psyche of Wahoo Nation. How appropriate, considering Diane’s own struggles this season. Diane hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 38 seconds left to lift the Cavaliers to a stunning 68-63 victory at John Paul Jones Arena.

Early March snowfall

2009-03-02T15:40:10-05:00

The storm dropped from six inches of snow in the areas of Louisa, Greene and Madison counties to two or three inches in Albemarle and Charlottesville.

Week in Photos: 2/22 - 2/28

2009-03-02T12:19:45-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of February 22nd.

Virginia loses to Wake Forest

2009-03-02T10:14:43-05:00

Wake Forest, behind 12 points apiece from Al-Farouq Aminu, Jeff Teague and Chas McFarland, handed Virginia its third straight loss — a 70-60 setback in front of a crowd of 11,065.

Starting over in America

2009-03-01T00:01:36-05:00

Farid Uddin and Mosfika Zeb-Ara Yeasmin were doctors in their native Bangladesh and gave up their lives of wealth and prestige to raise their children in America with access to superior education. After eight years in hourly wage jobs, the pair are attending Piedmont Virginia Community College with the goal of becoming nurses.

Madison defeates Buckingham in region semi-final

2009-02-27T23:59:01-05:00

Madison County High School defeats Buckingham County High School 65-58 in the Region B-Division 2 semi-final game on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009.

Cavs v Miami Basketball

2009-02-27T09:31:04-05:00

Miami beat the Cavs with a 62-55 win in front of a crowd of 9,392 home at John Paul Jones Arena.

Virginia downs Boston College

2009-02-23T13:19:38-05:00

As the university honored a quarter of players on Senior Night at John Paul Jones Arena on Sunday, the ceremonial activities were quickly overshadowed by one of the most dominant second-half performances of the season. The Cavaliers jumped into sole possession of fifth place in the ACC with a pivotal 90-70 victory over Boston College.

Week in Photos: 2/15 - 2/21

2009-02-23T11:03:37-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of February 15th.

ATV lead recall

2009-02-23T10:40:25-05:00

On Feb. 10th the sale of ATVs and dirtbikes designed for children ages 1 and under were removed from sale due to possible high concentrations of lead.

Looking to the Future

2009-02-22T10:44:23-05:00

The story of One-Handed Fork Union Basketball Player Kevin Laue.

UVa weathers the Hurricanes

2009-02-20T09:16:03-05:00

With one of the most ridiculous “circus shots” in the history of Virginia women’s basketball, senior Lyndra Littles saved the day and perhaps the season. They beat Miami 84-75 in overtime play.

UVa vs. VT Victory!

2009-02-19T10:01:29-05:00

Virginia (9-13, 3-8 ACC) snapped a three-game losing streak against Virginia Tech and won two straight games for the first time since late December. Final score 75-61.

Bear Invasion

2009-02-17T11:21:49-05:00

A local resident surveys the damage to his backyard after a hungry bear destroyed several bird feeders.

Week in Photos: 2/8 - 2/14

2009-02-16T12:15:44-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of February 8th.

Week in Photos: 2/1 - 2/7

2009-02-09T12:20:02-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of February 1st.

Week in Photos: 1/25 - 1/31

2009-02-02T15:31:09-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of January 25th.

Late January Winter Storm

2009-01-28T12:21:50-05:00

Freezing rain and sleet mixed with precious few snow flakes to coat the central Virginia area Tuesday and Wednesday. All in all it has been an ugly mess sending cars sledding down roads and kids skidding to abrupt halts on muddy hills.

Week in Photos: 1/18 - 1/24

2009-01-26T15:43:38-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of January 18th.

Horse foundation tries to outrun the recession

2009-01-25T00:00:48-05:00

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at Montpelier is struggling to care for its herd of race horses in the face of the recession. The foundation relies on donors to sponsor or adopt the horses, but as the economy continues its slide, more horses are in need of care and fewer people are able to help.

Local Inauguration Day party roundup

2009-01-20T18:32:48-05:00

Photo coverage of Inauguration Day parties at the John Paul Jones Arena, The Paramount, and elsewhere.

Local inauguration party

2009-01-20T18:30:16-05:00

Several Obama campaign volunteers gathered in the Greenbrier home of JJ Towler to watch and celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama.

Obama Inauguration

2009-01-20T14:06:23-05:00

Photos of President Obama’s inauguration speech.

Inauguration Day

2009-01-20T07:42:07-05:00

Photos from Washington and around the world as President-Elect Barack Obama makes the transition into the White House.

UVa - UNC Basketball: Virginia loses 61-83

2009-01-16T09:27:42-05:00

North Carolina, behind 28 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks from All-American Tyler Hansbrough and 19 points and nine assists from Ty Lawson, soundly defeated UVa, 83-61, in front of a crowd of 13,811.

Week in Photos: 1/4 - 1/10

2009-01-14T14:05:41-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of January 4th.

Week in Photos: 12/28 - 1/06

2009-01-06T11:35:11-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of December 28th.

Week in Photos: 12/21 - 12/27

2008-12-29T12:06:02-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of December 21st.

Week in Photos 12/14 - 12/20

2008-12-23T14:20:42-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of December 14th.

Week in Photos: 12/7 - 12/13

2008-12-15T16:57:56-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of December 7th.

Backstage at the circus

2008-12-10T23:59:02-05:00

Set up begins for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performance at John Paul Jones Arena on Wedneday, Dec. 10, 2008. The Boom A Ring show features six tigers, three elephants and about 30 performers.

Week in Photos 11/30 - 12/6

2008-12-09T10:40:49-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of November 30th.

Tag world record attempt

2008-12-05T11:02:18-05:00

Greeks from the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity organized a world record attempt for the largest game of tag. Proceeds of the events were donated the UVa Children’s Hospital in Charlottesville, Va.

Breakthrough athletes: Winter

2008-12-02T00:05:09-05:00

“Wondering which players are set to rule the gyms and mats this winter? We’ve found eight of them.

Week in Photos 11/23 - 11/29

2008-12-01T16:45:27-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of November 23rd.

Life as a University bus driver

2008-12-01T00:01:05-05:00

The University Transit Service bus drivers are a tight knit group who drive, live and hang out together.

MHS versus James Monroe

2008-11-29T20:42:11-05:00

MHS lost to James Monroe 44-41.

Hoos versus Hokies football

2008-11-29T17:23:53-05:00

The University of Virginia Cavaliers lost their final regular season game against Virginia Tech 17-14 in Blacksburg, Va.

Time lapse: UVa versus VT in 56 seconds

2008-11-29T10:53:47-05:00

Miss the big game? Watch the entire game compressed into 56 seconds via time lapse photography.

Week in Photos 11/16 - 11/22

2008-11-24T14:37:00-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of November 16th.

UVa versus Clemson

2008-11-22T19:25:30-05:00

The UVa Cavaliers lost 13-3 home at Scott Stadium to Clemson on Saturday, November 22nd 2008.

Virginia versus Clemson highlight video

2008-11-22T19:18:00-05:00

The UVa Cavaliers lost 13-3 home at Scott Stadium to Clemson on Saturday, November 22nd 2008.

Week in Photos 11/9 - 11/15

2008-11-18T11:31:00-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of November 9th.

UVa versus Wake Forest

2008-11-10T18:18:00-05:00

The UVa Cavaliers lost 28-17 on the road against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field.

Week in Photos 11/2 - 11/10

2008-11-10T14:10:00-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of November 2nd.

STAB vs. Covenant : VISSA state football semifinal

2008-11-09T10:58:00-05:00

St. Anne’s-Belfield defeated Covenant 27-20 in the VISAA state semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2008.

Hiking Old Rag

2008-11-09T00:28:00-05:00

Old Rag Mountain is a beautiful and hike located in the Shenandoah Valley northeast of Big Meadows.

Bob Ford reunited

2008-11-06T14:03:00-05:00

Cpt. Bob Ford recently reunited with the UH-1D “Huey” helicopter he flew during hundreds of missions with the 282nd Assault Helicopter Company “Black Cats.“

Obama’s Charlottesville Headquarters

2008-11-05T14:06:00-05:00

Obama supporter and volunteer Sarah Peaslee details the mood inside Barack Obama’s Charlottesville headquarters.

Perriello addresses supporters during a tight election

2008-11-05T14:05:00-05:00

5th District Democratic challenger Tom Perriello thanks supporters at the Gravity Lounge in Charlottesville, Va.

Election 2008

2008-11-05T01:46:00-05:00

Photos from Election Day 2008.

Large early turnout at Albemarle polls

2008-11-04T14:07:00-05:00

Well over 200 people lined Agnor-Hurt Elementary School sidewalks waiting to vote in the early mroning hours of November 4th, 2008.

5th District Candidate Tom Perriello Votes

2008-11-04T13:01:00-05:00

Tom Perriello, the Democratic candidate for the US House of Representative from Virginia’s 5th Congressional District casts his vote Tuesday at Meriwether Lewis elementary school in Ivy, VA.

2008 Election Voting Tips

2008-11-03T14:08:00-05:00

Lan Smith, Chief Officer of Elections for the Ivy Precinct, details tips for a smooth voting experience.

UVa vs Miami Slideshow

2008-11-01T18:24:01-05:00

The University of Virginia lost 24-17at home to the University of Miami Hurricanes home at Scott Stadium on Saturday, November 1st 2008.

UVa Miami Highlight Video

2008-11-01T18:23:00-05:00

The University of Virginia Cavaliers lost 24-17at home to the University of Miami Hurricanes at Scott Stadium on Saturday, November 1st 2008.

Week in Photos 10/19 - 10/25

2008-10-27T15:50:00-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of October 19th.

UVa beats Georgia Tech 24-17

2008-10-27T11:40:00-05:00

UVa defeated Georgia Tech 24-17 on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 away in Georgia.

Week in Photos 10/12 - 10/18

2008-10-23T08:07:00-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of October 12th.

UVa beats UNC 16-13 in overtime

2008-10-18T20:28:00-05:00

The UVa Cavaliers beat the Tar Heels 16-13 in a stunning overtime victory.

UVa - UNC game highlights

2008-10-18T20:27:00-05:00

UVa bested UNC 16-13 in overtime play on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 home in Charlottesville, Virginia at Scott Stadium.

Week in Photos 10/5 - 10/11

2008-10-13T11:39:00-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of October 5th.