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Albemarle County Confederate statue to be removed Sept. 12
Read full article: Albemarle County Confederate statue to be removed Sept. 12CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Another Confederate statue is slated for removal in Virginia. Removal work will be livestreamed on the countys Facebook page instead of allowing in-person observance because of the coronavirus pandemic. The county said it also will be airing interviews and lectures about the statue. The Board of Supervisors will hold a special virtual meeting next week to review statements of interest from those who want the statue. State law requires the board to offer the statue to organizations including a museum, historical society or battlefield.