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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

2.4.11 Founder and Editor at The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy for “Fun Fridays with Hawes.” For those of you who don’t know, when Coy and Hawes get together, the conversation covers anything and everything. Among today’s topics: the best places to ski, wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle, the classic TV show “B.J. and the Bear,” and a good old fashioned game of “Dead or Alive?” Also, Hawes unveils Charlottesville’s own new version of “Groupon” called The Daily Deal in which a featured restaurant provides coupons for a certain dollar amount of food for half the price.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Courteney Stuart joins Coy Barefoot

1.26.11 Senior Editor from The Hook Courteney Stuart joins Coy to discuss the Morgan Harrington murder case. Stuart was with the Harrington family yesterday visiting the site where the body of their daughter was found a year ago, and she recounts what both the family members and the police present had to say about the latest regarding the investigation. Some of the new items surrounding the case include why police feel whoever was responsible had prior knowledge of the area plus the debate over the use of a familial DNA test. Be sure to check out Stuart’s cover story as the latest edition of The Hook hits the red boxes this week.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

1.24.11 Founder and Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy to continue the discussion of the George Allen announcement. The former U.S. Senator has announced that he will attempt to recapture that title, and Coy and Hawes break down the merits of the Republican candidate. Always a fun guest, Spencer also has witty takes on Allen’s background, Virginia’s natural resources, and…blenders? You can hear all of this and much more, including the latest on Biscuit Run, an explanation of proper ski slope etiquette, and a quick round of America’s favorite game Dead or Alive, right here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

1.14.11 Founder and Senior Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy for the latest edition of “Fun Fridays with Hawes.” The conversation starts with weather…but then proceeds to cover just about everything else under the sun. Included among today’s discussion topics: the best way to enjoy a beer, the trio of car fires in Charlottesville, the mystery of the gas pump, what makes a good sitcom, Coke vs. Pepsi, and a disturbing local news story coming out of the Valley. Also, if you haven’t heard America’s new favorite game, Dead or Alive yet, check out today’s edition to find out the status of some beloved celebrities of yesteryear.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

1.7.11 Founder and Senior Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy for another installment of “Fun Fridays with Hawes.” Full of anecdotes and tangents as always, today’s conversation hits topics all across the board: from the latest on the Biscuit Run scandal to which Amendment Hawes would chose to write on his chest; from the latest on the Justine Swartz Abshire murder case to the homeless man with the magical radio voice. Also, the two play the newest game sweeping the nation…that you haven’t heard of yet- Dead or Alive. But the most important discovery of the day: did Hawes bring a glove to baseball games as a kid? Find out here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

1.5.11 Founder and Senior Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy to discuss the latest on the Biscuit Run development scandal. Spencer’s team has been on top of this story from the beginning, and the conversation gives a backdrop to the original massive plans for the Charlottesville neighborhood before explaining the sequence of events which has led to a grand total of zero homes being built on the land. Who is responsible? Check out the latest edition of The Hook which hits the red boxes tonight to find out.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Courteney Stuart joins Coy Barefoot

12.29.10 Senior Editor from The Hook Courteney Stuart joins Coy to recap the most significant local issues of 2010. Highlighted amongst the news stories are the Justine Elizabeth Swartz Abshire murder case, the Yeardly Love-George Huguely tragedy, the Biscuit Run scam, and the latest on the Landmark Hotel. Stuart gives her analysis of the topics and makes predictions for how things will unfold the future.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: The Hook’s Courteney Stuart joins Coy to delve into the unsolved murder of Justine Swartz Abshire

11.10.10 The Hook’s Courteney Stuart joins Coy to discuss her cover story about the investigation into the death of Culpeper resident and Emerald Hill Elementary School teacher Justine Swartz Abshire. Recently uncovered details from the event which happened over 4 years ago have caused Justine’s parents to file a civil suit against a group of 9 conspirators. Listen in to find out all of the details, plus the author’s insights.