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10 hrs ago | Daily Progress

Trial set to close in 21-year-old killing

It's all over but last-minute statements and final deliberations. Attorneys in the murder trial of 68-year-old Alvin Lee Morris ended the fifth day of testimony and arguments Friday and will prepare their closing statements and summations to present to the Albemarle County Circuit Court jury on Monday.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

Daily Progress

On tape, Morris denies shooting

Faced with arrest for third-degree murder, Alvin Lee "Butch" Morris expressed guilt for the life he had led all the while protesting his innocence, according to audio tapes made during his arrest and played in Albemarle County Circuit Court on Thursday.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

Fluvanna Review

Small Town - Big Doin's

Tying up the batteau. By O.T. Holen The Wednesday lunch crowd at Donna's Place on Valley Street in Scottsville was buzzing with excitement - all other topics took second place to the arrival of the Batteaus on the beautiful James River flowing a few hundred yards from the popular eatery.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

Nelson County Times

Beech Grove man has fallen for the life of the batteau

More than four years ago, Brian Roberts of Beech Grove was bitten by the batteau bug.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Daily Progress

Former Scottsville mayor, 99, to lead Fourth of July parade

Ninety-nine-year-old A. Raymon Thacker, who was one of the longest-serving mayors in U.S. history when he oversaw Scottsville, will serve as grand marshal of the town's Fourth of July Parade.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

WVAW

Albemarle County Supervisors to Vote on Future of Hatton Ferry

Albemarle County leaders are discussing several big issues, including the preservation of an historic landmark.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

WCAV

Area Communities Cancel Fireworks Shows

Fourth of July celebrations will be a bit quieter this year in some communities across Albemarle County.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Roanoke Times

Short takes

Quick views on some of the week's news. A troubled icon's tragic end You don't have to have been a fan of Michael Jackson's music to recognize his undeniable cultural and artistic influence.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Last pole-driven river ferry may close in Virginia

For more than 130 years, ferrymen have jammed poles into the James River's gravelly shallows to push the Hatton Ferry slowly across to other side.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

NBC29

Bike Virginia Event to Begin This Weekend

Friday night 2,000 cyclists are descending on Charlottesville to take to the streets for a five day tour of Central Virginia on wheels.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Daily Progress

Scottsville council to consider new taxes

Two more tax increases are on the table in the town of Scottsville, even as some residents continue to fume over a recent increase in the cigarette tax.

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The Free Lance-Star

Pole-propelled ferry may soon be history

Getting the nod, young Caleb King grabbed the large wheel on the side of the floating steel platform and spun it for all he was worth.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Charlottesville Tomorrow Weblog

Albemarle County Service Authority approves 2010 water rates;...

On June 18, 2009, the Albemarle County Service Authority reviewed and approved water and sewer rate increases as part of its FY 2010 budget.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

NBC29

Educators Rally for Community Schools

Hundreds of Albemarle County parents, students and teachers rallied in support of saving the county's community schools at Thursday's school board meeting.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

Charlottesville Tomorrow Weblog

Supervisors deny addition of new rural lot for western Albemarle family

On June 10, 2009, Ronald and Janie Matheny appeared before the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to request an additional development right on their property in western Albemarle near the Countya s border with Nelson County.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

Daily Progress

Residents make case for smaller schools

The Albemarle County School Board had scheduled 20 minutes for public comments at its Thursday meeting, but residents had different plans.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

NBC29

Albemarle Parents Upset About Possible School Closings

Albemarle County parents plan to come together, and take a stand to save their children's schools at the School Board meeting Thursday night.

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Thu Jun 04, 2009

Daily Progress

Board explores ways to rescue Hatton Ferry

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors is exploring ways to save the historic Hatton Ferry, a pole-driven ferry on the James River that is poised to fall victim to Virginia Department of Transportation budget cuts.

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Mon Jun 01, 2009

Nelson County Life Magazine

Stepping Back In Time: A Batteaua s Maiden Voyage

Join Captain Brian Roberts on the maiden voyage of his new hand-crafted batteau! Explore a section of the James River, from Howardsville to Scottsville on this historic-style vessel.

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Sat May 30, 2009

NBC29

Soldiers Honored in Charlottesville Service

Hundreds of civilians and veterans gathered in Charlottesville on Monday to honor those who have served and died for the United States.

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