Scottsville News

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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