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August 20, 2008
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The Commute
Wednesday commute is muted by the death of Leroi Moore, saxist for the Dave Matthews Band
August 19, 2008
Monroe brings good feelings to the Mall
President James Monroe will make an appearance this eve-ning on the Downtown Mall.
Auto accident on 5th Street kills 1
An 85-year-old Charlottes-ville woman died Saturday after a crash on Fifth Street.
Woman injured in dog attack
A 22-year-old woman out for a morning walk Sunday suffered several injuries after a dog attacked her, according to Charlottesville police.
City commissions, boards get round of appointments
The Charlottesville City Council has made several appointments to city boards and commissions.
Big house on 2nd Street gets council’s OK
They might have done nothing in May, but in a complete turnaround on Monday city councilors unanimously approved a large house and accessory apartment in the city’s North Downtown neighborhood.
Dave Matthews Band sax player LeRoi Moore dies
Updated 7:30 a.m. Dave Matthews Band sax player LeRoi Moore died Tuesday of complications from injuries suffered in a June ac-cident at his farm outside Charlottesville.
Cavs ban all signs at games
The University of Virginia has banned all signs at its athletics events, a move that some are construing as an infringement of Cavalier sports fans’ freedom of expression.
UVa researcher loses his work visa
A University of Virginia medical researcher from the Middle East has been placed on leave without pay after the federal government denied his green card application and revoked his work authorization.
A true first day of school
Like every Albemarle County public school, the Community Public Charter School opens its doors today. Unlike the other schools, however, the new middle school has no detentions, no suspensions and a curriculum infused with the arts.
County weighs need for tax hike
As Albemarle County battles a sour economy, some officials are eyeing the possibility of tax increases, but a local anti-tax group is trying to kill that idea before it grows wings.
August 18, 2008
Automobile tests at Greene facility focus on crash prevention technology
No dummies are needed to try out new safety features on two cars at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s vehicle research center in Ruckersville.
City Council OKs 49 acres for parkway
Charlottesville’s City Council was nearly split down the middle Monday when considering approval for a temporary construction easement to build the Meadowcreek Parkway, the controversial 2-mile thoroughfare that has stagnated for nearly four decades.
Trials set in McGowan homicide
Two cousins charged with capital murder in connection with the in-home slaying of a young woman late last year are scheduled for jury trials in Charlottesville Circuit Court in 2009.
Big house gets unanimous approval from City Council
They may have done nothing in May, but in a complete turnaround on Monday city councilors unanimously approved a large house and accessory apartment in the city’s North Downtown neighborhood.
Orange sheriff: Fight led to killing
About three hours after Orange deputies responded to a fight involving a group of people Saturday night in the Pierce Lane area, they returned to the same place, and this time a man had been killed.
Schools to hold even welcoming principal
Charlottesville City Schools will hold a reception for the new Charlottesville High School principal, Thomas Taylor, and other school staff at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Special-use permit for music hall deferred
A special-use permit request for a Preston Avenue live music venue has been deferred by the applicant after meeting with the city’s Planning Commission last week.
Local fire chief honored by trade magazine
Charlottesville Fire Chief Charles Werner has been named the career fire chief of the year by Fire Chief magazine.
Trials set in McGowan homicide
William Douglas Gentry, 22, is scheduled for a six-day trial starting Feb. 23. Michael Pritchett, 19, has a trial scheduled for June 8. Gentry’s trial date, which was rescheduled Monday morning in circuit court, was originally scheduled for next week.
The Commute
Truckin’ down the highway, get out of my way. I’m always in a hurry, always in the street.
August 17, 2008
JAUNT expands service to evenings, Saturdays
The regional transit service JAUNT will start a new evening today and Saturday service this weekend in Fluvanna County.
Man facing murder charges after killing
An Orange County man is in jail facing a second-degree murder charge after an early-morning incident Sunday, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Crozet man facing charges following abduction, chase
A 36-year-old man faces numerous felony charges in connection with a reported abduction in Crozet on Saturday night.
Big house controversy returns to City Council
After remaining ambivalent on a house proposed for Second Street Northeast in downtown Charlottesville, city councilors will take another stab at the contentious issue tonight.
Road to redemption
It’s 3 a.m. and the former paratrooper is walking down the paved driveway leading from Piedmont House.
UVa nursing school makes medicine an art
The University of Virginia’s College of Nursing is spending the run-up to the new school year moving into its new $15.5 million home.
Multimedia: Virgil Goode
On Saturday, July 19th, the Daily Progress traveled to Clarksville in Southside Virginia during the annual Virginia Lake Festival. 5th District incumbent Virgil Goode was interviewed during a break from talking to constituents walking between the street vendors on Virginia Ave.
Multimedia: Tom Perriello
On Sunday, July 20th, The Daily Progress traveled to the Crystal Cathedral in Buckingham County. 5th District Congressional candidate Tom Perriello running against incumbent Virgil Goode spoke to the congregation about his relationship with god, his travels to war torn countries, and the current troubling economic conditions.
