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Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors Vote to Increase Property Taxes by 6 Cents

Last Updated: 12:03 AM 03/18/10
The Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday night to increase property taxes in Fluvanna County to counter what the school superintendent called "irreparable" damage. The decision came after tensions bubbled over between board members, forcing them to re-open discussion.
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Harringtons Question JPJ Safety Procedures; University of Virginia Responds

Last Updated: 12:09 AM 03/18/10
Dan in Gil Harrington were in Charlottesville Wednesday afternoon to discuss concerns about a killer in the Charlottesville/Albemarle community and safety at John Paul Jones Arena. CBS19 reached out Wednesday for comment, and Vice President for Public Affairs at UVa, Carol Wood tells us that in the aftermath of Morgan's disappearance, there were several meetings to review practices and procedures.

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Harringtons Wary of JPJ Security, Area Safety

Last Updated: 7:25 PM 03/17/10
Five months to the day after her daughter disappeared while attending a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena, Morgan Harrington's mom wrote a soul-baring account of her feelings, saying a "sadistic monster" is walking free.

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Report: Girls Close Gap with Boys in Science, Math

Last Updated: 6:25 PM 03/17/10
A report released Wednesday shows girls in Virginia have closed the achievement gap in science and math, but boys still trail girls in reading.

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Torture Proponent's Speech Draws Controversy, Opinions 2 Comments Last Updated: 6:19 PM 03/17/10 - John Yoo, an advocate for torture who worked under President George W. Bush, will speak at the Miller Center on Friday. Many people are planning a rally to protest Yoo's stop in Charlottesville. (Full Story)
Officials Kick Off Festival of the Book Be the first to comment Last Updated: 6:27 PM 03/17/10 - Young local writers were honored for their work in a ceremony Wednesday that kicked off the 16th annual Festival of the Book in Charlottesville. (Full Story)
Rape Suspect Arrested After 10-Year Investigation 4 Comments Last Updated: 4:25 PM 03/17/10 - After a 10-year investigation, Charlottesville Police announced Wednesday afternoon they have arrested a Louisa County man accused of raping a woman on Garrett Street. (Full Story)
Two Albemarle County Men Arrested on Child Porn Charges 3 Comments Last Updated: 4:27 PM 03/17/10 - Albemarle County Police arrested two men Tuesday for possession of child pornography. These arrests were the result of a month long joint investigation with the Charlottesville Police Department. (Full Story)
Board of Supervisors: No Tax Hikes, Library Stays Open 1 Comment Last Updated: 6:34 PM 03/17/10 - The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday morning and approved a 74.2 cent tax rate per $100 of assessed value for property owners, which is essentially a tax cut. The reason for this is that funding cuts to schools from the state weren't as bad as expected. (Full Story)
Va. Soldier Dies in Northern Iraq Last Updated: 5:40 PM 03/17/10 - Spc. Steven J. Bishop of Christiansburg, Va., died in Iraq on March 13 of noncombat-related illness, according to the Department of Defense. (Full Story)
Medical Examiner Identifies Body of Augusta Co. Woman Be the first to comment Last Updated: 2:15 PM 03/17/10 - The Office of the Medical Examiner in Roanoke has identified the body found in Augusta County over the weekend as 32-year-old Dannell C. Kraus. (Full Story)
City Announces Partial, Full Closures to Hydraulic Road Last Updated: 12:47 PM 03/17/10 - Due to ongoing utility work, Hydraulic Road will be closed at various points throughout the next few weeks. The city released a full schedule of traffic disruptions. (Full Story)
Healthwise: Precision Radiation Treatment 2 Comments Last Updated: 6:37 PM 03/17/10 - In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, CBS19's Cheryn Stone highlights a high-tech cancer treatment that's improving outcomes for some patients. (Full Story)
McDonnell signs College 'Laboratory' Schools Bill Be the first to comment Last Updated: 6:30 PM 03/17/10 - Gov. Bob McDonnell achieved a goal in education agenda by signing new legislation that allows colleges with teacher-education programs to create K-12 schoools. (Full Story)
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