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Stanardsville Mayor Gary Lowe, a member of the Committee for about 12 years, and chairman of for six, is being challenged for his seat by Roger Schweikert of Ruckersville.

LOW dam progress

Madison County’s boys basketball team prevailed in grand fashion over Altavista, 41-38, in front of tons of raucous Mountaineer faithful in the Group A, Division 1 final at VCU’s Siegel Center on Friday to claim its first state title in 33 years. The senior-laden bunch put on a memorable last performance — which was threatened late in the game — in front of the mostly blue-and-white-clad crowd to capture the trophy.

The tax base has swelled — along with the city’s budget. Housing costs have skyrocketed. And the Frommer’s guidebook company named Charlottesville the best place to live in the nation in 2004.