Jul. 31, 2026019
By Heather MichonEditor
A major section of Fluvanna County’s proposed Comprehensive Plan is headed back for another round of work after Planning Commission members concluded that its recommendations on rural preservation and development were too numerous, overly specific, and ultimately, difficult to implement.
During a special...
Jul. 31, 2026021
By Page H. Gifford
Anyone who has lived in Fluvanna County long enough will come across notable historical figure John “Texas Jack” Omohundro.
Born in Palmyra on July 27, 1846, Omohundro was a Confederate courier and scout from Fluvanna County who headed west after the Civil War. He became a cowboy, trail boss, Army scout, and...
Jul. 31, 2026022
By Mike Feazel
In an effort to support community service organizations across Fluvanna County, the Lake Monticello Community Foundation is launching the Fluvanna Action Fund. The goal is to help ensure that nonprofits and community service groups serving the entire county have the resources they need to continue their work.
Since...
Jul. 31, 202606
By Page H. Gifford
Artist Tom Tartaglino demonstrated how to unlock the secrets of perspective and foreshortening during the Fluvanna Art Association’s monthly meeting on July 21.
Many artists in the room were self-taught and had learned perspective through online videos, while others were art teachers with formal training....
Anna Monceaux, 79, of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on July 8, 1947, in Groves, Texas, Anna graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School before earning her associate's degree from Victor Valley Community College in California. After residing in Lafayette,...
Jul. 24, 20260178
By Heather MichonEditor
Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy filed a joint petition with the State Corporation Commission on July 15 seeking approval of their proposed $66.8 billion merger.
The filing formally begins Virginia’s review of the transaction. Once the SCC determines that the application is complete, it...