May. 6, 20260213
Heather Michon
Aqua Virginia has agreed to scale back its proposed rate increase, but customers are still likely to see higher bills if the State Corporation Commission (SCC) signs off on the plan.
The company, which provides water and wastewater service to Lake Monticello and surrounding parts of Fluvanna County, along with...
May. 6, 2026054
Contributed by E. Dianne Campbell
Carysbrook Elementary School second graders celebrated Earth Day at Pleasant Grove Park on April 24…and what a celebration it was!
About 240 students, along with parents and grandparents, explored the park while learning about nature, Fluvanna’s agricultural heritage, the wonders of the woods...
May. 6, 20260100
Demand for food and emergency assistance is increasing in Fluvanna County, even as donations struggle to keep pace.
The Fluvanna Christian Service Society (FCSS) has supported residents for more than 50 years and continues to play a key role in backing the MACAA/FCSS Food Pantry at Carysbrook, which it originally helped...
May. 6, 2026059
By Page Gifford
Fluvanna County High School’s Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO) is stepping into Earth Month with a fundraiser that aims to reduce waste while supporting students and staff.
The group has partnered with GotSneakers, a zero-waste recycling company that collects used athletic shoes and either redistributes...
May. 6, 2026040
Duncan Nixon
The top two baseball teams in the Jefferson District met April 30 at Fluvanna’s Sheridan Field. The Flucos entered 6-0 in district play and 10-3 overall, while the Bulldogs came in 5-1 in the district and 10-2 overall.
It was the Bulldogs’ night.
The Bulldogs struck first in the top of the first inning,...
Apr. 30, 2026058
Contributed by E. Dianne Campbell
The Fluvanna Master Gardener Class of 2026 has graduated!
In a ceremony at Fluvanna Public Library on April 25, students received their handsome diplomas and were feted by accompanying family members and the new friends in the horticultural community.
Twelve students worked through 50 hours of...
Apr. 30, 2026082
By Page H. Gifford
Combining her finesse as a painter with a deep-seated love for her four-legged subjects, Fluvanna Art Association member Susan Edginton creates striking, color-rich portraits of dogs that capture the eye and the heart.
Now, Edginton has used her artistic talent to design a fiberglass Labrador statue to...
Apr. 30, 20260176
Heather Michon, Editor
Fluvanna County taxpayers will receive their first-half county tax bills in the coming weeks, and many residents may notice that their personal property taxes are slightly lower.
That’s not because tax rates have changed—the rate for cars and other personal property remains $4.10 per $100 of assessed...