Oct. 23, 20250131
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Fluvanna County Public Schools (FCPS) officials say rising costs for pay, health insurance, and special education are likely to drive a challenging budget cycle heading into Fiscal Year 2027, even as enrollment edges higher and state funding remains unpredictable.
During the budget seminar on Tuesday...
Oct. 23, 20250122
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
John D. Lyons will discuss his mystery novel, Arcadia, with Friends of the Library on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. Lyons taught French and Italian film and literature for half a century at Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia. He is the author of ten books, including Before Imagination and Tragedy and...
Oct. 23, 2025087
Contributed by Mike Feazel
Preparations are underway for Lake Monticello’s fifth annual Festival of Trees, Dec. 5 and 6 at the Ashlawn Clubhouse. Again, the Festival of Trees will feature free visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, beautifully decorated trees brimming with valuable gifts provided by local businesses, and a...
Oct. 23, 2025095
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
There was never any doubt. Playing before a large and enthusiastic home crowd, the Fluvanna High football team won its third straight game decisively. The Flucos won the coin toss before the game and elected to receive. Senior wide receiver Tramayne Minor had a strong kick return bringing the ball out to...
Oct. 15, 20250395
Defers key actions for 90 days
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Following weeks of increasing public concerns about energy giant Tenaksa’s plan to build a second gas-fired electrical power station near Scottsville, the Fluvanna County Planning Commission finally had an opportunity to weigh in at its monthly meeting on Tuesday...
Oct. 15, 20250144
Fluvanna school board weighs safety, curriculum and trust
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
“Carryover” was the word of the night at the Fluvanna County School Board’s monthly meeting on Wednesday (Oct. 8)
Carryover funds are the dollars left unspent at the end of a fiscal year. The School Board can decide to return the...
Oct. 15, 20250104
Shelter offers reduced adoption fees for animals most in need of a homeBy Heather MichonCorrespondent
Call them the hidden gems of the Fluvanna SPCA: a group of dogs and cats that have been at the shelter for six months or more.
They’ve been dubbed the “Hopeful Hearts Club.”
“They have a bad connotation because people...
Oct. 15, 2025056
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Caring For Creatures has been awarded gold for Best Nonprofit Organization in Charlottesville’s Finest 2025 Magazine. This is CFC's second gold win.
“This wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering love and support of our amazing community,” said founder and President Mary Birkholz....