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Spring planting starts here: Master Gardener sale set for May 2
Apr. 9, 20260112 Submitted by Fluvanna Master Gardeners It’s time to get your planting beds ready. Decide where you want new colors or textures. Estimate how many vegetables or herbs you’ll need. Plan a special spot for pollinator attractors. And give yourself permission to add a few unexpected whims. The Annual Fluvanna Master Gardener...
From beginners to veterans, golf grows at Lake Monticello
Apr. 9, 2026096 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent Golf is having a moment at Lake Monticello. Participation in both men’s and women’s leagues is climbing, continuing a steady upward trend that organizers say shows no signs of slowing. Over 150 players have already signed up across programs, with more expected in the coming weeks. Paul Schmidt,...
FLDP pavilion project brings shade, relief to Central Elementary
Apr. 9, 20260129 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent When Debra Hawrysko’s eight-year-old grandson became overheated and sick during recess, it changed how she saw the playground. “That experience opened my eyes,” she said. “I later learned that out of all the playgrounds in Fluvanna County schools, the first and second grade playground at...
Flucos Girls Soccer Falls in Opener
Apr. 2, 20260115 By Duncan Nixon On March 26, the Fluvanna High girls’ soccer team opened Jefferson District play, hosting the Patriots from Albemarle High. The Flucos entered the game with a 2-1-1 record but fell 5-1. The team is very young, with several freshmen playing key roles. Both teams generated early shots on goal, each turned away by...
Fluvanna Art Association’s “Beginnings” Show Highlights Fresh Starts
Apr. 2, 20260130 By Page H. Gifford “Beginnings” can mean many things to many artists. At the Fluvanna Art Association’s 2026 Spring Show, that single word unfolds in a wide range of interpretations: personal, symbolic, and most of all, transformative. On display at the Fluvanna County Public Library, the exhibit brings together varied media...
Fluvanna Fire Chief Blames ‘Normalization of Deviance’ for Firehouse Security Breach
Apr. 2, 20260390 Heather Michon, Editor A “culture of complacency” allowed a registered sex offender to roam a Palmyra firehouse and respond to emergency calls for up to a year, Fire Chief Andrew Pullen said in a statement released Friday. The incident sparked a state investigation and led officials to briefly close the firehouse on James...
Fluvanna Supervisors Oppose State Collective Bargaining Mandate
Apr. 2, 20260174 Heather Michon, Editor The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday (March 25), to oppose a legislative package that would strip local control by mandating collective bargaining for county employees. If signed into law, House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378 would replace a 2020 “local option” law—which...