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One hundred years, one minute: E.W. Thomas gets its moment in Congress
Apr. 24, 20260172 Fluvanna Review Staff U.S. Rep. John McGuire used a one-minute speech on the floor of the House of Representatives on April 16 to recognize a local milestone: the 100th anniversary of E.W. Thomas in Palmyra. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the E.W. Thomas Grocery Store and DMV in Fluvanna...
Fluvanna school board weighs bonuses, highlights student achievements
Apr. 24, 20260259 By Heather Michon, Editor At the start of the year, the Fluvanna County School Board decided to open each monthly meeting by recognizing student achievement. “It’s very difficult to choose when you have such exceptional people,” Superintendent Peter Gretz said at the top of the April 15 meeting. Dozens of students were...
A big week for Fluco sports
Apr. 24, 20260162 By Duncan Nixon Fluvanna High School athletes sign college commitments It is always a happy day at Fluvanna High—or any high school—when student-athletes sign commitment letters to continue competing at the college level. On April 15, twelve Fluvanna County athletes signed commitment letters. Most will compete at small...
Sips & Strays Raises Funds for FSPCA
Apr. 24, 20260131 By Page H. Gifford A wagging tail, a second chance, and a community coming together—all aimed at helping homeless pets find care and forever homes. Sips & Strays is a fundraising campaign created by the Fluvanna SPCA staff. “We were chatting about all the amazing local wineries and breweries and wanting to find a...
Hungry Bears on the Move as Spring Arrives
Apr. 24, 20260153 Department of Wildlife Resources urging Virginians to take simple steps to prevent conflicts Fluvanna Review Staff As temperatures rise and spring settles in across Virginia, black bears are emerging from their winter dens. And they are hungry. Wildlife officials say this seasonal uptick in activity often leads to...
Fluco students kick off spring break with “Hands On” event at Pleasant Grove
Apr. 16, 20260165 Students plant trees, prepare garden spaces for season in day-long event Contributed by E. Dianne Campbell “Hands on Fluvanna” kicked off spring break for Fluvanna County High School seniors with a day of hands-on conservation work at Pleasant Grove Park, where students planted trees, improved walkways, and prepared community...
Divided board backs FY27 budget, settles on $0.755 tax rate
Apr. 16, 20260221 By Heather Michon, Editor In a lengthy session marked by intense fiscal maneuvering, the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors approved a $164.9 million budget for fiscal year 2027 in a 3-2 vote at a special meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The board set the real estate tax rate at $0.755 per $100 of assessed value, well below the...