Feb. 1, 20230287
Contributed by Mike Feazel
With the increase in fire incidents caused by lithium-ion batteries, Fluvanna County firefighters and county officials participated in a seminar on Jan. 21 on the hazards of the batteries and how to deal with them.
The lithium-ion batteries are fairly new to the fire services and “problematic for the...
Feb. 1, 20230425
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Swimming is a popular winter sport at many high schools in Central Virginia. However, very few high schools have their own pool. Fluvanna County High School is fortunate to be able to utilize the quality pool at nearby Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) for practices and home meets for a fee....
Jan. 27, 20230439
Pace chosen as FCHS varsity football coach
Press release
At the Fluvanna County School Board Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, the Fluvanna County School Board unanimously approved the appointment of Mitchell Pace as the Fluvanna high school varsity football coach.
After opening up the position in December, FCPS was able to pool...
Jan. 26, 202301133
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Board of Supervisors tackled a set of zoning requests at its meeting on Wednesday night (Jan 18), ranging from a small farm machinery shop on Rt. 250 to a massive distribution center on Rt. 15.
The Vaughn Property Group of Chantilly hopes to build on two 40-acre parcels straddling Rt. 15 about a...
Jan. 26, 20230533
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Residents of Fluvanna County came out Jan. 15 and joined Bertha Armstrong in celebrating her 52 years of service to the community. There are not many in Fluvanna who did not know Armstrong. Those who do know her, know her patient, positive outlook and her headstrong inquisitive nature.
A...
Jan. 26, 20230203
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco wrestling team scored two wins at home on Jan. 11. Teams from Monticello High, Western Albemarle and Charlottesville came to Fluvanna for the meet. Coach Craig Conner’s squad took on Monticello and Charlottesville but did not wrestle Western Albemarle. All four schools are in the...
Jan. 19, 20230211
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna boys and girls indoor track and field teams traveled down Rt. 15 on Wednesday, Jan. 11, to Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA). Though it was called a mini-meet, it was a mob scene. Athletes from 14 boys teams and 13 girls teams can barely fit into the outstanding FUMA facility. Many...