Samuel James Bishop passed away on September 21, 2021, at the age of 22 at his home in Palmyra, Virginia, after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born on November 13, 1998, in Richmond, Virginia. He was a loving son, brother, grandson and...
Sep. 22, 20210172Contributed by Mike Feazel, Lake Monticello News
In an informal start for the fund drive to build an all-inclusive playground at Lake Monticello, a yard sale on Vine Ridge Drive raised $4,000 Saturday, four times its goal, for the Lake Monticello Community Foundation, organizers said.
"It just fills my heart to see how the...
Sep. 22, 20210566By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna County Planning Commission deferred a decision on rezoning 122 acres for Southern Development’s proposed Village Gardens housing complex at its meeting on Wednesday (Sept. 14).
Village Gardens would bring 260 single-family homes, 95 townhouse units, and 9,000 square feet of retail...
Sep. 22, 20210311By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors had a relatively light agenda, focused mainly on public hearings, during its first meeting at the Carysbrook Performing Arts Center on Wednesday (Sept. 15).
Four hearings were held back-to-back, and all were approved by the supervisors.
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First up was a...
Sep. 22, 20210320Contributed by Harvey J. Sorum
The Reverend Laura Stratton and her family arrived at their new home in Scottsville this July to minister at Scottsville United Methodist Church (SUMC) and Mount Zion UMC (MZU) in Esmont. As is the norm, everyone was a little on edge to see if the change would be a positive one. But this was quickly...
Sep. 22, 20210399By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
The Lake Monticello Wildlife Committee sponsored a program by EarthQuest, a non-profit organization on Sept. 18. Located in Virginia and Georgia, they provide environmental and conservation education focusing on non-releasable birds of prey and rescued parrots. Steve Hoddy founded EarthQuest over 30...
Sep. 22, 20210112By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
It was one of those matches were neither team deserved to lose, but except for soccer, there is always a winner and a loser. The Fluco volleyball squad came into their match with the Monticello Mustangs on Sept. 9 with six wins and no losses. The match started well for the Flucos. They won the first...
Sep. 22, 20210807By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
It's clear throughout the nation that school boards are under fire. Fluvanna is no different. Cynics would say there is a coordinated attack on local government at the most basic level. Others might say people are just now riled up enough to get involved. Whatever the answer, it's a tough time to serve...