Sep. 28, 20220485By Heather Michon
Correspondent
When the Bremo Power Plant first came online in 1931, it was hailed as a piece of cutting-edge engineering. The coal-fired power station took years to build at a cost of millions of dollars and promised to bring the blessings of modern life to communities all along the James River.
Its work long...
Sep. 28, 20220209By Heather Michon
Correspondent
Following their annual leadership retreat in late August, the Board of Supervisors adopted its two-year goals and revised version of its mission statement during its meeting Wednesday (Sept. 21).
Assistant County Administrator Kelly Harris reviewed the finalized two-year plan – formerly known as...
Sep. 28, 20220248By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna County High School crosscountry teams hosted a meet against Jefferson District foes at the Pleasant Grove course on Sept. 21. Teams from Western Albemarle, Louisa County and Charlottesville High were the visitors. A decent crowd of spectators were on hand, and the weather was excellent for...
Sep. 28, 20220227By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
On Monday, Sept. 19 the Fluvanna County High School golf team hosted seven other schools from the Jefferson District at the Lake Monticello course. The weather was fine and the course was in excellent shape. In high school golf, each team enters six players and the best four final scores are added...
Sep. 28, 20220262By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
It has been 11 years since the Fluvanna County Historical Society sponsored the last art studio tour. Artist Linda Staiger took on the task of reviving the artists’ tour but ran into a roadblock regarding an ordinance that charged artists/artisans for operating businesses out of their homes. Artists...
Sep. 22, 20220402Press Release
A total of 37 Fluvanna County High School students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams during the 2021-2022 school year. This compares with 36 receiving the recognition in 2020-2021.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides willing and...
Sep. 22, 20220305By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Planning Commission heard an update on the progress of the county’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan during its monthly meeting on Tuesday (Sept. 13).
Community Development Director Douglas Miles reviewed the two key priorities that emerged during a series of open house meetings this past spring and...
Phyllis Pace, 95, of Palmyra, Va., passed peacefully on September 15, 2022, at The Heritage Inn of Charlottesville.
Born on May 17, 1927, in Esmont, Va., she was the daughter of the late William and Nora Bragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey O. Pace; her brother-in-law, Herman Pace; and her son-in-law, Brian...