Charles Otterbein Layman, 95, affectionately known as “Charlie”, of Troy, claimed the promise of resurrection on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones, holding the hand of his beloved bride of 71 years, Ruth Webb Layman, his “Honey.”
From the Mountain Valley community of Rockingham County, Charlie was...
Aug. 14, 2025064
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Throughout the years, the Lions Club has been reaching out and helping around the globe, and they do this with dedicated volunteers. Fluvanna's local chapter needs volunteers to carry on the work in their communities. At their core, the Lions Clubs serve not only to their communities and throughout the...
Aug. 14, 2025081
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Classes at Fluvanna County High School began on Aug. 12. Nevertheless, the Fluvanna High School golf team played a dual meet against Madison County on Aug. 6 and hosted a 15 school event on Aug. 8. Teams came to the Lake Monticello course from all over central Virginia, coming east from Lynchburg and west...
Aug. 7, 20250312
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
A man who eluded law enforcement despite an intensive search near Bremo Bluff on June 26 has been apprehended.
Michael Wayne Morris, 42, was arrested near the Clarion Pointe hotel on Emmet Street in Charlottesville on Wednesday (July 30) and charged with possession and transportation of firearms by...
Aug. 7, 20250251
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Fluvanna County Public Schools welcomed a new group of teachers at the annual orientation breakfast on Tuesday (July 29) at Fluvanna County Middle School.
The breakfast is an opportunity for new hires to meet the district’s senior staff and county officials in an informal setting.
It is...
Aug. 7, 20250135
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
As usual, the Fluco fall sports schedule is full of activity. Due to its short season, the golf team leads off. Its first meet of the season is on Aug. 5 at home on the Lake Monticello course, hosting Madison County. Two days later they host the multi-team George Bockman Memorial tournament. After that,...
Aug. 7, 2025064
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The decline of local news has resulted in "news deserts," areas with limited or no access to reliable local news sources. Millions of Americans now rely on social media or other online platforms for regional information, which may be less reliable or even misleading. Unfortunately, this has contributed...