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New Fluvanna Business Alliance launches
Jan. 7, 20260169 Group aims to connect more than 700 local businesses, consultants, and contractors Fluvanna Review Staff A new organization aimed at supporting and connecting local entrepreneurs and business owners has launched in Fluvanna County, reflecting the county’s increasingly diverse and business-driven economy. The Fluvanna Business...
From Grannies to Gen Z: Local Knitting Groups Stitch Together Community
Jan. 7, 20260114 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Knitting is no longer just for grandmas rocking in their chairs. Both knitting and crocheting have gone mainstream and become popular cultural pastimes for all ages. Knitting's resurgence is due to a combination of factors, including the search for hobbies during the pandemic, a...
County says rumor of Kroger at Zion Crossroads unfounded
Jan. 2, 20260771 By Heather MichonCorrespondent A Facebook rumor spread quickly across Fluvanna and Louisa counties the weekend before Christmas, claiming a new Kroger grocery store was being planned for Zion Crossroads near the proposed Wawa site. County officials say that, as far as they know, that is not the case. “At this time, there is...
Sports in review – 2025
Jan. 2, 2026070 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent Overall, 2025 was a strong year for Fluvanna County sports. Fluvanna County High had some impressive teams and some outstanding individual athletes. The boys and girls basketball teams started off the year. The boy’s team under Heath Bralley was young but had a decent season. They were led by sophomore...
Tenaska outlines potential $5 million fund, advisory board tied to Expedition project
Jan. 2, 20260753 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Tenaska has proposed up to $5 million in direct payments to nearby homeowners and the creation of a temporary community advisory board as part of its plans for the Expedition Generation power plant, according to a letter sent to residents Dec. 18. The Nebraska-based energy company is facing a new...
Longtime reporter takes ownership of Fluvanna Review
Jan. 1, 20260385 The Fluvanna Review has been sold to longtime staffer Heather Michon, a Fluvanna County resident who joined the paper as a reporter in 2017 and currently serves as its advertising director. Michon and her husband, Douglas, have created Rivanna Publishing to operate the Fluvanna Review and future local media ventures. “The...Robert James Toepfert
Robert James Toepfert (Bob), 88, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. He spent his final days surrounded by family, friends and Fox News. Bob was born on January 13, 1937 in Queens, NY, a son of the late John and Josephine (Lavendowsky) Toepfert....
Looking back at 2025
Jan. 1, 2026088 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent The past year was marked by celebrations, milestones, and struggles. The Fluvanna Art Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with five successful shows. Local author Barbara Vorndick, along with others, spearheaded a project to bring home the remains of Eliza Monroe Hay, President Monroe's eldest...