Jan. 13, 20220538By Heather Michon
Correspondent
2022 got off to an exciting start for Fluvanna County, as a week of unseasonably warm temperatures gave way early Monday morning (Jan. 3) to a crippling winter storm that dumped the better part of a season’s worth of snow on the area in the space of just a few hours.
Up to a foot of wet, heavy...
Jan. 13, 20220668Contributed by Judy Fish, Lake Monticello News
The Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire Department along with Palmyra and Fork Union Fire Companies were dispatched Jan. 5 to 15 Pinehurst Road at Lake Monticello to investigate a report of smoke inside a residence.
“Lake Monticello fire personnel were met by the homeowner who reported...
Jan. 13, 20220240By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
It was more than a beautiful snowfall.
On Jan. 3, as much as 12 inches of heavy, wet snow fell onto ice-laden branches toppling trees and taking out power to Fluvanna and much of Central Virginia.
Some lost power for six to 12 hours, others for days
Dominion Energy serves much of...
Dec. 30, 20210230PRESS RELEASE
On Sunday, Nov. 14, the newest Habitat home was officially dedicated. The ceremony took place at the home on 246 Charney Way in the Houchens Place community off South Boston Road. The event was well-attended by family, community leaders and Fluvanna Habitat volunteers. Pastor Walter Barrett of West Bottom Baptist...
Dec. 30, 20210306By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Fluco indoor track squad has been busy of late. On Friday, Dec. 17, they competed in a meet at Woodberry Forest, a private school in Orange. Then on Monday, Dec. 20, they traveled to Lynchburg to compete at Heritage High. The Flucos turned in some excellent performances at both meets.
At Woodberry...
Dec. 30, 20210293By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Last year was a rough time for the arts everywhere. Theaters and art centers were shuttered and empty, and the bright lights Broadway is known for were not so bright. Actors, singers, dancers, and musicians all had to become 'virtually” creative.
This year is coming to an end and it looked as if...
Dec. 30, 20210334By Heather Michon
Correspondent
2021. What can we say?
If COVID-19 wasn’t quite the all-encompassing story it was in 2020, it was still very much at the forefront of public life.
Since the start of the pandemic in the spring of 2020, more than 3,000 Fluvanna residents have been diagnosed with the virus, almost 130 have been...
Dec. 23, 20210425By Heather Michon
Correspondent
Wednesday’s meeting marked the end of an era: the last appearance of Donald W. Weaver as the supervisor from Cunningham.
Weaver announced his retirement earlier this year. He was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1998 and went on to serve eight consecutive terms, for a total of 32...