Jan. 19, 20230263
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County Arts Council (FCAC) is kicking off 2023 with a show of local talent featuring two groups: Family Feud A Cappella and The Jones Family Singers. Both groups are made up of family members sharing their love of music and both were featured in FCAC's online Christmas concert during COVID...
Jan. 19, 20230431
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Planning Commission has approved the recommendation for a special use permit that would allow the construction of a recycling facility near Zion Crossroads.
The decision came at the end of a lengthy public hearing on Tuesday night (Jan. 10), the commission’s first meeting of the...
Jan. 19, 20230299
Student lunch debt rises
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
School Board meetings are moving back to Wednesday nights.
During their annual reorganizational session on Thursday night (Jan 12), members voted unanimously to shift their schedule to the second Wednesday of each month. Open meetings will still begin at 6:30 p.m.
The...
Jan. 13, 20230246
Press Release
Fork Union Military Academy has chosen John Blake as its athletic director, responsible for the operations, administration, and performance of the school's athletic program. Blake will be assuming the role previously held by John Shuman, as Shuman moves into the school's Advancement Office as Major Gifts...
Jan. 13, 20230357
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Virginia General Assembly convenes in Richmond on Jan. 11, and it looks to be a wild – if very short – ride.
In odd-numbered years, the legislature sits for just 30 days, rather than 60. Sessions can only be extended with the vote of two-thirds of the members of both chambers.
Despite the...
Jan. 13, 20230340
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
New year, new leadership.
Mozell Booker (Fork Union) and Patricia Eager (Palmyra) were elected to serve as chair and vice-chair of the Board of Supervisors at the start of its annual organizational meeting on Wednesday night (Jan. 4).
Mike Sheridan (Columbia), who has served as chair since...
Jan. 12, 20230222
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Charlottesville Black Knights visited Fluvanna County High School on Jan. 3. For much of the game, it looked like the Fluco girls five-game winning streak was going to come to an end. However, with 14 seconds left in the game, and the score tied, senior forward Tatyana Turner went to the line for two...