Jun. 10, 20210177By FCHS journalism
Defying a challenging virtual learning environment, FCHS has published its second digital Literary Magazine which showcases poetry, prose, artwork, and photography of over 60 Fluvanna County High School students during the 2021 school year. FCHS has been publishing the “Undefined” Literary Magazine for 17 years...
Jun. 10, 20210378By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
The West has always been that unknown, that unexplored frontier, something mystical and primitive to be feared and conquered, and many Americans, like John Omohundro, better known as Texas Jack, became one of those frontiersmen.
In Matthew Kern's new book “Texas Jack: America's First Cowboy...
Jun. 10, 20210348By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
Sunshine, ice cream and the beach all have something in common, and that something means one thing - summer is finally here. With activities, restaurants, and stores slowly returning to the way things were before the pandemic, summer activities throughout the county are not holding back to ensure a...
Jun. 2, 20210901By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
When Family Nurse Practitioner Amy Beyer and her family moved to 2611 Thomas Jefferson Parkway she knew it was the place to make her dream come true.
Behind the large colonial home was a 2,000-square foot building being used for storage. It would become Beyer’s health clinic.
For eight years...
Jun. 2, 20210181Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
Shirley Stewart announced she will not run to retain her seat on the Fluvanna School Board.
Stewart, who represents the Rivanna district, will serve the remainder of her term which ends Dec. 31.
In making the announcement, Stewart said she had “mixed emotions” about her decision.
“My greatest...
Jun. 2, 20210152By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
It has been several years since a dedicated group of missionaries from Sts. Peter and Paul Church - including Robert Maher, Marisa Vacca, Cynthia Aycock, Doug Mullinex, Peter Coleman, and others - have been instrumental in building a village in Uganda.
They began the project by building the villagers a...
Jun. 2, 20210104By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
Softball is much less predictable than some other sports. In some sports, if a team wins impressively the first time two teams play, it is very unlikely that the losing team will bounce back and win big the next time the teams play. A week ago, the Monticello Mustangs beat the Flucos on a no-hitter. On...
Jun. 2, 20210374Press release
Stewart Tool Company Inc., a California-based prototype to production manufacturer, will invest $9.1 million to establish its first east coast manufacturing operation in Fluvanna County. The company will renovate the former Kloeckner Metals facility at 61 Edgecomb Road in Troy, according to the governor’s office....