Mar. 18, 20210290By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
In a defensive battle in which three of the four quarters were scoreless, the Fluco football team fell to the Albemarle Patriots on Friday, March 12, by a score of 13-0. The Fluvanna offense could never get in gear. Senior running back Xavier Copeland had some good runs and junior quarterback Kobe...
Mar. 18, 20210178By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
Originally the Fluvanna County School Board decided to cancel the Fluco wrestling program for this school year due to coronavirus concerns. However, a group of student athletes, parents and program advocates grouped together and lobbied the School Board to reverse its position and allow wrestling to go...
Howard “Gene” Eugene Sutter, Jr, age 78, of Palmyra, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1942, a son of the late Howard E. Sutter, Sr. and the late Della Allsbrook Sutter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Sutter, and his beloved canine,...
Mar. 11, 20210321By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors got its first look at the results of the 2020 County Residents Survey during their regular meeting on Wednesday night (March 3).
Deputy County Administrator Kelly Belanger Harris gave a detailed presentation on the survey, which ran from Oct. 23 to Dec. 18,...
Mar. 11, 20210252Press release
The Lake Monticello Gof Course – featuring the Buddy Loving-designed layout just southeast of Charlottesville on scenic Lake Monticello – is set to host the 2021 Peggy Kirk Bell Commonwealth Classic from March 20 - 21.
The Commonwealth Classic will feature a 36-hole competition and award the top-four finishers in...
Mar. 11, 20210336By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Former Fluvanna resident and son of Barbara and Michael Carey Sr. recently received the Raymond Gavins Distinguished Faculty Award for his working as an associate professor at Duke University. It's been a long haul with many obstacles but a worthwhile journey for Michael Carey Jr. Choosing a career in...
Mar. 11, 20210181By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
Fluvanna County High Swim Coach Jason Davis reports that the Fluco boys’ and girl’s swim teams both turned in strong performances at the Class 3 State swim meet and at Region swim meet. The girl’s team had only two competitors at the State meet, but they turned in strong performances. Lauren Davis...
Mar. 11, 20210390By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna County High School indoor track and field teams traveled to Liberty University in Lynchburg on March 2 to compete in the State Class 3 indoor track and field meet. The boy’s team, coached by Steve Szarmach, had two impressive performances. Jaden Ferguson placed 2nd in the triple jump...