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Something new for Palmyra’s rail Trail
Nov. 25, 202001383 Contributed by Kris Krechoweckyj, Palmyra Area Revitalization Committee For almost 70 years the Virginia Air Line Railroad (VAL) was a much-loved fixture in Fluvanna County. Since 1908, in a time when many people did not own cars, VAL provided a real service transporting people as well as freight. The VAL spanned a 30 mile stretch of...Fluvanna’s COVID Transmission Rate Considered Moderate
By Heather Michon Correspondent Dr. Denise Bonds, health director of the Thomas Jefferson Health District (TJHD) told the Board of Supervisors that Fluvanna County has seen 446 confirmed cases of Covid-19, 44 hospitalizations, and nine fatalities since the start of the pandemic this spring. TJDH has pursued an aggressive testing...
FAA goes online with annual fall show
Nov. 25, 20200156 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Normally at this time of the year there would be judging, ribbons, a reception, recognition of the artist's work, congratulations, and a few sales. But this year, the coronavirus put a damper on the annual Fluvanna Art Association fall show. In 2019, the former People's Choice was done away with and...
High school sports scheduled to resume
Nov. 19, 20200251 By Duncan Nixon Correspondent The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has issued a 39-page compilation of protocols to be followed in the scheduled resumption of high school sports. There are rules for all sports that all public high schools in Virginia must follow. The rules are intended to minimize close contacts between...
Equity statement adopted – rancor continues
Nov. 19, 20200358 By Ruthann Carr Correspondent The Fluvanna County School Board voted 4-1 to adopt an Antiracism and Equity Statement drafted by an Equity Task Force made up of community members, school staff and administration. Voting for the measure at the meeting Wed. (Nov. 11) was James Kelley (Palmyra), Perrie Johnson (Fork Union), Andrew...
Carysbrook Performing Arts Center has first virtual jazz concert
Nov. 19, 20200227 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Building on the online success of the play “The Niceties,” the Fluvanna County Arts Council continues its virtual season with world-class jazz musician Victor Haskins. The FCAC is excited to bring back jazz after its absence in the last few years. Jazz is unique to the African-American culture and...