Jan. 23, 20200385By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
A new business is coming to Fluvanna County thanks to a 5-0 vote by the Fluvanna County Planning Commission on Jan. 15. The Planning Commission approved a sketch plan for the approved headquarters of the five star rated company, Foothill Irrigation. Their new headquarters will reside in the Zion...
Jan. 23, 20200274By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The 4th Annual Billy Wensel Wrestling Tournament was contested at Fluvanna High on Saturday, Jan. 18. The tournament is named for a well-known former wrestler and wrestling coach, who lost his battle with ALS this past year. In his honor the Flucos team has contributed $2,000 to the ALS...
Jan. 23, 20200363By Page Gifford
Correspondent
The short film, “May’s Machines,” tells the story of 97-year-old John May, a farmer born and raised in Fluvanna County. The film is the brainchild of Producer and Director Julius Neelley and Cinematographer David Small.
A former assistant superintendent of buildings and grounds and a plumber,...
Jan. 23, 202001130Report is unlikely to end debate over Rassawek dig
By Heather Michon
Correspondent
An internal investigation into a whistleblower complaint of unethical practices during a survey of a sensitive archaeological site along the James River has found no credible evidence of management, Fluvanna County announced on Wednesday (Jan...
Gene "Geno" Trentacosta, 63, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and NYC Department of Corrections captain, passed away quietly on Jan. 16, 2020, at UVA hospital in Virginia after a long illness. The son of the late John and Margaret Trentacosta, Gene grew up in Staten Island, N.Y. with his brothers; Jack (Liz) Trentacosta; Michael...
Jan. 16, 20200236By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
James Kelley (Palmyra) joined the School Board at his first meeting Jan. 8.
The Board voted unanimously to elect Shirley Stewart (Rivanna) as vice chair and for Perrie Johnson (Fork Union) to remain as chair.
They also voted to keep Board meetings on the second Tuesday of each month with the public...