Jul. 9, 20200375By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
In grand, military splendor, General Robert E. Lee sits on his bronze horse in Richmond, bearing a regal attitude fitting a once-revered general and a symbol of Confederate glory. Now the Lee statue is covered in graffiti. Now he stands as a societal statement on race relations in America.
Samuel...
Knut F. Olsen, Palmyra, Va. died peacefully in the arms of his daughter Ann-Louise and son-in-law Joe Fisher Sunday morning, 6/28/2020 after struggling with anemia and a weakened heart valve after open-heart surgery many years ago.
Born in Horton, Norway on 7 April, 1930 to a large family, Knut grew up under Nazi occupation until he...
Jul. 9, 20200233By Pat Wilson
Correspondent
The slogan took on a new meaning as Pat Willis spoke to green-thumb enthusiasts on a Saturday in March. Her topic was Annuals and Perennials: What Makes Your Garden Smile. The retired landscaper and master gardener led the Backyard Gardening Seminar as part of the programs sponsored by Louisa Extension...
Jul. 9, 20200151By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Board of Supervisors held its first and last meeting of July, focusing on a variety of housekeeping issues ahead of a summer break.
Over an approximately three-hour meeting split into two session separated by a closed meeting, the supervisors:
Approved a compensation agreement for County...
Jul. 9, 20200247By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The prestigious Peggy Kirk Bell Golf Tour is returning to the Lake Monticello Golf Course on July, 11 and 12 for the Commonwealth Classic. A total of 75 outstanding young female golfers will be teeing off in 25 threesomes. The first tee time will be 10 a.m. and last threesome will tee off at 2 p.m. The...
Jul. 2, 20200539By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
As the official season of summer arrived and the state of Virginia moved into Phase III as of July 1, more options and activities are becoming available. With Phase III in effect, caps on the capacity for nonessential retail businesses and restaurants will be listed and social gatherings of up to 250...