May. 1, 20250105
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
In a closely contested game, the Fluco girls soccer team was outscored but not really outplayed on April 24. The first half was an even match-up as both Fluvanna and the Goochland Bulldogs had some scoring opportunities that they could not convert. With time running out in the half, and possibly with time...
Apr. 23, 20250750
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
More than 110 Fluvanna residents have been killed or seriously injured in road accidents since 2018.
Move Safely Blue Ridge, an initiative of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPCD), would like to see that number down to zero by 2050.
Project lead Gorjan Gjorgjievski presented...
Apr. 23, 2025074
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
After a successful 5-1 start to the season the Fluco softball team hosted the Orange County Hornets on April 10. The Hornets came in with a 4-2 record including two shootout wins. The Flucos found themselves up against a Hornets pitcher they could not handle. The Flucos managed only one infield hit in the...
Apr. 23, 2025099
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
On Wednesday, May 7, at 7 p.m., the Friends of the Library welcomes a five-piece combo from the 80-member Charlottesville Municipal Band to perform at its annual Friends Cafe at the Fluvanna County Public Library. All are welcome to attend.
Steve Layman, CMB's musical director, will lead the...
Apr. 18, 20250157
By Heather MichonCorrespondentTeacher health was in the spotlight at this month’s School Board meeting on Wednesday night (April 9).
More specifically, board members wrestled with how the district pays for teacher health.
Like many districts, Fluvanna County Public Schools (FCPS) maintains a “sick bank.” Staff members who...
Apr. 18, 2025071
Contributed by Gerald HarlowWhen the United States began mobilizing for WWII, two of the Hamm boys from the Ferncliff and Kents Store area were pressed into service. Stanley and Linwood (“Lin”) were called to serve in the Army, and both were sent to Europe. Tech 5 Stanley Hamm of the 113th Cavalry Group (mechanized) was severely...
Apr. 18, 20250446
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday (April 9) for a public hearing on the equalized real estate tax rate.
Director of Finance Tori Melton told the supervisors that the total assessed value of real property had increased by 22.5 percent in the biannual assessment. However, some...