Aug. 7, 20250330
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
A man who eluded law enforcement despite an intensive search near Bremo Bluff on June 26 has been apprehended.
Michael Wayne Morris, 42, was arrested near the Clarion Pointe hotel on Emmet Street in Charlottesville on Wednesday (July 30) and charged with possession and transportation of firearms by...
Aug. 7, 20250273
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Fluvanna County Public Schools welcomed a new group of teachers at the annual orientation breakfast on Tuesday (July 29) at Fluvanna County Middle School.
The breakfast is an opportunity for new hires to meet the district’s senior staff and county officials in an informal setting.
It is...
Aug. 7, 20250145
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
As usual, the Fluco fall sports schedule is full of activity. Due to its short season, the golf team leads off. Its first meet of the season is on Aug. 5 at home on the Lake Monticello course, hosting Madison County. Two days later they host the multi-team George Bockman Memorial tournament. After that,...
Aug. 7, 2025072
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The decline of local news has resulted in "news deserts," areas with limited or no access to reliable local news sources. Millions of Americans now rely on social media or other online platforms for regional information, which may be less reliable or even misleading. Unfortunately, this has contributed...
Jul. 31, 20250196
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Out of a population of over 28,000 residents in Fluvanna, 757 responded to the recent comprehensive plan survey. The responses were evenly split among the five county districts with Cunningham and Rivanna having the highest response rate, followed by Palmyra, Columbia and Fork Union.
The majority of...
Jul. 31, 20250206
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
A Butterfly House is now open in the native plant Butterfly Garden at Pleasant Grove Park. This butterfly exhibit is part of the "Pleasant Grove Park: A Natural Experience" plan, which has been ongoing since 2014. The house offers a chance to observe native butterflies and their larvae at various...
Jul. 31, 2025050
By Pat Beers BlockWelcome Star Gazers to this month’s highlights of celestial events visible in Fluvanna County!
Fun events to view in August
The lazy days of summer seem to not only impact humans but also the celestial sky this month; there is a paucity of events to highlight and view this August. There will be a few...