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One woman’s story
Oct. 9, 20190327 By Ruthann Carr Correspondent (The names in this story have been changed) It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Just a year and a half ago Beth thought she’d found the love of her life: Bob. Now she stood in the bucolic village of Palmyra carrying in her pocket a phone recording of him threatening to kill her. Beth needed...
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Republicans hold fall picnic to rally Fluvanna base
Oct. 3, 20190345 By Tricia Johnson Correspondent About 80 Fluvanna Republicans gathered under stormy skies at Pleasant Grove on Saturday, Sept. 28, for their party’s annual fall picnic. Attendees heard speeches from Delegates Rob Bell and Lee Ware, state Senator Mark Peake, and Kim Hyland, who is campaigning for the office of Fluvanna...
Fluvanna Democrats Hold Fundraiser
Oct. 3, 20190390 By Ruthann Carr Correspondent The Democratic Crab Fest fundraiser Saturday (Sept. 28) brought out office holders, those running for office and those contemplating it. About 250 people gathered at Fluvanna Board of Supervisor Mozell Booker’s (D-Fork Union) pastoral, lakefront property to eat crab, munch on corn and sup with the...
Lake 50th anniversary celebration continues
Oct. 3, 20190151 By Ruthann Carr Correspondent Despite the ominous clouds and high winds swooping in, the block party went off without a hitch. On Saturday, (Sept. 28) Lake Monticello Owner’s Association continued its year-long 50th anniversary celebration with a block party outside the Ashlawn Clubhouse. The Early Grove String Band...
Fluco football team whips Waynesboro
Oct. 3, 20190161 By Duncan Nixon Correspondent It was a thorough thrashing of the Waynesboro Little Giants. After the game, Coach Mike Morris said that he was pleased with all aspects of his team’s effort, offense, defense and special teams. The Flucos scored four touchdowns in the first quarter and three in the second quarter. Five of six...
Business spotlight: Wahoo BBQ
Oct. 3, 201901016 By Madeline Otten Correspondent Born and raised in Fluvanna County, owner of Fluvanna’s newest restaurant, Wahoo BBQ, Howie Brown is a home-taught chef. He grew up surrounded by his parents cooking but became especially interested in the joy his dad got from grilling. “My dad is my left and right hand,” said Brown. “He...