Oct. 3, 20190352By 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...
Oct. 3, 20190395By 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...
Oct. 3, 20190154By 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...
Oct. 3, 20190163By 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...
Oct. 3, 201901039By 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...
Sep. 25, 20190126By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Sharon Harrigan never meant to write a memoir. She had just finished her MFA in creative writing and decided she needed a blog. She wasn't sure what to write about since she wasn't an expert in anything and began by writing about her life. A blog post about her father’s death got so much response...