May. 21, 20200310By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
In Fluvanna, when the state’s economy re-opened with phase I on May 15, the county had 79 total cases of COVID-19, 21 people hospitalized, and six deaths.
Most of the cases are concentrated in northern Virginia, the Virginia Beach area, and around Richmond. Overall, Virginia is holding its own...
May. 21, 20200271By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
Due to the closing of schools because of COVID-19, high school senior athletes all over the country have lost their opportunity to participate in spring sports. College athletes may be able to have an extra year of eligibility, but for high schoolers, it is up and out with no do overs. As a result,...
May. 21, 20200355By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
At Wednesday’s (May 13) School Board meeting the board approved the 2020/21 school calendar calling for students first day to be Aug. 3.
However, that could change as things continue to be fluid due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
James Kelley (Palmyra) said the Board needed to start...
May. 13, 20200305By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
School Superintendent Chuck Winkler told School Board members the “best-case scenario” would be school starting on Aug. 3.
But he added that, “if I’m being realistic, we’ll likely have to go back to the drawing board. We’re also looking at a September, October or November start and...
May. 13, 20200140By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Wednesday night (May 6) to approve a temporary ordinance waiving interest and penalties on late tax payments, provided they are paid before June 30.
Taxes for the first half of the year will still be due on June 5. The ordinance is designed to “ease the...
May. 13, 20200268By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
Fluvanna County High School seniors were able to celebrate their Decision Day on May 1 but with a virtual twist. In the past, seniors would have the end of the day to celebrate with their fellow classmates and teachers on their postgraduate plans. However, with the challenges brought by COVID-19 and...