Jan. 30, 20200442New charges brought against owner
By Heather Michon
Correspondent
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for a Fluvanna County girl injured by a rabid dog shortly before Christmas.
The girl, identified as “Erika,” was reportedly walking from the school bus to her home on Dec. 19 when then dog suddenly charged her. As a...
Jan. 30, 20200335By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
On Jan. 21, the Fluco boys and girls indoor track and field squads traveled to Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) to compete in the 2020 Jerry Cutright Classic. The meet is named for a long-time cross country and track coach at Louisa County High. Louisa County hosted the meet. Five teams were on hand...
Jan. 30, 202002776By Heather Michon
Correspondent
A murder charge and a charge of using a firearm in commission of a felony have been dismissed against Benjamin Camp in connection with a shooting at Lake Monticello last year, according to Fluvanna County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jeff Haislip.
Haislip said the charges were nolle prossed, which...
Jan. 23, 20200430By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
A new business is coming to Fluvanna County thanks to a 5-0 vote by the Fluvanna County Planning Commission on Jan. 15. The Planning Commission approved a sketch plan for the approved headquarters of the five star rated company, Foothill Irrigation. Their new headquarters will reside in the Zion...
Jan. 23, 20200333By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The 4th Annual Billy Wensel Wrestling Tournament was contested at Fluvanna High on Saturday, Jan. 18. The tournament is named for a well-known former wrestler and wrestling coach, who lost his battle with ALS this past year. In his honor the Flucos team has contributed $2,000 to the ALS...
Jan. 23, 20200385By Page Gifford
Correspondent
The short film, “May’s Machines,” tells the story of 97-year-old John May, a farmer born and raised in Fluvanna County. The film is the brainchild of Producer and Director Julius Neelley and Cinematographer David Small.
A former assistant superintendent of buildings and grounds and a plumber,...