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School Board hits brakes on testing discussions
Jul. 16, 20190421 By Ruthann Carr, correspondent In many ways the Fluvanna School Board meeting Wednesday (July 10) was a study in frustration. After lengthy discussions on testing, the cost of getting audiotapes of meetings and the fiscal year 2019 (FY19) budget, no action was taken on those topics. Chair Perrie Johnson (Fork Union) brought up her...
Governor celebrates broadband expansion
Jul. 15, 20190326 By Heather Michon, correspondent The sun came out just long enough on Thursday afternoon (July 11) to greet Gov. Ralph Northam, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) President Gary Wood, and county officials as they celebrated the next step in Fluvanna’s technological evolution through CVEC’s new subsidiary, Firefly Fiber...
4-Hers rack up State wins
Jul. 10, 20190220 Press release Six members from several Fluvanna 4-H Clubs attended Virginia 4-H State Congress June 22-27 on the campus of Virginia Tech. 4-H Congress provides competitive and non-competitive educational experiences to Virginia teens, helping them to develop life skills and leadership abilities in order give back to their...
4-H Livestock Club hosts Hog Jog
Jul. 10, 20190275 By Madeline Otten Correspondent The 4-H Livestock Club will be hosting its first annual 5K Aug. 3 to raise money for its animal show and sale at the Fluvanna County fair that is held every year in mid-August. The race will take place at Pleasant Grove at the pole barns and is on the same route that the high school cross-country...
Caring For Creatures’ Birkholz recognized as Hometown Hero
Jul. 10, 20190130 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Mary Birkholz, president of Caring For Creatures, had no idea she had been nominated for Allen & Allen's annual Hometown Hero honor and was shocked when Allen & Allen called to give her the news. “It was a huge surprise,” said Birkholz. “I am very honored to receive such an award. My...
Girl Sharks give impressive showing
Jul. 10, 20190113 Submitted by Kari Waksmunski The Lake Monticello Swim Team (LMST) hosted the Farmington Country Club Frogs in its second home meet of the season Tuesday (July 2). The red, white and blue across the pool deck for the patriotic-themed meet was a great way to kick off the Fourth of July festivities. The Frogs won the meet, but the...