Jun. 18, 2024055
By Rae AlbertsCorrespondent
Fun Fact of the Week: There is a species of lizard that is composed entirely of females. Found primarily in southwestern US states, the New Mexico whiptail is one of the many species that can exist through parthenogenesis. They have been given the unofficial title of ‘lesbian lizards’ as they perform...
Jun. 12, 2024035
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The weather conditions were nearly perfect for the 2024 Member-Guest tournament over the Lake Monticello Golf Course on June 8 and 9. Four flights of six two man or man and women teams competed. It is an interesting format, as each team plays a nine hole competition against each of the other teams in the...
Jun. 12, 20240294
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Supervisors and members of the Planning Commission held a joint work session Wednesday night (June 5) as part of their ongoing discussion on how to manage the development of solar power projects in Fluvanna County.
By the end of the two-hour session, the group felt far more knowledgeable about both...
Jun. 12, 20240136
Contributed by Mike Feazel
The Lake Monticello Fire Department and Rescue Squad responded to a serious accident on at South Boston Road and Broken Island Road Wednesday (June 5), extinguishing a vehicle fire that threatened a house and transporting the injured driver.
The vehicle was ablaze and lying on its roof about ten feet...
Jun. 12, 2024065
Will boost tourism, local businesses
Press ReleaseVirginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) has officially approved Fluvanna County as a recognized Destination Marketing Organization (DMO).
This designation follows a dedicated effort led by the Economic Development Office, which submitted the petition after receiving unanimous support...
Jun. 12, 2024049
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
During a recent program of This Week at the Lake, host Ron Krauss interviewed Lake resident Steve Smith and Andrew Cotter, a power supply specialist with the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), regarding the advantages of using solar as an alternative energy source.
Krauss reminded the...
Jun. 12, 2024069
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
A host of Fluco athletes turned in All-State qualifying performances at the Class 3 State meet on May 31, according to Fluco track and field Coach Melanie Kennedy. Most impressive was the performance of the girls 4X400 relay team which finished first in the state with a school record time of 9:31.77. The...