May. 29, 20250126
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a specialty gun and archery shop at its meeting on Wednesday (May 21).
Brecht Sprouse wants to open a retail shop on North Boston Road (Rt. 600), focusing on hunting, fishing, and archery. He has owned a similar business in...
May. 29, 2025069
Highland will resume archaeological excavation on the lost and found Monroe home on May 21. Excavations will be visible to visitors and will continue on weekdays through July 3, weather permitting.
In 2016 Highland announced the discovery of the Monroes’ main house. It was built in 1799, and the research news upended the...
May. 29, 20250108
Fluvanna resident Barbara Vorndick led the effortAfter spending nearly two centuries in an unmarked and forgotten grave, the remains of Eliza Monroe Hay, daughter of fifth U.S. President James Monroe, were returned to American soil. Through the efforts of Barbara Vorndick and her team at the Bringing Eliza Home Project, Eliza’s...
May. 29, 20250141
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Mary Birkholz has always set goals and made them a reality. In 1988 she bought over 180 acres of land and created an animal sanctuary for neglected, abused, and abandoned dogs and cats. In her early years, she focused on commercial real estate and finance but continued volunteering with area animal...
May. 29, 2025037
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco boys soccer team hosted the Bulldogs from Goochland County on May 19. Goochland tied the score on a header in the last minute of regulation. In the second five-minute overtime period, the Bulldogs scored from a scramble in front of the goal after a long free kick. After the game, Coach Jason...
Born on November 6, 1980, she spent her life amassing a wealth of experience and spreading an abundance of kindness. She was a doting and doted upon daughter, a fiercely loyal and loving sister, and there was probably no title she enjoyed more than that of Aunt to her nephew. She took the task of treasuring him, spoiling him, and...
May. 29, 20250175
Press ReleaseDr. Peter Gretz, Superintendent of Fluvanna County Public Schools, was presented with the Virginia Superintendent of the Year award during the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) Awards Luncheon (April 28) in Roanoke. VASS officers and presidents of several major state education organizations participated...
May. 22, 20250133
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Parts of central and western Fluvanna County saw nearly half a foot of rain on Tuesday (May 13).
According to the National Weather Service’s Rainfall Monitoring website, rain gauges in Troy and Palmyra reached 5.08 to 5.48 inches between Monday night and Wednesday morning.
Other areas were...