Jul. 16, 2026037
By Duncan Nixon
There are some interesting goings-on at the Lake Monticello Golf Course this weekend and throughout the summer.
The Lake Monticello Travelers will host their counterparts from Orchard Creek, formerly Waynesboro Country Club, on July 16. The Travelers are a squad of lower-handicap senior men who play home-and-away...
Myra Ruth Webb, formerly of Palmyra, VA, and Ripley, WV, awakened into the arms of Christ the same way she lived her earthly life - serenely. Wise, faithful, and trusting in the Lord, Ruth was a woman of character and more precious than rubies. Though she walked through many valleys, she was filled with joy and peace that surpasses...
Jul. 9, 20260177
By Page H. Gifford
VA250 Mobile Museum coming to county fair
Virginia’s role in the nation’s founding will be on display at this year’s Fluvanna County Fair when the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience visits Pleasant Grove Park.
The traveling exhibit, titled “Out of Many, One,” is housed in a expandable tractor-trailer...
Jul. 9, 2026069
By Duncan Nixon
Every Fourth of July, Lake Monticello holds its 5K Spirit Run and Swim Across the Lake.
Even though the Spirit Run begins early, at 7 a.m., turnout continues to grow. This year, 200 runners registered in advance, with many more signing up early that morning.
Most runners are out to improve their personal...
Jul. 9, 2026082
Contributed by Mike Feazel
Drivers traveling along South Boston Road are likely to notice something new outside Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
The department recently installed a modern electronic sign, replacing a decrepit wooden sign that had been removed several years ago.
“Basically, we needed another way to...
Jul. 9, 20260146
By Patsy Brown and Alyce WalcavichSpecial correspondents
The Palmyra United Methodist Church community welcomed the Rev. Daniel H. Burch as its new pastor Sunday, July 5, when he preached at both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services.
“Pastor Daniel,” as he is known, follows the Rev. Sung W. Yoo, who has retired.
Burch...
Jul. 9, 20260256
Fluvanna County voters may be asked in November whether to approve a local sales tax of up to 1% to help pay for school construction and major renovations.
The Board of Supervisors voted to begin the process of placing the question on the ballot at their July 1 meeting.
County Attorney Dan Whitten said the General Assembly...