William Robert “Bob” Falconer, Jr., 79, of Palmyra, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at his home due to complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.
Bob was born on May 1, 1939, in Amherst County, Va., a son of the late William Robert...
Nov. 1, 20180783What are those amendments all about?
By Christina Dimeo, editor
Next Tuesday’s (Nov. 6) midterm election is a big deal to people of all political stripes. Information and opinions abound on how Fluvanna voters should cast their ballots in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives races.
Less discussed are the Virginia...
Nov. 1, 20180101By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent
Mixed media artist Susan Crave Rosen talked about her newfound love of art with members of the Fluvanna Art Association at their monthly meeting Oct. 19. While most gravitate toward art early in life, Rosen didn’t discover her inner artist until she had been a singer, musician and real estate...
Oct. 30, 20180192Record stands at 6-3
By Duncan Nixon, correspondent
Rain fell throughout Friday’s (Oct. 26) Fluco football game against Western Albemarle, with a real downpour in the final minutes. Both teams got equally wet, but nobody got dirty, as the artificial turf handled the rain and there was no mud bowl. As is often the case when two...
Oct. 29, 201801764By Ruthann Carr, correspondent
One day after a Facebook message critical of a scheduled Fluvanna County High School production of The Excuser was posted, school officials cancelled the show.
Carolyn Edwards Ley posted this message on Thursday (Oct. 25): “My Fluvanna County, Va., friends: Do you think our school system should be...
Oct. 25, 20180170By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent
Langden Mason has always been known for his comic wit but his new play, to be unveiled onstage at Carysbook in November, will feature a murder mystery farce.
“I have always wanted to write a murder mystery farce, so about 10 years ago I began writing Present Company Excluded,” he said. After...
Oct. 25, 2018098Holds annual awards dinner
By Heather Michon, Correspondent
Dozens of Fluvanna County businesspeople and officials gathered at Cunningham Creek Winery Tuesday night (Oct. 16) for their annual meeting, silent auction, and awards ceremony.
It was also a good opportunity for Fluvanna’s new economic development coordinator, Jennifer...
Oct. 25, 20180180By Madeline Otten, Correspondent
While October is known for the start of a new season, it is also recognized as breast cancer awareness month. Fluvanna County High School’s (FCHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is scheduled to host its eighth annual Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 25 around the track at Phil Browning Stadium....
Oct. 25, 20180256By Duncan Nixon, Correspondent
There were 90 athletes competing in the Jefferson District competition cheer contest at Monticello High on Wednesday (Oct. 17). The Flying Flucos fielded a team of 16. First year Coach Cheryl Koltz’s squad consisted of freshmen Evie Benson, Jada Morton, and Laryssa Coleman; sophomores Carolina Gomez,...