Marianne Cosner Wood of Newport News and formally Saluda, Va., passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2019, at the age of 85. Born in Kents Store, Va., on Sept. 19, 1933, to the late Adam and Anna Cosner, she was the youngest of 12 children and is...
Feb. 25, 20190307Submitted by Catherine and Rudy Garcia
The Fluvanna County NAACP explored generational perspectives of Black History Month with a panel discussion Saturday (Feb. 23) at Thessalonia Baptist Church in Fork Union.
Between 50 and 60 Fluvanna residents gathered to hear the panel members speak.
The evening started off with an...
Feb. 22, 20190330By Christina Dimeo, editor
A detailed discussion over a seemingly mundane issue – whether technology money should go into the school budget or the capital improvements plan (CIP) – revealed issues between the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors and School Board.
The respectful conversation between the boards Wednesday afternoon...
Feb. 21, 20190353By Heather Michon
Correspondent
Dozens braved the cold and rain on Abraham Lincoln’s 210th birthday (Feb. 12) to celebrate the dedication of a new monument to his most enduring accomplishment: the Emancipation Proclamation.
Sitting at the edge of Civil War Park in the Historic Village of Palmyra within sight of the monument to...
Feb. 21, 20190176Lose season-ending quarterfinal to Lynchburg
BY DUNCAN NIXON
CORRESPONDENT
A slot in the year-end Class 3 Region C playoffs was on the line Wednesday (Feb. 13) when the Fluco boys hosted the Mustangs from Monticello High.
The Flucos fell behind 1-9 early but fought back and were only down by two 20-22 at the half, Coach Jason...
Feb. 21, 20190404By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
Located right off Route 15 in Fork Union is a Family Dollar managed by 70-year-old Shirley Logan. While most Family Dollars are the same, offering discounted everyday household items and food products, this store is different from the rest.
Logan’s store has a four-star rating on Google, while the...