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Electric co-op training center opens
May. 28, 20190350 By Ruthann Carr, correspondent The sun shone brightly. The sky was blue. A soft breeze wafted through the air. It was a hearty Fluvanna welcome to the new electric cooperative training center on Salem Church Road. About 120 dignitaries, locals and members of the Virginia Maryland Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives...
Every out a strike-out in no hitter
May. 25, 20190361 By Duncan Nixon, correspondent Fluco junior pitcher Andrew Ward turned in an astonishing performance Thursday (May 23) when the first-seeded Flucos hosted the eighth-seeded Blazers of Spotswood High in the quarterfinals of the Region 3C play-offs. Andrew Ward faced 22 batters in a seven inning game. He walked a batter in the second...
Parents blindsided by closing of St. Nicholas Learning Center
May. 23, 20190585 Sts. Peter and Paul nearly $1 million in debt By Ruthann Carr Correspondent They had no idea. About 30 families who rely on St. Nicholas Learning Center to teach their children found out May 8 the school would close on May 24. Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) President Christy Lynn Beck said the announcement...
Fluco boys shoot for strong post-season
May. 23, 2019082 By Duncan Nixon Correspondent The Fluco baseball team is having a super season. Their record currently stands at an amazing 20-1 overall and 5-0 in Region play. Their pitching staff has recorded six consecutive shutouts. Region play starts Thursday (May 23), with the Flucos hosting a regional opponent at home with a start time...
Gamage takes best in high school art show
May. 23, 20190184 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent Fluvanna County High School (FCHS) student Adora Gamage has had significant wins this year and last in both the FCHS art show and Fluvanna Art Association judged shows. Not only is Gamage's talent evident, but her consistency and commitment to her work shines through as well. Gamage's slightly...
The American Legion: Still serving our warriors
May. 23, 2019057 Submitted by Andrew M. Leon Those who have served in the American military do not have to go to war to have the bonding experience of military culture. Yet certainly those who have gone, lost friends, or survived the terror of combat, are even more deeply affected by the bond. It is unspoken except in rare cases. It is as if no...
Blevins named high school teacher of the year
May. 23, 20190126 By Maddy Eubank, FCHS journalism student This year’s Fluvanna County High School (FCHS) teacher of the year actually gave up classroom teaching for a few years to oversee something that most students fear: testing. For the past 23 years, Angie Blevins has been working in the Fluvanna County school system, with 18 of those years...
Tanner declared Fluco staff member of year
May. 23, 2019091 By Maddy Eubank, FCHS journalism student For the past 25 years, 2019 staff member of the year Doug Tanner has been working as a custodian for Fluvanna County High School. Every day Tanner can be seen throughout the halls of the school helping clean up after over 1,600 students and staff members who walk through the doors. He...