Nov. 8, 20180160By Madeline Otten, correspondent
Living on her own and out of her van was not the most challenging situation that Fluvanna resident Becky Blanton had to deal with in her entire life. It was facing the stigma that people associate with the word “homeless.”
Growing up, Blanton moved around a lot because of her dad’s work as a...
Nov. 8, 20180223By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent
The Lake Monticello Wildlife Committee presented a program Sunday (Oct. 28) featuring migratory birds with experts Paul Schmidt and Bob Ford. Schmidt, a Lake newcomer, had a 40-year career in conservation, spending 33 years as a biologist, manager, and ultimately a senior executive with the U.S. Fish...
Nov. 8, 20180300Kids ask for a later school-day start
By Ruthann Carr, Correspondent
After hearing three students implore them for a later school-day start, the Fluvanna County School Board heard about continuous improvement plans and 2020 budget considerations.
The board held a seminar Tuesday (Oct. 30) to get a jump start on planning the next...
Nov. 8, 2018099Middle school celebrates first Unity Day
By Ruthann Carr, Correspondent
Fluvanna Middle School is doing a good job of teaching about and trying to eradicate bullying.
That’s what Billie Davis thinks after experiencing bullying through her granddaughter.
Davis’ granddaughter was stabbed by a fellow student in elementary...
Nov. 8, 20180180Ends regular season with 6-4 record
By Duncan Nixon, Correspondent
The Fluvanna high school football team traveled to Louisa High on Friday (Nov. 3) for the final game of the Flucos’ regular season against the undefeated Lions. The venue is about as hostile as you can get, with loud fans, an intentionally obnoxious announcer,...
Nov. 6, 20180485By Christina Dimeo, editor
Fluvanna County voters gave the thumbs-down to the meals tax referendum.
Residents rejected the tax Tuesday (Nov. 6) by a vote of 70.0 percent (8,329 votes) to 29.0 percent (3,404 votes).
The ordinance would have instituted a 4 percent tax on food and drink sold “for immediate human consumption”...