Feb. 7, 20190183Proposal prompted by Fluvanna crash
Press release
A Virginia House of Delegates Courts of Justice subcommittee on Feb. 2 endorsed a bill by Delegate Rob Bell (R-Albemarle) to increase penalties for drunk drivers who hurt someone. The bill would make it a felony when a drunk driver causes an accident that results in serious bodily...
Feb. 4, 20190145By Duncan Nixon, correspondent
In the penultimate game of the regular season, the Fluvanna County girls’ basketball team traveled to Louisa County High on Feb. 1, beating the Lions 47-38 and holding onto second place in the District.
As has been the case all season, the Flucos were led by shooting guard Nevaeh Ivory. Ivory...
Jan. 31, 20190151Former Fluvanna superintendent sides against the bill
By Saffeya Ahmed
Capital News Service
A legislative panel rejected a bill protecting student journalists from administrative censorship on a tie vote Monday (Jan. 28).
House Bill 2382, sponsored by Delegate Chris Hurst (D-Montgomery), would have protected free speech...
Jan. 31, 20190409By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
One of the biggest challenges that Director of Parks and Recreation Aaron Spitzer struggles with is the vast variety of customers he serves and trying to have a program or event that everyone can enjoy.
Spitzer has been director since 2015, but has worked with Fluvanna County Parks...
Jan. 31, 201901036By Heather Michon
Correspondent
A Mechanicsville man charged with multiple counts of arson and attempted murder pleaded guilty Friday (Jan. 25) to 10 of 11 charges against him in Fluvanna County Circuit Court.
Cole Spencer Augustus Carter, 27, paused for some time before quietly answering “guilty” to a count of arson...
Jan. 31, 20190390By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Artist and teacher Susan Patrick discussed color theory with members of the Fluvanna Art Association at the Jan. 18 monthly meeting. Artists study color theory in art school and apply the science behind it to their work. Once they understand the concepts, they learn to play with color and...
Jan. 31, 2019077Press Release
Gov. Ralph Northam, Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox, and a bipartisan group of legislators announced Thursday (Jan. 24) a historic agreement to clean up large coal ash ponds in Chesapeake City and the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, and Fluvanna.
The agreement, supported by Democratic and...