Feb. 25, 20190309Submitted 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, 20190345By 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, 20190360By 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, 20190185Lose 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, 20190409By 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...
Feb. 21, 20190106By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
New people showed up at the monthly meeting of the genealogical memoir writing group, curious to learn more about what these researchers and writers were up to.
Group leader Warren Groeger, who has done extensive research on his family and written a memoir, asked others to begin with writing about a...
Feb. 19, 20190577By Ruthann Carr, correspondent
At an emergency work session Monday (Feb. 18), the Fluvanna County School Board approved a fiscal year 2020 (FY20) budget to take to the Board of Supervisors Wednesday (Feb. 20).
They voted 4-1 with Charles Rittenhouse (Cunningham) voting against.
The new budget proposal asks for $991,319 more in...