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New church has historic roots
May. 15, 20240191 Contributed by E. Dianne Campbell First Christian Church, formed in Charlottesville in 1835, has enfolded with Calvary Chapel Church of Fluvanna to create Calvary Chapel Keswick. Though more than a century apart, the origins of the two churches are similar, as are their philosophies. At the time of First Christian’s...
School Board chair quizzed on contact with state about charter school
May. 15, 20240757 By Heather MichonCorrespondent A quiet meeting of the School Board turned rancorous in its final moments on Wednesday (May 8) as members of the public questioned why Chairperson Andew Pullen (Columbia) had been in conversation with state officials about a charter school for Fluvanna County. Ashleigh Crocker, who lives in the...
Annual FCHS art show features variety
May. 8, 2024073 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Four members from the Fluvanna Art Association - Linda Mullin, Linda Staiger, Carol Sorber, and Deborah Nixon – judged many talented student artists at the annual Fluvanna County High School Art School Show on May 2. In all, they judged students’ artwork in 24 categories. “There were so many...
Supervisors name new Planning Commission member but not without controversy
May. 8, 20240481 By Heather MichonCorrespondent A question of protocol came up during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday (May 1). With Bree Key not seeking re-appointment, the task at hand was to select a new Planning Commission member for the Rivanna District. Six candidates applied for the position, including Lake Monticello...
McConnell and Stayton-Eurell win in VPA contest
May. 8, 2024055 Editorial designer Amelia McConnell and Lynn Stayton-Eurell, advertising designer, were winners in the 2023 Virginia Press Association annual news and advertising contest. The winners were announced Sunday (May 5) at the VPA banquet held in Charlottesville. McConnell won first place in page design and second place in front page...
Fluvanna Happenings: What’s New?
May. 8, 20240657 By Rae AlbertsCorrespondent Store Openings: The Royal Cheesesteaks is now open on James Madison Highway, right next to Papa Jim’s Ice Cream! They specialize in Philadelphia-style cheesesteak subs and New-York-style pizzas. Fun Fact of the Week: the most common trees in central Virginia are the loblolly pine and the yellow...
Fluvanna Faces: Karen Pulliam Bowles
May. 8, 20240100 By Harvey J. SorumCorrespondent Are you a native of Fluvanna County? I am! Born in Winchester, Virginia. I arrived in Fluvanna County with my parents at six weeks old when my dad accepted a job at Fork Union Military Academy as an English teacher and football coach. That was the beginning of a wonderful life living in Fork...