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State lawmakers kill legislation to protect student journalists
Jan. 31, 20190151 Former 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...
Get to know Aaron Spitzer, director of parks and rec
Jan. 31, 20190409 By 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...
Carter pleads guilty in arson, attempted murder
Jan. 31, 201901049 By 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...
Artist explains color theory
Jan. 31, 20190399 By 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...
Bipartisan agreement reached on coal ash clean up
Jan. 31, 2019077 Press 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...
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Supervisors discuss new tax
Jan. 29, 20190397 Hold shortest meeting on record By Heather Michon, correspondent The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors set a new record for the shortest regular meeting Wednesday (Jan. 23) night, with just 20 minutes passing between Chair Mike Sheridan’s opening and closing gavel. There were no public comments. No public hearings. No action...
Flucos rally for win in overtime
Jan. 28, 20190121 By Duncan Nixon, correspondent The Fluco boys’ basketball team overcame a first-quarter deficit Friday (Jan. 25) to win in overtime against Powhatan. Although neither team has scored many wins this season, the game was a hard-fought and intense battle. The Flucos, who hosted the game, lost the first quarter by a large...