Nov. 20, 201802456By Christina Dimeo, editor
A cryptic social media message caused Fluvanna County Public Schools to cancel after school activities and events Tuesday evening (Nov. 20).
The message posted on social media read, “I’m going to Fluvanna ace hood school shooting.” Deputies were notified of the posting by several sources at around 5...
Nov. 15, 20180588By Heather Michon, correspondent, and Christina Dimeo, editor
Fluvanna County High School was placed on lockdown late Thursday morning (Nov. 15) after receiving a threat against the school.
The threat was resolved later that morning. No one was hurt.
A high school student allegedly overheard another high school student state...
Nov. 15, 20180209By Madeline Otten, Correspondent
The days are growing colder and the trees are shedding their bright colors. For the Fluvanna County Garden Club, this is the perfect time for them to hand out their biannual Dogwood Award.
The Fluvanna Garden Club was founded in 1995 and recognizes with this award an individual or business within...
Nov. 15, 20180308Wallops proposed meals tax
By Christina Dimeo, Editor
Fluvanna split its ticket on Election Day (Nov. 6), going for Democrat Tim Kaine for U.S. Senate and Republican Denver Riggleman for U.S. House of Representatives for the 5th District.
In doing so, Fluvanna accurately represented the election outcomes in Virginia. Kaine and...
Nov. 15, 20180562By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent
The Lake Monticello Piecemakers have been around 30 years, proving that quilting never goes out of style. A centuries-old craft, quilting has its roots in necessity and frugality. Today’s quilters do it for a variety of reasons, mostly for the artistry and joy of quilting.
“The art of quilting...
Nov. 15, 20180332Historical society marks centennial by releasing history of Fluvanna’s part in World War I
By Heather Michon, Correspondent
At around 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 5, 1918, about seven miles off the Irish coastline, the USS Tuscania earned the unfortunate distinction of becoming the first U.S. troop carrier to be sunk by a German submarine in...
Nov. 12, 20180171Fluco football falls in playoffs to Brookville High 6-16
By Duncan Nixon, correspondent
It was cold, but the rain had stopped before the fifth-seeded Flucos took the field against the fourth-seeded Brookville Bees on Friday (Nov. 9) in the Class 3, Division C, VHSL playoffs. The game was played at Amherst High instead of at the...