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CIP funding reveals difficulty in elected official dynamics
Feb. 22, 20190349 By 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...
Emancipation Proclamation monument dedicated
Feb. 21, 20190364 By 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...
Fluco boys beat Monticello in play-in 46-42
Feb. 21, 20190187 Lose 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...
Community heaps praise on exceptional employee
Feb. 21, 20190409 By 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...
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Writers delve into family history
Feb. 21, 20190107 By 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...
School Board passes smaller budget request
Feb. 19, 20190578 By 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...