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WWII veteran Sgt. Billy Hess given Quilt of Valor
May. 2, 20190351 Submitted by Tricia Johnson Sgt. Billy Hess was thanked for his military service Saturday (April 27) with the gift of a beautiful handmade quilt through a nonprofit organization called Quilts of Valor. Local veterans, gathered for their monthly breakfast meeting at the Dogwood Café, applauded as Fluvanna quilter Mary Ann Tavares...Judith Ann Joy Surber
Judith Ann Joy Surber of Palmyra, Va., died peacefully at her home Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born March 13, 1939, in Rhinebeck, N.Y., to Frederick and Mildred Joy. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Joseph Walczak; and her husband of 57 years, Blair Surber. She is survived by her daughter, Joy (Walczak)...
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Sheriff: Firearm brandished on school bus
May. 1, 20190617 By Christina Dimeo, editor A child brandished a firearm on a school bus after school Wednesday (May 1), according to the Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office. Fluvanna County Public Schools contacted the sheriff's office around 3:30 p.m. Deputies responded, located the child and his or her parents, and found that the child did not in...
Track and field teams overwhelm competition
Apr. 29, 20190455 By Duncan Nixon, correspondent The Fluco girls’ and boys’ track and field teams both scored complete runaway victories at home Wednesday (April 24). The two teams were indeed “flying” Flucos. The boys’ squad outscored Orange County by 111-15, and the girls’ squad was even better, winning 114-12. The Fluco boys’ squad...
Taxes go up 3.6 percent
Apr. 27, 20190532 By Christina Dimeo, editor The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors raised taxes about 3.6 percent Wednesday evening (April 24). Three of the five supervisors agreed to set the real estate tax rate at 92.5 cents, up from the equalized rate of 89.3 cents. Supervisors Don Weaver and Tony O'Brien dissented. The 2019 tax rates are: ...
Seven Fluco athletes sign to play at the college level
Apr. 24, 20190363 By Duncan Nixon Correspondent Seven Fluvanna County High athletes signed Wednesday (April 17) with seven different colleges or universities in Virginia to compete in their sports at the next level. All seven signed with Division III schools. Colby Martin will be a Wasp at Emory and Henry, located in Emory, way down Route 81 almost...