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New book studies Jefferson's style, etiquette
Mar. 27, 20190320 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent They say that clothes make the man. In her new book, Gaye Wilson, a historian and costume designer, focuses on how Thomas Jefferson dressed throughout his life and how that wardrobe related to larger political concerns. Wilson explained that her inspiration for writing the book came from her...
Animal abuse penalty increased to felony
Mar. 27, 20190175 By Adrian Teran Tapia and Mario Sequeira Quesada Capital News Service Every state in America, and at least nine countries. That is how far the story of Tommie, a dog tied to a pole and set on fire, traveled as people rallied for his survival and donated money for his treatment. Tommie suffered burns on 40 percent of his body after he...
Boys’ lacrosse falls to Patrick Henry
Mar. 25, 20190308 By Duncan Nixon, correspondent The Flying Fluco athletic schedule for Friday (March 22) was very full; however, it rained all day Thursday, so most of the activity had to be canceled. An exception was boys’ lacrosse, which was played on the artificial turf field at Phil Browning Stadium. One of the reasons for having an artificial...
Tensions flare over potential paid fire chief
Mar. 22, 201901148 By Heather Michon, correspondent Tensions over a potential paid fire chief to oversee Fluvanna’s volunteer corps of first responders came to the fore during a budget work session Wednesday (March 20). Chiefs Richie Constantino (Lake Monticello), Mike Brent (Fluvanna), Dwayne Mayo (Palmyra), and Andrew Pullen (Kents Store) said they...
School Board approves next year’s calendar
Mar. 20, 20190209 By Ruthann Carr Correspondent The Fluvanna School Board approved the 2019-20 school calendar at its meeting Wednesday (March 13). A committee of teachers who worked with the administration presented a draft to the board. One concern with the first draft was nine half days for students, which some thought was too many. The...