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Chamber holds info session on meals tax
Nov. 1, 20180162 Voters decide Nov. 6 By Heather Michon, Correspondent With just days until the polls open, the Fluvanna Chamber of Commerce and county officials held a series of informational sessions at the Historic Courthouse in Palmyra on Wednesday (Oct. 24) to tell local business owners what to expect if voters pass the proposed meal tax. The...William Robert Falconer Jr.
William Robert “Bob” Falconer, Jr., 79, of Palmyra, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at his home due to complications related to Parkinson’s Disease. Bob was born on May 1, 1939, in Amherst County, Va., a son of the late William Robert “Rob” Falconer Sr. and Katherine Mae “Kitty” (Foster) Falconer. Bob graduated...
A voter’s guide to the Nov. 6 ballot
Nov. 1, 20180814 What are those amendments all about? By Christina Dimeo, editor Next Tuesday’s (Nov. 6) midterm election is a big deal to people of all political stripes. Information and opinions abound on how Fluvanna voters should cast their ballots in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives races. Less discussed are the Virginia...
Making art through mixed media
Nov. 1, 20180111 By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent Mixed media artist Susan Crave Rosen talked about her newfound love of art with members of the Fluvanna Art Association at their monthly meeting Oct. 19. While most gravitate toward art early in life, Rosen didn’t discover her inner artist until she had been a singer, musician and real estate...
Flucos lose to Western Albemarle 7-21
Oct. 30, 20180207 Record stands at 6-3 By Duncan Nixon, correspondent Rain fell throughout Friday’s (Oct. 26) Fluco football game against Western Albemarle, with a real downpour in the final minutes. Both teams got equally wet, but nobody got dirty, as the artificial turf handled the rain and there was no mud bowl. As is often the case when two...
School officials nix controversial play
Oct. 29, 201801772 By Ruthann Carr, correspondent One day after a Facebook message critical of a scheduled Fluvanna County High School production of The Excuser was posted, school officials cancelled the show. Carolyn Edwards Ley posted this message on Thursday (Oct. 25): “My Fluvanna County, Va., friends: Do you think our school system should be...
Local playwright delves into mystery for new fall show
Oct. 25, 20180181 By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent Langden Mason has always been known for his comic wit but his new play, to be unveiled onstage at Carysbook in November, will feature a murder mystery farce. “I have always wanted to write a murder mystery farce, so about 10 years ago I began writing Present Company Excluded,” he said. After...
Chamber of Commerce recruiting and growing
Oct. 25, 20180106 Holds annual awards dinner By Heather Michon, Correspondent Dozens of Fluvanna County businesspeople and officials gathered at Cunningham Creek Winery Tuesday night (Oct. 16) for their annual meeting, silent auction, and awards ceremony. It was also a good opportunity for Fluvanna’s new economic development coordinator, Jennifer...