Apr. 25, 20240213
By Rae AlbertsCorrespondent
Fun Fact of the Week: You might automatically think of the Mississippi when I say the ‘longest river in the USA,’ but that title actually belongs to the Missouri River! It winds along for a staggering 2,341 miles across seven states. The Mississippi is only a mile shorter, though, at 2,340 miles, so...
Apr. 25, 2024062
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Landscape and wildlife photographer Ben Greenberg will talk to Friends of the Library about his work on May 1 at 10 a.m.. Greenberg's vibrant photos of his subjects capture a single element of natural beauty that attracts the viewer, from his weeping landscapes to his majestic birds.
From an...
Apr. 25, 2024098
By Kaiya Wrigley, FCHS journalism student
FCHS sophomores Brady Crisp and Logan Bishop are getting the rare chance to do what they love in a foreign country. The two will head to Northern Europe to play soccer this July.
Crisp and Bishop will be playing on a Charlottesville Alliance club soccer team that will be out of the country...
Apr. 25, 2024089
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Thanks to soccer legend Pele, soccer is often referred to as “the beautiful game.” The phrase probably come from goals scored due to wonderful pass work by the offence. Even though soccer is the most popular game worldwide, it has never caught on in the United States. Few sports fans know the names of...
Apr. 17, 20240184
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The question of charter schools again dominated the Fluvanna County School Board's monthly meeting on Wednesday (April 8).
Charter schools are alternative programs that operate outside the regular public school system.
Unlike tuition-based private schools, charter schools receive their...
Apr. 17, 20240101
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
For those over 55 and living in Fluvanna who say there isn't much to do except play golf, pickle ball, or cards, there’s a new thing to do. Peggy Shanklin saw a need and started a new group called Silver and Gold.
"I recognized a gap in services for older individuals who still desire to be active...
Apr. 17, 20240123
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
A signing ceremony at which a high school senior signs a commitment letter to continue to compete in college in his or her sport is always a happy event. The athlete is normally surrounded by family and his or her coach is usually on handle. A host of friends are usually looking on and cheering. Imagine...
Apr. 17, 20240159
By Matthew GreshamFluvanna High School journalist
The Fluvanna County High School speech team took home its sixth state championship in eight years on March 23 at Dominion High School.
1st: Kessler Potter, Extemporaneous Speaking;
1st: Amina Seiden, Original Oratory;
1st: Angela Cumiskey, Poetry;
1st: Townes Mullinex and...