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Get to know extension agent Kim Mayo
Apr. 3, 20190313 By Madeline Otten Correspondent The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) brings resources to the community from Virginia’s land grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. VCE works with public and private partners and volunteers to reach larger and more diverse audiences. Extension agents form a network of...
Author discusses centenarian who fled Nazi Germany
Apr. 3, 20190148 By Page H. Gifford Correspondent It wasn't until his mother, Margarete Sobel Hermann, was 100 years of age that her son, Richard Hermann, interviewed her about the history she had witnessed throughout her life. In his latest book, Mother's Century, Hermann tells the story from her view of living life in Imperial Austria. She...
Elite rowing competition comes to Lake Monticello
Apr. 3, 20190395 By Duncan Nixon Correspondent It’s spring, the air is warming, the trees are in bloom and the collegiate women are rowing at Lake Monticello. In the only Division 1 sports event held in Fluvanna County, the University of Virginia (U.Va.) women’s rowing team will host the ACC – Big Ten rowing competition Saturday (April 6)....
Future scientists win at fair
Apr. 3, 20190339 Middle school students shone at the science fair ___date___ with projects ranging from magnetism and radiation to toothpaste and lipstick. Pictured are the top winners by grade level. Submitted by Rachel Moravec. Fifth grade First place: Brennan Pezalla – How does temperature affect the strength of magnets? Second: Alexandria...
Hudson announces bid for county treasurer
Apr. 3, 20190315 Press release Ben Hudson announced his candidacy for Fluvanna County treasurer at the Community Center in Fork Union on Wednesday, March 20. Hudson indicated a new direction for the office built on transparency, communication and accountability of county revenues. Several family, friends, and supporters were present to witness the...
School Board considers new textbooks
Apr. 2, 20190358 By Ruthann Carr, correspondent At the March 13 School Board meeting the administration presented the high school social studies textbook recommendations from the review committee for purchase. It was a first look for the board. Andrew Pullen (Columbia) said he wanted to get copies to look over. Brenda Gilliam, executive...
Alcorn becomes 58th District Democratic nominee
Apr. 2, 20190129 Press release Dr. Elizabeth Alcorn became the Democratic nominee for the House of Delegates 58th District seat Thursday (March 28) after the 5 p.m. filing deadline. She is challenging incumbent Rob Bell (R-Albemarle). Alcorn is running because the 58th District needs a reasonable representative who will fight for the issues...