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First annual Juneteenth celebration at Bremo Chapel
Jun. 5, 20250129 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent The first Juneteenth celebration will be held at the Bremo Chapel in Bremo Bluff on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coming Home: Reconnecting With Our Roots celebrates Fluvanna's African American history and culture. Events include a historical presentation, musical performances, hymn singing, soul food...
FCHS Class of 2025 takes center stage
May. 29, 20250208 By Heather MichonCorrespondent It was a perfect night for a graduation. With unseasonably low temperatures and a steady breeze to keep them cool and collected under their caps and gowns, the Fluvanna County High School class of 2025 filed onto the football field Friday (May 23) to cheers and the occasional blast of an air horn...
Propane leak forces evacuation at Crofton Plaza
May. 29, 20250219 By Heather MichonCorrespondent A major propane leak at Crofton Plaza on Lake Monticello Road forced evacuations and a multi-agency response on Sunday (May 19). Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue (LMVF&R) Chief Richard Constantino has shared a detailed report on Sunday's incident, which occurred at approximately 10:30...
Supervisors debate permits, school funding
May. 29, 20250179 By Heather MichonCorrespondent The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a specialty gun and archery shop at its meeting on Wednesday (May 21). Brecht Sprouse wants to open a retail shop on North Boston Road (Rt. 600), focusing on hunting, fishing, and archery. He has owned a similar business in...
Highland to resume dig on the lost and found Madison home
May. 29, 20250100 Highland will resume archaeological excavation on the lost and found Monroe home on May 21. Excavations will be visible to visitors and will continue on weekdays through July 3, weather permitting. In 2016 Highland announced the discovery of the Monroes’ main house. It was built in 1799, and the research news upended the...
Remains of former president’s daughter return to America
May. 29, 20250243 Fluvanna resident Barbara Vorndick led the effortAfter spending nearly two centuries in an unmarked and forgotten grave, the remains of Eliza Monroe Hay, daughter of fifth U.S. President James Monroe, were returned to American soil. Through the efforts of Barbara Vorndick and her team at the Bringing Eliza Home Project, Eliza’s...