Aug. 14, 20250107
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Classes at Fluvanna County High School began on Aug. 12. Nevertheless, the Fluvanna High School golf team played a dual meet against Madison County on Aug. 6 and hosted a 15 school event on Aug. 8. Teams came to the Lake Monticello course from all over central Virginia, coming east from Lynchburg and west...
Aug. 7, 20250353
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
A man who eluded law enforcement despite an intensive search near Bremo Bluff on June 26 has been apprehended.
Michael Wayne Morris, 42, was arrested near the Clarion Pointe hotel on Emmet Street in Charlottesville on Wednesday (July 30) and charged with possession and transportation of firearms by...
Aug. 7, 20250289
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Fluvanna County Public Schools welcomed a new group of teachers at the annual orientation breakfast on Tuesday (July 29) at Fluvanna County Middle School.
The breakfast is an opportunity for new hires to meet the district’s senior staff and county officials in an informal setting.
It is...
Aug. 7, 20250160
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
As usual, the Fluco fall sports schedule is full of activity. Due to its short season, the golf team leads off. Its first meet of the season is on Aug. 5 at home on the Lake Monticello course, hosting Madison County. Two days later they host the multi-team George Bockman Memorial tournament. After that,...
Aug. 7, 2025081
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The decline of local news has resulted in "news deserts," areas with limited or no access to reliable local news sources. Millions of Americans now rely on social media or other online platforms for regional information, which may be less reliable or even misleading. Unfortunately, this has contributed...
Jul. 31, 20250208
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Out of a population of over 28,000 residents in Fluvanna, 757 responded to the recent comprehensive plan survey. The responses were evenly split among the five county districts with Cunningham and Rivanna having the highest response rate, followed by Palmyra, Columbia and Fork Union.
The majority of...
Jul. 31, 20250222
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
A Butterfly House is now open in the native plant Butterfly Garden at Pleasant Grove Park. This butterfly exhibit is part of the "Pleasant Grove Park: A Natural Experience" plan, which has been ongoing since 2014. The house offers a chance to observe native butterflies and their larvae at various...