Sep. 24, 2025016
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco cross-country team hosted a five-school meet on Sept.17 that Fluco coach Melanie Kennedy described as basically a warm-up for the multi-school team meet at Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) held on Sept. 20. Top finishers for the Fluco boys on Sept.17 were Jack Jeffries and Noah Day. Over 20...
Sep. 24, 2025067
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Cynthia Moore hosted her monthly wellness activity on Sept. 20 centered on meditation, enabling participants to learn techniques and share their experiences.
Moore began talking about her journey through discovering meditation, adding that she does it every morning.
“It helps me to function in...
Sep. 18, 20250171
Bus driver Linda Christian honored for quick response in accidentBy Heather MichonCorrespondent
Fluvanna County Public Schools bus driver Linda Christian was honored for her leadership and professionalism at the start of the School Board meeting on Wednesday night (Sept. 10).
Christian’s bus was struck by a vehicle while she was...
Sep. 18, 2025054
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Over 70 Fluvanna residents gathered at the Lake Monticello firehouse on Thursday evening (Sept. 11) for the annual program honoring the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
“With the passage of time, it seems people’s memories have diminished and the passion for...
Sep. 18, 20250195
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
With over 600 facilities in operation and dozens more under development, Virginia has become the data center capital of the world.
But Fluvanna County is not eager to join our neighbors in this digital revolution.
The Planning Commission held a work session on Tuesday night (Sept. 9) to discuss...
Sep. 18, 2025021
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
In a game that was closer than the 3-0 score would indicate, the Fluvanna field hockey team matched up well against the Black Knights from Charlottesville High. Ten minutes into the first fifteen minute quarter, Charlottesville managed to put the ball into the Flucos net. Senior defender Abigail Gordon...
Sep. 18, 2025050
Press ReleaseThe first annual Pickle with Purpose pickleball tournament will be played at Lake Monticello Oct. 18, with proceeds to benefit the community service projects of the Lake Monticello Community Foundation.
The tournament will be divided into two skill levels, up to skill level 3.25 (average pickleball players) playing...
Sep. 18, 20250354
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Fork Union celebrated the re-opening of the Fork Union Drive-in on Sept. 13 after it had closed in 2011 following the passing of owner Frayser White. Originally opened in 1953, it was once open seven days a week and quickly became a weekend destination for families and friends. With strong community...