May. 15, 20260187
By Heather Michon, Editor
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors spent much of its May 6 meeting wrestling with employee compensation questions, road safety concerns, and the aftermath of a massive transformer accident connected to the Tenaska power plant site.
One of the evening’s lengthiest discussions centered on a proposed...
May. 15, 2026069
By Duncan Nixon
The Fluco boys lacrosse team hosted the Hornets from Orange County on Senior Night on May 1. The Hornets looked strong early and led 2-0 after the first quarter.
The Flucos got their act together in the second quarter to take a 5-4 lead at halftime. A nice goal by senior Jack Jeffries on a pass from senior Javier...
May. 15, 2026062
By Page H. Gifford
When people think of stone carving and sculpture, they often picture the ancient Greeks and Romans or master artists such as Michelangelo. Today, few artists are willing to trade paintbrushes for stone carving tools.
Transforming a rough stone into a polished work of art takes patience, skill, and...
May. 6, 20260315
Heather Michon
Aqua Virginia has agreed to scale back its proposed rate increase, but customers are still likely to see higher bills if the State Corporation Commission (SCC) signs off on the plan.
The company, which provides water and wastewater service to Lake Monticello and surrounding parts of Fluvanna County, along with...
May. 6, 2026073
Contributed by E. Dianne Campbell
Carysbrook Elementary School second graders celebrated Earth Day at Pleasant Grove Park on April 24…and what a celebration it was!
About 240 students, along with parents and grandparents, explored the park while learning about nature, Fluvanna’s agricultural heritage, the wonders of the woods...
May. 6, 20260202
Demand for food and emergency assistance is increasing in Fluvanna County, even as donations struggle to keep pace.
The Fluvanna Christian Service Society (FCSS) has supported residents for more than 50 years and continues to play a key role in backing the MACAA/FCSS Food Pantry at Carysbrook, which it originally helped...
May. 6, 2026091
By Page Gifford
Fluvanna County High School’s Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO) is stepping into Earth Month with a fundraiser that aims to reduce waste while supporting students and staff.
The group has partnered with GotSneakers, a zero-waste recycling company that collects used athletic shoes and either redistributes...
May. 6, 2026058
Duncan Nixon
The top two baseball teams in the Jefferson District met April 30 at Fluvanna’s Sheridan Field. The Flucos entered 6-0 in district play and 10-3 overall, while the Bulldogs came in 5-1 in the district and 10-2 overall.
It was the Bulldogs’ night.
The Bulldogs struck first in the top of the first inning,...