Apr. 17, 20240137
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
A signing ceremony at which a high school senior signs a commitment letter to continue to compete in college in his or her sport is always a happy event. The athlete is normally surrounded by family and his or her coach is usually on handle. A host of friends are usually looking on and cheering. Imagine...
Apr. 17, 20240168
By Matthew GreshamFluvanna High School journalist
The Fluvanna County High School speech team took home its sixth state championship in eight years on March 23 at Dominion High School.
1st: Kessler Potter, Extemporaneous Speaking;
1st: Amina Seiden, Original Oratory;
1st: Angela Cumiskey, Poetry;
1st: Townes Mullinex and...
Apr. 11, 20240172
By Harvey SorumCorrespondent
Are both of you natives of Fluvanna County? If not, why did you choose to live in Fluvanna County?
We moved to the area in 2013 from Richmond for the sole reason of becoming owners of Jefferson Pharmacy. We knew very little about Fluvanna County before we moved here but are so happy that we...
Apr. 11, 20240156
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Several graduates of the Fluvanna Leadership Development Program (FLDP), including retired Fork Union Supervisor Mozell Booker, took to the podium Wednesday evening (April 3) to encourage the Board of Supervisors to support their request for funding in the 2025 budget.
The program was established in...
Apr. 11, 20240149
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Watching the University of Virginia women’s rowing team glide across Lake Monticello is always a pleasant early spring diversion. This year the competition promises to be intense. In a pre-season poll UVA was ranked number ten in the nation, a solid ranking. The teams that will be competing at the...
Apr. 11, 20240111
By Rae AlbertsCorrespondent
Fun fact of the week: High-heeled shoes were originally worn by men! They were originally invented to keep mounted soldiers’ feet in the stirrups, circa Persia in the 10th century. This translated into heels being a symbol of power and authority; the male aristocratic population of Europe adopted the...
Apr. 11, 20240123
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
There was no interest in Dax, Carlisle, and Jacob at the Fluvanna SPCA. Jacob had been at the shelter for 16 months, and Dax and Carlisle had been there since November 2023. The three sweet, loving hounds would soon embark on an adventure that would lead to their forever homes.
“The Fluvanna...