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Lake police chief shares critical safety concerns about annual fireworks display
Aug. 28, 20240190 By Heather MichonCorrespondent “I understand my position on this is probably not popular,” Lake Monticello Police Chief David Wells told the LMOA Board of Directors at its meeting on Thursday (Aug. 22). “My job is not to be popular, my job is to keep everybody safe.” Wells gave a detailed presentation on his safety...
UVA professor to talk about the evolution of female athletes
Aug. 28, 2024068 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Bonnie Hagerman, UVA professor and author of Skimpy Coverage, a Look at Sports Illustrated and Female Athletes, will speak to members of Friends of the Library on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. She draws on her interest as a former athlete, growing up in an athletic home where Sports Illustrated was part of the...
Supervisors look at changing voting district name
Aug. 28, 20240103 By Heather MichonCorrespondent At one point, Wednesday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting (Aug. 21) looked like it might last under 30 minutes. A vote on the conditions of a private road in a subdivision was deferred until next August. A VDOT speed survey on Dobby Creek Road (Rt. 622) was approved. Two public hearings...
James River Water Project holds groundbreaking
Aug. 22, 20240281 A celebration more than 20 years in the making By Heather MichonCorrespondent On Wednesday (Aug. 14), officials and staff from Fluvanna and Louisa counties, along with representatives and staff from Faulconer Construction, gathered on a hillside near Columbia to hold the official groundbreaking ceremony for the James River Water...
Fluco golf team is trying to deal with graduation of top four players
Aug. 22, 20240131 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent The golf teams of the schools of the Jefferson District met for an eight-team tournament over the Birdwood course at Boers Head on Aug. 15. Interestingly, high school golf is now a decidedly co-ed sport. Not only did every team have at least one female golfer, over half of the schools had a female golfer...
FlucOlympians recognized for achievements
Aug. 22, 20240127 By Heather MichonCorrespondent School Board members recognized the achievements of the FlucOlympians team at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Richmond. Eight student-athletes split into two teams for track and field, with one team winning the gold and the other the silver. “They did a good job,” said teacher Nick...
Sweet Art Emporium expands
Aug. 22, 2024094 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Sweet Art Emporium ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 10 to celebrate the opening of their expanded store and an area to accommodate pottery classes. Adding the pottery classes has been something community members have longed for and something owner Erika Mitchell was considering. Sweet Art...