Robert G. "Bob" Rockholt of Lake Monticello VA passed away on March 17, 2026, after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born on September 12, 1947 in Charlotte, NC.
In his youth, Bob earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He married Sheila Tanner in 1967 and shared 58 years of marriage. Robert was proud of his military service from...
Apr. 9, 2026092
Submitted by Fluvanna Master Gardeners
It’s time to get your planting beds ready.
Decide where you want new colors or textures. Estimate how many vegetables or herbs you’ll need. Plan a special spot for pollinator attractors. And give yourself permission to add a few unexpected whims.
The Annual Fluvanna Master Gardener...
Apr. 9, 2026059
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Golf is having a moment at Lake Monticello.
Participation in both men’s and women’s leagues is climbing, continuing a steady upward trend that organizers say shows no signs of slowing. Over 150 players have already signed up across programs, with more expected in the coming weeks.
Paul Schmidt,...
Apr. 9, 20260104
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
When Debra Hawrysko’s eight-year-old grandson became overheated and sick during recess, it changed how she saw the playground.
“That experience opened my eyes,” she said. “I later learned that out of all the playgrounds in Fluvanna County schools, the first and second grade playground at...
Apr. 2, 2026090
By Duncan Nixon
On March 26, the Fluvanna High girls’ soccer team opened Jefferson District play, hosting the Patriots from Albemarle High. The Flucos entered the game with a 2-1-1 record but fell 5-1. The team is very young, with several freshmen playing key roles.
Both teams generated early shots on goal, each turned away by...
Apr. 2, 2026095
By Page H. Gifford
“Beginnings” can mean many things to many artists. At the Fluvanna Art Association’s 2026 Spring Show, that single word unfolds in a wide range of interpretations: personal, symbolic, and most of all, transformative.
On display at the Fluvanna County Public Library, the exhibit brings together varied media...
Apr. 2, 20260350
Heather Michon, Editor
A “culture of complacency” allowed a registered sex offender to roam a Palmyra firehouse and respond to emergency calls for up to a year, Fire Chief Andrew Pullen said in a statement released Friday.
The incident sparked a state investigation and led officials to briefly close the firehouse on James...
Apr. 2, 20260128
Heather Michon, Editor
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday (March 25), to oppose a legislative package that would strip local control by mandating collective bargaining for county employees.
If signed into law, House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378 would replace a 2020 “local option” law—which...