Jul. 9, 20260278
Fluvanna County voters may be asked in November whether to approve a local sales tax of up to 1% to help pay for school construction and major renovations.
The Board of Supervisors voted to begin the process of placing the question on the ballot at their July 1 meeting.
County Attorney Dan Whitten said the General Assembly...
Jul. 2, 20260755
By Heather MichonEditor
A major traffic project on South Boston Road in Palmyra is expected to close part of the road for about nine months, creating a long-term headache for residents, commuters and businesses along one of the busiest corridors near Lake Monticello.
The Virginia Department of Transportation and its contractor,...
Jul. 2, 20260129
By Heather Michon, Editor
Valley Link representatives returned to Fluvanna County on June 22 to answer community concerns about the latest set of maps for the proposed Joshua Falls-to-Yeat transmission line, saying public comments and conversations with landowners have helped shape revisions to the controversial project.
The open...
Jul. 2, 2026083
Contributed by Grace & Glory Lutheran Church
Grace & Glory Lutheran Church has welcomed the Rev. Louis “Lou” Florio as its fourth pastor.
The congregation, located at 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway in Palmyra, called Florio during a congregational meeting on Palm Sunday, March 29. He began his ministry at Grace &...
Jul. 2, 2026043
By Duncan Nixon
The Fluvanna Aquatic Sports Team (FAST) hosted the Gators from Louisa County on June 24 at the Fork Union Military Academy pool.
The FUMA pool is a high-quality indoor facility, and FAST Coach Mike DiFazio said the team has 67 swimmers this season, ranging in age from 6 to 18.
Pre-meet warm-ups are a kind...
Jul. 2, 2026074
By Page H. Gifford
Jenny Lynde Walding understands the bond that can form between a mother and baby through breastfeeding.
She also knows it is not only about bonding; it is about helping a baby receive the nutrients and antibodies needed for a healthy start in life.
Originally from Texas, Walding holds a bachelor’s degree in...
Jun. 26, 2026080
By Page H. Gifford
Writer Tracy Mayo will discuss her memoir, “Motherless Child: A Search for Self and Her Son,” at 2 p.m. June 29 at the Fluvanna County Library.
“Motherless Child” explores a family saga of secrets and shame in the pre-Roe v. Wade era, when pregnant teens were often sent to homes for unwed mothers, and...