Oct. 31, 20240165
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Author Jody Hobbs Hesler's will discuss her new novel Without You Here with Friends of the Library on Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. It is told through the eyes of eight-year-old Noreen, who deals with her aunt Nonie’s suicide. Hesler said that the loss, compounded by the family’s fears that Noreen will...
Oct. 31, 20240113
Press ReleaseVHSL recently awarded FCHS first place in all three of its school publications for the 2023-2024 school year. This achievement marks a historic moment for the Flucos, as it’s the first time the school has won first place in every category in a single year.
The winning publications include:
2024 "Phases" Fluvannual...
Oct. 31, 2024090
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Jefferson District 5000 meter year-end cross-country meet was held at Panorama Farms on Oct. 23. Panorama Farms is a private property not open to the public for running or walking It is located in northern Albemarle County between Free Union and the Charlottesville-Albemarle airport. It is...
Oct. 23, 20240351
Contributed by Mike Feazel
In 1824 Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette, maybe the 1820s equivalent of Taylor Swift in popularity in America, came to Fluvanna, and Fluvanna is going to commemorate the 200th anniversary of that visit Nov. 3.
The commemoration will include a re-enactment of Lafayette’s arrival in...
Oct. 23, 2024086
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County football team hosted the Orange County Hornets on Oct. 18. It was the Flucos Homecoming contest, and they were up against a team with a 5-2 record including several one-sided wins.
The Flucos took the opening kick-off and marched down the field, converting on several crucial...
Oct. 23, 20240111
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The Fluvanna Art Association members visited Sweet Art Emporium to paint ceramics on Oct. 15. But before the creative fun began, Erika Mitchell talked about her business and the harsh realities of being a retailer in the art world. Nowadays, it doesn't matter if you own a top gallery in New York or a...
Oct. 23, 20240101
PRESS RELEASE
Armand Cabrera was juried into two prestigious plein air shows: Harford Plein Air and Plein Air Abingdon.
He was awarded “Best in Show” at Plein Air Abingdon in addition to “Best Quick Draw”.
At Harford Plein Air, Armand won the “Quick Draw” and the “Best Use of Light” awards.
Maryland’s...