Mar. 7, 20240239
Will request $22 million from supervisors
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County School Board adopted a $55 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) and will request $22,269,388 in local funding.
The 3-2 vote to approve came at the end of a two-hour discussion on Wednesday (Feb. 28).
School budgets are...
Mar. 7, 20240475
Contributed by Beth Sherk
Pharmacist Justin Vesser gives Covid-19 Vaccine booster to Carmen Smith during Dunbar Schoolhouse's first free health fair.
The Dunbar Schoolhouse on Mountain Hill Road in Palmyra - originally built to educate Black children only - celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Though segregated education is...
Mar. 7, 2024075
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
On February 24, the Carysbrook Performing Arts Center celebrated Black History Month with Dr. Dena Jennings performing Afrolachian music on her own handcrafted musical instruments made from gourds, similar to the originals slaves made centuries ago. Over 100 people attended the performance.
In...
Gary L. Ellis passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Born August 6th, 1933, he was the son of Lee and Miriam Ellis, and grew up in Mount Joy, PA.
He was married for 52 years to Elizabeth J. Ellis, who resides in Palmyra, VA, and is survived by 3 children: Gary Ellis Jr (Katie) in Sparta, NJ; Leann Eison (Ben)...
Mar. 7, 20240172
Pool passes offered
By Heather Michon Correspondent
The Lake Monticello Board of Directors will likely approve a proposal to the membership for a $150 increase to annual dues.
Directors made their case at a town hall-style meeting on Wednesday night (Feb.28) at the Fairway clubhouse, the second in a month.
While officials...
Mar. 7, 2024089
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Gloria Vest, who passed away on Jan. 3, 2024, is remembered as a remarkable woman who left behind a legacy of dedication to her community.
Born in 1954, Vest grew up and lived her life in Fluvanna County. She grew up helping to raise her younger siblings after her mother passed away. She took care...
Mar. 7, 2024087
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Fluco indoor track and field Coach Melanie Kennedy took a significant contingent of athletes to the state meet held on Feb. 26. A host of school records were broken as the Flucos performed extremely well.
Over 30 schools competed and the Flucos turned in school record performances in two relay...
Mar. 7, 20240152
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco baseball program under Coach Joel Gray has been quite successful recently. They were Virginia Class 3C state champions before COVID. In 2023, riding on the strength of two Division I senior pitchers, the varsity posted a 16-8 record and played in the state quarterfinal.
This year’s...