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Fluco softball team suffers second loss of the season
Apr. 23, 2025095 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent After a successful 5-1 start to the season the Fluco softball team hosted the Orange County Hornets on April 10. The Hornets came in with a 4-2 record including two shootout wins. The Flucos found themselves up against a Hornets pitcher they could not handle. The Flucos managed only one infield hit in the...
Library welcomes C-ville Municipal Band members in May
Apr. 23, 20250119 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent On Wednesday, May 7, at 7 p.m., the Friends of the Library welcomes a five-piece combo from the 80-member Charlottesville Municipal Band to perform at its annual Friends Cafe at the Fluvanna County Public Library. All are welcome to attend. Steve Layman, CMB's musical director, will lead the...
Teachers health care costs in spotlight
Apr. 18, 20250181 By Heather MichonCorrespondentTeacher health was in the spotlight at this month’s School Board meeting on Wednesday night (April 9). More specifically, board members wrestled with how the district pays for teacher health. Like many districts, Fluvanna County Public Schools (FCPS) maintains a “sick bank.” Staff members who...
Eighty years ago – April 15, 1945 – a Fluvanna soldier dies in combat
Apr. 18, 2025094 Contributed by Gerald HarlowWhen the United States began mobilizing for WWII, two of the Hamm boys from the Ferncliff and Kents Store area were pressed into service. Stanley and Linwood (“Lin”) were called to serve in the Army, and both were sent to Europe. Tech 5 Stanley Hamm of the 113th Cavalry Group (mechanized) was severely...
Fluvanna’s tax rate set at $0.689 – for now
Apr. 18, 20250602 By Heather MichonCorrespondent The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday (April 9) for a public hearing on the equalized real estate tax rate. Director of Finance Tori Melton told the supervisors that the total assessed value of real property had increased by 22.5 percent in the biannual assessment. However, some...
Fluvanna native recognized by CVEC
Apr. 18, 2025047 CVEC press releaseCentral Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) proudly announces that George Goin has renewed the esteemed Director Gold Certification from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). This is the highest honor in cooperative board leadership, recognizing directors who continue to enhance their knowledge...
Comedy at Carysbrook with Dirty Barbie
Apr. 18, 20250128 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent On April 26, at 7 p.m., Carysbrook Performing Arts Center will present Dirty Barbie, a one-woman show written and performed by Denise Stewart. It is a raw, spicy, hilarious expose of her personal journey through life. As Stewart uncovers her vulnerability with humor and finesse, the audience begins to...
Lake foundation plans swim platform, mobility mat for Lake
Apr. 18, 20250144 Contributed by Mike Feazel The Lake Monticello Community Foundation board voted unanimously Wednesday (April 9) to work with the Lake Monticello Owners Association to install a floating swim platform and a wood-like mobility mat to make it easier for those with mobility issues to access the beach and docks. The platform and mat,...