Aug. 1, 2024097
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Pastels have been seeing a surge in interest among artists at the Fluvanna Art Association. Pastel artist Mike McGurk, an award-winning artist, who studied at the Art League School of Alexandria, discussed his work and techniques with members at their monthly meeting on July 16. Reminiscent of artist...
Aug. 1, 20240102
By Duncan NixonCorrespondence
The Fluco fall sports schedule is crowded. Football, volleyball, cross country, field hockey and golf will be sharing the stage. Fluco football has an unusual schedule. Last year Mitchell Pace’s squad played six of its ten contests at home. In 2024, only four of ten will be at home and six will be...
Aug. 1, 20240416
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
With the start of the school year just two weeks away, Fluvanna County Public Schools held its annual teacher orientation breakfast at Fluvanna Middle School on Tuesday morning (July 30).
About 27 new elementary, middle and high school teachers–ranging from veteran educators to recent...
Jul. 25, 20240126
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Getting a dog is a lifelong commitment but is most rewarding. Yet, to appreciate the bond between the dog and human, having a well-trained dog secures the commitment. Local trainer Ashleigh Morris understands what it takes to overcome obstacles and have a relationship with our companion...
Jul. 25, 2024099
Contributed by Amy Williams
The Lake Monticello Swim Team (LMST) was set to host the City of Charlottesville Swordfish, for the final meet of the regular summer swim season, on Wednesday, July 17, but a slow moving thunderstorm would send families home before the meet even began. On Thursday, July 18th, the teams reconvened at the...
Jul. 25, 2024077
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation maintains an 18 “hole” disc golf course that is open and free to play at Pleasant Grove. To some extent disc golf is like regular golf but there are obvious differences. In disc golf, as in regular golf, the goal is to finish nine or 18 holes with the lowest...
Jul. 25, 20240536
Contributed by Marieke Henry
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 not a topic to be rejoiced, the survival of this historical Rosenwald building certainly is. Fluvanna County native Carmen...