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Silver and Gold, a new social group for seniors
Apr. 17, 20240191 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent For those over 55 and living in Fluvanna who say there isn't much to do except play golf, pickle ball, or cards, there’s a new thing to do. Peggy Shanklin saw a need and started a new group called Silver and Gold. "I recognized a gap in services for older individuals who still desire to be active...
Multiple Flucos sign to compete at the next level
Apr. 17, 20240201 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent A signing ceremony at which a high school senior signs a commitment letter to continue to compete in college in his or her sport is always a happy event. The athlete is normally surrounded by family and his or her coach is usually on handle. A host of friends are usually looking on and cheering. Imagine...
Flucos win 6th state championship in speech
Apr. 17, 20240223 By Matthew GreshamFluvanna High School journalist The Fluvanna County High School speech team took home its sixth state championship in eight years on March 23 at Dominion High School. 1st: Kessler Potter, Extemporaneous Speaking; 1st: Amina Seiden, Original Oratory; 1st: Angela Cumiskey, Poetry; 1st: Townes Mullinex and...
Fluvanna Faces: Kelly and Jonnie Oliver
Apr. 11, 20240216 By Harvey SorumCorrespondent Are both of you natives of Fluvanna County? If not, why did you choose to live in Fluvanna County? We moved to the area in 2013 from Richmond for the sole reason of becoming owners of Jefferson Pharmacy. We knew very little about Fluvanna County before we moved here but are so happy that we...
Request for $1,000 sparks discussion
Apr. 11, 20240184 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Several graduates of the Fluvanna Leadership Development Program (FLDP), including retired Fork Union Supervisor Mozell Booker, took to the podium Wednesday evening (April 3) to encourage the Board of Supervisors to support their request for funding in the 2025 budget. The program was established in...
Top women rowers will be at Lake Monticello
Apr. 11, 20240188 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent Watching the University of Virginia women’s rowing team glide across Lake Monticello is always a pleasant early spring diversion. This year the competition promises to be intense. In a pre-season poll UVA was ranked number ten in the nation, a solid ranking. The teams that will be competing at the...
Fluvanna Happenings: Did you know?
Apr. 11, 20240138 By Rae AlbertsCorrespondent Fun fact of the week: High-heeled shoes were originally worn by men! They were originally invented to keep mounted soldiers’ feet in the stirrups, circa Persia in the 10th century. This translated into heels being a symbol of power and authority; the male aristocratic population of Europe adopted the...