Fred Buell Lewis, 99, of Palmyra, passed away on January 21st, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 16, 1926, in Ashe County, North Carolina, the son of the late Lawrence Russell and Maude Octavia (Payne)...
Feb. 4, 20260289
By HEATHER MICHONEDITOR
Fluvanna County officials told state lawmakers last week that repeated rate hikes by Aqua Virginia are straining household budgets and destabilizing long-term planning, as a House subcommittee advanced legislation to limit how often private water utilities can seek rate increases.
During a Jan. 27 meeting...
Jan. 29, 20260131
Fluvanna Review StaffFollowing last week’s approval of several constitutional amendments and the swearing-in of a new administration, the Virginia General Assembly turned its attention this week to a slate of bills addressing wages, worker protections, energy efficiency, reproductive health, and voting rules.
Several measures...
Jan. 29, 2026050
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Behind many successful homegrown businesses is a personal story of passion, persistence, and purpose. In Fluvanna County, Red Rocker Candy and Herbert’s Wine Jelly stand out as thriving women-owned companies built on those very foundations.
Red Rocker Candy
Red Rocker Candy, founded by Sue...
Jan. 29, 20260207
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors prepared for potential storm impacts at its Wednesday meeting (Jan. 21), approving a Declaration of Local Emergency amid forecasts of heavy snow, possible ice, and several days of below-freezing temperatures.
The declaration, which took effect at midnight Jan....
Jan. 29, 2026075
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The ninth annual Billy Wensel Wrestling Classic was hosted by Fluvanna County High School on Jan. 17. Four wrestling mats were set up in the Fluco gymnasium to accommodate the event, which included 16 high school teams.
Teams were divided into four groups and wrestled each team in their group during...
Jan. 22, 2026088
Forecasters are tracking a major winter storm that could bring a foot or more of snow to the region from Saturday afternoon into Sunday evening.
While exact snowfall totals may change as the system develops, officials say residents should begin storm preparations now.
Road conditions are expected to deteriorate by Saturday...
Jan. 22, 20260187
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County School Board met on Wednesday (Jan. 14) to elect new leadership, set the stage for the busy budget season ahead, and then moved on to the main event of the evening: recognizing the recipients of the 2025-26 Teacher and Staff of the Year awards.
Superintendent Peter Gretz explained...