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South Boston Road closure expected to last nine months
Jul. 2, 20260782 By Heather MichonEditor A major traffic project on South Boston Road in Palmyra is expected to close part of the road for about nine months, creating a long-term headache for residents, commuters and businesses along one of the busiest corridors near Lake Monticello. The Virginia Department of Transportation and its contractor,...
Valley Link project draws residents to second Fluvanna meeting
Jul. 2, 20260138 By Heather Michon, Editor Valley Link representatives returned to Fluvanna County on June 22 to answer community concerns about the latest set of maps for the proposed Joshua Falls-to-Yeat transmission line, saying public comments and conversations with landowners have helped shape revisions to the controversial project. The open...
Grace & Glory welcomes new pastor
Jul. 2, 2026089 Contributed by Grace & Glory Lutheran Church Grace & Glory Lutheran Church has welcomed the Rev. Louis “Lou” Florio as its fourth pastor. The congregation, located at 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway in Palmyra, called Florio during a congregational meeting on Palm Sunday, March 29. He began his ministry at Grace &...
FAST swims past Louisa, 470-400
Jul. 2, 2026044 By Duncan Nixon The Fluvanna Aquatic Sports Team (FAST) hosted the Gators from Louisa County on June 24 at the Fork Union Military Academy pool. The FUMA pool is a high-quality indoor facility, and FAST Coach Mike DiFazio said the team has 67 swimmers this season, ranging in age from 6 to 18. Pre-meet warm-ups are a kind...
Local mom invents device to take guesswork out of breastfeeding
Jul. 2, 2026078 By Page H. Gifford Jenny Lynde Walding understands the bond that can form between a mother and baby through breastfeeding. She also knows it is not only about bonding; it is about helping a baby receive the nutrients and antibodies needed for a healthy start in life. Originally from Texas, Walding holds a bachelor’s degree in...
“Motherless Child” author to speak at library
Jun. 26, 2026094 By Page H. Gifford Writer Tracy Mayo will discuss her memoir, “Motherless Child: A Search for Self and Her Son,” at 2 p.m. June 29 at the Fluvanna County Library. “Motherless Child” explores a family saga of secrets and shame in the pre-Roe v. Wade era, when pregnant teens were often sent to homes for unwed mothers, and...
Sharks swimmers shine despite loss to Frogs
Jun. 26, 2026057 By Amy Williams The Lake Monticello Sharks faced off against the Farmington Country Club Frogs on Wednesday, June 17. The Frogs secured the win, despite a strong effort from the Sharks. Swimmers Ava Powell, 10, Norbu Barnett, 11, and Sophie Pace, 18, swept their events. Powell won the 100m individual medley in 1:42.00, the 50m...