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Writer has ties to Fluvanna
Jul. 20, 20230131 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Susan Pepper Robbins keeps writing and keeps churning out short stories, books, and flash fiction. Married to novelist and playwright Roy Robbins, she used to teach at Hampton-Sydney College. She once lived in Fluvanna and recalls a far more rural area than it is today and the people she knew often...
Sharks fry the Frogs
Jul. 20, 2023083 Press Release The Lake Monticello Sharks turned in a commanding win (529-400) in its final home meet of the 2023 summer swim season, over the Farmington Country Club Frogs. As is tradition, the last home meet is “Senior Night,” where swimmers who have just completed high school are recognized for their accomplishments both in...
Lake Monticello Travelers team crushes visitors from Orchard Creek
Jul. 20, 20230109 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Lake Monticello golf course has fielded what is known as the Travelers golf team for a number of years. This team plays matches against similar teams from surrounding golf courses and clubs. The name Travelers comes from the fact that matches are normally played home and away against each opponent....
Fluvanna graduate serving on USS Winston S. Churchill
Jul. 18, 20230268 By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Rullo Petty Officer 3rd Class Brianna Hurley, a native of Fluvanna County is serving aboard USS Winston S. Churchill, a U.S. Navy warship, operating out of Mayport, Florida. Hurley, a 2020 graduate of Fluvanna County High School, joined the Navy two years ago. “I joined the Navy for...
Lake Monticello lifeguards rescue victim of crash at main beach
Jul. 13, 20230510 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Around 9:45 am on Thursday (July 6), off-duty Lake Monticello pool manager Paige Tomaras was giving a private swim lesson when she heard a strange noise. It was the sound of a car speeding down the hill from the Ashland Clubhouse parking lot. The vehicle slammed through the tall fence around...
Supervisors talk election security, dangerous dogs at supersized July meeting
Jul. 13, 20230277 By Heather MichonCorrespondent The Board of Supervisors carried on its summer tradition of packing two meetings into one on Wednesday night (July 5), dealing with issues ranging from election security to dangerous dogs before taking a break for the rest of the month. Secure Elections Scott Newman of the Fluvanna County...
Summer fun in Fluvanna
Jul. 13, 20230157 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent There is a lot happening in Fluvanna County this summer. For anyone new to the area and wondering what activities are available for families, kids, or adults, check online at https://www.fluvannacounty.org/parksrec. There is always something for everyone from a dog park at Pleasant Grove to training...
Fluvanna Faces: Marieke Henry, LMOA Communications Director
Jul. 13, 20230145 By Harvey J. Sorum, Correspondent Are you a native of Fluvanna County? If not, what brought you here? Before I start, I would like to say I love this series and I am grateful you asked me to participate. I do want to point out that the statements below are my own and may not represent the positions, strategies or opinions of...