Dec. 17, 20250220
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative members will see higher electric bills beginning Jan. 1 as the cooperative increases its Power Cost Adjustment charge by 7.7 percent.
The increase will appear on the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) line of customers’ bills and will add about $15.75 per month...
Michael Charles Campagna, born September 4th, 1989, was truly one of a kind. A devoted husband, the most incredible father, son, brother, best friend, and coach. He loved fiercely and without limits. Michael served his country with honor in the United States Navy for 18 years as a mentor, teacher, friend, and leader. He was a farmer, an...
Dec. 17, 2025068
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County High School indoor track and field squad participated in its first meet of the season on Dec. 11 at Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA). Their first scheduled meet at Liberty was postponed due to bad weather. Coach Melanie Kennedy advised that weather also restricted her teams’...
Dec. 17, 2025087
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The Friends of the Library will kick off the new year with local author Barbara VornDick, who will speak on Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. about her book, Eliza's Story, A biography of James Monroe's eldest daughter, Eliza Monroe.
VornDick, who was born and raised in Virginia, holds a Master's Degree in...
Dec. 10, 20250422
Development, safety, transparency concerns dominate town hall
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
About a dozen residents gathered at the Fluvanna County Public Library on Thursday night (Dec. 4) for a town hall hosted by Palmyra Supervisor Tim Hodge.
Over the nearly two-hour meeting, residents pressed Hodge for answers about taxes,...
Dec. 10, 20250151
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Election officials, observers, and candidates assembled at the Fluvanna County Circuit Court on Tuesday (Dec. 2) for a rare event: a full recount of the Cunningham School Board race.
With only 20 votes separating incumbent Charles Rittenhouse and challenger Sarah Johnson, Johnson petitioned the court...
1934–2025
Melvin Clifford Hinkley (“Mel”) died peacefully on November 16, 2025, just six days before his 91st birthday, in his beloved wife’s arms and with his family by his side.
Mel, an only child, was born on November 22, 1934, in Gardiner, Maine to parents Clifford Melvin Hinkley and Beatrice Inez Welch...