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The Founder of Black History Month
Mar. 9, 20230160 Contributed by Evelyn Edson, president, Scottsville Museum In 1926, our neighbor from New Canton in Buckingham County, Carter G. Woodson, proposed the celebration of Negro History Week in February. Over time this recognition has been expanded to a full month and is now called Black History Month. I hope you were...
Fluco baseball prospects look good
Mar. 9, 20230302 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Fluvanna County High School baseball team has not one, but two returning pitchers who are Division 1 recruits. That is very impressive for a school the size of Fluvanna. Coach Joel Gray reports that John (J.J.) Glasscock has committed to play college ball at the University of West Virginia, while...
FUMA selects new commandant
Mar. 9, 20230258 Press Release Fork Union Military Academy announced that LTC Roy A. "Tony" Moss, United States Army (Ret.), will be retiring as Commandant of Cadets at the conclusion of this school year. Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets. LTC Moss joined the Fork Union...
Fork Union Masonic Lodge celebrates 150 years
Mar. 9, 20230227 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent For centuries, Freemasons were under scrutiny for their exclusivity and secretive practices. Nowadays, they have transformed themselves into an organization that benefits their communities while they become better and more enlightened men. “The significance of 150 years in the community is truly...
Supervisors mull over tax rate
Mar. 2, 20230308 By Heather MichonCorrespondent The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors voted to advertise a proposed residential real estate tax rate of $0.865 at their budget work session on Wednesday night (Feb. 22). By law, the county has to publish a maximum advertised rate at least 30 days before a public hearing on the budget. County...
Fuller wins Silver twice at States
Mar. 2, 20230153 Press Release The Fluvanna County High school swim team made a splash at the State Meet in Richmond on Friday, Feb. 17. Eight competitors battled it out for a chance to represent at the podium ceremony. Sophomore Alex Fuller won silver in her 50 freestyle with a time of 23.47. She made her way back to the podium winning silver...
FUMA welcomes new coaches
Mar. 2, 20230299 PRESS RELEASE Fork Union Military Academy recently announced two new additions to its head coaching ranks, both of whom are alumni of the Academy. Taking the reins of the prep football program will be Edward L. Handsome, a member of the Class of 1994. Handsome was a standout defensive back at Henrico High School prior to...