Jan. 19, 20230243
Student lunch debt rises
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
School Board meetings are moving back to Wednesday nights.
During their annual reorganizational session on Thursday night (Jan 12), members voted unanimously to shift their schedule to the second Wednesday of each month. Open meetings will still begin at 6:30 p.m.
The...
Jan. 13, 20230170
Press Release
Fork Union Military Academy has chosen John Blake as its athletic director, responsible for the operations, administration, and performance of the school's athletic program. Blake will be assuming the role previously held by John Shuman, as Shuman moves into the school's Advancement Office as Major Gifts...
Jan. 13, 20230275
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Virginia General Assembly convenes in Richmond on Jan. 11, and it looks to be a wild – if very short – ride.
In odd-numbered years, the legislature sits for just 30 days, rather than 60. Sessions can only be extended with the vote of two-thirds of the members of both chambers.
Despite the...
Jan. 13, 20230286
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
New year, new leadership.
Mozell Booker (Fork Union) and Patricia Eager (Palmyra) were elected to serve as chair and vice-chair of the Board of Supervisors at the start of its annual organizational meeting on Wednesday night (Jan. 4).
Mike Sheridan (Columbia), who has served as chair since...
Jan. 12, 20230167
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Charlottesville Black Knights visited Fluvanna County High School on Jan. 3. For much of the game, it looked like the Fluco girls five-game winning streak was going to come to an end. However, with 14 seconds left in the game, and the score tied, senior forward Tatyana Turner went to the line for two...
Jan. 12, 20230195
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna boys’ basketball team hosted Goochland County on Jan. 6. The outcome was never in doubt. The Fluco squad was hot and playing good defense. At the end of the first quarter, the score was a one-sided 30-8. The Flucos were just too good for Goochland and they extended their lead to a lopsided...
Jan. 12, 2023056
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The holidays are behind us, a new year has begun, and it is time to start exercising. Walking and hiking at the county treasure that is Pleasant Grove can be a learning experience.
Being aware of the fragility of our environment, nature is the first place we can start to understand how vital...