Oct. 5, 20230718
Alyssa, 10, died from cancer in 2012
(Editor’s note: The Fluvanna community rallied around Lynn Divers and her daughter Alyssa for almost two years after the 10-year-old was diagnosed with osteosarcoma - a bone cancer. Alyssa died on New Year’s Eve in 2012.
Divers was also a chaplain at the Fluvanna County Prison for Women who...
Oct. 5, 20230369
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
A bomb threat resulted in an early dismissal at Fluvanna County High School on Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 27), but it was what happened during the evacuation that raised concerns among some in the community.
The threat to bomb the school was posted to social media and brought to the attention of...
Oct. 5, 20230127
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Two volleyball teams coming in with winning records squared off on Fluvanna’s Munro Rateau Court on Tuesday, Sept. 26. When the action was over, the Flucos were victorious three games to one, but two of the wins came in overtime. Fluvanna won the first and fourth games 26-24. Volleyball is played to 25,...
Oct. 5, 20230239
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The documentary film Lives Between the Lines will be presented at Carysbrook Performing Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. The showing of the film, awarded 2023 Best Virginia Film at the Richmond International Film Festival, will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers. The film is...
Oct. 5, 20230158
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The second annual self-guided Artist's Studio Tour will take place on October 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizer of the event Diane Wilkin is excited about this year's crop of artists. Over 25 artists are participating in the event.
There will be an eclectic mix of styles and mediums from paper...
Oct. 5, 20230261
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Dozens of Lake Monticello families turned out on Saturday (Sept. 30) for the ribbon-cutting and official opening of the new All-Inclusive Playground at Lafayette Park.
It was a moment two years in the making. The playground is the first significant project of the Lake Monticello Community...
Sep. 28, 20230105
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Fred Lang's first book titled Leadership Lessons from Great World Leaders came out six years ago. Now, the author has written a sequel to the first book but this time focusing on famous women leaders. The book is titled Courageous Women and Their Leadership Legacies. An instructor in leadership and...
Sep. 28, 20230197
Contributed by Mike Feazel
The Lake Monticello Rescue Squad officially took delivery of a Stryker Xpedition powered stair chair Friday, using money donated by the owners and employees of S&N Communications and AAP Construction, in a ceremony at Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
The $16,500 powered chair will be...