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Monacan museum worth a visit
Mar. 30, 20230149 Contributed by Evelyn Edson, presidentScottsville Museum The Monacan Indian Museum is located at Bear Mountain near Amherst on traditional Monacan land. The last few years have been exciting and productive for the Monacan nation. After being told in the early 20th century that there was no such thing as a Virginia Indian,...
UVA Rowing to host U of Michigan and Ohio State
Mar. 30, 20230141 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent After several years absence from Lake Monticello due to logistic difficulties caused by COVID, the University of Virginia’s women’s rowing team is returning to the Lake for a home rowing event. the Cavs will host teams from The University of Michigan and Ohio State on April 1. The teams set up...
Fluco boys lacrosse dominates against Goochland
Mar. 30, 20230195 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Fluvanna High boys lacrosse team jumped to an early lead over Goochland County on March 21 and went on to score a 15-6 home win. Coach Will Bailey’s team showed excellent balance in scoring the win. Danny Marshall led the way in goals for the Flucos, scoring five times. He also recorded two assists....
Bellezza to give talk on helping crafters in Africa
Mar. 30, 20230182 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Elaine Bellezza will be the guest speaker for Friends of the Library on April 5 at 10 a.m. and will be discussing handcrafts made in Africa and her role in helping expand economic opportunity for the crafters. Later in the month, she will also speak to members of the Fluvanna Art...
Johnson won’t seek reelection to School Board
Mar. 23, 20230222 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Perrie Johnson will not seek a third term on the Fluvanna County School Board. “It seems early to announce, since my term lasts until the end of December, but in case my decision matters to anyone who is considering the position, I wanted to give them the time to make their decision and prepare,”...
“It is like setting them free”
Mar. 23, 20230783 Names of 110 enslaved people to be etched in stone at Oak Hill Cemetery Contributed by Tricia Johnson West Bottom community historians William Woodson (L) and Melissa Hill (R) examine a will in the Fluvanna County Clerk’s Office. West Bottom community historian Nadine Armstrong documents archaeological work at Oak Hill...
Supervisors wrestle with budget
Mar. 23, 20230240 By Heather MichonCorrespondent The Board of Supervisors voted on Wednesday night (March 15) to set the maximum advertised budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) at $104,261,993. The vote came after a lengthy pre-meeting work session that drilled down on some of the outstanding issues that need to be decided before the finalized...