Jan. 26, 20230466
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Residents of Fluvanna County came out Jan. 15 and joined Bertha Armstrong in celebrating her 52 years of service to the community. There are not many in Fluvanna who did not know Armstrong. Those who do know her, know her patient, positive outlook and her headstrong inquisitive nature.
A...
Jan. 26, 20230151
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco wrestling team scored two wins at home on Jan. 11. Teams from Monticello High, Western Albemarle and Charlottesville came to Fluvanna for the meet. Coach Craig Conner’s squad took on Monticello and Charlottesville but did not wrestle Western Albemarle. All four schools are in the...
Jan. 19, 20230186
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluvanna boys and girls indoor track and field teams traveled down Rt. 15 on Wednesday, Jan. 11, to Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA). Though it was called a mini-meet, it was a mob scene. Athletes from 14 boys teams and 13 girls teams can barely fit into the outstanding FUMA facility. Many...
Jan. 19, 20230311
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In recent years, businesses and organizations throughout the nation have struggled to find enough staff and volunteers. Against all odds, the Lake Monticello Volunteer Rescue Squad (LMVRS) has managed to round up 34 new volunteers, thanks to the support of University of Virginia...
Jan. 19, 20230224
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The Fluvanna County Arts Council (FCAC) is kicking off 2023 with a show of local talent featuring two groups: Family Feud A Cappella and The Jones Family Singers. Both groups are made up of family members sharing their love of music and both were featured in FCAC's online Christmas concert during COVID...
Jan. 19, 20230365
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
The Planning Commission has approved the recommendation for a special use permit that would allow the construction of a recycling facility near Zion Crossroads.
The decision came at the end of a lengthy public hearing on Tuesday night (Jan. 10), the commission’s first meeting of the...
Jan. 19, 20230248
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...