Mar. 9, 20230282
First step to studying, renovating burial ground
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Fluvanna Historical Society Director Tricia Johnson gave a presentation on Free Hill Cemetery in Columbia at the Board of Supervisors meeting held March 1.
The burial site was established early in the 19th Century as the final resting place for the...
Mar. 9, 20230605
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Four of Fluvanna County’s constitutional officers announced their reelection bids on Monday afternoon (March 6).
County Sheriff Eric Hess, Commonwealth’s Attorney Jeffrey Haislip, Commissioner of the Revenue Andrew “Mel” Sheridan, and Clerk of the Circuit Court Tristana Treadway met on the...
Mar. 9, 20230113
Press Release
Fluvanna County Girl Scouts recently celebrated World Thinking Day.
Around the world, Feb. 22 is the day set aside every year for Girl Scouts and Guides to come together and learn about global issues that affect people now, and in the future. On this day, we connected with fellow Girl Guides and Girl...
Mar. 9, 20230166
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...
Mar. 9, 20230309
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...
Mar. 9, 20230267
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...
Mar. 9, 20230229
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...