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FUMA taps John Blake as next athletic director
Jan. 13, 20230180 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...
Legislative season likely to bring controversy
Jan. 13, 20230287 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...
Supervisors elect Booker, Eager for leadership posts
Jan. 13, 20230294 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...
Fluco girls top Black Knights 53-52 on late free throw
Jan. 12, 20230171 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...
Fluco boys trounce Goochland County 76-31
Jan. 12, 20230197 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...
Experience nature at Pleasant Grove
Jan. 12, 2023058 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...
James River Water Project costs could top $35 million
Jan. 5, 20230703 By Heather MichonCorrespondent The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors closed out its final meeting of 2022 with an update on the James River Water Project, including a new cost estimate of around $35 million. Designed to pump water from the James River near Columbia to Zion Crossroads in Louisa, the project has made steady progress...