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Find the LOVE
Mar. 21, 20240216 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent From Virginia's iconic slogan “Virginia is for Lovers” to the over 300-plus “LOVEworks” around the state, nowadays love can be found everywhere in Virginia. To strengthen the love theme, the Virginia Tourism Corporation commissioned various artists to create huge signs that spell out the...Kathryn A. Hunter
Kathryn A. Hunter, a woman with determination to live life to the fullest, died February, 28, 2024, in Charlottesville after a short illness. She was 100 years old. She is survived by her son, Colin Hunter, of Palmyra, VA; daughter, Joan Smith, and son-in-law, Shawn Smith, of Dixmont, ME; grandson, Hunter Smith, and his wife,...
Brian Bodine promoted to academic dean at FUMA
Mar. 21, 20240206 Mike Goad steps into role with family company Press Release Longtime faculty stalwart Brian Bodine will become academic dean, effective July 1, replacing Mike Goad who decided to step down at the end of this school year, said Capt. Mark Black, USN (Ret.), the president of Fork Union Military Academy. Goad will accept a role as an...
Fluco boys lacrosse falls in opener to Mechanicsville 9-6
Mar. 21, 20240134 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Fluco boys lacrosse team under Coach Don Wyant got off to a strong start in its home opener, hosting the Mechanicsville Mustangs on March 11. The first goal of the game came with 8:25 left in the quarter. It was scored from in close by attacker Cooper Tapscott. Two more goals late in the quarter gave...
Three student representatives named to school board
Mar. 14, 20240196 By Madelyn Treadway, FCHS journalism student While you may be aware that the Fluvanna County School Board has five elected members–Dr. James Kelley, Andrew Pullen, Andre Key, Chris Fairchild, and Danny Reed– a sixth member recently joined the board to offer a student perspective. Senior George Davis, who goes by the name Diver,...
Cellist Johnson to perform at Carysbrook
Mar. 14, 20240295 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent In celebration of Women's History Month, Carysbrook Performing Arts Center presents Cello Virtuosa: Celebrating Women Composers with a concert by Emma Hays Johnson on March 23, at 7 p.m. Johnson grew up in Fluvanna, and local residents may remember her from frequent gigs at local coffee shops and...
Fluvanna Faces: Tammy and John Ashcraft
Mar. 14, 20240347 By Harvey J. SorumCorrespondent Tammy and John, are you natives of Fluvanna County? John: I am not from Fluvanna originally, though I did graduate from Fork Union Military Academy. I was born in West Virginia and then lived in many places - Gettysburg, PA, Waldorf, MD, Richmond, VA., Jacksonville, NC, Fargo, ND,...
Living with black bears
Mar. 14, 20240217 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent The Lake Monticello Wildlife Committee kicked off its informative sessions on March 3 on wildlife with bears and how to protect them and live with them. The committee has been tasked with educating the community on living with, understanding, and enjoying wildlife while decreasing problems they...