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Fluvanna boys and girls compete at FUMA
Jan. 19, 20230188 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...
Rescue Squad welcomes support from UVA students
Jan. 19, 20230321 Contributed by LMOA Communications 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...
Carysbrook presents Making It Local: An Afternoon of Musical Performances
Jan. 19, 20230225 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...
Planning Commission recommends permit for recycling plant
Jan. 19, 20230370 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...
Kelley re-elected as School Board chair; Rittenhouse elected vice chair
Jan. 19, 20230251 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...
FUMA taps John Blake as next athletic director
Jan. 13, 20230183 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, 20230289 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...