Dominion Virginia Power is proposing to convert Bremo Power Station in Fluvanna County from using coal to burning natural gas to generate electricity, according to a story last week in the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper.
Since the inception of the office of the Presidency of these United States, President Obama has been disrespected and insulted by various people. He has handled each occurrence with dignity and grace.
Over the past four years, President Obama and his administration have been quietly waging a war for women. Consider these accomplishments: Signed the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, protecting the rights of women to equal pay for equal work
I urge our citizens to read the Sept. 1-2 Wall Street Journal Review (page C1) “Are Entitlements Corrupting Us?” A quick look shows the entitlements alone in fiscal year 2013 will cost $2.2 trillion.
The Fluvanna Republican Committee will host a grand opening of its new campaign headquarters on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. County residents will be able to stop by and pick up signs and information about Republican candidates for the 2012 November elections, including Mitt Romney for President; Robert Hurt for Congress; and George Allen...
Fluvanna’s beautiful, bright, modern high school sharply contrasts with other school buildings in need of repair where roofs leak and playground equipment is rusty or non-existant. Money is tight. At Carysbrook Elementary – the former Fluvanna Middle School – a vinyl banner identifies the school. ...
Varsity football The Flucos started off their season with a bang. The first game of the season against Prince Edward was a massive success with a win of 43-13. Then, on Aug. 31 the team headed out to Goochland to face the Bulldogs. Even though the score board didn’t show the numbers they wanted, the team still played its heart out with...
Students were treated to a late afternoon assembly on Friday, (Aug. 31) complete with cheers to learn, balloons and visits from “Mr. Slice” (courtesy of Papa John’s) and “Sparky the Star.” At the end of the festivities, students were awarded their own Star Cards on Fluco-colored lanyards, and each student was treated to...
This is the story of two local young people who have owned and operated convenience stores but decided to open a trendy restaurant and bar in Scottsville. Jeff Sprouse grew up in Crozet and Michelle was raised in Fluvanna. After selling Ollie’s Place in Buckingham, they bought the building on the corner of Valley Street (Rt. 20) and W....
A few months ago, artist Lorraine LaVista, spoke to the Fluvanna Art Association regarding using Sharpie markers as an alternative art medium. Many embraced the new medium. Currently, LaVista, a member of FAA, is exhibiting her work at the Fork Union Community Center. ...
