Delegate candidates debateEighty-five people packed Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Hall Thursday evening (Oct. 12) to hear three delegate candidates try to win their votes in the upcoming Nov. 7 election.
Bank robbery suspect in custodyA suspect in the robbery of the Union Bank & Trust in Palmyra is in custody, Capt. David Wells of the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office announced in a press release at about 4 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 12).
In a high school volleyball match, a team must win three games to prevail. Most matches end 3-0 or 3-1. It is unusual for teams to be so evenly matched that a fifth and deciding game is required. On Tuesday (Oct. 3) the Fluco volleyball team fought hard against a tough opponent to force a fifth game, but ultimately lost 3-2 to...
When we think of Fluvanna history, we think of people like “Texas” Jack Omohundro, the Timberlakes, and other notables who designed buildings, fought in battle and blazed trails. Few ever mention those who came after, growing up in humble beginnings in rural Fluvanna. They were trailblazers of a different kind, who made sacrifices,...
I blame my brother. He was the one who proclaimed: “May 2016 be a year of adventure and blessing!” I had no choice but to respond with “challenge accepted,” and treat last year’s unexpected breast cancer diagnosis as both adventure and blessing.For me, his proclamation became: “May this breast cancer adventure bring unusual...
Ricki James Collins, 59, of Palmyra, Va., passed away Oct. 3, 2017.He is survived by his wife and very best friend, Laurie Beth Collins.He was the extraordinary father to Randall Stuart James Collins, Daniel Travis Williams and Candace Ivy Collins. He had a special relationship with his grandsons, Raiden James Stuart Collins, Kenneth...
Why Stewart, why now?Our Fluvanna school system has made great strides in the past five years. We have received full accreditation and have been recognized by several different organizations as “best in class.” Why? Because of good leadership. We have an opportunity to see our schools continue to be “best in class” by electing...
Suspect sought in bank robberyThe Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect after the Union Bank & Trust at 5980 Thomas Jefferson Parkway was robbed at approximately 4:01 p.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 10).
Supervisors approve new social services positionWith only four items on the agenda, the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors completed its regular meeting on Wednesday (Oct. 4) in just over an hour.Kim Mabe, director of social services, won approval to add a new staff member to the department. She said her current staff have “very...
