The following Virginia Tech students were among those honored at the university’s spring commencement ceremony held May 11 in Lane Stadium. Approximately 5,000 Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, and Ph.D. candidates along with their families...
Shannon Becker has been named president of Aqua Virginia, Inc. Becker previously was the interim chief operating officer of the Virginia subsidiary, according to a press release from the company.
A new artists’ group has formed. The Sketchers, a spin-off of the Fluvanna Art Association, are an informal group who gather to relax, draw, and practice skill and techniques.
Something extraordinary happened for Fluvanna County during a weekend in mid-July. Nineteen athletes from the Lake Monticello Karate Academy journeyed to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to compete against some 4,800 others in the U.S. National Karate Championships. ...
As confused parents and students tried to navigate the new 330,000-square-foot high school during the back-to-school open house on Wednesday (Aug. 8), gripping maps and wandering aimlessly down hallways to find homerooms – three students in particular stood agape.
Fluvanna County parents had mixed feelings about the success of the new bus schedules on the first day of school. Many were upset about inconsistencies in pickup and drop-off times, while others were pleased with its execution.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers publically recognized the Fluvanna County School Board for being one of only 24 school districts in the Commonwealth for being “home school friendly.” “We consider them one of the good guys,” said Will Shaw, retired cofounder of the organization and resident of Zion Crossroads at the...
Just six days before the new Fluvanna County High School was slated to receive its first students on Aug. 13, Principal James Barlow stood in an entry hallway, studying his notes, and rubbing his forehead. “We’re short on desks and chairs,” said Barlow. “We’re making do with old desks and chairs until the new ones come in...
It does appear that some recent short-sighted funding decisions by The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors threaten to incur long-term costs to the county that would far exceed any short term savings realized. Until this trend is reversed, however, affected agencies should closely examine their priorities when appealing for support. ...
