September 9, 2026
Living
60TH ANNIVERSARY: LOUISA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Louisa County Historical Society. While the Society has changed over those years, our commitment remains the same: to bring to light, preserve, and share the history of Louisa County. Founded in December of 1966, the Louisa County Historical Society was organized as a non-profit led by our first board of directors (pictured here). These founding members were critical in building the infrastructure of our organization and we are grateful for their commitment to local history!
Proud to be Cuckoo
Cuckoo District Supervisor Chris McCotter held an event at the Louisa County Library on August 26 recognizing five 2026 “Proud to be Cuckoo” recipients. This included Ken Sadel, the operator of Lake Anna Golf Carts at Anna Point Marina, Elizabeth Goodwin, the executive director of the Louisa County Resource Council, Libby Sandridge, board member for the Lake Anna Business Partnership and Foundation for Emergency Services at Lake Anna, Dick and Meg Shrum and their respective involvement with the Lake Anna Advisory Committee and Louisa Humane Society, and Melody Bowers, the owner of the Tavern on the Rail Event Barn.
Rotary Club, LCPS host new teacher cookout at football season-opener
Support is a major theme at Louisa County Public Schools, and in line with that theme, a New Teachers Cookout was held for first-year educators at Louisa County Public Schools on Friday, August 28th, in The Jungle!
REC leaders speak at August meeting
The Belmont Club of Women held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Our guest speakers, Louis O’Berry and Amanda Cooper were from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative with a presentation on Renewable Energy. Rappahannock Electric is a distribution co-operative, which doesn’t own any energy assets, but purchases energy from others. They are 8th or 9th in the nation. Rappahannock Electric is the largest co-op in the area and maintains 17,000 square miles of power lines,etc. They are constantly growing, although it takes time to build the infrastructure. The club had many questions for the presenters, since this is the co-op that they rely upon for their electric service.
From Bumpass to the big crown
Local 10-year-old finally gets her balloons during Coast to Coast International Pageant
LCHS teacher hopes to grow chess opportunities in the region
For fourth year Louisa County High School (LCHS) economics and personal finance teacher Alexander Morton, chess has always been more than just a game.
Woodward-Vaughan Motor Company
Woodward Vaughan Motor Company was an automotive business in Louisa, Virginia starting in the 1920’s. Staff pictured in this pre-1930s photo are: Jim Poore, Robert Whitlock, Arthur Hallett, Sadie Cosby, Buck Boyd, and Casper Smith.
Virginia War Memorial honors Louisa hero
Legacy of Col. Samuel Nelson Drew documented
House of Delegates honors Louisa Extension Master Gardeners for 30 years of service
The Louisa Extension Master Gardeners were honored with Virginia House Resolution 359 (HR 359), presented by Delegate Amy Laufer, representing Virginia’s 55th District, in recognition of 30 years of service to Louisa County.
A village in the making
Abide Village takes a step toward creating an inclusive community for individuals with disabilities and low-income residents