August 13, 2026
Local News
Local students earn REC Scholarships
Seventeen local students have earned a combined $20,000 in scholarships from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), supporting their plans to continue their education at colleges, universities and technical schools.
Louisa County BoS sends letters to Valley Link and PJM
On June 17, the Louisa County Board of Supervisors sent two letters in reference to the Valley Link proposed Joshua Falls to Yeat 765 kV transmission line. The letters are available in their entirety on louisacounty. gov and a summary follows below.
Louisa Supervisor hints at future additional reservoir
Data center development discussed on C’ville podcast
CORRECTION
Last week’s issue of The Central Virginian incorrectly stated the end date for the six-week road closure and detour on Route 33. It should have read the closure is expected to last from June 15 to July 31.
Blue Ridge Shores residents rally against Valley Link project
Residents impacted by the Valley Link Transmission project continue to gather and voice concerns about the proposed route and the potential threat to the community and the surrounding landscape. Updated routes were released in May, significantly increasing the proposed project’s proximity to Blue Ridge Shores residential community.
LCWA issues mandatory water restrictions
BoS Chair Adams discusses concerns regarding data center water usage
JMRL moves to “finefree” operations July 1
JMRL is happy to announce that it will begin its transition into a Fine Free library system this summer, beginning July 1. This initiative marks a significant step in the Library’s ongoing commitment to removing barriers to information and fostering an accessible environment for patrons across Charlottesville, Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.
BoS discusses Route 33 road closure
Chairman Adams addresses “miscommunication” with VDOT
Tenants poised to move into FLHF affordable housing units
Louisa County has just taken a “big step forward” in supplying affordable housing to the community, according to Kim Hyland, the Executive Director of the Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation (FLHF). On June 9 and June 11, FLHF held tours for local leaders involved in the project to check out the finished construction of four one-bedroom units before they are occupied later this month.