September 9, 2026
News
School board talks traffic impact of potential fifth elementary school
Increasing enrollment, future projections and capacities of existing facilities, as well as the potential site of a new elementary school — the fifth in the county — have been frequent discussions at recent Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS) school board meetings. During the August 4 meeting, Thomas Ruff, a traffic engineer with Timmons Group, shared updates on the traffic impact regarding the potential site of the new elementary school.
Louisa County celebrates local finalists for ordinary awards
Louisa County congratulates several of its exceptional local businesses and remarkable members of its workforce on being named finalists this week in the 2026 Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) Ordinary Awards. Finalists from Louisa County include: In the Attraction of the Year Category: Buckingham Branch Railroad / Virginia Scenic Railway In the Brewery of the Year Category: Southern Revere Cellars In the Campground of the Year Category: Small Country Campground For the Charlie Buser Award – Attraction Employee of the Year Category: Katelyn Coughlan, Louisa County Historical Society For the Charlie Buser Award – Attraction Employee of the Year Category: Thomas Knighton, Small Country Campground For the Jim Wordsworth Award – Restaurateur of the Year Category: Rosolino Taormina, Vito’s On The Lake, The Lounge Lake Anna, The Lion’s Den 1837 In the Lodging Property of the Year Category: Tributer Resort In the Winery of the Year Category: Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard VRLTA’s annual Ordinary Awards recognize the restaurants, lodging properties, attractions, destinations and individuals that create extraordinary experiences throughout the state. Nominees will be judged by a panel of industry professionals, with the exception of New Restaurant of the Year which will be determined by public vote. The Lion’s Den 1837 in Louisa County is one of seven nominees for New Restaurant of the Year and is now accepting votes at https://www.vrlta. org/2026/07/21/new-restaurant-nominees-2026. Winners will be recognized at an event on September 15 at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump.
What’s in your water?
Extension offers Virginia Household Water Quality Program well testing clinics
Amid town turmoil, LASER spotlights impact
Robotics program advocates for current facility agreement
Look for fair results in next week’s TCV
The Louisa County Fair returned to Walton Park July 30-August 1, highlighting Louisa County’s rich agricultural heritage. See next week’s issue of The Central Virginian for livestock show and fair auction results.
Ely steps down as Historic Green Springs President
Concludes 50-year stewardship tenure; Lucas elected new president
Stuff the Bus Success
Stuff the Bus is Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS) annual school supplies drive held at the Walmart in Zion Crossroads. Volunteers for the event included administrators, students, parents, community partners, and the Louisa County High School band. This year, they collected 123 boxes worth of supplies, which was a new record for the event. The supplies will now be distributed to each of the six schools in LCPS to support families this year.
Louisa supervisors demand action on Lake Anna intersection
Officials cite daily crashes, major construction and upcoming nuclear outage as safety concerns