October 3, 2026
News
LCPS pauses new school progress as it awaits Valley Link decision
The Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS) school board voted on the site for the fifth elementary school at the September 2 meeting, but chose to pause progress as they await an update on which route Valley Link decides to build the 115-mile 765-kilovolt (kV) Joshua Falls to Yeat Transmission Line Project planned to extend from Campbell to Culpeper County.
Setting new records
The Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS) school board recognized the LCPS School Nutrition team at the September 1 board meeting. From June 8 through July 23, more than 20 staff and volunteers served over 68,000 meals at nearly a dozen locations across Louisa County. The group served 1,133 meals on the first day and served a total of 68,356 meals, a new record for the district in their summer meals program. “We wanted to say thank you for the great work you do, taking the time out of your summer to make this happen for so many across our Louisa community,” LCPS Superintendent Doug Straley said. “You are changing lives and making a big difference.”
New community seed library offered in Louisa
Partnership provides free seeds available at Louisa County Library
Checkers finds second home in Louisa
After the success of the Checkers & Rally’s fast-food hamburger location at Zion Crossroads, restaurant operator Anis Akram is ready to open his second location in the Town of Louisa at 507 East Main Street.
Goochland sheriff suspends ALPR camera use
How does Louisa use this technology?
Louisa Town Council defers duplex decision to September
Tanyard residents concerned about a potential duplex being built in their neighborhood will have to wait until the September Louisa Town Council meeting for an update.
Louisa hosts VA Chamber executives for 2026 retreat
The Louisa County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed approximately 50 Chamber Presidents, CEOs and Executive Directors from across Virginia for the 2026 Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) Executive Retreat, held August 26–28 at Shenandoah Crossing Resort.
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.