November 5, 2026
Louisa County
Family loses home to fire, community helps rebuilding efforts
A Louisa County family is working to rebuild after a structure fire destroyed their home on Goodwin Store Road near Shannon Hill on July 11, sending propane and oxygen tanks exploding and creating hazardous conditions for responding crews and nearby animals.
Stuart Swift Property
Can you help us identify where this home is located in this undated photo? If you recognize the house, landmarks, or surrounding area, please share your details with the Louisa County Historical Society. Every clue helps us gather more information about this historical home!
Food Not Bombs chapter distributes free food weekly
For over three years, volunteers with Louisa’s Food Not Bombs chapter have gathered every Sunday afternoon to distribute free fresh produce to anyone who needs it. Food Not Bombs is an international network of volunteer-run groups that gather surplus food and distribute it freely while advocating that resources be directed toward meeting human needs rather than military spending.
TSBF warns of Valley Link line impact
The Battle of Trevilian Station was the largest all-cavalry battle of the Civil War. Today, the Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation (TSBF) is dedicated to the preservation of these historic lands, but future visitors may have another site on their tours — the Valley Link Transmission Line.
Setting the ground rules
Turf field framework approved, youth sports groups establish access agreements
Louisa County breaks AFD application record
Louisa County has broken a record. In just seven months, the County has received 25 Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) applications representing 9,778.75 acres to enter into agreements to remain agricultural or forestal land for a minimum of 10 years. The last time the County saw a similar level of participation was in 1998, when 9,693 acres were added to AFDs through the creation of the South Anna, Green Springs, and Patrick Henry districts.
Observing Juneteenth
Parade of Churches, Heritage Festival highlight history, unity and continued education regarding emancipation
Louisa Supervisor hints at future additional reservoir
Data center development discussed on C’ville podcast