When, in 1991, local pastor Rev. John von Hemmert recognized a need for help with the basics of life among many in his Louisa congregation and beyond and founded a modest effort to provide these services to a few hundred individuals and families, he likely didn’t expect that his effort would grow into a major county-wide organization with multiple programs …
Whether you’re planning a brief escape or a longer retreat, Lake Anna offers a diverse range of rental options to suit every preference and budget. From major international platforms like Airbnb and Vacasa to local realtors and individual property owners, the choices are vast. Airbnb and Vacasa, two giants in the vacation rental industry, manage hundreds of properties around Lake …
You don’t have to be a meteorologist to know when the weather is extreme…although having one available can be helpful if you want a scientific name for what you are experiencing. Lake Anna recently took advantage of that availability when it suffered a weather event identified by Sunset Cove, Bluewater residents and retired National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Eckert as …
Upward was founded in 1995 in Spartanburg South Carolina as a small faith-based youth basketball program, has grown into the international non-profit organization we see today. Offering support for recreational basketball, soccer, cheerleading, flag football, and volleyball, Upward also offers a full slate of materials including training, playbooks, sports apparel, ministry resources, and online player registration systems. Sports participation has …
Beginning in April this year Louisa will be home to The Bearded Bakery, a confection bakery featuring cookies, brownie cups, pie-inspired cheesecakes and other goodies, all baked here using locally sourced ingredients and expert baking techniques. The facility will share a building with Doshier’s Donuts at 309 East Main Street and will feature pickup, eat-in and, later this year, commercial …
