To curb speeding and improve student safety, Spotsylvania officials have announced the launch of an automated speed enforcement program in school zones across the county. The initiative is a joint effort between the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the School Board, and the Board of Supervisors, in partnership with safety technology provider Altumint. The decision comes after multiple speed studies revealed …
There’s a moment Mary Crowe never forgets. A young wife stood in the doorway of her soon-to-be home, eyes filled with tears, and said, “Mary, you changed our lives.” For Mary, that wasn’t just a touching compliment. It was a reminder of why she does what she does. “It hit me hard—in a good way,” Mary says, recalling the emotional final walkthrough. “We’d been through multiple …
Firefly Launches “Be a Good Neighbor” Campaign to Protect Fiber Lines PALMYRA, Va. — Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), has launched a new community awareness initiative urging residents to think twice before pulling the trigger this hunting season. With dove hunting underway, the company’s “Be a Good Neighbor” campaign reminds sportsmen that …
GORDONSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Gordonsville will once again celebrate its deep-fried tradition at the annual Famous Fried Chicken Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Town Hall northside parking lot. The festival is free to attend, though guests must pay $5 to enter the wine garden (proof of age required). Cash or …
Starting as a toddler on Lake Anna, Gordie Graham has spent most of his life on the water. Earlier this month, he was crowned national champion in the Men’s 19–29 division at the 2025 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by GM Marine. The competition took place the first week of August in Grand Junction, Colorado. Graham has been involved …
Journalism is often a tiring and thankless job. I spoke with Tammy Purcell about this very issue when I interviewed her for a profile. She understands it even more than I do, given the sheer amount of time and energy she pours into covering local government. Tammy is incredibly dedicated, passionate, and intelligent, and we were honored to feature her. …
Photo by Lake Anna Photography Tammy Purcell is changing the way Louisa County residents engage with their local government—one meeting, one article, and one newsletter at a time. As the voice behind Engage Louisa, a nonpartisan newsletter with more than 3,500 subscribers, she’s providing consistent, reliable coverage in a place that, like so many rural areas, has been at risk …
Sponsored by Coastal Insulation As the crisp air starts to roll in across Lake Anna and the surrounding region, homeowners are reaching for sweaters, stocking up on firewood, and dreaming of cozy fires. But before you light that match, it’s time to ask: Is your fireplace ready for the season? “Fall is when we see a big uptick in calls …
Wake boats are one of the hottest controversies on American lakes today, and Lake Anna is no different. With dozens of lakes moving to ban the fast-growing sport of wakesurfing, critics argue that the boats traumatize kayakers, damage fragile shorelines, and create safety hazards. Shoreline erosion has become a particularly pressing concern as wake boats, designed to generate large waves …
Written by Terry Camarata, Lake for All Concerns have been raised about arbitrary no-wake surfing restrictions applied to specific zones on Lake Anna. Some areas are restricted from wake surfing but remain open to all other watersports. Such limitations on public waterways create confusion for boaters and challenges for enforcement.In 2022, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources issued a public …
