The 2025 Louisa County Fair kicks off Thursday, July 31. The opening hours, from 3-5PM, are dedicated to residents with sensory needs. The fair officially opens to the public at 5PM that evening. Bring the family back Friday and Saturday for our full schedule from 9AM-10PM. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased in advance at www.louisacountyfair.com/tickets Thursday 3:00-5:00PM Sensory …
Louisa County created Technology Overlay Districts in 2023 to attract data‑center investments while preserving rural character. AWS’s initial projects — the Lake Anna and North Creek campuses — were approved with a 15‑year build‑out and substantial tax‑revenue projections. By late 2024, construction on the Lake Anna campus had begun and a second site near Northeast Creek Reservoir was in the permitting stage. In early 2025, AWS submitted a …
Todd Fowler didn’t stumble into local legend status—he built it, one creative vision at a time. Everything in his life, from treehouses to full-sized homes and vintage Volkswagens, is a result of living life by design. “When you tune into what makes you happy,” he says, “the rest finds you.” Still working at 64, Todd is living what he calls …
As temperatures rise across Virginia, many homeowners are unknowingly paying the price for poor or outdated insulation — especially in homes built before 1990. With energy costs soaring, local experts say insulation problems aren’t just a winter concern. “Most people don’t think about insulation until they’re freezing in the winter,” said Odette Holmes, a representative for Coastal Insulation & Fireplaces, …
When I saw that minibus floating on the lake on Thursday, July 3rd, I absolutely lost it. I started screaming, “Mini bus on the water!” and running around the porch like a wild woman. My husband thought something was seriously wrong. But to me, something was very right. Because what I was witnessing wasn’t just a floating bus—it was a …
In July, The Breeze conducted a community survey to better understand local sentiment regarding the development of data centers in Louisa County. The survey collected 561 responses over the course of five days. Read ‘An Editorialized Analysis’ of the Poll Results Respondents were asked a mix of multiple-choice, scaled (0–10), and open-ended questions related to their relationship to Louisa County …
This is not a news article about the data centers coming to Louisa County. If you’re looking for objective reporting, I encourage you to read the excellent work of Tammy Purcell at Engage Louisa. This, instead, is an editorial — the first I’ve given myself permission to write as the publisher. Read the Full Poll Results I don’t take that …
The “Best of Orange” officially launched, inviting residents to nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses, organizations, and community leaders. The new program, hosted at https://bestof.orangevirginia.com, is designed to spotlight what makes Orange County special—from beloved restaurants and shops to standout services and community contributors. Organized in partnership with the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, the contest allows the …
Mike Kavros, owner of Callie Opie’s Orchard at Lake Anna, was named 2025 Businessperson of the Year at the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration, held June 25 at Spring Creek Golf Club. Presented by United Bank, the event welcomed more than 180 business and community leaders for an evening dedicated to honoring those making a …
W oof! I love my toys. I especially like when my toys are all over our pack-den—on the floor, the stairs, the bathroom. Everywhere! Sometimes my two-legged pack-dad steps on one by accident and makes grumpy two-legged pack-dad sounds, but he’s just an old two-legger and I know he’ll get over it.So, I have this one toy I cannot live …
