August 2024 – The ongoing lack of rainfall this summer has impacted water quality improvement efforts in the North Anna River, according to the Lake Anna Advisory Committee (LAAC). The reduced water flow has hindered the committee’s ability to meet its goal of reducing phosphorus levels by 10% at three key monitoring stations. In contract with EutroPHIX, a water treatment …
Meet Jacey Orion Netzer
Readers’ Choice Silver Winner for Best Real Estate Agent and Best Real Estate Company Describe a moment in your career when you felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment. What led to that moment? I had a vision of bringing a Keller Williams office here to Lake Anna. Bringing that vision to life has been a dream come true. Stopping to …
Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation and Louisa County Resource Council Host Ice Cream Social and Facility Tour
The Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation and Louisa County Resource Council are inviting the community to an Ice Cream Social and a tour of our co-located facilities at 147 Resource Ln in Louisa on August 27th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for community members to learn more about the vital work and missions of …
“Hell Yeah!” Tomato Opens Authentic Mexican Restaurant Near Kings Dominion
Located next to Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA, La Herradura Authentic Mexican Restaurant is quickly becoming a beloved local gem, known for its warm atmosphere and delicious cuisine. The driving force behind this vibrant eatery is Mauricio Elston Sosa, affectionately known by Lake Anna locals as “Tomato.” Sosa hails from Veracruz, Mexico, and has been a dedicated presence in the …
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative Inducted into Conexon 100 Club
[Arrington, VA] – Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is the first cooperative in Virginia to be inducted into the Conexon 100 Club for completing its on-system fiber network and ensuring broadband access to all of its 39,000 members. This achievement illustrates CVEC’s commitment to community connectivity and empowering members to access telehealth, education, remote work, and business opportunities. The Conexon …
Announcing “JOURNEY” Open Gallery Show
LOUISA, VA: July 23, 2024 — The Louisa Arts Center is pleased to announce that the next show in the Purcell Gallery will be entitled “JOURNEY” and will include original works of art from many local artists. The show will be curated by Janice Breeden who received her bachelor’s degree from Mary Baldwin College and her master’s degree from VCU. …
Riding the Bow is a Misdemeanor: Safety Concerns at Lake Anna Highlighted at Civic Association Meeting
Lake Anna, VA – The Lake Anna Civic Association held its annual meeting last weekend, focusing on the pressing safety concerns at the popular recreational area. The meeting featured two key speakers: Stacey Brown, Director of the Boating Division, and Sergeant Alan Hatmaker from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Law Enforcement Efforts on Lake Anna Sgt. Alan Hatmaker emphasized …
Growth Boom: Lake Anna Sees Major Development Milestones
Lake Anna is experiencing a significant wave of commercial development, marking its second major growth period since 2010. This surge follows the establishment of Lake Anna Plaza, the Food Lion shopping center, and Boardwalk Plaza. Nearly 15 years later, new commercial projects are transforming the area, including a new Roundabout Plaza, Lake Anna Resort, and Technology Campus, just to name …
Roundabout Plaza Brings The Lazy Parrot, Pickleball and More in 2025
Lake Anna is about to see some of the much-anticipated growth that has been in discussion circles for years. Strategically designed to cater to the needs of the Lake Anna region, the upcoming Roundabout Plaza promises a high standard of construction and aesthetics. This town center features two one-story buildings with a central courtyard located off of 522 between the …
The Legacy of the Rose Valley Island Tree
Located in the Lower North Anna Branch of Lake Anna, near “The Splits” at Lake Anna State Park, sits a blip of land officially called “Rose Valley Island.” Up until June of this year when a microburst storm came through the region, that island was the home of a very special and memorable tree: the Rose Valley Tree.Michael Huntley, winner …