Belmont Ruritan Clubs Award $26,000 in Scholarships to Local Seniors

Jen BaileyCommunity, Featured

Thirteen outstanding seniors from Louisa, Orange, and Spotsylvania counties were recognized Tuesday evening, June 3, as the Belmont Ruritan Club and the Belmont Club of Women hosted their annual awards dinner and scholarship ceremony. Held at the Belmont Ruritan Center, the event brought together students, community leaders, and local supporters to celebrate the 2025 recipients of the clubs’ combined scholarship …

Exclusive Golf Excursions for Cutalong Members

Jen BaileyCommunity, Issue 121, Sports

Sponsored by Cutalong Over the past few years, Cutalong has offered its members unique golf excursions to various destinations worldwide. These special golf trips, which have included visits to sister properties and renowned resorts, provide memorable experiences for the Cutalong membership. In March of this year, Cutalong invited members on a four-day trip to Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Charleston, …

Housing Foundation Breaks Ground for Affordable Housing in Louisa

Jen BaileyFeatured, Louisa, Wave Worthy

On May 13th, the Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation (FLHF) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a planned affordable housing project to be constructed on a lot adjacent to the foundation’s headquarters location in Louisa.  The new project, currently in the final planning and permit phase, will contain 16 one-bedroom and 9 two-bedroom units, funded by a combination of grants and donations.  These …

Community Grocery Store Opens in Mineral

Jen BaileyFeatured, Mineral

MINERAL, VA — Just minutes from Lake Anna, a new community grocery store is redefining what it means to “shop local.” The Market @ Meredith Farm, located at 2820 Gardners Road, has opened its doors, offering farm-fresh goods straight from the source — and they’re celebrating with a grand opening event on Sunday, May 18, from 2 p.m. to 6 …

Roundtable Hosting by Melanie Lucero and Michael Boyce; (Below) Kimberly Wolfe

Can Lake Anna Get Urgent Care? Why Medical Providers Say ‘No’

Jen BaileyCommunity, Spotlight, The Breeze 118, The Breeze™ 2025

Photo: Roundtable Hosting by Melanie Lucero and Michael Boyce; Taken by John Heishman For years, Lake Anna residents have voiced a pressing concern: access to medical care. With the nearest hospitals 45 to 60 minutes away, medical emergencies often turn into life-or-death situations. Despite overwhelming community demand, efforts to establish an urgent care facility in the area have repeatedly hit …

The Cove Holds Steady to ‘Lake Time’ Amidst Local Development Boom

Jen BaileyCommunity, Issue 116, Spotlight, The Breeze™ 2025

While growth at Lake Anna speeds up, The Cove slows it down. And for this pillar business, the rapid pace of development only strengthens its foundation as an anchor in the community. The Cove Restaurant runs on an easygoing philosophy of enjoying each moment; painting a picture of what “lake life” really means. “Everything is at a slower pace here,” …

Louisa Schools Deliver $30,000 Donation to Support Grayson County’s Hurricane Recovery

Jen BaileyAll Articles, Featured, Louisa, Louisa County

In a remarkable act of kindness, administrators from Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS) journeyed across the state today to deliver a donation to Grayson County Public Schools (GCPS), totaling more than $30,000. The funds were raised through LCPS’s month-long October campaign, “Kindness for the Commonwealth,” aimed at supporting Grayson County in its recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s widespread damage in …

Louisa Chamber highlights volunteer standouts

Jen BaileyCommunity, Louisa

At an awards luncheon held October 18th at Shenandoah Crossing Resort, the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce recognized a wide range of volunteer organizations, partners and sponsors, presenting “best of the best” Impact awards in two categories: best non-profit organization and “best Impact program.”  In addition, the chamber recognized a number of partner individuals and organizations helping in its work. …

All Ages Compete in Beauty Pageant for Lake Anna Rescue

Jen BaileyCommunity, Featured, Issue 112, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024

Lake Anna is about to crown its very first Miss Lake Anna, and for a good cause. The Miss Lake Anna pageant is scheduled for September 8, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Lake Anna Rescue, Inc (LARI). The event will feature contestants of all ages competing for titles with proceeds going towards critical services provided by LARI, including emergency response …