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 …

“Hell Yeah!” Tomato Opens Authentic Mexican Restaurant Near Kings Dominion

Jen BaileyAll Articles, Community, Featured

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

Jen BaileyAll Articles, Community

[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 …

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Growth Boom: Lake Anna Sees Major Development Milestones

Jen BaileyCommunity, Issue 111, Spotlight

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 …

Piedmont Christian School Hosts Golf Fundraising Tournament

Jen BaileyBumpass, Community

Bumpass, VA – The Piedmont Christian School (PCS) Athletics Program has announced its inaugural Golf Fundraising Tournament. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10 am, at the picturesque Cutalong at Lake Anna in Mineral, VA. This special tournament is part of PCS’s ongoing efforts to enhance its athletic programs. The funds raised will be used …

Local Skateboarding Pioneer Advocates for Skatepark Return

Jen BaileyFeatured, Issue 110, Louisa, Sports, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024

James (Bobby) Ragland, a nearly lifelong resident of Louisa County, is a dedicated skateboarder who has long championed the skateboarding community in his hometown. Despite the county lacking skateboard shops and skateparks during his youth, Ragland’s passion for skateboarding led him to travel across the East Coast in search of places to skate. In the early 2000s, Ragland founded Bakwuds …