For nearly a decade, she sat with people in their darkest moments—helping children, teens, and adults navigate trauma, grief, and emotional overwhelm. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Kristy Bazzanella knows how to hold space for pain. But over time, she began to notice something deeper. “I started seeing this …
Orange County, VA — On September 26, 2025, Orange County will welcome a new voice in local journalism: The Orange County Voice, a grassroots newspaper and online platform dedicated to telling the stories that matter most to our rural communities. Created by the locals, for the locals, The Orange County Voice was born out of a simple idea: rural areas …
Lake Anna Jazz Fest is back for its fourth year on September 6–7, bringing two full days of music to Cooling Pond Brewery & Winery in Mineral. This year’s theme, “A Tribute to Vocal Jazz,” spotlights some of the genre’s finest voices—from multiple Grammy winners to rising local talent. Get Tickets to Jazz Fest The two-day event runs a continuous schedule with performances on two stages, introducing …
Local author Jennifer Carter has struck a chord with dog lovers across the region with the release of her debut book, The Unplanned Obstacle: From Injury to Triumph, A Canine Recovery Story. The inspiring memoir, which quickly became a local bestseller, shares the true story of how Carter helped her dog recover from a serious leg injury—without surgery. Read about …
In just two years, Mike Kavros has swept nearly every major business honor in Louisa County and the Lake Anna region. From being named the 2025 Businessperson of the Year by the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce to winning the prestigious Jim Wordsworth Award for Entrepreneurial and Economic Excellence in 2024—and securing Diamond-level status in the Best of Lake Anna Awards—Kavros has emerged as a local powerhouse …
Each year, Louisa County Public Schools hosts a school supplies fundraiser called STUFF THE BUS! This year, STUFF THE BUS will take place on Friday and Saturday (August 1st and 2nd) at the Wal-Mart in Zion Crossroads from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both days). Each year, dozens of volunteers are on site organizing supplies, greeting customers, and having a great time! And …
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 …
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 …
