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 …
Louisa County Public Schools is expanding its Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings with a new Marine Service Technology program, set to be part of a state-of-the-art 56,000-square-foot CTE Center currently under development. Now in the site preparation phase and scheduled for completion in 2027, the new center will consolidate and grow the district’s hands-on training opportunities in high-demand trades—including …
Founded in 2022, the “Jet-Ski Brigade” has quickly become a beloved fixture on Lake Anna—a vibrant meet-up group of jet-ski enthusiasts who regularly hit the water together, most often on Friday or Sunday mornings. Their adventures have taken them to a variety of scenic spots, including breakfast runs to Vito’s, lively picnics and tailgating at Cocktail Cove, and even laid-back …
The way Virginia responds to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) is changing—starting in April 2025, algae toxins, not cell counts, now determine when recreational health advisories are issued. This marks a major shift in how the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) monitor water safety in freshwater lakes and rivers across the state, including popular …
August 11–14 | 6:30–8 PM | Rocky Branch Marina & Campground (Rt. 208)Hosted by Good Hope Baptist Church This August, an old-fashioned tent revival is making its way back to where it all began—on the water, under the open sky, and in the heart of a community hungry for hope, healing, and truth. From August 11–14, Raised to Life: The …
Photo by Lake Anna Photography Lake Media Group’s Carol Barker Wyatt, John Heishman and David Bailey had the privilege of doing a media ride-along with the Department of Wildlife Resources on Thursday, June 26th, as a safety effort for the upcoming holiday week and weekend – starting with two key actions: wear a life jacket and designate a sober operator. …
The 2025 Lake Anna Jet Boat Invasion kicked off with energy, excitement, and heartfelt appreciation for community service at its Friday night launch party held at Lake Anna Taphouse. This year’s Jet Boat Community Service Award was presented to Kelly and Joe Bladen, honoring their generous support and long-standing involvement in the event. Past recipients include Lake Anna legends Jack …
If you’re looking for a worldwide volunteer service organization, Rotary International—founded in 1905 and currently with more than 1.2 million members—would be at or near the front of the line. The Rotary name was chosen by its two initial members based on the rotation of local meetings between their offices. If, however, your search is for a local volunteer organization, …
Lately, Louisa has had no lack of local talent emerging, and this time, the spotlight is on Kenna Ashley and her original musical, Chick’s Diner, which made its worldwide debut on the Louisa Arts Center (LAC) Stage on June 6th! The musical is a menagerie of mostly blues songs that Ashley has written throughout her lifetime, inspired by real-life events …
