Photo by Carol Barker Wyatt For 33 Louisa County children and their families, the holiday season arrived by rail this week.On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Amazon chartered a private Santa Express train experience for families facing financial hardship in Louisa County, creating an evening filled with music, meals, and moments many will remember long after the holidays have passed. The Santa …
It was Christmas morning. All of the presents had been ever so carefully torn open by me and my three siblings. The adults had drifted into the kitchen for more coffee and Grandma’s famous breakfast. And I was the last one left in the parlor room—you know, the one that wasn’t the TV room but had couches, too. I must …
Wind chill is a measure used to account for the rate of heat loss from living organisms. It affects people and animals only; nonliving objects such as buildings, trees and vehicles are not impacted by wind chill.Wind chill represents an apparent temperature — how cold it feels rather than the actual air temperature. The wind chill formula was updated in …
On the third Tuesday of every month, Lake Anna business owners gather after hours at a rotating lineup of restaurants and breweries, trading business cards, referrals and conversation. Those informal gatherings are part of the Lake Anna Business Partnership, a nonprofit organization that has supported the local business community for more than two decades. The Lake Anna Business Partnership (LABP) …
With snow still on the ground and s’mores roasting at the campfire outside, something else was glowing inside the Louisa Arts Center on Friday, December 12. The Louisa Arts Center welcomed families from across the community for its fourth annual Classic Christmas celebration, a free holiday event highlighting student art and seasonal activities. Students selected from Louisa County Public Schools, …
W oof! I feel like I need to warn all the other Lake Anna four-leggers—and the two-leggers too—about something that’s been happening here at the lake. It’s kind of scary and exciting at the same time. It always happens at night, when it’s dark outside. That’s when they come out of the woods. They’re four-leggers, but not like me. These …
The 1st Annual Karaoke Contest at The Lounge on Lake Anna, hosted by DJ Austin Nester of Raise the Roof Entertainment, is quickly gaining momentum and drawing singers from beyond the Lake Anna area.Now half way into the competition, the event has already welcomed winners from Richmond and the Washington, D.C., metro region, highlighting the growing reach and popularity of …
Written by Edward Jones, Sponsored by Scott Jordan As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of Americans pledge to improve their financial lives. But without a concrete plan, those well-intentioned resolutions often fade quickly. Financial goals consistently top the list of New Year’s resolutions. A 2025 CFP Board study shows that financial resolutions are prominent, with saving more …
Over several issues, The Breeze has explored how thyroid dysfunction can affect everything from energy levels and weight to mood and overall well-being. As we wrap up this series on thyroid health, it’s worth revisiting one key message: the thyroid plays a vital role in regulating many of the body’s most essential functions, and caring for it proactively can make …
