Todd Fowler didn’t stumble into local legend status—he built it, one creative vision at a time. Everything in his life, from treehouses to full-sized homes and vintage Volkswagens, is a result of living life by design. “When you tune into what makes you happy,” he says, “the rest finds you.” Still working at 64, Todd is living what he calls …
When I saw that minibus floating on the lake on Thursday, July 3rd, I absolutely lost it. I started screaming, “Mini bus on the water!” and running around the porch like a wild woman. My husband thought something was seriously wrong. But to me, something was very right. Because what I was witnessing wasn’t just a floating bus—it was 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 …
As we watch in horror the devastating floods in TX over the 4th of July weekend from the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, and the heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Chantal, we need to be prepared for the worst as hurricane season is ramping up. The 2025 names are: Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, …
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 …
Jessie James and Jonas BealsJessie James is an artist who lives on Lake Anna with her husband, two kids and three Boston terriers. Jonas Beals is a writer who grew up in Spotsylvania County and lives in Fredericksburg with his wife, daughter and Labrador retriever. They’re working on a children’s book, “Rocco & Ruby: A Pirate’s Life,” about raccoon siblings …
W oof! I love my toys. I especially like when my toys are all over our pack-den—on the floor, the stairs, the bathroom. Everywhere! Sometimes my two-legged pack-dad steps on one by accident and makes grumpy two-legged pack-dad sounds, but he’s just an old two-legger and I know he’ll get over it.So, I have this one toy I cannot live …
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 …
