News/Press Release

Charlottesville, Va. — The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) will be popping up at events throughout Region 10 to engage the public about transportation safety needs. The public will have an opportunity to learn about the project and respond to a survey at various farmer’s markets and other locations.

Each year, millions of Americans are victims of crime. They could be your coworkers, teammates, neighbors, or family members. What would you do if they came to you for help?  

VDEM is partnering with the National Weather Service to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week. The week is designed to refresh, remind, and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It’s also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan!

In the United States, up to 19% of teens experience sexual or physical dating violence, about half face stalking or harassment, and as many as 65% report being psychologically abused (“Teen Dating Violence,” Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, 2022).

Applications will be accepted for the Planning Commission - Fork Union Representative until 5pm, Dec 26, 2023.

Interested persons are requested to complete the online application found here.

For more information regarding the Planning Commission, please click here.

On September 27, 2023, the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office received information from the administration at the Fluvanna County High School of a bomb threat that had been posted to/observed on social media. In this instance and in the interest of safety, school administration began the process of dismissing students. Multiple deputies from the Sheriff’s Office responded to assist in the dismissal process.

On September 27, 2023, the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office received information from the administration at the Fluvanna County High School of a bomb threat that had been posted to/observed on social media. In this instance and in the interest of safety, school administration began the process of dismissing students. Multiple deputies from the Sheriff’s Office responded to assist in the dismissal process.

The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors and the Fluvanna County Planning Commission will each hold a Special Meeting in order to attend the Coffee and Conversation with the County Town Hall Meeting for the Lake Monticello Area, Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

The meeting will be held in the Maple Room, Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire and Rescue, located at 10 Slice Rd, Palmyra, VA and will begin 10:00am.

Rabies clinic is on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Park. Clinic is from 9:00 am to noon. 

Pre-registration (here) will close Thursday, September 28, 2023 at midnight. 

You can still come to the clinic and register there.