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August 27, 2026

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Saturday, August 29

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Clear the Shelters event planned Aug. 29 and more

ONGOING EVENTS

Adult Education benefit BBQ Saturday and more

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Opinion

August 27, 2026

Letters from Dogwood – Family recipes

Most families have “family recipes,” something familiar but prepared with a special ingredient or in an unusual way, or it may be a totally unique…

Thoughts from the Crossroads – The Outer Banks

Blessed Assurance – Change agents

Mineral’s elected officials have a responsibility to show up

Eyebrows, artificial intelligence, and Frank Zappa

Let the hummingbird joy begin—it’s not too late

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Featured Publications

News

August 27, 2026

LCHS teacher hopes to grow chess opportunities in the region

For fourth year Louisa County High School (LCHS) economics and personal finance teacher Alexander Morton, chess has always been more than just a game.

Louisa Education Foundation enters final days of matching campaign to raise $20,000 for local teachers

Amid data center pushback, report details industry’s public service funding

Off-duty firefighter dies in Lake Anna tragedy

Temporary traffic signals to be installed near North Anna

School board talks traffic impact of potential fifth elementary school

Arts & Entertainment

July 8, 2026

A storyteller’s take on Scripture

Despite its seemingly obvious title, “Murder, Adultery, and Betrayal in the Old Testament” has nothing to do with religion, local author Larry Kavanagh insists.