Carmen Smith owns the Dunbar School, a former Rosenwald School near Fork Union. Carmen has grand plans for the building but because of its condition, she has been working on restoring the building in preparation to make it the center of her community again. While restoring the building, Carmen is collecting pieces of history to pass along to future generations.

From Fluvanna

A Conversation with Carmen Smith

Bertha Armstrong was born and raised in Fluvanna County. She attended the Dunbar School and SC Abrams High School. She recounts attending school through segregation and her 50 year experience as a community action worker.

A Conversation with Bertha Armstrong

This bonus track of the From Fluvanna podcast gives a biographical look at Julian Ramirez. Hear about Julian&apos;s basketball career that took him from Palmyra to Fork Union to Roanoke to Europe to New York. Hear the ingredients of Julian.

The Ingredients of Julian Ramirez

Much like Julian Ramirez&apos;s basketball game, raw potential was what he loved most about juicing. In our first episode of season two, Julian goes through why he started juicing, how Julian&apos;s Juicebox took off and what he plans going forward.

Keeping the Doctor Away with Julian

Welcome back to the From Fluvanna podcast. It has been six months since we last spoke here but we are back for season two. I’m looking forward to getting back to the basics of the podcast.

Season 2 Introduction

Economic Development Coordinator Bryan Rothamel chats with the Economic Development Office intern Austin Katstra. Bryan and Austin discuss initiatives and work the EDO has worked on in response to COVID-19.

What's Going On in Fluvanna?

Totes McGoats Body Soaps owner Jennifer Lyons gives the background about how the storefront started. Jennifer also dives into how she had a creative idea to supplement her canceled festival days. As she said, "It doesn&apos;t hurt to try."

Totes McGoats: It Doesn't Hurt to Try

AT&T in Palmyra is working on making cloth masks for community business and residents. Whitney Deane, store manager, explains how the store in Jefferson Centre has changed operations in light of the health crisis and their effort to make masks to give away to the community. You can contact the store at (434) 591-5092.

AT&T Palmyra: Masking the Community

We look for people and things #FromFluvanna. Join the journey through in-depth conversations with people from Fluvanna including business owners, volunteers, community leaders, teachers and other people making a difference in Fluvanna County.

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