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Dominion Energy sues to block offshore wind pause
Dominion Energy has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a Trump administration order that halted construction on ...
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AARP looks at county’s ‘livability’ factors
A new AARP Livability Index shows Charlotte County was close to the middle of counties nationwide with a ...
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AARP tool provides look at communities
The newly released AARP Livability Index is designed to help residents and community leaders better understand how well ...
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New laws include minimum wage hike
As the calendar turns to 2026, many area residents who make minimum wage will see a raise coming ...
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Damage town utilities, pay up
Drakes Branch Town Council is looking to beef up its water and sewer ordinance to cover responsibility of ...
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Band presents sounds of the season
Randolph-Henry High School (R-H) hosted its winter band concert Tuesday, Dec. 16, featuring talented band students from Central ...
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Challenges don’t stop Murphy in her educational pursuits
Keysville resident Candice Murphy is an adult learner whose determination, perseverance and commitment to education exemplify Southside Virginia ...
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The Word: Shine as God wants you to
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation isn’t just one of the best Christmas movies ever made — it’s one of ...
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CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Central Middle School has announced its honor roll students for the first quarter. SIXTH GRADE PRINCIPALS LIST: Averie ...
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Ruff family establishes scholarship
The family of the late Sen. Frank Ruff Jr. has established a scholarship in his memory to continue ...
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Buffalo Soldiers surprise grocery shoppers
Imagine shopping for groceries, going to the checkout and dreading to see the total cost only to have ...
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Measles exposure reported at Wagon Wheel Cafe
State health officials are investigating a measles exposure in Central and Southwest Virginia. The Virginia Department of Public ...
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Danielson honored for essay
Rowan Danielsen, a student at Randolph-Henry High School, earned third place in the Voice of Democracy essay contest, ...
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Parade winners spread holiday cheer
The Keysville Christmas parade was packed with entries, bringing smiles and holiday cheer to all those viewing and ...
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The Word: Pleasing God is what’s important
This time of year reminds us how hard we try to keep people happy. We stress over getting ...
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Students advance to county spelling bee
The Eureka Spelling Bee took place Thursday, Dec. 4, with 10 students in grades one through five participating ...
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CHURCH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS for Dec 21- Jan 27
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday ...
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Concert honors Kennedy on Saint Cecilia Day
Carlton Dickerson has been teaching for more than 50 years. He began playing at Sunday school when he ...
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Officials seek help in B&E case
The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering and larceny that occurred in the ...
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Farmers address public misconceptions
Consumers and policymakers are forming strong opinions about food, farming and agriculture, often without a farmer’s voice adding ...
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Vereen to play softball at EMU
Classmates, former coaches, staff members, family and friends gathered Friday, Dec. 12, to celebrate a special moment for ...
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State looks at dangerous intersection
The state may intervene with a dangerous county intersection. The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors requested the Virginia ...
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Scholastic Bowl champions
Randolph-Henry High School’s Scholastic Bowl team wrapped up the district season with an impressive 15–1 record, earning the ...
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Fire and Rescue honored for 75 years of service
Drakes Branch Fire and Rescue held its annual Christmas dinner Saturday night, honoring members and garnering state recognition. ...
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Coffey earns top NCAA award
Longwood University’s Tim Coffey, Ph.D., was recently named the Faculty Athletics Representative Association’s (FARA) 2025 NCAA Division I ...