News
Fireworks show is a go
After a year of no fireworks due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Meherrin Volunteer Fire and Rescue will hold its Fourth of July celebration Friday, July ...
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Falconer teaches love of birds
Rodney Stotts, a Charlotte Court House resident, is one of only a handful of African American falconers in ...
Red Hill remembers enslaved persons
On Saturday, June 5, a large crowd turned out for Patrick Henry’s Red Hill dedication of the Quarter ...
Pyle named June member of month
Trey Pyle has been named the June member of the month for the Meherrin Volunteer Fire and Rescue ...
Drakes to host 100 Mile Yard Sale
After a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the region’s largest yard sale day will return on ...
News
Meet and greet Joe Reed
Los Angeles Chargers Wide Receiver and former Randolph-Henry High School student Joe Reed will be at Tri-County Ford in Keysville, Saturday, June 19, for a ...
by Staff Report.
Local
Francis recognized
Charlotte County Sheriff Royal Freeman recently recognized Mary Sue Francis for outstanding service to the citizens of Charlotte County. Francis was employed at the sheriff’s ...
by Staff Report, Friday, June 11, 2021 5:00 pm
Columns
COLUMN — Make godly behavior your daily choice
Recently I have seen Christ followers post things on social media which makes me think about Jesus Christ and how he behaved. Jesus never called ...
by Yvette Perrin, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:49 pm
Local
Brinkley recognized
Charlotte County Sheriff Royal Freeman recently recognized Charlie E. Brinkley for outstanding service to the citizens of Charlotte County. Brinkley was employed at the sheriff’s ...
by Staff Report, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:45 pm
Local
Lockridge recognized
Charlotte County Sheriff Royal Freeman recently recognized Keith Lockridge for outstanding service to the citizens of Charlotte County. Lockridge was employed at the sheriff’s office ...
by Staff Report, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:44 pm
High School
Algeier makes state tournament in singles and doubles
The Randolph Henry Lady Statesmen Varsity Tennis Team hit the courts again this week. June 1, competing in the VHSL 2A Regional Singles Tournament. Grace ...
by Staff Report, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:40 pm
Community Calendar
Community News for the week of June 9
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday for that Wednesday’s calendar. Email events to ...
by Staff Report, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:34 pm
Education
Tharpe graduates from Fuqua
Fuqua School held its commencement Friday evening, May 28, at 6 p.m. in Gilmer Gym on the upper school campus. Fuqua School’s Class of 2021 ...
by Staff Report, Friday, June 11, 2021 8:43 am
Local
Little broadband progress seen
Following a broadband work session Thursday, June 3, the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors is no further along in learning how RiverStreet Networks will begin ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 6:29 pm
News
Keysville man arrested
Joseph James Valania, 40, of Keysville was arrested in Lunenburg County Friday, June 4, following an investigation by the Tri-County Drug and Gang Task Force ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5:32 pm
Local
2,000 now signed up for VA Ready
The Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready), a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership dedicated to reskilling Virginians and helping them secure in-demand positions, has now enrolled 2,000 scholars ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5:03 pm
Local
Patrick Henry Foundation receives grant
The Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation, in Charlotte County, will receive a grant award of $1,000 for its recycling project as part of a Keep America ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 4:04 pm
College
Tigers announce football recruiting class
Hampden-Sydney College head football coach Marty Favret has announced his incoming recruiting class that totals 45 newcomers to the program. The group includes first-year student-athletes ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:05 pm
College
Eight Lancer field hockey players named academic all-conference
After notching four-consecutive victories to end the 2021 season with eight wins, Longwood field hockey had eight players named to the Academic All-MAC team, the ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:06 pm
Local
Grant funding available to help with flooding
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation today announced the opening of the first grant round for the new Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund. During the ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:16 pm
Education
Fuqua announces honor roll
Fuqua School announces scholastic recognition for the lower/middle/upper school levels for the fourth quarter, second semester, and for the 2020-2021 academic year. The honor roll ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:14 pm
College
Longwood athletes set school record for GPA
Bolstered by record-setting team grade point averages (GPA) from five teams, Longwood athletics achieved a school-record cumulative GPA of 3.26 for the spring 2021 semester, ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:10 pm
College
Livingston hired as assistant coach at HSC
Trey Livingston has been hired as an assistant basketball coach at Hampden-Sydney College. Livingston served as the head assistant coach for the post grad team at ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:08 pm
Local
Thank a pollinator during National Pollinator Week
Anyone who enjoys sipping a cup of coffee or biting into a juicy strawberry can thank a pollinator for the pleasure. June 21-27 is National ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:21 pm
Local
FCC to provide broadband discounts
The Federal Communications Commission recently kicked off the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this program will make available up to $3.2 billion ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:13 pm
Community Calendar
Community Calendar for the week of June 2
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday for that Wednesday’s calendar. Email events to ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, June 3, 2021 2:14 pm
Local
Area not seeing job seekers
After 14 months of claiming unemployment benefits via an automated message and push of a few buttons, beginning June 1, Virginians who remain on unemployment ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, June 3, 2021 12:58 pm
Church & Community
‘Bless this home’
It was October of 2018 when Hurricane Michael pushed its way through the area, downing trees and leaving many without power. The brutal storm caused ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 3, 2021 12:57 pm
News
Red Hill to hold dedication
After much research and archaeology, Patrick Henry’s Red Hill will hold a dedication of the Quarter Place Cemetery in remembrance of the enslaved population of ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, June 3, 2021 11:59 am
Local
Sailor’s Creek Park to host history hike
As part of the “National Trails Day 2021” initiative, Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a guided history hike with a Park Ranger ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, June 3, 2021 11:20 am
Community Calendar
Free ice cream for National Dairy Month
In celebration of National Dairy Month, the Charlotte County Extension Master Gardeners, the Southside Soil and Water, and the Charlotte County Tech Change Makers will ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, June 3, 2021 11:18 am
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