VETERANS
‘Proud to have given what I could’
Garland “Butch” Hamlett, 67, of Charlotte County, says he was destined to be in the military from a very young age. Born March 20, 1954, ...
Top Stories
Wedding venues strained by restrictions
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline, Gov. Ralph Northam announced an ease of restrictions on outdoor events during ...
Father gives gift of life to son
Last March, while most were learning a new way of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a young Phenix ...
Family loses home to fire
A family of four was left without their home following a Friday morning, Feb. 26, house fire that ...
Solar project moves closer
Representatives with Charlottesville based Apex Clean Energy, the applicant of Charlotte County’s next solar facility, held a public ...
VETERANS
‘This is what I was born to do’
Having served in the military for close to 22 years and still active, Amanda Mills Redmond of Keysville says she couldn’t see herself doing anything ...
by Crystal Vandegrift.
Columns
COLUMN — When we feel fearful we need to respond with faith
Throughout this past week, God has been reminding me that, as a Christ follower, I can continue to look to Him as my rescuer — ...
by Yvette Perrin, Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:15 pm
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
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, March 4, 2021 3:13 pm
Local
CMH celebrates Black History Month
This February, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (VCU Health CMH) celebrated Black History Month by telling the stories of several black families that work together ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:07 pm
Local
Bill requires renaming of highway
By Cameron Jones Capital News Service The Virginia General Assembly has approved a bill renaming sections of U.S. Route 1 almost 100 years after it ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:05 pm
Education
Positive Referrals
Randolph-Henry High School recognizes the students pictured above for receiving positive referrals recently.
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:03 pm
High School
Statesmen, Bobcats volleyball, football to be broadcast live
Randolph-Henry High School has announced Statesmen fans and Central Middle School sports fans will have the opportunity to watch volleyball matches and football games live. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:45 pm
Local
Lawmakers ban gay panic defense in Virginia
By Cierra Parks Capital News Service Virginia lawmakers passed a bill that will ban the use of a person’s perceived or actual sexual orientation or ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:09 pm
Local
Ladies of the Lake donate to Cancer Care
The Ladies of the Lake Cancer Support Group turned COVID social distancing into an art form with the help of Keith Papke, a photographer/videographer who ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:16 am
Local
Delegate celebrates Senate passage of limited paid leave bill
By Zachary Klosko Capital News Service After four years and multiple bills, Del. Elizabeth Guzmán, D-Woodbridge, is on the cusp of being able to secure ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:10 am
Local
Grain farmers urged to watch for rapid price changes
Last year’s enormous agricultural commodity price drops due to the COVID-19 pandemic were a “black swan” event, Dr. David Kohl, Virginia Tech professor emeritus of ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:13 am
Local
DMV adds more online options
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is now offering even more convenient online service options for customers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Customers can ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:14 am
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
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, Sunday, February 28, 2021 7:25 pm
Education
Local chapter celebrates National FFA Week
The Randolph-Henry High School FFA Chapter in Charlotte Court House is celebrating National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27. This National FFA Week embraces more than 93 ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, February 28, 2021 7:14 pm
College
Lancers earn big win in opening series
The Longwood University softball team opened its 2021 season with a 1-3 showing at the Georgia Classic this past weekend that was highlighted by a ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, February 28, 2021 7:01 pm
Columns
COLUMN — His love is like radiant diamonds we cannot contain
This past week we came home from the west coast only to arrive on the east coast right behind a tremendous ice storm. After a ...
by Yvette Perrin, Sunday, February 28, 2021 6:51 pm
College
Another record falls with 10th Big South win
Two months ago, Longwood University’s men’s basketball team would have struggled to overcome the loss of an impact player like freshman point guard Justin Hill. ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, February 28, 2021 6:45 pm
Education
Scholarship deadline extended until March 7
Benchmark Community Bank has extended the deadline for its annual SmartStart Community Commitment Scholarships. Due to widespread power outages experienced by many households following recent ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:48 am
Local
Roads remain closed
Multiple Charlotte County roads remain closed in the Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) due to recent storms. According to a release ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:47 am
News
CCPS reopens after power outages
After more than a week of being closed due to power outages, Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS) reopened to students Tuesday, Feb. 23. “We recognize ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, February 26, 2021 11:01 am
News
Citizens frustrated over power outages
Ten days without electricity has left citizens with spoiled food and no heat. Fuel levels are running low, and emotions are running high. Charlotte County ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, February 26, 2021 10:53 am
Local
Governor hands out food in Charlotte
Gov. Ralph Northam spent some time handing out meals to those without power and in need Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 23, in front of the Charlotte ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, February 26, 2021 10:30 am
News
Northam tours farm
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam toured a Charlotte County farm Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 23, to see firsthand how Archlynn Farm owners are utilizing the latest technology ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, February 26, 2021 9:55 am
COVID-19
State vaccine website ready
After confusion and frustration felt in the wake of the commonwealth’s initial vaccine distribution, Virginians now have a one-stop shop for COVID-19 vaccine registration and ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, February 26, 2021 9:06 am
Local
God’s Pit Crew to the rescue
God’s Pit Crew, a crisis response team, located in Danville, has spent the past several days in Charlotte County cutting trees and cleaning up the ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, February 26, 2021 8:06 am
News
PSR delivers meals, water and blankets
PSR is responding to the two recent ice storms by providing more than 1,000 meals, including 350 donated hot meals from Farmville-based The Fishin’ Pig ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:26 pm
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