News
SEC president questioned
Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) President and CEO Jeff Edwards addressed the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors Monday, April 12, detailing how the cooperative handled the ...
Top Stories
Bringing technology to the farm
Archlynn Farm owners are utilizing the latest technology to increase production and get a jump start on their ...
Keysville receives ladder truck
Charlotte County received its first ladder truck fire engine last Wednesday, April 7. With the help of the ...
Photo contest winners announced
Tyler Mason won first place with his picture of class rings and Amanda Ashley was the runner-up in ...
R-H yearbook showcased
The Randolph-Henry High School’s 2020 yearbook staff and its yearbook, “The Log,” has been showcased in the Jostens ...
News
Fire departments receive funding
The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors voted to give the county’s seven fire departments $80,000 each for the upcoming budget year during a meeting Monday, ...
by Crystal Vandegrift.
Food & Fitness
Home baking continues to rise
Home baking escalated during the pandemic, and it continues to be on the rise. From renovation projects to gardening, the coronavirus lockdown sent many consumers ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 16, 2021 4:43 pm
Local
FOIA bill allows some access to criminal investigation records
By Anya Sczerzenie Capital News Service A bill allowing the public access to limited criminal investigation records will go into effect in July, along ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 16, 2021 4:36 pm
Local
Lawmakers amend bill banning guns in state buildings
By Christina Amano Dolan Capital News Service Virginia legislators recently accepted the governor’s substitute to a bill banning firearms on and near Capitol Square, ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 16, 2021 3:37 pm
Sports
Strong field expected for Twin 75s
With three Virginia speedways not holding NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Division events this weekend, a strong field of drivers is expected to be on ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 16, 2021 3:27 pm
Guest columns
COLUMN — Phoebe Couzins: woman of law
Many times when you learn something it springboards onto the desire to discover something else. This is the case with Phoebe Couzins, one of the ...
by Judy Moore, Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:32 pm
High School
R-H golf team finishes second in regional
The Randolph-Henry golf team finished second in the 2 A Regional Golf tournament held at Queenfield Golf Course Monday, April 12. The Statesmen shot 331 ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:31 pm
Columns
The Holy Spirit came to help us
After the resurrection of Jesus he reminded the disciples he must leave so that the Comforter could come. Who is the Comforter? He is the ...
by Yvette Perrin, Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:23 pm
Community Calendar
Community Calendar – Week of April 14
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, April 15, 2021 6:16 pm
Local
Farmers benefit from a robust pet food industry
While farmers are hard at work putting food on our tables, they’re also helping fill the bowls of our furry companions. Sixty-seven percent of U.S. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:13 pm
Education
Positive referrals given
Matthew Dylan Ellington, Daniel Bradley, and Michelle Perez received positive referrals this week at Randolph-Henry. These students showed good citizenship and teamwork. Raven Thompson received ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:11 pm
COVID-19
Funeral assistance available
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:24 pm
Local
Campaign urges motorists to minimize distractions
Whether it’s answering a phone call, interacting with passengers or finishing breakfast in the car during your morning commute, distractions are a daily occurrence for ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:00 pm
Education
Fuqua School Honor Roll
Fuqua School recently announced scholastic recognition for the lower/middle/upper school levels for the third nine weeks grading period of the 2020-2021 academic year. The honor ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:25 pm
Local
Road work planned
Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org. District-wide activities: Crews will perform ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:20 pm
Local
Lawmakers OK marijuana possession
By Sam Fowler Capital News Service Virginia lawmakers signed off on amendments that make the possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana and homegrown plants ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:54 am
Local
Northam wants to expand Virginia’s international trade
Virginia’s largest industry is poised to play a big role in growing America’s brand globally. Leaders from Virginia’s government, agricultural and economic sectors took part ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:52 am
College
Lancers take two of three from UNCG
After Longwood swept both games of Friday’s doubleheader 2-0 and 9-6, UNCG blocked a three-game series sweep with a 10-3 win in the Saturday afternoon ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:30 am
College
Lancers split doubleheader with High Point
James Nelson and the rest of Longwood baseball’s young guns showed up and showed out to help the Lancers salvage a doubleheader split against High Point ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:13 am
Local
Arrive Alive aims to keep teen drivers safe
More teen drivers in Virginia will be involved in traffic crashes between the months of May and August than any other time of the year, ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 9, 2021 6:00 am
Columns
COLUMN — A trio of light bearers in Charlotte County
“This little Light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine” was one of the many songs historically sung during the civil rights movement. With its ...
by Yemaja Jubilee, Thursday, April 8, 2021 12:01 pm
Columns
COLUMN — His body was not broken
It is amazing how you can go your whole life knowing something and not really connect the dots. You are taught certain things and until ...
by Yvette Perrin, Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:23 am
Local
Marijuana-related criminal charges would be expunged
By Sam Fowler Capital News Service Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam amended legislation to accelerate the legalization of marijuana possession and home cultivation in the state to July ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:12 am
Education
CCPS to develop parent and family engagement plan
Charlotte County Public Schools is developing a division-wide parent and family engagement plan and is seeking members wishing to serve on the committee. This committee ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:09 am
Local
New executive director named at MacCallum More
Catherine “Cat” Graham has recently been named executive director of MacCallum More Museum and Gardens. She replaces Liz Lowrance, who retired in November of 2020. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 8, 2021 10:32 am
Education
Clayton-Prince receives promotion
Dr. Lynn Clayton-Prince, the daughter of Jeannie Clayton and the late Leamon Clayton, has been promoted from the position of director, to assistant superintendent of ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, April 8, 2021 10:15 am
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