Crystal Vandegrift, Author at The Charlotte Gazette

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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 the country, and he is on a ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:32 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:29 pm

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Red Hill remembers enslaved persons

On Saturday, June 5, a large crowd turned out for Patrick Henry’s Red Hill dedication of the Quarter Place Cemetery. The dedication was held in ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:27 pm

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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 Saturday, July 3, beginning at 7 a.m. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, June 10, 2021 5:55 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 ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 6:29 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5:32 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 ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, June 3, 2021 12:58 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, June 3, 2021 11:59 am

Education

R-H Class of 2021 graduates

After a year without a formal graduation ceremony, Randolph-Henry High School (R-H) held its commencement for 127 graduating seniors of the Class of 2021 on ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:05 pm

News

Welcome home Zeke

After 14 months away from home battling cancer, 7-year-old, Zeke Puig has returned to his home in Phenix. On Monday, May 17, Zeke and his ... Read more