Church & Community

SEC cancels annual meeting

The Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) Board of Directors has canceled this September’s Annual Membership Meeting, a decision aimed at protecting the health and safety of ... Read more

21 hours ago by Staff Report.

Summer learning camps to be offered online

Summer learning camps offered through Longwood’s Speech, Hearing and Learning Services (SHLS) will be held online July 6-10 via Zoom. “For years, we have ... Read more

24 hours ago by Staff Report.

Senior cool care program

Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) is partnering with the Department of Aging and Dominion Energy to donate air conditioners to older adults with respiratory issues. This ... Read more

2 days ago by Staff Report.

PSR to deliver groceries and medicine to seniors

Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR) is rolling out new programs in response to the continued health threats and risks stemming from COVID-19. ... Read more

2 days ago by Staff Report.

Hamlett, Gessaman honored in Piedmont Area Show

The 2020 Piedmont Area Junior Livestock Show was scheduled for April 25 at the Livestock Market in Blackstone. COVID-19 changed the plans of holding ... Read more

2 days ago by Staff Report.

How that mortarboard came to be

Graduation ceremonies are a tradition that dates back to the first high schools and universities. While many aspects of graduation ceremonies have evolved over the ... Read more

1 week ago by Staff Report.

Phenix town clerk retires

After serving as the clerk for the Town of Phenix, Brenda Driskill is retiring. “I have enjoyed working as the town clerk, especially since I ... Read more

1 week ago by Crystal Vandegrift.

Local produce vendor listings

Come support local farmers. You can still enjoy your fresh produce and plants. Use this Local Produce Menu to purchase. Call each farm to order ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Staff Report.

Red Hill receives grant

Patrick Henry’s Red Hill, located in Charlotte County, has been named one of 110 grant recipients as part of the CARES Act given by Virginia ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Staff Report.

VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contest winners

Each year more than 125,000 students in grades 6 through 8 enter the Veterans of Foreign War’s (VFW) Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The essay ... Read more