Vaccination clinics set

The Piedmont Health District will offer free COVID-19 vaccination clinics next week across the health district. The clinics will offer first, second, additional primary and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccines at no cost to the public. All clinics will be held outside, so dress appropriately for the weather.

The clinics will be held at the following dates/times:

Friday, May 13, 9 a.m. – noon

The Meadows Apartments

508 Hylawn Ave., Farmville

Friday, May 13, 3 – 6:30 p.m.

Journey Community Center

19210 Patrick Henry Highway, Amelia Court House

Saturday, May 14, 8 – 11 a.m.

FACES Food Pantry 482 Commerce Road, Farmville

Saturday, May 14, 2 – 6 p.m.

Crewe Touch a Truck Event

Golubic Stadium, Plant and Atlantic Streets, Crewe

Walk-ins are welcome, but to make an appointment, visit vase.vdh.virginia.gov/ or call 1-877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). English- and Spanish-speaking operators are available. Translation services are also available in more than 100 languages. Individuals with an appointment should arrive no earlier than 20 minutes before the appointment time.

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available for anyone five and older. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 18. The Moderna vaccine is available for anyone 18 and older. To determine additional primary series dose or booster eligibility, visit the chart.

If you are coming for your second, third or booster dose, bring your vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine you received in previous doses.

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety and answers to frequently asked questions at VDH’s website and CDC’s website.

SportsPlus

Local

5th District candidates answer college students’ questions at forum

Lifestyles

Get into the spooky spirit this Halloween

Lifestyles

AARP offers scam-tracking map

Lifestyles

How breast cancer can affect mental health

Local

Council makes decision on land bank

Celebrations

Taylor celebrates 100th birthday

Lifestyles

Spotlight shined on Title IX

Education

Students develop Google logos

Local

Candidates agree to 5th District forum

Celebrations

Riepe takes the stage on The Voice

Local

CODI Alert now set up for law enforcement in Charlotte County

Education

‘Cell phone-free’ education bill filed. How will it affect Charlotte?

High School

Randolph-Henry golf team secures district tournament win

Columns

From the Editor’s Desk: You’d be surprised how much that helps

Local

Gary Walker sentence handed down. Judge gives specific deadline

Columns

Mike Wilson: I deeply sympathize with Rodney Dangerfield

Community Calendar

Five County Fair returns: Here’s a look at this year’s schedule

Local

Charlotte County Crime: What does the state report say?

Local

Speed study details issues around two Charlotte County schools

Business

Amish construction must meet state code, Charlotte officials say

Local

Madeline’s House set to reopen later this month, with new owners

High School

Randolph-Henry golf team secures regular season district title

Education

Randolph-Henry High students, staff reflect on 9-11 attacks

Business

Internet outages caused by hunters, Firefly Fiber officials warn