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Master Gardeners tackle recycling challenge
The Charlotte County Master Gardeners have accepted the Trex Recycling Challenge! The group will earn a bench for Margy’s Garden behind the library in Charlotte Court House by collecting 1000 pounds of plastic film in a year. The challenge began on May 17 and will run until June 16, 2025 or until 1000 pounds is […] The post Master Gardeners tackle recycling challenge appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Fraud fight goes to White House
Last year the Federal Trade Commission recorded $10 Billion in reported fraud from U.S. consumers. Because fraud is underreported, we know that actual losses are much higher. While education empowers older Americans to protect themselves, more is needed to eliminate this large-scale problem. That’s why AARP advocates for bipartisan laws and regulations to strengthen consumer […] The post Fraud fight goes to White House appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Duck Derby date set
Splash into service with Piedmont Senior Resources’ 2024 Duck Derby on Friday, September 13, at 6 p.m. at Riverside Park. This fun-filled fundraiser will kick off the 2024 Heart of Virginia Festival. All proceeds will fuel PSR’s community programming for local seniors in Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward counties. “The Duck […] The post Duck Derby date set appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Central Middle FFA went to state convention
Central Middle School’s (CMS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter made their way to Blacksburg at the end of June, taking part in the 98th Virginia State FFA Convention. A total of 25 members from the school’s chapter took part in the event, completing several career development and leadership development events. The chapter also had […] The post Central Middle FFA went to state convention appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Sign dedication focuses on regional history
By Anne Hamlett A historical marker is going up on the Charlotte County-Lunenburg County line near Keysville later this month. This gateway sign to be dedicated is one of four replacement signs for old and damaged county historical markers at four corners of Lunenburg, including the line with Charlotte County. That’ll take place on Route […] The post Sign dedication focuses on regional history appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Why did the town need tax increases?
This year during budget season, the Town of Charlotte Court House made several adjustments. The approved budget included increases in the town’s real estate and mobile home tax rates, as well as the town water rate, meal tax rate and water cut off reconnections fees. A cigarette tax of 30 cents per pack was also […] The post Why did the town need tax increases? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Youngkin order calls for ‘cell phone-free’ education
On Tuesday, July 9, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, looking to guarantee a “cell phone-free education” to students. It doesn’t order an outright ban on phones or demand that any certain protocols be followed. Instead, he’s calling for communities to get involved and help design the rules they want to see. “This […] The post Youngkin order calls for ‘cell phone-free’ education appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County Ponytails take aim at World Series title
A local 12U softball team will be competing in their Dixie World Series this weekend to cap off a successful season. The Charlotte County Ponytails of the Dixie Softball League will compete for the title this weekend in Prince George County. It’s an exciting time for the team, said head coach Billy Barton. “Most of […] The post Charlotte County Ponytails take aim at World Series title appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County registrar budget, staff changed by supervisors
The problem was two-fold for the Charlotte County registrar. First, one of the office’s current part-time employees had already left for another job and the other will be departing as of July 19. The second problem is that nobody has been interested in taking the positions, as long as they remain part-time. “I have talked […] The post Charlotte County registrar budget, staff changed by supervisors appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Season tickets release date set
Roaring, sold-out crowds, the best home court in the state, and plenty of heartstopping basketball action marked year one in the Joan Perry Brock Center. Year two promises plenty of new landmark moments, and a limited number of season tickets will go on sale August 1. Fans interested in new season tickets should fill out […] The post Season tickets release date set appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
New businesses for Charlotte Court House? Plans sent to hearing
Charlotte Court House could soon have two new businesses, depending on how a vote goes in August. During their Wednesday, July 10 meeting, Charlotte supervisors agreed to hold public hearings next month for the two proposals, which both received unanimous endorsement from the planning commission. “Both of them seemed to be very good plans,” Charlotte […] The post New businesses for Charlotte Court House? Plans sent to hearing appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Study examines conservation programs
Targeted voluntary conservation practices can help improve and support pollinator populations while benefiting agricultural production nationwide. That was a message conveyed in a Conservation Outcomes webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service during National Pollinator Week. The webinar presented results from a study conducted by Virginia Tech in collaboration with […] The post Study examines conservation programs appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Book festival sets 2024 author list
Bad Kitty. The Girl Who Drank The Moon. Judy Moody. Klawde the Evil Alien Warlord Cat. These characters and many more will be in Farmville this October as part of the 11th annual Virginia Children’s Book Festival, held yearly on the campus of Longwood University. The Virginia Children’s Book Festival has announced its 2024 author […] The post Book festival sets 2024 author list appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of July 17
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 CommunityCalendar@ TheCharlotteGazette.com. JULY 17 MUSEUM TOURS — The Central High Museum will be open for tours from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. The museum is located at […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of July 17 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Quarter Horse Solar goes for hearing. Dominion proposes changes
In August 2019, Apex Clean Energy Holdings got a conditional use permit (CUP) from Charlotte County for their Quarter Horse Solar project, then called Moody Creek. Since then, Dominion Energy has taken over the project and wants to make some changes to the CUP, scaling back things and making a few design changes. Before that […] The post Quarter Horse Solar goes for hearing. Dominion proposes changes appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
AARP warns of imposter scam
Criminals love to impersonate big businesses and the bigger the better. One of the largest targets of impostor scams last year was Amazon. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 44,000 reports about scammers using Amazon’s name were filed last year, with $19 million reported lost. Here are two of the latest versions of an Amazon […] The post AARP warns of imposter scam appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Tiger brings back national title
It started off as a hobby for Logan Cohn. The Hampden-Sydney College rising senior picked up weightlifting during his senior year in high school. Now he’ll be coming back to campus this fall as a national champion. Cohn won in the U23 super heavyweight division for National Olympic Weightlifting. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” […] The post Tiger brings back national title appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette News Briefs: Quarter Horse meeting set, golf tryout coming
Hearing set for Quarter Horse Officials with Quarter Horse Solar want to make some changes to their project. Coming up next week, Charlotte County residents will have a chance to detail how they feel about the idea. On July 18 at 7 p.m., the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors and Charlotte Planning Commission will hold […] The post Gazette News Briefs: Quarter Horse meeting set, golf tryout coming appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Miyares asks Supreme Court to protect parents’ rights
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares on Monday led a 16-state coalition in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect parents’ fundamental rights to make decisions about their children’s welfare. In 2021, a Wisconsin school district implemented guidelines allowing students to change their gender identity at school – including names, pronouns, and […] The post Miyares asks Supreme Court to protect parents’ rights appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Jordaine Penick sits alone in first, heading into Saturday’s race
Jordaine Penick never saw herself reaching the top of South Boston Speedway’s HEAT Hornets Division point standings. However, that is where the 16-year-old racer from Meherrin stands entering the 20-lap Hornets Division race that will be part of the Saturday, July 13 Boone Tractor Race Night at South Boston Speedway. In reaching the top of […] The post Jordaine Penick sits alone in first, heading into Saturday’s race appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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