Longwood softball head coach Dr. Megan Brown has been selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Board of Directors, the organization announced Monday. Brown, who is in her fifth season at Longwood, will serve a three-year term as the NFCA’s Vice President for Education, beginning Jan. 1, 2025, and is of three first-time board members. […] The post Brown named to national softball association appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

It’s rare when we have a chance to interact with the ancient world. Most of that comes through archaeological digs. However for the next few weeks, residents of Charlotte County and the rest of Southside Virginia will have a chance to view something much older than this country, as the ATLAS comet passes by. Named […] The post Atlas Arrives: 80,000-year-old comet passes by appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Hunters here in Charlotte County and across the region recently scored a victory as the Virginia Supreme Court upheld their right to retrieve. The Sept. 26 decision affirmed the Court of Appeals ruling that allows sportsmen to go onto private property to retrieve their hunting dogs. It has been an issue around Charlotte County for […] The post ‘Right to Retrieve’ upheld by state’s high court appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

On Oct. 4, Randolph-Henry’s Criminal Justice Club got to experience Longwood University’s Immersion Day. Students toured the campus, learned about admissions, and engaged in discussions with Dr. Beard, the Criminal Justice department chair. They also had the unique opportunity to attend a live lecture on Criminal Justice delivered by Dr. Call. “This immersive day offered […] The post Criminal Justice Club experience immersion day appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

The season came to an end this week for most of the Randolph-Henry High golf team. The group finished third in regional play, falling just one short of moving on. In order to advance to the state tournament, teams had to finish in first or second place. But that doesn’t mean the season is over […] The post Barton moves on to state championship appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Central Middle School’s volleyball team finished their season strong. The girls defeated Cumberland to finish the regular season at 11-1, good enough to be named Western Division champions for the 2024 season. Then on Saturday, Oct. 19, the Bobcats defeated Mecklenburg, securing a spot in the Southside Middle School Conference (SMSC) tournament finals. After that, […] The post Central Middle earns multiple titles appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday issued Executive Order 39, which is designed to reduce wait times, reduce costs and improve the permit, license, certification, and registration, application processes for Virginians. “Since day one, we have made it a top priority to improve government efficiency for Virginians. We’ve reduced red tape, streamlined 50,000 regulatory requirements and […] The post What does Executive Order 39 do? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

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. OCTOBER 27 CHURCH ANNIVERSARY — St. Louis Baptist Church will be celebrating its 144th Church Anniversary on Sunday, October 27, during regular church service which starts at 10 […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of Oct. 23 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Gary Walker plans to stay on the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors for as long as it’s legally allowed. That was the message he gave during the board’s Wednesday, Oct. 9 meeting, while reading a statement about his court case, the first comments he’s given since charges were filed earlier this year. “I do not […] The post ‘I intend to continue serving’ appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Junior quarterback and team captain Carter Sido passed for a game-high and career-high 282 yards and five touchdowns, but Hampden-Sydney still fell short on Saturday. The Tigers lost an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) game to Ferrum College 41-36. There were some positives on the day, however. Sophomore wide receiver Ethan Dowdy had a game-high […] The post Tigers lose on the road appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Editor’s note: There were eight questions raised by Hampden-Sydney students at Thursday’s 5th District Congressional forum. This edition includes answers to the first four. We’ll continue the discussion later this week online and then in next week’s paper.   Candidates for Virginia’s 5th District Congressional seat laid out their platforms and talked about their goals during […] The post 5th District candidates answer college students’ questions at forum appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Come October 31, there is extra mischief in the air, and who knows what might be lurking around those dim corners? Halloween is a time when the line between having fun and being scared is easily blurred. While trick-or-treating and attending parties are ways to enjoy the final day of October, there are plenty of […] The post Get into the spooky spirit this Halloween appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

When it comes to fraud, knowledge is power. But how can we spread that knowledge so more people are empowered to protect themselves? The AARP offers a suggestion. One great way to report what you’ve experienced is through the AARP Scam- Tracking Map (www. aarp.org/scammap). The map shows scams that people experience every day, and […] The post AARP offers scam-tracking map appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Breast cancer is often viewed through the lens of the physical challenges the disease poses. Women undergoing breast cancer treatment often confront fatigue, and many deal with physical changes to their bodies, some of which may be permanent. Though the physical challenges associated with breast cancer are significant, the disease also can take a toll […] The post How breast cancer can affect mental health appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

In neighboring Farmville, the town council is trying something different, when it comes to cleaning up derelict and damaged property. Something that hasn’t actually been tried before in Virginia. If it doesn’t work, there could be some legal battles ahead for the town. But if it succeeds, the idea could be a model for not […] The post Council makes decision on land bank appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

The family of Geneva K. Taylor celebrated her turn of the century birthday. On Friday, Oct. 4, Geneva K. Taylor turned 100 years old. Her family celebrated this momentous occasion by throwing her a birthday celebration on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Bluestone Harmony Center in Keysville. Born Geneva Odessa Woodson, Geneva was born to […] The post Taylor celebrates 100th birthday appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Recently, Hampden-Sydney College hosted its second annual Student-Alumni 9 for IX Golf Tournament at The Manor Golf Club, uniting students, alumni and supporters to raise awareness for sexual assault prevention, promote healthy relationships and strengthen the College’s commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive campus environment for all. The event blended sportsmanship with a vital cause, […] The post Spotlight shined on Title IX appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

During computer lab recently, the fifth grade students at Phenix Elementary School designed their very own Google logos using a coding website called Scratch. They designed some very unique and creative logos. The post Students develop Google logos appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

For the first and only time this fall, both candidates in the 5th District congressional race will be in one spot later this week. Republican John McGuire and Democrat Gloria Witt will both take part in the candidate forum, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 17 at Hampden-Sydney College. The two are competing to fill the seat […] The post Candidates agree to 5th District forum appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

There’s about 2,500 miles separating Charlotte Court House from Los Angeles. There’s a population difference of around 3 million people. Worlds apart from where he began in rural Virginia, Creigh Riepe now finds himself under the bright lights of the City of Angels as a contestant on the hit singing reality television competition the Voice. […] The post Riepe takes the stage on The Voice appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.