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Virginia farmers hear U.S. report
As Virginia farmers advocate for their livelihoods on the grassroots level, interactions with national farm leaders and economists impart perspectives that bring the big picture into focus. This was evidenced when a group of about 20 farmers, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation leaders, students and other stakeholders recently met with industry experts in Washington. They toured […] The post Virginia farmers hear U.S. report appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Lee to retire, EMPOWER names new CEO
EMPOWER Broadband announced on Monday that CEO John C. Lee Jr. plans to retire as of June 30, closing out a career with the Cooperative that spanned 16 years. Lee, who also runs EMPOWER’s sister company Mecklenburg Electric, said it was a tough choice. “This has been one of the most difficult career decisions I […] The post Lee to retire, EMPOWER names new CEO appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry High School Honor Roll: 2nd nine week 2023
Randolph-Henry High School has announced its honor roll students for the second nine weeks. NINTH GRADE PRINCIPALS LIST: Parker Allen, Alena Barton, Caleb Barton, Christian Brewster, Alayna Cary, Virginia Davis, Kathryn Graves, Dayna Hileman, Kaitlyn Irving, Shania Jones, Anthony Lafata, Sissy Lambert, Callie Mays, Carly Morgan, Clara Nelson, Parker Perez, Kaidynce Phelps, Zoe Prue, Gerrit […] The post Randolph-Henry High School Honor Roll: 2nd nine week 2023 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Repairs to courthouse completed
A long-awaited repair project to the historic courthouse has been completed. According to a report from the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC), contractors have finished the plaster repairs work within the building. Work on the building was needed due to damage sustained during Hurricane Michael in 2018. In 2022, the Virginia Department of Historical Resources (DHR) […] The post Repairs to courthouse completed appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Central Bobcats make it to district finals
For the first time in their history, both the girls and boys teams at Central Middle School made it to the finals of the Southside Conference Tournament. The Lady Bobcats entered the tournament as co-champions for the Western District with the Powhatan Indians at 11-4. The boys, meanwhile, finished all alone atop the district at […] The post Central Bobcats make it to district finals appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Solar bill postponed until 2025 session
Del. Richard Sullivan wanted all of us to know we got it wrong. He didn’t actually mean for his bill, HB636, to be voted on in the 2024 General Assembly session. Instead, Sullivan insisted on Tuesday, Feb. 6, he just wanted to start a conversation. Speaking before a Virginia House subcommittee, he asked that the […] The post Solar bill postponed until 2025 session appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Country Corner Dairy says the recall problem’s been fixed
One week later, Country Corner Dairy officials say the problem’s been dealt with. Last week, the Cullen operation announced a recall of all cheese and skyr products sold between Aug. 2, 2023 and Jan. 24, 2024. The issue, officials said, involved their pasteurizer. “The recall occurred due to a routine inspection and testing that determined […] The post Country Corner Dairy says the recall problem’s been fixed appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Virginia State Police investigating Route 15 crash that killed one
Virginia State Police (VSP) say they’re still investigating a two-car crash where a Meherrin man died over the weekend. Troopers were called out at 9:08 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 on Route 15 in Charlotte County, responding to the crash. According to VSP Public Relations Manager Matthew Demlein, a 1998 Chevy S10 truck was traveling east […] The post Virginia State Police investigating Route 15 crash that killed one appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Food bank returns to Red House this coming Saturday
If you need food, there’s help coming this weekend in Red House. USDA food boxes, along with food purchased with donations from Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Providence Baptist Church, will be distributed on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House. The church is located at 1303 Mt. Zion Road in […] The post Food bank returns to Red House this coming Saturday appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Students work to fight hunger
Randolph-Henry High School rallied together during the week of the Super Bowl, scoring a big win in the fight against hunger! The school community joined forces to collect a total of 135 items, all aimed at tackling food insecurity in Charlotte County. “Our students will box and deliver these contributions to the Charlotte County Food […] The post Students work to fight hunger appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Group pushes to save farmland
The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will hold public hearings on Wednesday, Feb. 14, for Conditional Use Permits for three proposed solar facilities. Hearings for CPV County Line Solar, Charlotte Solar 1, LLC, and Charlotte Solar 2, LLC are expected to draw a large crowd of citizens voicing their opinions, so much so the […] The post Group pushes to save farmland appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Burn ban starts across Charlotte County
It’s about that time of year again. Residents of Charlotte County are under a limited burn ban, effective as of Thursday, Feb. 15. It’s not just here. The entire state has been placed under the same ban, as we begin the spring fire season. The rules are as follows: you can’t burn anything outdoors before […] The post Burn ban starts across Charlotte County appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Most cattle prices climb in latest state report
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on February 9: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle mostly steady to 18.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales mostly 11.00 to 22.00 higher. Slaughter cows uneven, ranging 5.00 lower to 5.00 higher. Wheat new crop .17 lower. Corn mostly .10 to .19 lower, […] The post Most cattle prices climb in latest state report appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charges are pending, details released in Old Kings Highway wreck
Charges are now pending in Monday night’s tragic accident on Old Kings Highway. Virginia State Police and local fire departments have provided more details into what happened and who was involved at the scene. The three-vehicle wreck took place Monday night at 10:07 p.m. in the 3100 block of Old Kings Highway, just over the […] The post Charges are pending, details released in Old Kings Highway wreck appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
One person dead, others injured in Old Kings Highway accident
**UPDATE: We now have more information about the Old Kings Highway case. Click here. ** One person is dead and others were taken to the hospital after a wreck Monday night on Old Kings Highway in Keysville. Virginia State Police (VSP) officials said Tuesday morning they’re still investigating the case, which happened in the middle […] The post One person dead, others injured in Old Kings Highway accident appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Foundation seeks applicants for scholarship
The Barksdale Cancer Foundation (BCF), is seeking applicants for its annual $1,000 scholarship, which will be given to a graduating Charlotte County student who is pursuing a career in the medical field. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must: • Be a Charlotte County resident • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or […] The post Foundation seeks applicants for scholarship appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry High students earn spot in All-District Band
It’s not easy making the All-District Band. First, students have to already be a member of their own school’s band program, then get registered by their band director. After that comes the auditions. And we’re not talking about competing against five or six others. In this case, Randolph-Henry High (R-H) students auditioned against hundreds of […] The post Randolph-Henry High students earn spot in All-District Band appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry High students earn spot in All-District Band
It’s not easy making the All-District Band. First, students have to already be a member of their own school’s band program, then get registered by their band director. After that comes the auditions. And we’re not talking about competing against five or six others. In this case, Randolph-Henry High (R-H) students auditioned against hundreds of […] The post Randolph-Henry High students earn spot in All-District Band appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Bacon District Elementary School Honor Roll
Bacon District Elementary School has announced its honor roll students for the second nine weeks and the school year. THIRD GRADE Honor Roll: Izabella Seals, Kamyrn Fallen, Alyssa Dix, Levian DeLoatch, Liana Davis, Miranda Brankley, Emily Moorefield, Becklee Malsbury, Dominic Gordon and Lane Cook. Principal’s List: Audrina Covington FOURTH GRADE: Honor Roll: Camren Newcomb, Kaylie […] The post Bacon District Elementary School Honor Roll appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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