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Aldrich reaches 100 wins as streak continues
On Sunday afternoon, Longwood men’s basketball extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 12 straight games, but it didn’t come easy at the Joan Perry Brock Center. Fittingly, the defense did the heavy lifting for Longwood (12-1) in a 68-49 win over VMI that also marked Head Coach Griff Aldrich’s 100th career win at the […] The post Aldrich reaches 100 wins as streak continues appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Planning commission to consider more solar
Solar facilities are continuing to seek Charlotte County and landowners are looking to profit. The Charlotte County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on Thursday, Dec. 21, regarding two conditional use permits for solar development. The first hearing is scheduled for a 1.9-megawatt AC utility-scale shared solar energy system proposed by Charlotte Solar 1, […] The post Planning commission to consider more solar appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Bailey saves man’s life in mid-air flight
Phenix native and Board of Supervisor member Walt Bailey has spent his life serving his community and those around him, and that does not stop when he leaves his hometown. While on a flight to Los Angeles, California, Bailey became one man’s hero. During the flight, a 37-year-old male with a history of cardiac events […] The post Bailey saves man’s life in mid-air flight appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of Dec. 20
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. DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE — Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, located at 174 Thomas Jefferson Highway in Charlotte Court House, will hold Christmas Eve services on Sunday, Dec. […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of Dec. 20 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Ninth District Republicans, Democrats show up for packed primary
There was confusion, a lot of last minute scrambling and, on the Republican side, three rounds of voting. But at the end of the night on Tuesday, Dec. 19, candidates were chosen for the special Ninth District State Senate election coming next month. Republican Tammy Mulchi and Democrat Tina Wyatt Younger will compete on Jan. […] The post Ninth District Republicans, Democrats show up for packed primary appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Tigers Stage Upset: Hampden-Sydney beats No. 1 team
It wasn’t even close. That was one of the best parts for the Hampden-Sydney Tigers. They went on the road, faced off against No. 1 ranked and previously unbeaten John Carroll University on Tuesday night and dominated. The Tigers picked up the 85-67 win with the help of senior Davidson Hubbard, who scored a career-high […] The post Tigers Stage Upset: Hampden-Sydney beats No. 1 team appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County Board wants to ban Sunday hunting in state forest
In a 6 to 1 vote, the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors has voted to request the Department of Forestry ban Sunday hunting in the Charlotte State Forest. The vote came during the board’s December monthly meeting. According to the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF), recreational uses of the Charlotte State Forest include hunting, fishing, […] The post Charlotte County Board wants to ban Sunday hunting in state forest appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Democrats set Ninth District primary, Berry asked to step aside
Just as Republicans are meeting this week to choose a candidate, Democrats in the Ninth District don’t want to be left out. The Ninth District State Senate Democratic Nominating Committee announced on Sunday that they will hold an unassembled caucus or firehouse primary on Tuesday, Dec. 19 to choose their candidate. What does that mean? […] The post Democrats set Ninth District primary, Berry asked to step aside appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
District 9 Decision: Republicans set Tuesday nomination vote
Less than four days after State Sen. Frank Ruff announced he’s retiring in January, District 9 Republicans will choose their candidate to replace him. The mass meeting to choose a party nominee will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 19 in Drakes Branch. Specifically, it’ll be held at the Drakes Branch Fire Department, located at 4801 […] The post District 9 Decision: Republicans set Tuesday nomination vote appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Good chosen as Freedom Caucus Chairman
Virginia’s current 5th District Congressman will take a new seat in January. Rep. Bob Good was chosen on Monday, Dec. 11 by the House Freedom Caucus to serve as its next chairman. Good succeeds current Chairman Scott Perry, beginning in January 2024. Good has been a member of the Freedom Caucus since taking office in […] The post Good chosen as Freedom Caucus Chairman appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Special election set for District 9 seat as Frank Ruff plans to retire
It’s time to step down. That was the decision Virginia State Sen. Frank Ruff announced on Friday, Dec. 15, saying he plans to retire on Jan. 9. The newly elected senator for District 9 said he announced his resignation plan now so that a successor can be elected before the General Assembly convenes on Jan. […] The post Special election set for District 9 seat as Frank Ruff plans to retire appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Offering a ‘Museum for All’: Red Hill makes facility more accessible
Red Hill is making the history of Patrick Henry more accessible to low-income families through its new Museums for All project. A joint effort with multiple other museums, the program allows anyone in the community and visitors to the area to receive discounted entry if they receive federal SNAP benefits. Red Hill announced its participation […] The post Offering a ‘Museum for All’: Red Hill makes facility more accessible appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Look at the Sky: Geminids meteor shower peaks in Charlotte Co.
At any point this weekend once it gets dark, you can step outside in Charlotte County and see a light show, as the Geminids meteor shower continues. And no, to be clear, this isn’t some alien invasion. We’re referring to the annual Geminid meteor shower, which started at the end of November and will run […] The post Look at the Sky: Geminids meteor shower peaks in Charlotte Co. appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department to enforce gambling laws
It’s time to talk about gambling laws. If you are a fan of playing skill games or are a convenience store that has them in your business beginning Jan. 1, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department will begin enforcement of the illegal gambling code sections related to skill games. According to a release from the sheriff’s […] The post Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department to enforce gambling laws appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
A little brighter Christmas for some
Christmas will be a little brighter for some of the children in Charlotte County this year. The Charlotte County Christmas Parents held its annual toy distribution on Sunday, Dec. 9, at Randolph-Henry High School (R-H). As part of the toy destruction, parents and guardians of children could come and shop for toys at no cost […] The post A little brighter Christmas for some appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Food Bank returns to Red House
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, Dec. 16 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 […] The post Food Bank returns to Red House appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
State shakes up water plans for region
It’s time to go back to the drawing board, when it comes to supplying water in this region. And for that, you can thank the Virginia Water Control Board. Earlier this year, Virginia lawmakers signed off on a rarity. As part of the state budget, Prince Edward County gained permission to run a water line […] The post State shakes up water plans for region appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Phenix holds Christmas parade
The Town of Phenix held its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. The following were awarded first place. • Floats – Midway Baptist Church • Religious – Bethel Baptist Train • Business – Samples Monitoring • Civic – Phenix Elementary School • First Responders – Charlotte County Rescue Squad • Cars/Trucks/ATV – Pearson and […] The post Phenix holds Christmas parade appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Clark wins Eureka Spelling Bee
Students from multiple grades at Eureka Elementary took to the stage on Wednesday, Nov. 29 for the Eureka Spelling Bee. All total, 10 students, representing grades 1 through 5, competed in the event. The group included Briley Bailey, Asher Haskins, Dreyson Clark, Raeghan Hanks, Ava Bacon, Landon Routt, Travis Byrum, Ava Jones, Kali Street and […] The post Clark wins Eureka Spelling Bee appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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