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SEC offers invitation to high school juniors
High school juniors across Southside Electric Cooperative’s service area are invited to apply for next summer’s Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. SEC will take several students to the nation’s capital June 17-21, 2024, for a week of sightseeing, learning about electric cooperatives, visiting the halls of Congress and meeting students from across America. […] The post SEC offers invitation to high school juniors appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Virginia AG’s lawsuit helps local college students
On its website, the student lender Prehired promises that it will “help you get hired, promoted and leveling up to six figures.” The idea was that students fresh out of college would use the service, paying for its training program that promised, as the statement said, help getting hired in entry level jobs. That’s a […] The post Virginia AG’s lawsuit helps local college students appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Speedway announces updates to 2024 season
South Boston Speedway officials have announced updates to the track’s 2024 season schedule including a special event to kick off the season. The speedway’s Saturday afternoon, March 23 season-opening event will feature the stars and the high-horsepower open-wheel cars of the SMART Modified Tour. Races for the track’s Sentara Health Late Model Stock Car Division […] The post Speedway announces updates to 2024 season appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Prep your home for winter, officials urge
With El Niño returning for the first time in four years, Buckingham and the rest of this area could be in for a cold, snowy winter. While last winter was relatively mild and lacked significant snowfall, this year may look different. The 2023-24 Farmers’ Almanac forecasts a chilly, wet season for Virginia and the mid-Atlantic, […] The post Prep your home for winter, officials urge appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
AARP warns of online holiday scam
The holiday deals have already begun, but buyer beware – not all of those great deals you see online are legit. Because if the online shopping season has started it means that the online scam season has officially begun too. AARP officials offer two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of […] The post AARP warns of online holiday scam appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Why is Centra Ortho closing?
Right before Thanksgiving, residents of Farmville and Charlotte County had questions about what was happening with Centra’s Southside Orthopedic Practice. They had been informed it was shutting down and wondered what would take its place. According to what Centra officials told The Herald, patients will notice very little change. But first, the answer to what […] The post Why is Centra Ortho closing? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Outdoor Christmas Decorations Contest set
The Keysville Garden Club, assisted by the Keysville Ruritan Club and the Town of Keysville, is again sponsoring the “Outdoor Christmas Decorations Contest” for homes, businesses and public buildings. Judging will include entries in the Town of Keysville and a five-mile radius of Keysville. Judging will take place on the evening of Dec.13 at 6 […] The post Outdoor Christmas Decorations Contest set appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Powell commits to Bluefield
Another Randolph-Henry High senior has committed to play sports in college. Daniel Powell Jr. recently signed with Bluefield State University on Friday, Nov. 17, during a ceremony held at 3 p.m. in the Randolph-Henry Library. “This achievement is a testament to Daniel’s dedication both on and off the field,” Randolph-Henry Principal Erin Davis said. “As […] The post Powell commits to Bluefield appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Red Hill open house set
This Sunday, Dec. 3, will be the annual Christmas Open House at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The day will consist of docent-guided tours of the historic buildings, including Patrick Henry’s house, law office, Quarter Place cabin exhibition, and other buildings, all decorated for the holidays. Complimentary hot mulled cider […] The post Red Hill open house set appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Schools to gain security measures
Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS) is one of 483 Virginia schools that will receive school security equipment grants. According to a press release from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), CCPS has been awarded $60,396 in grant funding for security measures at Bacon District Elementary, Central Middle, Eureka Elementary, Phenix Elementary and Randolph-Henry High. CCPS […] The post Schools to gain security measures appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Sailor’s Creek researches Biblical star
In the Biblical Christmas story, a star is referenced. Commonly called the Christmas star or the Star of Bethlehem, in the Book of Matthew it helps the Magi find their way to the location of the Christ child. But what did the star look like? And what did the night sky in Bethlehem as a […] The post Sailor’s Creek researches Biblical star appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Teachers honored for recent work
Several Charlotte County teachers received recognition for their work this month in a variety of ways. Lisa Johnson, a teacher at Randolph-Henry High, was honored this week with W!se’s 2022-23 Gold Star Teacher Award. Johnson’s accomplishment stems from achieving a 93% pass rate on the W!se Financial Literacy Certification in at least one of her […] The post Teachers honored for recent work appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar
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 2 CHRISTMAS MUSICAL — “Hope Awakens in Bethlehem”, presented by the Charlotte County Community Choir, will be performed throughout the region. The first show will be on […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
FACES gets help from Food Lion
One local nonprofit received some good news on Monday, as FACES Food Pantry received some help from Food Lion. The national grocery chain donated $2,000 through its charitable foundation, to help cover the cost of food and other supplies. Food Lion’s Feeding the Hungry grant will go to help FACES provide support to more than […] The post FACES gets help from Food Lion appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Carwile wins seat in write-in campaign
In January, a new representative for the Cullen/Red House District will take his seat among the Board of Supervisors after capturing the seat from incumbent Tony Reeves. Reeves had served on the board since 2020 and was running unopposed until Oct. 4 when Madisonville resident Henry “Buzzy” Carwile announced his intention to run as a […] The post Carwile wins seat in write-in campaign appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Tax deadline extended to January
If you are a taxpayer in Charlotte County, you may have received your tax bill just this week, which is usually due next month. If you are scrambling to find the funds, you are in luck, as payment deadlines have been extended to Jan. 5. By resolution of the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors this […] The post Tax deadline extended to January appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Virginia agriculture market report: week of Nov. 17
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on November 17: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle 2.00 to 18.00 lower. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales 7.00 to 13.00 lower. Slaughter cows mostly steady to 8.00 higher. Wheat .27 lower, new crop .26 lower. Corn .07 higher. Soybeans .11 to .41 higher. […] The post Virginia agriculture market report: week of Nov. 17 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
AARP warns of veterans scam
In August of 2022 the Veterans Administration (VA) began the largest expansion of benefits in its history with the enactment of the PACT Act. The Act, which compensates military personnel and veterans for exposure to toxic chemicals has led to 4.5 million toxic screenings and the expansion of benefits to more than 400,000 individuals. It […] The post AARP warns of veterans scam appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry Honor Roll: 1st Nine weeks 2023
Randolph-Henry High School has announced its honor roll students for the first nine weeks. NINTH GRADE PRINCIPALS LIST: Parker Allen, Christian Brewster, Dylan Cassada, Virginia Davis, Colin Dickerson, Kaylee George, Kaitlyn Irving, Shania Jones, Anthony Lafata, Ann Lawson, Jamie Lloyd, Callie Mays, Clara Nelson, Parker Perez, Gerrit Ramey, Jackson ruppel-Lee, Kailey Skelton, Kendall Snead and […] The post Randolph-Henry Honor Roll: 1st Nine weeks 2023 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Lewis elected Grand Master
The Grand Lodge of Virginia, on Saturday, November 11, during its 245th Annual Communication, elected Jack Kayle Lewis, of Blairs, to serve as its 178th Grand Master during 2023 – 2024. Jack Kayle Lewis was born on August 6, 1954, in Danville, the son of the late Ben Barker Lewis and Violet Newton Lewis. Young […] The post Lewis elected Grand Master appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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