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Alpha Delta Kappa delivers treats
October is Alpha Delta Kappa Month. In celebration, the Sisters of Alpha Delta Kappa delivered treats to the staff of Randolph-Henry High as a thank you for their service to students, parents, the community and one another. The post Alpha Delta Kappa delivers treats appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
A Visit to Quarter Place: Tribute honors enslaved people at Red Hill
It’s about telling a centuries old story, honoring the lives and legacies of those who came before. People will come to pay tribute to the former enslaved residents of the Quarter Place Friday and Saturday, as Patrick Henry’s Red Hill continues the tradition. Activities begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 with special guest Joseph […] The post A Visit to Quarter Place: Tribute honors enslaved people at Red Hill appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Eureka students learn about apples
Kindergarten students at Eureka Elementary School enjoyed learning about the life cycle of an apple recently from local extension agents Ms. Darla and Ms. Pepper. Students tasted and compared different types of apples. They put life cycle picture cards in order and discussed the importance of bees pollinating the trees. Lastly, the kindergarten students each […] The post Eureka students learn about apples appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Food Bank returns to Red House this 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, Oct. 14 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 this Saturday appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar: Week of Oct. 11
The church and community 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 14 FOOD BANK – USDA food boxes will be distributed at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar: Week of Oct. 11 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
High School Football: Randolph-Henry struggles against Chargers
It was a rough night Friday, as Randolph-Henry lost 42-7 to Central High, driving the Statesmen to 1-6 on the season. The Chargers now have 13 straight wins in the head-to-head series, maintaining the top seed in the Region 2A playoff picture with three games to go before the playoffs arrive. “We did pretty good, […] The post High School Football: Randolph-Henry struggles against Chargers appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Keysville student finishes in Top 20 at Golden Acorn Invitational
Keysville native Jefferson Duffey was one of several Hampden-Sydney College cross country runners to place in the Top 20 at the Golden Acorn Invitational. Overall, Hampden-Sydney as a team came in second at the event hosted by Mary Baldwin University last Friday, Oct. 6 in Fishersville. Now as we mentioned, Keysville resident Duffey finished 19th, […] The post Keysville student finishes in Top 20 at Golden Acorn Invitational appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Tigers roll past Ferrum, as season approaches midpoint
It started out competitive, but after one quarter, the Hampden-Sydney Tigers took control of Saturday’s football game and didn’t look back. They dominated the visiting Ferrum Panthers 48-10 mainly on the strength of senior quarterback Andrew Puccinelli’s arm. Puccinelli passed for 296 yards and four touchdowns, while sophomore wide receiver Mason Cunningham registered a season-high […] The post Tigers roll past Ferrum, as season approaches midpoint appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Students visit Holiday Lake 4-H Center
The third grade classes of Phenix Elementary School visited Holiday Lake 4-H Center near Appomattox. Students spent time in both indoor and outdoor classrooms learning about wildlife ecology, herpetology and mammalogy. Students learned about the importance of all parts of a food chain and how plants and animals are interdependent. While playing a predator/prey game […] The post Students visit Holiday Lake 4-H Center appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
White Bird in need of donations
By John Karratti The Charlotte Gazette The medical bills are piling up. While that could be said for many people in our area, the same is true for White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue. Having just lost one of their long-time residents, Apollo, and currently taking care of several others, the price isn’t cheap. And that’s […] The post White Bird in need of donations appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Red Hill explores history: New archeological dig uncovers the past
The first summer of an archaeological dig at Red Hill that hopes to uncover the look of the landscape and determine more on how it was used is wrapping as autumn approaches at the Patrick Henry National Memorial. Red Hill Staff Archaeologist Lucia Butler said this 2023 dig marks the property’s first in-house archaeological investigation […] The post Red Hill explores history: New archeological dig uncovers the past appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Farm Bureau warns to prioritize safety
Some of the nation’s most vital workers face life-threatening situations every day. “Agriculture, fishing and forestry workers encounter hazards daily that put their health and well-being at risk,” said Laura Siegel, health communications officer for the AgriSafe Network. “Through accessible education, we can lower their risk and help them to live long, healthy lives.” AgriSafe […] The post Farm Bureau warns to prioritize safety appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
SVCC gets $2.1 million grant
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), with the help of a $2.1 million Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), will be able to significantly enhance the support systems in place for first year students and online learners. “This is huge for our students,” says Dr. Quentin […] The post SVCC gets $2.1 million grant appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
MEC president named board’s new CEO
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) and EMPOWER Broadband President and CEO John C. Lee Jr. has been appointed by the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative Board of Directors to serve as the organization’s Interim President and CEO. Lee began his new duties in early September after its most recent CEO, Marcus Harris, resigned the position to return […] The post MEC president named board’s new CEO appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Eureka students learn through music
The students at Eureka Elementary have been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in their music class. They performed some of the songs they learned at an evening performance. Second, third and fifth graders sang several songs highlighting the language, culture, and musical styles of music from Latin America. The fifth-graders can now sing the days of […] The post Eureka students learn through music appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
County to celebrate the 200th birthday of the Historic Courthouse
Believe it or not, the Historic Courthouse is 200 years old this year. On Sunday, Oct. 8, from noon to 4 p.m., Charlotte County will celebrate the 200th birthday of its Historic Courthouse with a mini-festival on the courthouse green. The free event will feature The Brown Brothers playing classic rock and country music, tours […] The post County to celebrate the 200th birthday of the Historic Courthouse appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Fields named Player of the Week
The Charlotte County Farm Bureau is partnering with the Randolph-Henry High School football team by sponsoring a Player of the Week. Each week, the RHHS coaching staff will select one outstanding player. That player will receive recognition and a football donated by Virginia Farm Bureau. Emandre Fields, the sixth player of the week for the […] The post Fields named Player of the Week appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry baseball team tries ‘to help when needed’
“We want to help our community”. That’s the mantra Randolph-Henry baseball coach Josh Barmoy wants to instill in his players. When they’re not on the field, even like now during the offseason, you’ll find them helping at church fundraisers, cleaning up the school or, as they did Sept. 18, organizing food and moving supplies for […] The post Randolph-Henry baseball team tries ‘to help when needed’ appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Missing Time: State gets involved in fighting chronic absences
There’s a problem with chronic absences in schools across the region. And while Charlotte County Public Schools isn’t immune to it, the problem isn’t hitting here nearly as hard as in the surrounding districts. Across Charlotte County, all schools are fully accredited, and you won’t see any with chronic absences above 20-24%. That’s not the […] The post Missing Time: State gets involved in fighting chronic absences appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
South Central Fair Idol competition returns
The South Central Fair Association will host the fourth annual “South Central Fair Idol” contest during Fair Week this year. Contestants will compete for the title of the “2023 South Central Fair Idol” on Tuesday night, October 10, at 7 p.m. at the fireground’s grandstand. Rehearsals for the “South Central Fair Idol” competition are set […] The post South Central Fair Idol competition returns appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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