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Hinke named Defensive Player of the Week
Longwood men’s soccer stayed unbeaten last week, and goalkeeper Max Hinke played a big part in that. He made 10 saves in two matches, and the Big South Conference named him Big South Defensive Player of the Week on Monday afternoon. He wrapped up the week by standing tall against heavy pressure at Navy. The […] The post Hinke named Defensive Player of the Week appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
All in the Family: Condrey’s Pumpkins part of long tradition
‘Tis the season … for pumpkins, that is, and one Charlotte County farm may have just what you are looking for. Condrey’s Pumpkins, a small family-run pumpkin patch located at 5075 Mossingford Road, Saxe, has been growing a variety of pumpkins since May and is getting ready to open its patch for the season. Cody […] The post All in the Family: Condrey’s Pumpkins part of long tradition appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Saving History: Drakes Branch Museum to undergo repairs
The Town of Drakes Branch is making strides to keep its history alive. Beginning this week, repairs will be underway at the Drakes Branch Museum. According to Town Mayor Phillip Jackson, repairs to the building are needed to stop water intrusion that would damage exhibits, including many bound volumes of The Charlotte Gazette, which citizens […] The post Saving History: Drakes Branch Museum to undergo repairs appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Class remembers 9/11
At Randolph-Henry High, students paid tribute to the fallen on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks in different ways. Some created their own Constitution, some learned about the attacks. Mrs. Tharpe’s students, pictured here, created flags. The post Class remembers 9/11 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Church and Community Calendar: week of Sept. 13, 2023
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. SEPTEMBER 15 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL – The Randolph-Henry High Statesmen football team will play a home game against William Campbell High on Friday, Sept. 15. The game […] The post Church and Community Calendar: week of Sept. 13, 2023 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
High School Football: Goode chosen as Player of the Week
By Brian Carlton and Matt Hatfield The Charlotte Gazette De’Marco Goode was the second Player of the Week chosen for Randolph-Henry High School’s (R-H) football team. As part of this year’s season, the Charlotte County Farm Bureau is partnering with the school by sponsoring a Player of the Week. The Randolph-Henry coaching staff chooses one […] The post High School Football: Goode chosen as Player of the Week appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
A Perfect Record: All Charlotte County schools fully accredited
It’s an announcement every school district wants to hear, but few are able to. Charlotte County schools have a perfect record this year, when it comes to accreditation. Every school in the district is fully accredited with no conditions, meeting or exceeding state standards. The Virginia Department of Education decides if an individual school is […] The post A Perfect Record: All Charlotte County schools fully accredited appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
High School Football: Keon Elam chosen as Player of the Week
Keon Elam is the third Player of the Week chosen from Randolph-Henry High’s football team. The school announced that choice on Tuesday, Sept. 12. As part of this year’s high school football season, the Charlotte County Farm Bureau is partnering with the school by sponsoring a Player of the Week. The Randolph-Henry coaching staff chooses […] The post High School Football: Keon Elam chosen as Player of the Week appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Longwood women’s basketball rolls out non-conference schedule
Iron sharpens iron, and Longwood women’s basketball will have plenty of chances to grow and sharpen themselves for Big South play during their non-conference basketball slate. Head Coach Erika Lang-Montgomery announced the team’s non-conference schedule this week, and it features four home games at the new Joan Perry Brock Center. Lancer Nation will have a […] The post Longwood women’s basketball rolls out non-conference schedule appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Piedmont Senior Resources works on joint project
Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR) is working on a new project. The group announced a partnership this week, working with the Piedmont Health District (PHD) to support and assist in funding PSR’s Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) program. This collaboration aims to address the critical issue of transportation access for older adults in […] The post Piedmont Senior Resources works on joint project appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
A goal achieved, a legacy bestowed
Adult learners at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) often tell stories about overcoming personal challenges. The determination they demonstrate in reaching their goals is and can be inspiring. One amazing recent graduate, Catrina Roberts, displayed outstanding courage as she pursued her desire to hold a postsecondary credential in her hands. Catrina’s life included many medical […] The post A goal achieved, a legacy bestowed appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Meningococcal outbreak reaches this region
Since June 2022, 27 cases of meningococcal disease have been found in Virginia. To put that in perspective, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) explains, that’s three times the expected number of cases for a 14-month period like this. And the concern directly spotlights our region, as all the cases have been found in either […] The post Meningococcal outbreak reaches this region appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Chorale rehearsals to begin
The Commonwealth Chorale of Virginia will begin a new season of rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at Farmville Presbyterian Church. With the Christmas season in mind, the Chorale will present three afternoon concerts on Dec. 3, 4 p.m. at Clarksville Presbyterian Church; Dec. 9, 4 p.m. at Crewe United Methodist Church; Dec. […] The post Chorale rehearsals to begin appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Heart of Virginia Festival set to return
The Heart of Virginia Festival is back with more to see and do this year. The Heart of Virginia Festival is returning on Saturday, Sept. 16, on High Street and North Main Street in Farmville. Each year, the festival is an opportunity to celebrate art, music, food and community. Volunteers work to put the festival […] The post Heart of Virginia Festival set to return appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Wilmoth announces run for Sheriff
A Halifax County deputy says he will be a sheriff for the people of Charlotte County with an open line of communication and transparency. Lifelong Charlotte County resident Weldon Robert Wilmoth Jr. announced his bid for Sheriff last week, noting that he would be a “working sheriff, not a desk sheriff.” At the same time, […] The post Wilmoth announces run for Sheriff appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Children’s Book Festival opens registration
The favorite field trip of thousands of Southside Virginia children and teenagers is back for its 10-year anniversary with a lineup of award-winning and national bestselling authors and illustrators. The Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) — the largest book festival for young people on the East Coast — will be held on the campus of […] The post Children’s Book Festival opens registration appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
VFW Post 8902 to hold POW-MIA event
The Charlotte County VFW Post 8902 will be holding a POW-MIA National Recognition Day on Friday, September 15, at 1 p.m. in the Town of Phenix at the intersection of Rt 40 and Rt 727, across from Dollar General and Dave Richmond’s service station. VFW Post 8902 quartermaster Butch Hamlett said the event is open […] The post VFW Post 8902 to hold POW-MIA event appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
COVID cases on the rise
New data from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) suggests a rise in COVID-19 cases nationwide. However, health officials say the current numbers do not constitute an outbreak of the same magnitude as in 2020. “Right now, due to the widespread immunity our bodies have developed from vaccination and exposure, Covid-19 is no longer the […] The post COVID cases on the rise appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Church and Community Calendar: week of Sept. 6
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. SEPTEMBER 8 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL — The Randolph-Henry High Statesmen football team will play a home game against Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy on Friday, Sept. 8. […] The post Church and Community Calendar: week of Sept. 6 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
High School Football Notebook: Dailey honored
By Brian Carlton and Matt Hatfield It’s been a rough start for the Randolph-Henry Statesmen so far this football season. The team is 0-2 after a 34-16 road loss last Friday to James River. However, there have been some bright spots on the team and one of them is being recognized. Throughout this season, the […] The post High School Football Notebook: Dailey honored appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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