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Wheat, corn and soybeans trend higher
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on April 26: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle uneven, ranging 9.00 lower to 14.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales 4.00 to 11.00 higher. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Wheat no trend, new crop .68 to .73 higher. Corn .08 to .25 […] The post Wheat, corn and soybeans trend higher appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
SVCC to hold commencement
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) will hold a commencement ceremony for its graduates on Saturday, May 11 at the Joan Perry Brock Center, located on the campus of Longwood University in Farmville. The commencement ceremony will be held indoors beginning at 9:30 a.m. Graduates and their families are invited to attend and tickets are required. […] The post SVCC to hold commencement appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
There’s an Amish buggy law in place. How’s it being enforced?
There is a Virginia law in place that requires all animal-drawn vehicles to display lights or reflectors. It’s something that was brought up in the wake of the recent accident in Buckingham County involving an Amish buggy. But the problem is that most local communities say they didn’t realize it passed, so that hasn’t been […] The post There’s an Amish buggy law in place. How’s it being enforced? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Keysville traffic stop leads to meth bust
Two Keysville men are in jail today, after being linked to a methamphetamine operation. Things started on Thursday, April 18, as deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop near Keysville. What deputies found in the vehicle were multiple ounces of methamphetamine and an estimated $3,000 in cash. As a result of […] The post Keysville traffic stop leads to meth bust appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Residents across region warned of toll scam
It starts with a simple text. The message says you’ve got an outstanding balance on your record, due to unpaid toll fees. It’s nothing much, just $12 or $15 right now. But unless you want to get hit with an additional $50 fine, the message says, you need to click on the link provided and […] The post Residents across region warned of toll scam appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Land Lab holds Farm Day
Kindergarten classes from around Charlotte County made their way to Randolph-Henry High on Friday, April 25, as part of Farm Day. The agriculture department set up a learning experience at the school’s Land Lab, offering some hands-on activities to help students understand more about farming. Throughout the day, students engaged in interactive lessons covering topics […] The post Land Lab holds Farm Day appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Murder suspect caught after three-day search
Maceo Andre Johnson is in custody. The 34-year-old Farmville resident was arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon, after a search that ran for three days and involved multiple state and local law enforcement agencies. “Maceo Johnson was arrested without incident today at approximately 2:45 p.m. by members of the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office and a […] The post Murder suspect caught after three-day search appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Reassessment Warning: Sheriff’s Office advises how to spot scams
With Charlotte County’s real estate reassessment underway, residents need to know that appraisers conducting it do not need to enter their homes. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert to residents March 29 that they’ve received a report of an individual asking to enter a home indicating that he was conducting the reassessment. “They […] The post Reassessment Warning: Sheriff’s Office advises how to spot scams appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Moton holds annual Barbara Rose Johns Day celebration
The Robert Russa Moton Museum was abuzz with activity on Tuesday, April 23 as the facility hosted the Farmville Guided Tour Guides Project 2024. This student-led field experience marked the beginning of a profound day dedicated to learning and commemoration in honor of Barbara Rose Johns Day. The morning’s highlight was a Q&A panel with […] The post Moton holds annual Barbara Rose Johns Day celebration appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Burn ban gets lifted in Charlotte County and across Commonwealth
The burn ban here in Charlotte County, and across the Commonwealth, has been lifted as of Wednesday, May 1. According to state officials, there’s no weather situation or other reason to extend, so it’s ending like normal. “Virginia’s spring fire season and 4 p.m. burning law is in effect every year from Feb. 15 to […] The post Burn ban gets lifted in Charlotte County and across Commonwealth appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Murder suspect caught after three-day search
Maceo Andre Johnson is in custody. The 34-year-old Farmville resident was arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon, after a search that ran for three days and involved multiple state and local law enforcement agencies. “Maceo Johnson was arrested without incident today at approximately 2:45 p.m. by members of the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office and a […] The post Murder suspect caught after three-day search appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry student makes top three spot in statewide contest
Writing is something that, at least for a moment, comes easier than art sometimes, according to Madison Godsey. The Randolph-Henry High student wrote a poem titled, “My Hage”, and submitted it to the Longwood Young Writer’s Competition, taking home a coveted spot as a competition finalist. “‘My Hage’ is a poem about my art block […] The post Randolph-Henry student makes top three spot in statewide contest appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County taxpayers will see personal property rates shift
Charlotte County taxpayers will see changes on their personal property bills later this year — vehicle values declining by 11-13% and the tax rate increasing by about 8%. The changes in value and the tax rate are expected to offset each other. The personal property tax should generate about the same amount of revenue for […] The post Charlotte County taxpayers will see personal property rates shift appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Amish traffic concerns continue in Charlotte County after accident
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. That’s become more of a concern this month, after the accident in nearby Buckingham, involving a buggy and a car. Charlotte County Administrator Dan Witt said the board of supervisors brought the issue up a year ago […] The post Amish traffic concerns continue in Charlotte County after accident appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Harris reaches the 200 hit mark for Lancers
Consistency is something that goes hand in hand with Hayden Harris. Over the course of four years playing baseball at Longwood, he’s started all but one game. He’s also been a consistent hitter, to the point of reaching a milestone. Back on Tuesday, April 16, Harris collected the 200th hit of his college career. It […] The post Harris reaches the 200 hit mark for Lancers appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Parts of Butterwood Road set to be closed, starting this month
Some Charlotte County residents might need to take a different route to and from home, beginning next week. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced Tuesday that they will be closing parts of Route 664, Butterwood Road, starting on May 8. That closure will last through June 7, barring any unforeseen delays. The shutdown is […] The post Parts of Butterwood Road set to be closed, starting this month appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Health Department issues rabies warning after Charlotte outbreak
Keep your pets inside. That’s the message issued by the Piedmont Health District to folks in the Randolph area. On Friday, April 26, district officials issued a warning to anyone living in or visiting the area near Scuffletown Road and Harrisburg Road. The reason is due to a problem with rabies. “Efforts are being taken […] The post Health Department issues rabies warning after Charlotte outbreak appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Central Middle School Honor Roll: 3rd Nine weeks 2024
Central Middle School has announced its honor roll students for the third nine weeks. SIXTH GRADE Principal’s List: Avery Bolton, Brooklynn Camp, Jordan Clinton, Matthew Davis, Austin Dietrich, Gavin Haskins, John Jaynes, Ryleigh Metts, Emmit Rowley-Clark and Ava Thompson. Honor Roll: Aislee Arrington, Madison Chapman, Sydney Hamby, Rutherfoord Hamlett, Jayden Harmon, Audrey Kott, Alaisa Majors, […] The post Central Middle School Honor Roll: 3rd Nine weeks 2024 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
What do the numbers say? Charlotte sheriff details crime data
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was busy during the first quarter of 2024. Charlotte Sheriff J.R. Grissom released statistics from Jan. 1 to April 5 this week, detailing the work done by his department. “I believe it is important to keep the citizens of Charlotte County informed of the enforcement, community service and crime prevention,” […] The post What do the numbers say? Charlotte sheriff details crime data appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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