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Professors help students learn biomechanics
National Biomechanics Day is celebrated annually to help students understand what biomechanics is and how it is used in real life. To help with that in Charlotte County, enter Dr. Stephanie Playton and Dr. Tim Coffey. The two Longwood University professors reached out to the school district, offering to work with eighth grade students to […] The post Professors help students learn biomechanics appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
The Log featured in Look Book
Some good news today for Randolph-Henry High’s yearbook staff. The school’s 2023 yearbook, The Log, is being featured in the Jostens Look Book 2024. The book celebrates the ‘best of the best’ in yearbook design and inclusivity from across the country. Randolph Henry’s yearbook was one of only 479 selected from almost 1,000 submitted and […] The post The Log featured in Look Book appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
AARP warns of IRS scams
Tax season isn’t just about filing returns; it’s also prime time for IRS impostor scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported theft of $5.8 million via these scams in 2023 alone. Here is what you need to know about IRS impostors so you can stay one step ahead of these crooks. IRS impostor […] The post AARP warns of IRS scams appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Commonwealth Chorale announces spring concert schedule
The Commonwealth Chorale will present its spring concert titled “Songs of Reconciliation and Peace” at 4 p.m. in three locations: Saturday, April 20, Grace Hills Baptist Church, 4320 Pumping Station Road, Appomattox; Sunday April 21, Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 200 Church Street, Blackstone; and Sunday, April 28, Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High Street, Farmville. […] The post Commonwealth Chorale announces spring concert schedule appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Horse Judging Team places in Top Five
Randolph-Henry High’s Horse Judging Team now has a Top Five finish under their belt this season. The group competed this past weekend at the Virginia Horse Center, coming in fifth overall. The group also placed fifth in the halter judging portion, fourth in the performance judging section and fifth in the oral reasons portion, basically […] The post Horse Judging Team places in Top Five appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry Honor Roll: 3rd Nine Weeks 2024
Randolph-Henry High School has announced its honor roll students for the third nine weeks. NINTH GRADE PRINCIPALS LIST: Parker Allen, Caleb Barton, Christian Brewster, Lyana Davis, Virginia Davis, Colin Dickerson, Kaylee George, Kathryn Graves, Jamere Gray, Cooper Haskins, Shania Jones, Anthony Lafata, Ann Lawson, Hunter Lawson, Jamie Lloyd, Callie Mays , Carly organ, Clara Nelson, […] The post Randolph-Henry Honor Roll: 3rd Nine Weeks 2024 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
FFA learn about caring for trout
The Central Middle School FFA had fun over the last month releasing the brook trout that they hatched and raised this school year. Students were also able to collect and sort micro invertebrates with the Southside Soil and Water Conservationist to learn more about the environment into which they would be releasing the trout they […] The post FFA learn about caring for trout appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Phenix celebrates positive thinking
Introducing the Phenix Elementary Kindness Club for the month of March. March was all about using positive thinking. Students voted on who used positive thinking the best. Each month for the rest of the year, students will vote on someone they think showed a social skill related to kindness. “We can’t wait to see who […] The post Phenix celebrates positive thinking appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Enterprise zone request approved
It went down to the wire, but Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin put pen to paper Monday night, signing House Bill 61 hours before the 11:59 p.m. deadline. Why is that important? It’ll keep an economic development tool in the hands of Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward officials, instead of watching it expire. “The overwhelming support […] The post Enterprise zone request approved appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Salem School project gets grant funding
A group of citizens working to restore the former Salem School into a community center has received a blessing, one that will help the group continue its mission. The Department of Historic Resources (DHR) and the Virginia Board of Historic Resources (VBHR) have announced that funding from the first round of the 2023 Virginia Black, […] The post Salem School project gets grant funding appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry’s horse judging team places in top five
Randolph-Henry’s Horse Judging Team now has a Top Five finish under their belt this season. The group competed during the weekend of April 5-6 at the Virginia Horse Center, coming in fifth overall. The group also placed fifth in the halter judging portion, fourth in the performance judging section and fifth in the oral reasons […] The post Randolph-Henry’s horse judging team places in top five appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Drakes Branch Farmer’s Market set to open next weekend
The Drakes Branch Farmer’s Market is gearing up for its ninth season to provide Charlotte County and surrounding areas with fresh produce, crafts, and various products. Beginning April 19, the Drakes Branch Farmer’s Market will be operating on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pavilion in Drakes Branch. The weekly market will […] The post Drakes Branch Farmer’s Market set to open next weekend appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Sentence handed down in Oliver trial
Corey Oliver will spend the rest of his life in prison. The Nottoway County resident learned his fate on Monday, April 8, when sentencing took place in his murder trial. Earlier this year, Oliver was tried and found guilty of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and arson of an occupied dwelling. All of […] The post Sentence handed down in Oliver trial appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry Statesmen suit up to beat cancer
It’s been a strong start to the season for the Randolph-Henry Statesmen. The baseball team averages 9 runs a game, while sporting a 8-1 record, 3-0 in district play, with a game set for Tuesday night against 4-1 Amelia County. But beyond the stats, the Statesmen excel in another area: raising money for cancer research. […] The post Randolph-Henry Statesmen suit up to beat cancer appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Central Middle School FFA learn about caring for trout
The Central Middle School FFA had fun over the last month releasing the brook trout that they hatched and raised this school year. Students were also able to collect and sort micro invertebrates with the Southside Soil and Water Conservationist to learn more about the environment into which they would be releasing the trout they […] The post Central Middle School FFA learn about caring for trout appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Phenix Elementary celebrates positive thinking
Introducing the Phenix Elementary Kindness Club for the month of March. March was all about using positive thinking. Students voted on who used positive thinking the best. Each month for the rest of the year, students will vote on someone they think showed a social skill related to kindness. “We can’t wait to see who […] The post Phenix Elementary celebrates positive thinking appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of April 10
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. APRIL 13 BI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION — Boydton Methodist Church will hold a Bi- Centennial Celebration at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. The Randolph- Macon College Concert Choir and […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of April 10 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Students explore as eclipse rolls through
A total solar eclipse is a rare thing and one that all of Central and Southside Virginia got to witness on Monday, April 8. It’s going to be a while before another one, as the next eclipse of this type isn’t expected to arrive until Aug. 3, 2044. Across the region, people stepped outside, pulled […] The post Students explore as eclipse rolls through appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Wheat crop, corn prices climb
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on March 29: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle uneven, ranging 13.00 lower to 7.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales uneven, with steers ranging 16.00 to 28.00 higher and heifers 4.00 to 10.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady to 17.00 higher. Wheat new crop […] The post Wheat crop, corn prices climb appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
AARP warns of payment apps
Many of us have used a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app to split a bill or send money to a friend, and some people even use them for traditional shopping. However, there are inherent risks that exist on these payment apps that everyone should know about. First and foremost, because they’re as fast and convenient for […] The post AARP warns of payment apps appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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