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What is the future for Salem School? Preservation moves forward
A group of citizens working to restore the former Salem School into a community center says the project is moving forward as planned. Members of the Salem School Preservation Committee are working to seek grants to help restore the school to its original form. Committee members Barbara Coleman-Brown and Veada Currin presented an update on […] The post What is the future for Salem School? Preservation moves forward appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Jobless rate keeps dropping
The jobless rate is dropping, both in Charlotte County and across the Commonwealth. On Tuesday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that according to the Virginia Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment rates are dropping. In Charlotte County, the numbers fell from 3.2% the month prior, with 188 unemployed, to 2.9%. Overall, the state labor force participation rate, […] The post Jobless rate keeps dropping appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Who decides? State bill would strip Charlotte County’s solar control
Solar projects have been controversial in this area for a while. Now a bill filed in this General Assembly session would take away Charlotte County’s solar control. HB636, filed by District 6 Del. Richard Sullivan out of Arlington, would take approval out of the hands of local governments and give it to the State Corporation Commission. […] The post Who decides? State bill would strip Charlotte County’s solar control appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Know who you’re buying from, AARP warns
One key to shopping online is reading the fine print, including who you’re actually buying from. While we often think of giant online retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target as a store they can be more like a mall or flea market where you are buying products from a variety of sellers. However, some of […] The post Know who you’re buying from, AARP warns appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Scholarship offered
Each year, through the Lindy Hamlett Education Scholarship Fund, the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District offers three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and one $1,000 scholarship to a currently enrolled undergraduate college student. These scholarships give financial support to students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time in a curriculum related to natural […] The post Scholarship offered appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
School district builds on pilot program
How do you deal with the mental and behavioral health challenges the pandemic brought on for students? The Virginia Department of Education thinks it has an answer, creating the Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness. The new office is expected to build on the achievements of a pilot grant program that funded mental health programs […] The post School district builds on pilot program appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Could Cooperative replace Tyson?
A $4.12 million grant to establish the Central Virginia Poultry Producers Cooperative is being considered to help fill the void for local farmers in the wake of Tyson closing its processing facility in Glen Allen last year. Commonwealth Regional Council is serving as the applicant for the project application that was discussed in closed session […] The post Could Cooperative replace Tyson? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County supervisors reduce time for public comment
Citizens who attend meetings of Charlotte County supervisors will no longer have two opportunities to address board members. During the board’s January meeting, members voted 5 to 2 to eliminate the second public comment period, which has been in place for close to five years. Supervisor Hazel Bowman Smith and Henry Carwile cast the only […] The post Charlotte County supervisors reduce time for public comment appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry Statesmen will get tested early in “First Pitch”
Last season didn’t end too badly for the Randolph-Henry Statesmen. Going 17-7, the baseball team went on a 7-game winning streak to finish off the regular season, then made it all the way to the Virginia High School League’s 2A State Quarterfinals. Now the Statesmen have a chance to test itself before the regular season […] The post Randolph-Henry Statesmen will get tested early in “First Pitch” appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Schools hold staff development
On Jan. 2, Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS) organized its Professional Development session for all staff members. The day commenced with a light breakfast provided by Subway. Dr. Robbie Mason extended a warm welcome to the staff for the new year, and Mrs. Duffie Jones introduced Dr. McSweeney, Virginia Literacy Partnership through UVA Reading Specialist. […] The post Schools hold staff development appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Rose earns State Secretary title
The goal here was twofold. Randolph-Henry student Rhettia Rose both wanted to help her classmates and also improve her own resume for college. And so, she applied to the Jobs for Virginia Graduates (JVG) program, working to be one of their state officers. In doing so, Rose shared some of her own story. Her mother […] The post Rose earns State Secretary title appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Southside group will help farmers
Grant funding awarded last week to the Southside Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association is expected to foster growth in the region’s small farming operations. At its Tuesday, Jan. 9 meeting, the Tobacco Regional Revitalization Commission’s Southern Virginia Committee approved a $105,000 grant request to allow the producers association to complete its new distribution center. […] The post Southside group will help farmers appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County schools closed on Tuesday, due to winter weather
All Charlotte County schools will be closed on Tuesday. School officials confirmed that Monday afternoon, saying the district would be erring on the side of caution in light of the snow and ice in the area. “Due to ice and snow covered roads in the northern part of the county and temperatures expected to be […] The post Charlotte County schools closed on Tuesday, due to winter weather appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County polling places relocated by supervisors
For voters in parts of the area, they’ll go to a different precinct this spring to cast a primary ballot. Three Charlotte County polling places have been relocated, after a vote by county supervisors. Following a public hearing and vote by the Board of Supervisors, polling places in Charlotte Court House, Phenix, and the Bacon/Saxe […] The post Charlotte County polling places relocated by supervisors appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Beware of credit repair scams
If you’re like a lot of people, you spent a lot this holiday season and you might be in the mood to tackle your debt in the New Year. Getting yourself out of debt is hard work. It takes time and discipline. Be wary of offers of guaranteed quick fixes. Fraud criminals use all sorts […] The post Beware of credit repair scams appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Hampden-Sydney Tigers dominate EMU, keep home record intact
The Hampden-Sydney Tigers ran Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) out of the building. On Saturday, No. 1 ranked Hampden-Sydney took control early and didn’t let up, dominating EMU 102-61 to pick up another home win at Kirby Field House. The win marked Hampden-Sydney’s ninth-straight, as they improved to 14-1 overall, 6-1 in the Old Dominion Athletic […] The post Hampden-Sydney Tigers dominate EMU, keep home record intact appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Students have new scholarship opportunity
High school students in Lunenburg County have a chance to get some extra money to help with college costs. The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) has launched the Doug Stoughton Memorial Scholarship, to help those pursuing a future in agriculture or education. Scholarship winners will receive $1,000 to further their studies at […] The post Students have new scholarship opportunity appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Parks and Rec looks for teen counselors
Town of Farmville Parks and Recreation Department officials announced this week they will be hiring Teen Counselor positions for the 2024 Farmville Summer Day program. Any teens interested in serving as Teen Counselors must be at least 14 years old by Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, to be eligible to apply and must be available to […] The post Parks and Rec looks for teen counselors appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Task force wraps up school assignment
In order to fix chronic absences in places like Charlotte and Prince Edward counties, officials need to address another problem: students dealing with a lack of food at home. That was something state task force members took a look at in their final meeting before turning in a report to the General Assembly. Joining the […] The post Task force wraps up school assignment appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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