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R-H juniors celebrate rite of passage
It’s a rite of passage in some ways. For Randolph-Henry High (R-H) juniors, the ring ceremony is a time to celebrate, a time to show off their new jewelry and a time to reflect, as within a few months they’ll be stepping in as a member of the senior class. For this year’s group of […] The post R-H juniors celebrate rite of passage appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County supervisor arrested, charged by State Police
Charges have been filed today against one member of local government, with one Charlotte County supervisor arrested by Virginia State Police (VSP). VSP officials confirmed that Charlotte County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary D. Walker faces multiple charges. That includes three felony counts of perjury and two misdemeanor counts, alleging he violated Virginia’s Conflict of Interest […] The post Charlotte County supervisor arrested, charged by State Police appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Centra Southside welcomes first baby of 2024
The first baby of 2024 has officially been born in this region. On Friday, Jan. 5, Farmville’s Centra Southside Community Hospital played host to the first birth, welcoming Lance Kirby Horst into the world. Lance, the son of Kathy and Karlin Horst of Victoria, came in weighing 7 lbs 3 ounces and measuring 20 inches […] The post Centra Southside welcomes first baby of 2024 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
A WISE program helps local farm women
Farm women from Prince Edward, Cumberland, Charlotte, Lunenburg and 22 other counties converged in Central Virginia late last month to hear from renowned cattlewoman, author and professor Dr. Temple Grandin. An animal scientist at Colorado State University, Grandin has authored dozens of books and papers on livestock handling and animal behavior. As a scholar with […] The post A WISE program helps local farm women appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
How will new laws affect the county?
When the calendar turned to 2024, several new laws took effect across the commonwealth. So how do they affect people here in Charlotte County? The answer is in several ways. The new laws expand tax exemptions for veterans, provide pay increases for teachers statewide, add continuity of care protection for the insured and mandate coverage […] The post How will new laws affect the county? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar
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. JANUARY 13 BEEKEEPERS MEETING — Registration is open for the Heart of Virginia Beekeepers Conference, which is set for Saturday, Jan. 13. That’ll take place from 9 a.m. to […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County homes remain dark as storm cleanup continues
We need more time (and less wind) to fix power outages. That was the message Wednesday morning from multiple power companies, as more than 500 homes in Charlotte County, as well as Lunenburg and Prince Edward counties remain in the dark. Work crews from Dominion, Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) and Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) […] The post Charlotte County homes remain dark as storm cleanup continues appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Supervisors vote for meeting day change
In a brief reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors voted to change the date of its monthly meetings. For the new year, supervisors will meet the second Wednesday of each month beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. The following month, in February, supervisors will meet on the […] The post Supervisors vote for meeting day change 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.
Tammy Mulchi becomes District 9 State Senator after election win
The roads flooded, the power went out and allegedly at least one tornado passed through the area. But in the middle of all this, 19,710 people went out to polling places in State Senate District 9 and cast a ballot. In the end, it was Republican Tammy Mulchi picking up the win with 63.85% of the […] The post Tammy Mulchi becomes District 9 State Senator after election win appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Special election still happening today, despite the forecast
Yes, the rain is pouring down and Charlotte County is under a flood watch until much later tonight. But that doesn’t change the fact we have the District 9 special election today. Republicans and Democrats in State Senate District 9 will have one final chance to cast their ballot today, to choose the person who […] The post Special election still happening today, despite the forecast appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County schools will close Tuesday due to storm
All Charlotte County schools will be closed on Tuesday. Superintendent Robbie Mason confirmed that Monday afternoon, saying the district would be erring on the side of caution in light of the severe storm heading this way. “We are closing all day,” Mason said, adding that a notice to parents will be going out later this […] The post Charlotte County schools will close Tuesday due to storm appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Fixing Formulas: How much should state, county pay for schools?
Virginia’s funding formula claims that all of Charlotte County’s neighbors should pay more for education. However, a report from the state’s own legislative research group claims it’s the state, not counties, that needs to pay more. A Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee report backs up local officials’ contention that Virginia’s method of doling out […] The post Fixing Formulas: How much should state, county pay for schools? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Hampden-Sydney Tigers start off slow, but keep streak alive
Nasty weather didn’t keep people from showing up Saturday afternoon and those who did witnessed a show. The No. 1 ranked Hampden-Sydney Tigers started off slow, but clawed their way to a 72-67 win over Washington and Lee University. Senior captain Adam Brazil scored 17 points, with Davidson Hubbard adding 16 points and a game-high […] The post Hampden-Sydney Tigers start off slow, but keep streak alive appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Sale of Champions raises almost $94,000
The Sept. 30, State Fair of Virginia Youth Livestock Sale of Champions raised $93,725 in support of the fair’s long-standing commitment to youth. The 2023 State Fair welcomed youth exhibiting market cattle, swine, goats and sheep for the opportunity to compete for scholarships and premiums at the annual Sale of Champions. The sale celebrates the […] The post Sale of Champions raises almost $94,000 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Donation made to fire department
Drakes Branch Fire and Rescue Treasurer, Noah Davis accepts a donation from Cody Tharpe with CWT, Inc. to help pay for the graphics for the department’s new brush truck. The post Donation made to fire department appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
No damages following Christmas Day fire
One family was blessed on Christmas Day following a structure fire that could have left them homeless. In the early morning hours of Dec. 25 fire crews were dispatched for a reported structure fire, with all occupants out of the structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one-story single-family home with light smoke […] The post No damages following Christmas Day fire appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
FCC agrees to Miyares’ request about robocalls
A policy that Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares proposed earlier this year has been agreed to by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The policy requires individual businesses to obtain written consent from consumers before sending robotexts and making robocalls. Under the prior rule, lead generating businesses misled consumers who believed they were consenting to a […] The post FCC agrees to Miyares’ request about robocalls appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Before The Vote Q & A: District 9 candidate answers questions
One challenge with holding a special election is the short amount of time between the announcement and vote. Residents don’t have as much of an opportunity to learn about the candidates. To help with that, we reached out to both campaigns in the District 9 State Senate race and asked the candidates to answer a […] The post Before The Vote Q & A: District 9 candidate answers questions appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Voting begins for special election
Charlotte County residents have just under a week to choose their next state senator. Early voting started Tuesday, Jan. 2 in the special election for the District 9 State Senate seat, with residents choosing between Republican Tammy Mulchi and Democrat Tina Wyatt Younger. Both women are competing to fill the seat currently held by Sen. […] The post Voting begins for special election appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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