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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.
Wright named to Tobacco Commission
Lunenburg County will get some representation on the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, as Del. Tommy Wright (R-Victoria) has been appointed to the group. Wright previously served on the Virginia Tobacco Commission from 2002-2019. During his tenure, Del. Wright was a strong advocate for Southside to receive funding for various projects throughout Southern Virginia and […] The post Wright named to Tobacco Commission appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Radios cause problems for county departments
The problem shows up when fire departments from Prince Edward answer a call for mutual aid across the border here. Sometimes the radios don’t work. “Fire and Rescue is operating off a single repeater,” said Prince Edward County Administrator Doug Stanley. “This one is more than 30 years old. It’s a spare loaner repeater that […] The post Radios cause problems for county departments 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.
Report reveals grim future for fire, EMS services
A recent state report, commissioned by the General Assembly and prepared by a workgroup of fire and EMS providers and state and local officials, paints a grim picture of the challenges faced by fire and EMS teams across Virginia. According to Charlotte County Board of Supervisor member and Phenix Fire Department Chief Walt Bailey, a […] The post Report reveals grim future for fire, EMS services appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Several Tigers named to Academic All-District Team
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) seniors Dorian Green, George Langhammer and James-Ryan Salvi have each been named a member of the 2023 Academic All-District Football Team for NCAA Division III. The team recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The standout trio of Tigers are each two-time honorees […] The post Several Tigers named to Academic All-District Team appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
A subculture of dove breeding in Central Virginia
The gray-toned common pigeons seen scavenging crumbs on city streets have some fancy cousins in the country. Spiral-feathered frill backs, stunning white saints, robust fantails and multi-color ringnecks live in comfortable lofts managed by breeders and showers statewide. At Wildbriar Lofts in Central Virginia, the Kerns family raises 150 to 200 babies, or squeakers, annually. […] The post A subculture of dove breeding in Central Virginia appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
R-H students awarded
Randolph-Henry High School (R-H) had its annual fall sports banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Golf gave out their individual awards. Danner Allen, Best All-Around Player, Raegan Barton, Coaches Award and Bryson Francisco, Most Valuable Player. The post R-H students awarded appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
DAR scholarship fund opens for applications
Undergraduate and graduate students studying music with ambitions for future careers can take time over the holiday break to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate […] The post DAR scholarship fund opens for applications appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
‘Coaching is in my blood’
Coaching is in Vince Luvara’s blood. So is football. The 34-year-old, who took over the Hampden-Sydney football program on Dec. 7, grew up in a family of football coaches, learning the basics from an early age. “My dad is a coach, my uncle is a coach, my cousin is a college football coach,” Luvara said. […] The post ‘Coaching is in my blood’ appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Outgoing Charlotte County supervisors honored
During the December Board of Supervisors meeting, three outgoing Board of Supervisors members were honored for their years of service. After 20 years of serving on the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors (BOS), Garland “Butch” Hamlett Jr. announced earlier this year that he would not seek reelection for the Drakes Branch District. During that announcement, […] The post Outgoing Charlotte County supervisors honored appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Clowdis sworn in as Clerk
Charlotte County’s new Clerk of the Circuit Court, Annette Clowdis, was sworn in on Dec. 12 by the Honorable Donald C. Blessing, Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. With her family and friends present during the swearing-in ceremony, Clowdis said, “None of this would have been possible without you, the Citizens of Charlotte County.” […] The post Clowdis sworn in as Clerk 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.
Governor’s budget proposal recognizes Ruff
As Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveiled his 2024-26 budget proposal Dec. 20, he also paid tribute to a local lawmaker who recently announced his retirement from the state senate. Youngkin recognized Sen. Frank Ruff, R-Clarksville, who recently won re-election to another four-year term, but is leaving the legislature to focus on his battle with cancer and […] The post Governor’s budget proposal recognizes Ruff appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
PSR shares the love with aging adults
After more than 15 years, the Meals on Wheels network is once again participating in the 2023 Subaru Share the Love Event. And, just in time for the Christmas season, Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR), as part of its Santa for Seniors Project, is seeking to pack Christmas bags for more than […] The post PSR shares the love with aging adults appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Region honors the fallen in ‘Wreaths’ ceremony
Their names were read aloud. One by one, the men and women who gave their lives for this country were honored at Trinity Memorial Gardens on Saturday. Residents from Lunenburg, Prince Edward, Charlotte and Cumberland counties all came out to pay their respects. It was part of the annual Wreaths Across America tribute, where people […] The post Region honors the fallen in ‘Wreaths’ ceremony appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Weatherman visits Phenix Elementary School
On Monday, Dec. 4, Phenix Elementary fourth and fifth graders had a very special visitor. George Flickenger, Chief Meteorologist for ABC13, spoke to the students about his work as a meteorologist and the importance of weather safety. His presentation was engaging and gave many tips about how to identify severe weather and what actions to […] The post Weatherman visits Phenix Elementary School appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Freeman honored for years of service
After a 36-year law enforcement career, Sheriff Royal Freeman will officially retire on Dec. 31. Freeman was given a retirement celebration on Thursday, Dec. 14, in honor of his years of service. In March, Freeman announced that he would be retiring from law enforcement. “I have loved serving in the county where I grew up […] The post Freeman honored for years of service appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Phenix names Spelling Bee winners
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, Phenix Elementary School held its annual Spelling Bee for students. After the homerooms held their class spelling bees, the winners participated in the school’s competition. Representing the first grade were Elliot Robinson and Brylee Bryant. Second grade spellers were Noah Scruggs and Brantley Stephenson. Third grade contestants were Ethan Hall and […] The post Phenix names Spelling Bee winners appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry grad earns scholarship
Hard work pays off. That’s something recent Randolph-Henry graduate Darius Eubanks found out, as he earned a scholarship. Eubanks received $2,500 from the Warren Firm, a Charlottesville-based law firm who named him the recipient of their Hard Work Pays Off Scholarship. Eubanks worked tirelessly in high school to maintain his grades while running cross country, […] The post Randolph-Henry grad earns scholarship appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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