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October Kindness Club announced
Introducing the Phenix Elementary School Kindness Club for the month of October. October was all about following directions. Students voted on who follows directions the best in their class. Each month for the rest of the year, students will vote on someone they think showed a social skill related to kindness. The post October Kindness Club announced appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Buffalo Soldiers give donation
The Buffalo Soldiers MC of Southside Virginia have supported Special Olympics – Charlotte County for many years. Their generosity is greatly appreciated, Special Olympics officials say, and helps support Special Olympics – Charlotte County so all of their activities are at no cost to athletes and their families. Pictured are Joanne Catron, and an athlete […] The post Buffalo Soldiers give donation appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Final election results released
So who won? That was one of the biggest questions we got after Election Night. The problem was that in some cases, races were too tight to call, as the amount of provisional and early voting ballots could have easily shifted the results. But now, a week later, the ballots have been counted and we […] The post Final election results released appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Parade pays tribute to veterans
Citizens lined Main Street in Drakes Branch on Saturday, Nov. 11, for the second annual VFW Post 8902 Veteran’s Day Parade. The parade paid tribute to all veterans and was the idea of Julie Hamlett, wife of VFW Post 8902’s Garland H. ‘Butch’ Hamlett. In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first […] The post Parade pays tribute to veterans appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Grissom wins sheriff’s race
Beginning Jan. 1, there will be a new sheriff in town. Charlotte County voters took to the polls on election day, Nov. 7, to elect James R. “Randy” Grissom as the county’s newest sheriff with 74% of the vote. Grissom was opposed by two other candidates, Charlie E. Brinkley Jr. and Weldon Robert Wilmoth Jr. […] The post Grissom wins sheriff’s race appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of Nov. 15
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. NOVEMBER 19 FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY — St. Andrews Baptist Church, located at 2100 Taro Road in Cullen, will hold Family and Friends Day on Sunday, Nov. 19, […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of Nov. 15 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
New winner for Five County Fair pageant, as board reports mistake
There’s a new Petite Miss Five County Fair. Or rather, now there are two. The fair staff announced on Friday, Nov. 10 they had made a mistake in how the original decision had been made. As a result, a second winner has been chosen. Fair officials put out a statement that on Oct. 5, the […] The post New winner for Five County Fair pageant, as board reports mistake appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Ag trends announced
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on November 3: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle mostly steady to 20.00 lower. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales mostly 2.00 to 14.00 lower. Slaughter cows uneven, ranging 4.00 lower to 2.00 higher. Wheat new crop .12 lower. Corn uneven, .09 lower to .01 […] The post Ag trends announced appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
AARP warns of scam trends
Scammers are like viruses: they continually evolve in response to the latest news and trends. Here are two scam variations that experts have seen trending so far in 2023. “Wrong number” texts seem harmless, but they are a means of establishing a conversation that turns into a relationship that can last for weeks or months. […] The post AARP warns of scam trends appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Natural gas bills keep dropping in region
Even with predictions that El Nino conditions could bring a colder than usual winter, homeowners who rely on natural gas appear to be on track to see lower bills during the season. The American Gas Association issued its 2023 Winter Heating Outlook report Oct. 30 projecting natural gas prices for the months ahead will resemble […] The post Natural gas bills keep dropping in region appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Tigers swim team claims second straight win
Junior Quinn Hardimon took three event wins as Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) defeated Virginia Wesleyan University 194-87. Along with Haridmon, freshman Owen Renfrow took multiple event wins for H-SC, with two. The Tigers swept both the relay events, with the first victory coming in the 200 Yard Medley Relay. The foursome of junior Brandon Hyde, junior […] The post Tigers swim team claims second straight win appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Tigers secure win after overtime touchdown
Melik Frost scored on a touchdown run in overtime, then James Townsend blocked a potential game-tying PAT kick by Shenandoah University (SU), as Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) took a 26-25 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) football victory on Saturday. Playing in front of the home crowd, Frost rushed for a season and game-high of 110 yards […] The post Tigers secure win after overtime touchdown appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
PSR holds third senior dance
When Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR) Nutrition Program Coordinator Nikki Dean asked seniors in PSR’s weekly Friendship Cafes for suggestions for new activities, the answer was spontaneous: Older adults in the seven-county area served by PSR wanted to dance. “PSR’s Friendship Cafes are pretty spread out,” Dean explained. “Many of our clients […] The post PSR holds third senior dance appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Salute to Service event is Saturday
It’s going to be a fairly large project. Billed as “the best darn Veterans Day event the heart of Virginia has ever seen,” a first-time extravaganza this Saturday will bring together music, food, and a recognition ceremony and resources for those who have served the nation. The “Salute to Service” event at Three Roads Brewing […] The post Salute to Service event is Saturday appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Parade set to honor veterans
For the second year, a Veteran’s Day Parade will be held in Drakes Branch on Saturday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade starts at Isabella Street and goes south on Main Street to the intersection of Proctor Street. Line-up will begin at 10 a.m. on Main Street. Drakes Branch VFW Post 8902 hosted […] The post Parade set to honor veterans appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Food spending habits are changing
Consumers’ food spending habits are changing, and recent data indicates a growing preference for time- and money-saving options. While COVID-19 lockdowns brought a slight resurgence in at-home food purchases, U.S. Department of Agriculture data revealed that away-from-home food spending in 2022 surpassed home spending by nearly $300 billion — the highest recorded margin, according to […] The post Food spending habits are changing appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Innovative teachers honored
Charlotte County Public Schools puts an emphasis on being creative. And that includes more than just the students. Each quarter, the district recognizes innovative teachers, one from each school, and puts a spotlight on their work. Each teacher receives an appreciation token from Superintendent Dr. Robbie Mason. Here’s a look at the teachers recognized for […] The post Innovative teachers honored appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
VDOT urges caution after Daylight Saving Time change
We’ve reached that time of year again. This past Sunday, we set our clocks back one hour. On the plus side, that means we gained one extra hour of sleep. However, the Virginia Department of Transportation is warning about another result of the change, one that’s caused problems in the past. “As the time changes, […] The post VDOT urges caution after Daylight Saving Time change appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of Nov. 8
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. NOVEMBER 15 FARMER’S OUTREACH — Southside Soil and Water Conservation District will host an outreach meeting and lunch for local farmers on Wednesday, Nov. 15, beginning at 10 […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of Nov. 8 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Is transportation keeping kids from school?
Is a lack of transportation keeping students from attending classes? That’s the question Virginia’s Chronic Absenteeism Task Force looked at in their first meeting this past week. As we’ve mentioned before, chronic absenteeism continues to be a problem in Prince Edward, Lunenburg, and to a much lesser extent, here in Charlotte County schools. To help […] The post Is transportation keeping kids from school? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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