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Regional ICE contract extended
The regional ICE facility will continue to operate under a contract with nearby Farmville, at least for the next six months. Last month, before deciding to extend or terminate their contract with Immigration Centers of America (ICA), the group operating the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) jail facility in Farmville, town council members wanted […] The post Regional ICE contract extended appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte supervisors continue work to replace Tyson plant
Charlotte County supervisors and state officials continue their efforts to aid area poultry producers after the May closure of a Tyson plant brought an end to their contracts. Charlotte County Board of Supervisors adopted changes to its zoning ordinance Oct. 10 in the latest move to help farmers who were raising chickens for processing at […] The post Charlotte supervisors continue work to replace Tyson plant appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
An incentive to attend: Charlotte schools cut down on absences
It’s a problem facing schools across the state. Students just aren’t showing up for classes. Now in some areas, like neighboring Prince Edward County, it’s more of a problem, with more than 35% of students chronically absent. Charlotte County is a rarity, however. Unlike every district around it, not only are the numbers dropping, in […] The post An incentive to attend: Charlotte schools cut down on absences appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte Court House adds their first town manager
The Town of Charlotte Court House is trying something different. When their longtime clerk decided to retire after more than 20 years, the council didn’t fill the position. They changed it instead, creating an opening for a town manager. “Things are a bit more complex than they used to be,” Charlotte Court House Mayor David […] The post Charlotte Court House adds their first town manager appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Retired teachers and friends read to students
On Thursday, Oct. 12, Phenix Elementary hosted retired teachers and friends for National Book Month. Billy Catron, Liz Peaden, Alfreda Davis, Cindy Carwile and Peggy Redmond, retired teachers from various schools in Charlotte County, came and shared books with various grades. Along with the former educators, Emily Hamlett, Joanne Catron and Jim Watkins, also took […] The post Retired teachers and friends read to students appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Election Q&A: State House District 50
Like most districts in Virginia politics, thanks to redistricting, House District 50 is getting moved and a new face will be representing the area later this fall. Currently, Michelle Maldonado represents the area in the House of Delegates, including Manassas and parts west of Warrenton. The 2023 elections are the first under Virginia’s newly redrawn […] The post Election Q&A: State House District 50 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Why is the enterprise zone going away?
It’s something you don’t exactly see every day. Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward counties are connected to each other through an enterprise zone, one that exists on each of their respective borders. But the problem is that enterprise zone, where specific incentives and other deals can be made for economic development, is going away unless […] The post Why is the enterprise zone going away? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Bad weather doesn’t stop Truckers’ Parade
While the clouds rolled in and it looked like rain for a bit, that didn’t stop truckers from lining up Saturday, Oct. 14 in the parking lot of Central Middle School. This marked the 22nd year of the Truckers Parade Against Cancer, held in Charlotte Courthouse. Drivers and passengers put up banners on their trucks […] The post Bad weather doesn’t stop Truckers’ Parade appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
SEC partners to help Madeline’s House
Southside Electric Cooperative and banking partner CoBank recently donated a combined $20,000 to support Madeline’s House, a shelter that will serve area victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. Meeting Oct. 3 at the Cooperative’s headquarters in Crewe, SEC President and CEO Jason Loehr presented matching $10,000 checks to STEPS Inc. President […] The post SEC partners to help Madeline’s House appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Miyares asks Sheriff Freeman to donate tactical gear, body armor
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares sent a letter out on Tuesday, one that went to Charlotte County Sheriff Royal Freeman and every other sheriff in Virginia. He just included one request, asking all 123 sheriffs to consider donating their expired or excess law enforcement gear to the Office of the Attorney General. Then in turn, […] The post Miyares asks Sheriff Freeman to donate tactical gear, body armor appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
‘Bowtie Boys’ project aims to teach missing skills at Bacon District
Not everyone knows how to put on a tie or when it’s respectful to shake a person’s hand. Sometimes parents just don’t make the time to teach their kids and other times, there isn’t an actual parent in the picture. At Bacon District Elementary School, that’s where the Bowtie Boys program comes in. Katie Martin […] The post ‘Bowtie Boys’ project aims to teach missing skills at Bacon District appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
CRC’s regional election security project ready for November
The goal was to build up trust in local elections, both here in Charlotte County and across the region. And now, after three years of work, the Commonwealth Regional Council’s (CRC) election security project is ready to do just that. In 2020, the CRC launched the Election Security Improvement Project with a plan to focus […] The post CRC’s regional election security project ready for November appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Church and Community Calendar: week of Oct. 18
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. OCTOBER 20 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL — The Randolph-Henry High Statesmen football team will play a home game against Amelia County High on Friday, Oct. 20. The game starts at […] The post Church and Community Calendar: week of Oct. 18 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Buffalo Soldiers hold giveaway
The Southside Virginia Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club conducted their shoppers giveaway on Sunday, Oct. 1, over at the Food Lion in Farmville. The local club, established in 2014, is part of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC). The local motorcycle club has put over one hundred thousand dollars in the […] The post Buffalo Soldiers hold giveaway appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Bark in the Park returns this year
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host the fourth annual “Bark in the Park” on Saturday, Oct. 21. That’ll run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center, located at 6541 Saylers Creek Road in Rice. Residents can enjoy a day at the park with their four-legged family members. This year’s activities […] The post Bark in the Park returns this year appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
JV football team tackles cancer
The Randolph-Henry JV Football Team demonstrated their commitment to making a difference on Wednesday, Oct. 4 when they hosted a “Tackle Cancer” themed night. This event was not just about football but also about raising awareness for an important cause. The coaching staff said through their teamwork and dedication on and off the field, these […] The post JV football team tackles cancer appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Election Q&A: State Senate Race
Since 2017, Jennifer McClellan has served as the state senator for Virginia’s 9th district. During that time, the district included Charles City County, along with parts of Hanover County, Henrico County and the city of Richmond. But that was before redistricting. The 2023 elections are the first under Virginia’s newly redrawn maps and now, the […] The post Election Q&A: State Senate Race appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Sales tax holiday returns this weekend. Here’s what that means
Make plans now to stock up on items such as school supplies, clothing, footwear and hurricane preparedness supplies as Virginia’s sales tax holiday returns Oct. 20-22. It also provides an opportunity to make some larger purchases of Energy Star and WaterSense qualified appliances and products free of sales tax. Offering a chance to save 5.3% […] The post Sales tax holiday returns this weekend. Here’s what that means appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
International connections help area farms
Matt Fimon is proof that an agricultural background isn’t a requirement to make his mark advocating for the industry at home and abroad. As chair of American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers, he has been traveling the U.S. to gain perspective on the diversity of domestic agriculture, while making international connections. Fimon shared […] The post International connections help area farms appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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