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Medicare enrollment begins next week across region
Medicare open enrollment is right around the corner and Piedmont Senior Resources will have plenty of resources to help local seniors make an informed decision on their plan. Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging Inc. provides support and services for those over the age of 60 in Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward Counties. Along with many other services, they provide Medicare and insurance guidance.
Church and Community Calendar: week of Oct. 4
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 8 HOMECOMING — Mt. Carmel United Methodist and Phenix United Methodist Church will hold a joint homecoming service on Sunday, Oct. 8, beginning at 11 a.m. The service […] The post Church and Community Calendar: week of Oct. 4 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
New detour set up as work continues on Keysville roundabout
A new detour at the intersection of Routes 15 and 15/360 Business greeted drivers Monday as construction progresses on the Keysville roundabout project. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials said the new Oct. 2 traffic pattern for Phase 2 of the project means closure of different roads than the detour for Phase 1 that began […] The post New detour set up as work continues on Keysville roundabout appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Eureka students develop their own stories
At Eureka Elementary, Mrs. Davis’s fifth grade reading class have been experimenting with their first attempt at storyboards. Now that they are finished, they will be using Scratch to bring their scenario to life. What is that, you ask? Scratch is a block-based visual programming language that requires creating and problem-solving to make programs. Pictured […] The post Eureka students develop their own stories appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
AARP warns of employment scams
When it comes to the labor market, the supply of jobs is outpacing demand but that doesn’t mean that employment scams have gone away. Just because there are more job openings than job seekers doesn’t mean that criminals have closed up shop. With many Americans looking for a side hustle to help make ends meet […] The post AARP warns of employment scams appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Piedmont Health offers vaccination walk-ins
Back to school and cooler weather mark the start of a new season. Not just fall, but cold and flu season. To prepare, the Piedmont Health District is offering updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines at regularly scheduled walk-in clinics. These vaccines will be available at the local health department vaccination on Mondays at Charlotte […] The post Piedmont Health offers vaccination walk-ins appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Friday Night Football: Statesmen struggle to overcome injuries
It’s hard losing one starter in a high school football season. Losing two is a challenge. But lose three or more, like the Randolph-Henry Statesmen have, and it completely changes things. You have to restructure game plans, as the replacement players often have different skillsets. There are some plays you can’t run anymore and new […] The post Friday Night Football: Statesmen struggle to overcome injuries appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Present Your Country: Randolph-Henry students build their own
If you had a chance to create your own country, with your own laws, what would it look like? That was the challenge given to students in Samantha Maxey and Maggie George’s Virginia and U.S. history classes at Randolph-Henry High. In September, the classes were tasked with creating their own countries and establishing detailed constitutions. They […] The post Present Your Country: Randolph-Henry students build their own appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Christmas Parents Fall Car and Bike Show moved to late October
A car and bike show initially planned for this past weekend has been rescheduled for Oct. 28. The second annual Fall Car and Bike Show hosted by the Charlotte County Christmas Parents, Inc. will be held at 200 Heartland Park in Keysville from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Organizations of the event are asking those […] The post Christmas Parents Fall Car and Bike Show moved to late October appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Council member seeks raise
One Drakes Branch Town Council member says it’s time for a raise. While that may be so, Town Mayor Phillip Jackson says it can not happen yet. It was during the August council meeting that member James K. Gregory brought it to the council’s attention a possible 5% raise for council members. After doing some […] The post Council member seeks raise appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Neighboring water project larger than connection to Nottoway
Neighboring Prince Edward County wants to get into the water business, starting with an expansion into Nottoway County. But the county’s plan doesn’t end there. It’s actually the first part in a three phase project, one stretching out over several years. That’s why some of the price tags mentioned for this water expansion are significantly […] The post Neighboring water project larger than connection to Nottoway appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Speedway rolls out 2024 schedule
South Boston Speedway officials have released the speedway’s 2024 season schedule of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series events, a slate that features 11 event dates for its four regular NASCAR racing divisions and includes four special events. Incoming South Boston Speedway General Manager Brandon Brown noted that additional special races and promotions will be […] The post Speedway rolls out 2024 schedule appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Sacred Heart holds stew fundraiser
Residents came out to Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, Sept. 16 for a stew fundraiser and gala event. The Meherrin church featured musical groups and Rev. Chris Hess was seen befriending a hound dog. The stew master for this event was Mike Dean and the photos are courtesy of Ronald H. Card in Abilene. The post Sacred Heart holds stew fundraiser appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer signs first industry deal
Oliver Anthony now has an agent. After a bidding war where he “brush(ed) off $8 million offers” and had everyone from rap artists to record labels recruiting him, the ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer signed Thursday, Sept. 21 with United Talent Agency Nashville. “We’re honored to represent such an authentic artist, and excited to […] The post ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer signs first industry deal appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
STEPS plans event to help raise support, shelter funds
The first step in reopening Madeline’s House is finding out what kind of support it has in the area. That’s what STEPS Inc. is working on. Since Madeline’s House closed last November, Virginia’s Heartland-Southside region has been without adequate resources for sexual and domestic violence survivors. STEPS, which currently serves as the Community Action Agency […] The post STEPS plans event to help raise support, shelter funds appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Five County Fair returns for a new season. Here’s what’s coming
It gets in your blood, Auburn Estes says. There’s just something about the Five County Fair, about the activities and everything tied to it that keeps bringing people back. The fair’s longtime general manager returns for his 53rd year involved in some way, and says people can expect another season of good food, fun rides […] The post Five County Fair returns for a new season. Here’s what’s coming appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Pesticide disposal program
Do you have any pesticide products that are out of date, no longer needed or the containers are getting in bad shape? Have you cleaned out a farm building and ran across pesticides and wondered how you can safely and economically dispose of them? If your answer is yes, there is a “free” pesticide disposal […] The post Pesticide disposal program appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Tiger starter named ODAC Player of the Week
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) senior quarterback Andrew Puccinelli has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Football Offensive Player of the Week. Puccinelli passed for a game-high and career-high 357 yards (30-42-0) and three touchdowns with no interceptions, adding one rushing touchdown, while making his first start of the season during a 58-28 road win […] The post Tiger starter named ODAC Player of the Week appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Council weighs future of ICE contract
If the Farmville Town Council terminated its contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), what would actually change? That’s what council members want to know before making a decision. Farmville has what’s known as an intergovernmental service agreement (IGSA) with Immigration Centers of America (ICA), the group that operates the ICE detention center in […] The post Council weighs future of ICE contract appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Budget brings potential, controversy for Sandy River
By Michael Hinman and Brian Carlton Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series, detailing the plans and challenges surrounding the Sandy River Reservoir expansion. Part two will be in next weeks edition. The notice showed up in the final version of the General Assembly’s budget. Neither Sen. Frank Ruff or Del. Tommy […] The post Budget brings potential, controversy for Sandy River appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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