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Some Charlotte County residents will see lower power bills in July
The cost of power bills for some Charlotte County residents will soon be dropping. That’s the news coming out of Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC), in the wake of a decision made by its parent company’s board of directors. By a majority vote at their June meeting, the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative Board of Directors (ODEC) […] The post Some Charlotte County residents will see lower power bills in July appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
With 5th District primary ballots counted, Bob Good eyes challenge
The votes have been counted, everything has been totaled up and we have a winner. But we still have a week before the Republican primary for Virginia’s 5th District Congressional seat is certified and incumbent Bob Good is threatening to file a legal challenge, calling for a do-over vote in at least one city. “This […] The post With 5th District primary ballots counted, Bob Good eyes challenge appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
New law will impact Charlotte farmers with unregistered vehicles
Charlotte County farmers who rely on unregistered vehicles as part of their work will be required to display a Division of Motor Vehicles-issued placard tag beginning July 1. For more than 50 years, an unofficial farm use tag was required for these vehicles to travel on public highways. And to be clear, by this we’re […] The post New law will impact Charlotte farmers with unregistered vehicles appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
State Police investigating after fatal Route 40 accident
One person is dead and an investigation is ongoing after a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, June 18. According to Virginia State Police, this happened at 9:46 a.m. on Route 40 in Charlotte County. VSP officials say based on their data so far, a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis was heading westbound on Route 40 when it […] The post State Police investigating after fatal Route 40 accident appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
5th District race still going, as Bob Good refuses to concede
As of Thursday night, the numbers changed, but the result stayed the same. And yet, the 5th District Republican primary will keep going, as incumbent Bob Good says he doesn’t plan to concede. After Thursday’s round of provisional ballot counting, challenger John McGuire had 31,397 votes, 313 more than Good’s 31,084. “This race remains too […] The post 5th District race still going, as Bob Good refuses to concede appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Will Charlotte County elections be affected by Youngkin’s order?
The June 18 primaries have ended, at least for the most part. But as the 5th District fight continues, it’s time to take a look at a decision that could affect Charlotte County elections and those across the state. That would be Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 31. Youngkin issued an executive order last week, […] The post Will Charlotte County elections be affected by Youngkin’s order? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Numbers don’t lie: Charlotte County unemployment lowest in region
The numbers keep dropping and in this case, that’s a good thing. Based on the data released last week, Charlotte County has the lowest unemployment rate in the region, tied with Lunenburg. It’s one of several positive trends to be pulled from the latest figures. The unemployment rate dropped in all area counties during April […] The post Numbers don’t lie: Charlotte County unemployment lowest in region appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigates airsoft shootings
Airsoft guns may look like toys. They may be found in the toy section online or in the store, but they’re also dangerous if used incorrectly. They can cause serious injuries to people and lead to criminal charges. That’s the message the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office wants to get out, after a series of airsoft […] The post Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigates airsoft shootings appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
High Bridge earns national recognition
The praise for High Bridge Trail State Park keeps coming in, with the operation getting some national recognition this time. Lift Vault is a national workout magazine that recently took a poll of 3,000 fitness enthusiasts. They asked each person to rank the top outdoor workout locations in the United States. Once Lift Vault staff […] The post High Bridge earns national recognition appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
STEPS looks to solve housing problem
How do you solve the homeless problem in Charlotte County and the surrounding area? According to STEPS, the solution involves a piece of property in neighboring Prince Edward County. Is buying land to set up a supportive housing community. Now they want input from Charlotte County residents on how to move forward. First off, before […] The post STEPS looks to solve housing problem appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Incentives work for R-H students
The challenge was pretty simple, in fact students had known about it all year. If a student had two or fewer absences for the fourth grading period, then they would get a unique experience at the end of the semester, one involving food. And that’s what happened for more than a dozen students at Randolph-Henry […] The post Incentives work for R-H students appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
April Kindness Club announced
At Phenix Elementary this year, students were given a special assignment. Every month, they voted on someone the group believed shows a social skill related to kindness. This was called The Kindness Club, with the student or students who were chosen each month honored in front of classmates and parents. In April, students voted on […] The post April Kindness Club announced appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Ruff chosen as Tobacco Commission chair
A face familiar to Charlotte County residents will be taking over the Tobacco Commission. The Commission membership voted in former state lawmaker Frank Ruff as their new chairman during meetings this month in Lee County. First, let’s explain what the commission does. The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission was created in 1999 by the Virginia General […] The post Ruff chosen as Tobacco Commission chair appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Multiple people charged in Charlotte County drug bust
Several pounds of drugs were seized and multiple people arrested after a task force operation in Charlotte County this week. On Wednesday, May 29, the Tri-County Drug and Gang Task Force worked with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police to execute a series of search warrants in the area. The warrants focused […] The post Multiple people charged in Charlotte County drug bust appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Multiple high school seniors earn Cooperative scholarships
Thirty-one graduating high school seniors in the Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) service area are receiving Southside Opportunity Fund scholarships to help with the costs of higher education. In late April, the SOF board selected 31 recipients to receive $37,000 in scholarships after reviewing applications from 44 students. The recipients, who represent 10 of the 18 […] The post Multiple high school seniors earn Cooperative scholarships appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Hunting with Hounds: Wildlife Resources proposes new regulations
Should there be more rules controlling when and how Charlotte County residents go hunting with hounds? The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has introduced several new proposals and now want residents across the Commonwealth to weigh in. The 45-day comment period runs through July 5 on a change to require dogs used for hunting to […] The post Hunting with Hounds: Wildlife Resources proposes new regulations appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Trump endorses candidate in 5th District race
As early voting continues in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, one of the candidates received a major endorsement this week. On Tuesday, May 28, former President Donald Trump declared his support for the challenger in the race, Virginia State Senator John McGuire. McGuire is challenging incumbent Bob Good in the primary, which runs through […] The post Trump endorses candidate in 5th District race appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar week of May 29
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. MAY 29 MUSEUM TOURS – The Central High Museum will be open for tours from noon to 5 p.m. The museum is located at 401 Thomas Jefferson Highway in […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar week of May 29 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
‘May God continue to watch over’
They paid tribute to the fallen on Monday, remembering those who had given their lives. Residents of Charlotte, Prince Edward and Lunenburg counties all made their way to Lakeview Cemetery. They talked about George Daniel and Luther High, of Alton Norton and Harry Parsons, along with the 45 other Charlotte County residents who gave their […] The post ‘May God continue to watch over’ appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
AARP warns of fraud network
Theft through fraud has risen exponentially over the last five years. A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), found that reported fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023, up from $2.4 billion in 2019. A recent survey from the AARP Fraud Watch Network showed that this growth is not going unnoticed with 58% […] The post AARP warns of fraud network appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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