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‘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Do you have any pesticide products that are out of date, no longer needed or the containers are getting in bad shape?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.
Brown to seek school board seat
Charlotte County resident Rick Brown announced last week his intention to seek a position on the school board representing the County Seat District. “I believe that our school system is the greatest asset to this county,” Brown said. Our parents, teachers and students need leaders directly invested in how our school system is operating to […] The post Brown to seek school board seat appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
High School Football: Fuqua sees Growth
They broke through last week. After an 0-2 start to the season, where they were outscored 128-10, the Fuqua Falcons put it all together against Quantico. Playing at the military base on the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, the Falcons won 7-0 to improve to 1-2. The defensive shutdown was so complete that Quantico as […] The post High School Football: Fuqua sees Growth appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Miss Janie’s Sit & Sip Wine Festival is Saturday
Barksdale Cancer Foundation is busy finalizing plans for its fifth annual wine festival, “Miss Janie’s Sit & Sip”, to be held this Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon until 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Osborne Street Park, located adjacent to the Keysville Volunteer Fire Department. A new addition to the event this […] The post Miss Janie’s Sit & Sip Wine Festival is Saturday appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
County will not apply for funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development recently announced the availability of $2.5 million in grant funding that could help Virginia cities and counties with restoration efforts following damages during several 2022 storms. Charlotte County is one of those counties. “This is good news for the 30 localities that experienced losses after last year’s […] The post County will not apply for funding appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Phenix launches Kindness Club
Phenix Elementary School is introducing the Kindness Club this semester. August was all about being kind to one another. Students voted on the kindest student 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. At the end of September, […] The post Phenix launches Kindness Club appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Church and Community Calendar: week of Sept. 20
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. SEPTEMBER 22 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL – The Randolph-Henry High Statesmen football team will play a home game against Cumberland High on Friday, Sept. 22. The game starts at 7 […] The post Church and Community Calendar: week of Sept. 20 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
County unveils historic context of monument
On a sunny September afternoon, in the shadow of the 200-year-old courthouse designed by Thomas Jefferson, Charlotte County once again made history, becoming the first place in Virginia to erect a sign explaining the historical context of its Confederate Monument. The sign tells the story of how the monument came to be, paid for with […] The post County unveils historic context of monument appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
More changes coming to Route 360 intersection
If you’re heading down Route 360 starting on Friday, things could be a bit slower. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will start their project to modify the intersection of Route 15 and Route 360 Business on Friday, Sept. 22. VDOT officials warn this will take a while to finish, with barriers expected to stay […] The post More changes coming to Route 360 intersection appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Bacon District officials determine cause of Saxe housefire
We now know that lighting caused a home at 2526 Hebron Church Road in Saxe to catch fire on Tuesday, Sept. 13. According to Bacon District Fire Department Chief Will Stembridge, an elderly lady was at home at the time the fire broke out but was able to escape the home uninjured. In addition to […] The post Bacon District officials determine cause of Saxe housefire appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Barksdale Cancer Foundation Wine Festival set for Sept. 23
The month of September traditionally heralds the slowly declining temperatures of summer and, with that, the beginning of the wine festival circuit in Virginia. Charlotte County will do its part in that endeavor when Barksdale Cancer Foundation hosts its fifth annual Miss Janie’s Sit ‘N’ Sip wine festival on Sept. 23. The event will occur […] The post Barksdale Cancer Foundation Wine Festival set for Sept. 23 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
PSR earns third USAging award
Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) received its third national USAging award for its Volunteer Wellness Check-in Call Program. The award was presented at USAging’s 48th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Salt Lake City, Utah. “PSR was so excited to receive our third national award in a row from USAging,” PSR Executive Director/CEO Justine Young said. Similar […] The post PSR earns third USAging award appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Master Gardener warns of butterfly decline
They’re vibrant and elusive, often vanishing as quickly as they appear — making each unexpected visit all the more memorable. There are over 102 butterfly species that have been observed in Virginia, according to butterflyidentification.org. But Mary Free, a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener, has noticed a decline in the number of winged visitors to […] The post Master Gardener warns of butterfly decline appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
New General Manager hired
Brandon Brown, who brings with him an extensive and varied background in the motorsports industry, has been named as the new general manager at South Boston Speedway. “I am excited to introduce Brandon Brown as the next general manager of the historic South Boston Speedway,” said Pocono Raceway and South Boston Speedway CEO Nick Igdalsky. […] The post New General Manager hired appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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