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5th District primary sees year’s first political poll released
As early voting has started in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, we’re seeing the first set of polling released in the contest this year. In a survey conducted over the last month by national GOP pollster Battleground Connect, 45% of Republican voters said they would back Virginia State Sen. John McGuire, as opposed to […] The post 5th District primary sees year’s first political poll released appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
5th District primary sees year’s first political poll released
As early voting has started in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, we’re seeing the first set of polling released in the contest this year. In a survey conducted over the last month by national GOP pollster Battleground Connect, 45% of Republican voters said they would back Virginia State Sen. John McGuire, as opposed to […] The post 5th District primary sees year’s first political poll released appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Small Ruminant Field Day set
Are you raising goats and sheep or interested in getting started? Then the Charlotte County Cooperative Extension invites you to take part in the Small Ruminant Field Day. That’ll be held on Friday, May 31 from 8:30 a.m. to about 4 p.m. at the Appomattox County High School and at the school’s Future Farmers of […] The post Small Ruminant Field Day set appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Butterwood Road work delayed slightly
It started a bit later than expected and as a result, it’s going to take a bit longer to complete. Instead of shutting down Butterwood Road on May 8 as originally planned, officials with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) started their work on Monday, May 13 instead. “Weather pushed us back a week,” said […] The post Butterwood Road work delayed slightly appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Senior awards handed out at R-H
The senior class of Randolph-Henry High School (R-H) will graduate with more than $78,000 in scholarships. Senior Awards Day was held on Sunday, May 5, right before the senior slideshow was unveiled in the library. Mason Hamlett was honored with a plaque, as he was named Senior of the Year. Also, prior to the ceremony, […] The post Senior awards handed out at R-H appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
AARP warns of digital delivery scams
If you’re like many Americans, the arrival of a package at your doorstep is a common occurrence. In the age of digital shopping, it has become harder than ever to keep track of what is coming when and from whom. This new reality has led directly to the rise of the digital package delivery scam. […] The post AARP warns of digital delivery scams appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of May 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. MAY 18 WOMEN’S DAY — Shiloh Baptist Church will hold a Women’s Day service on Sunday, May 19, beginning at 2 p.m. Halifax County NAACP President Barbara Coleman-Brown […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of May 15 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
FAFSA delays create headaches for parents, students
As if being a high school senior who is preparing to graduate and head to college this fall isn’t already stressful enough, problems with this year’s new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website have created delays and headaches for students, along with their parents and colleges. Incoming college freshmen usually receive their financial […] The post FAFSA delays create headaches for parents, students appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Nearly 200-year sentence given
Two Charlotte County residents have been sentenced to a combined 194 years in prison due to their roles in a 2020 fatal overdose. The sentence was handed down this week, connected with the death of a Virginia Beach resident. On June 13, 2020, Virginia Beach resident Harrison M. Overcash died at a residence in Saxe, […] The post Nearly 200-year sentence given appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Green receives citizen leader award
On April 21, Dr. Elise Green was honored with the Longwood University Faculty/Staff Citizen Leader Award. This award recognizes faculty and staff members who exemplify what it means to be a citizen leader by employing their character, commitment to values, and sense of civic responsibility to make a significant contribution on behalf of the community […] The post Green receives citizen leader award appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Signing Day arrives for Randolph-Henry
Two members of the Randolph- Henry High football team have made their decision where to play next. On Thursday, May 2, friends, family, staff and coaches gathered to hear the choice from Kendell Boyd and Kayne Dailey. Both teens are headed to Bluefield University this fall. It was a rough year for the Statesmen, as […] The post Signing Day arrives for Randolph-Henry appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Absentee numbers keep dropping at Randolph-Henry
The projects are working. That’s the message Randolph-Henry High principal Erin Davis wants to highlight. More students are showing up for class, they’re sticking around to do homework and in general, cutting down on the chronic absenteeism problem. There was just one problem for Randolph-Henry High when looking at last year’s data. The grades were […] The post Absentee numbers keep dropping at Randolph-Henry appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Jordaine Penick aims high: Meherrin racing prodigy targets top spot
A couple of cousins, one a Randolph-Henry student and another from Prince Edward High, continue to open eyes and impress this season as part of the Hornets Division at South Boston Speedway. Cousins Jordaine Penick, 15, and Christian ‘Max’ Sangillo, 16, are not only relishing the opportunity to compete, but performing quite well. Each is […] The post Jordaine Penick aims high: Meherrin racing prodigy targets top spot appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Good introduces Apprenticeship Act
Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) introduced the Apprenticeship Freedom Act this week. Currently, 83% of apprenticeship programs in America are run by business owners but are subject to strict government regulations in order to receive funding. Good argues this legislation would reduce federal interference and allow employers to have more say in how they run their […] The post Good introduces Apprenticeship Act appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Detention center faces more legal trouble
The legal issues continue for the Farmville Detention Center, as a lawsuit involving the facility grows. In an order filed on Friday, April 26, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Nachmanoff agreed with a request made by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Now the ACLU’s lawsuit, which names Farmville Detention Center Director Jeffrey Crawford as […] The post Detention center faces more legal trouble appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
SVCC launches Critical Environment lab
Thanks to a donation from Microsoft, Southside Virginia Community College has a new training lab. SVCC announced this week that the Critical Environmental lab has opened, with the goal of equipping students with essential skills to survive in what’s identified as “critical environments”. In other words, jobs “critical” to communities, like electrical, mechanical, HVAC and […] The post SVCC launches Critical Environment lab appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gov. Youngkin names Virginia Teacher of the Year
Avanti Yamamoto, a mathematics teacher at Hanover County Public Schools’ Atlee High School, was named the 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year at an announcement ceremony hosted by Governor Glenn Youngkin on Capitol Square Monday afternoon. Yamamoto was selected last month as one of the Commonwealth’s eight regional teachers of the year and is now […] The post Gov. Youngkin names Virginia Teacher of the Year appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County duo face lengthy sentence in overdose case
Two Charlotte County residents have been sentenced to a combined 194 years in prison due to their roles in a 2020 fatal overdose. The sentence was handed down this week, connected with the death of a Virginia Beach resident. On June 13, 2020, Virginia Beach resident Harrison M. Overcash died at a residence in Saxe, […] The post Charlotte County duo face lengthy sentence in overdose case appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Gary Walker case to be heard by grand jury
The case against Gary Walker is headed to a grand jury and we now have a date for that hearing. Court proceedings are moving forward for a hearing on June 5. Walker, the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors Chairman, faces three felony counts of perjury and two misdemeanor counts, alleging he violated Virginia’s Conflict of […] The post Gary Walker case to be heard by grand jury appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
FFA chapters go fishing
It’s an annual event, one students and faculty alike look forward to. This time, the 14th FFA fishing tournament took place on Thursday, April 24, with students from Randolph-Henry and Central Middle School joining forces to host. The event brought together FFA members for an afternoon of relaxation, camaraderie, and outdoor fun. Members of both […] The post FFA chapters go fishing appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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