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At its July 1 board meeting, the Warren County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a Warren County Tourism Development Authority. Both state and local statutes require establishing a TDA to oversee revenue generated by the newly-levied 5 percent occupancy tax on short-term lodging. The occupancy tax is not...

Preachers, of which I am one, tend to begin with Holy Scripture. Most of us would agree that this is the right place to begin. It is with Holy Scripture that I will begin this article. Isaiah was a biblical prophet of old, called by God to help “repair the...

Warren County, North Carolina- The Virginia Department of Health has issued a recreational swimming and fish consumption advisory until further notice for surface waters, including the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers, that extend to the North Carolina-Virginia border after a fire at a chemical storage facility in South Hill, Virginia on July 6, 2024.

The Warren County Fair livestock tent was full of activity during the fair between animal showmanship competitions and the Warren County Fair Livestock Auction. To purchase photo reprints, call the Record office at 636-456-6397.

RALEIGH – The Virginia Department of Health has issued a recreational swimming and fish consumption advisory for surface waters, including the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers, that extend to the North Carolina-Virginia border. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is sharing this advisory for...

During its July 1 regular meeting, the Warren County Board of Commissioners appointed Courtney Lockey as Animal Control director and Mark Bloomer as Planning/Zoning director. Lockey’s appointment, effective July 1, was approved with an annual salary of $50,233. Interim County Manager Crystal Smith said that Lockey comes to Warren...

Warren County Retired School Personnel annually awards a $500 Merit Scholarship to a Warren County High School senior. The 2024 Merit Scholarship was awarded to Caleb Richardson, who plans to attend Halifax Community College and study to become a radiologist technician. Pictured are Elvelon W. Mason, WCRSP president and scholarship chairperson, and Caleb Richardson.

The John Graham High School Alumni Association awarded its first Merit Scholarship to assist students with continuing their educational efforts for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Association plans to award scholarships on an annual basis. The first recipients of the $500 Merit Scholarship are Warren County High School graduates Caleb Richardson, Alana N. Lynch, and Cassandra Tapit. Pictured, from the left, are Elvelon W. Mason, scholarship chairperson; scholarship recipients Caleb Richardson, Alana N. Lynch, and Cassandra Tapit; Nadine Harris, Alumni Association president; and Alice Wilkins.

Fairgoers of all ages gathered around the pig pit for greased pig wrestling at the Warren County Fair on the afternoon of July 6. To purchase photo reprints, call the Record office at 636-456-6397.

GREENSBORO — Tare “T” Davis (D-Warren), state Senate candidate in District 2 and a Warren County commissioner, was among an elite group of recipients of Black Business Ink’s Power 100 Awards during a ceremony on June 28 in Greensboro. According to a press release, the award...

The Virginia Department of Health on Friday issued a recreational swimming and fish consumption advisory for surface waters, including the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers that extend to the North Carolina-Virginia border. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources also shared the advisory for public awareness of...

During its July 1 regular meeting, the Warren County Board of Commissioners appointed Courtney Lockey as Animal Control director and Mark Bloomer as Planning/Zoning director. Lockey’s appointment, effective July 1, was approved with an annual salary of $50,233. Interim County Manager Crystal Smith said that Lockey comes to Warren...

The board of advisors of the Warren County Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from charitable organizations serving Warren County needs. Organizations can be the following: 501(c)3 public charities, a local government including public schools, fire and rescue departments, or religious entities including faith-based organizations.
Grants typically range from $500 to $1,500. In 2023, WCCF awarded $12,070 in grants, including several to Lake Gaston nonprofits, through this competitive process.
Funds will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund.
Applications open July 12. The deadline for applications is noon on Aug. 13. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Washington state nonprofit organization Beyond the Call of Duty brought its nationwide End of Watch: Ride to Remember to Warren County on July 3, when it stopped at the Warren County Armory Civic Center to allow family members, law enforcement officers, and community residents to remember the late Warren County Sheriff’s Deputy José Angel De’Leon.

Above, members of the Warren County Memorial Post, American Legion Post 547, honor veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Forces with walkers and a float. At right, Lady Liberty, otherwise known as Trina Paynter, greets Wise Independence Day Parade spectators with “Happy Birthday, America!”

Ruby Louise Harris Carroll, 95, went to her eternal home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 8. She was at home surrounded by her children caring for her during a brief illness. Her love and life will always be remembered. The Rev. Robby Ross will conduct a graveside service at 10:30 a.m., Thursday July 11, at the Warren Plains Memorial Garden. Visitation will be at Blaylock Funeral Home in Warrenton at 9 a.m. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

The board of advisors of the Warren County Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from charitable organizations serving Warren County needs. Organizations can be the following: 501(c)3 public charities, a local government including public schools, fire and rescue departments, or religious entities including faith-based organizations. Grants typically range from $500...

On July 1, the N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced new funding for high-speed internet providers to continue serving new locations in Warren County. This project is funded by federal American Rescue Plan dollars awarded by NCDIT, as well as local dollars allocated...