Keep your pets inside. That’s the message issued by the Piedmont Health District to folks in the Randolph area. On Friday, April 26, district officials issued a warning to anyone living in or visiting the area near Scuffletown Road and Harrisburg Road. The reason is due to a problem with rabies.  “Efforts are being taken […] The post Health Department issues rabies warning after Charlotte outbreak appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was busy during the first quarter of 2024. Charlotte Sheriff J.R. Grissom released statistics from Jan. 1 to April 5 this week, detailing the work done by his department.  “I believe it is important to keep the citizens of Charlotte County informed of the enforcement, community service and crime prevention,” […] The post What do the numbers say? Charlotte sheriff details crime data appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Randolph-Henry High transformed into a glitzy Hollywood affair on April 20, as students were treated to a night in the spotlight. The school held a Hollywood-themed prom and after-prom party, featuring a venue adorned with elegant black tablecloths, feathers, and touches of red and gold.  Seniors had the opportunity to take a walk on the […] The post Randolph-Henry High goes Hollywood for 2024 prom appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Estes, the largest, privately owned freight carrier in North America, donated two 2019 Freightliner trucks to Southside Virginia Community College’s (SVCC) Truck Driver Training Program. Estes President and COO Webb Estes and Corporate Vice President Trish Garland met with SVCC President Dr. Quentin R. Johnson and Program Director Duncan Quicke to formally bestow the keys […] The post SVCC gets donation from Estes appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Bacon District Elementary School has announced its honor roll students for the third nine weeks and the school year. THIRD GRADE Honor Roll: Miranda Brankley, Lane Cook, Liana Davis, Alyssa Dix, Kamryn Fallen, Braxton Goodwin III, Dominic Gordon, Brantley Griles, Becklee Malsbury, Emily Moorefield and Izabella Seals. Principal’s List: Audrina Covington FOURTH GRADE: Honor Roll: […] The post Bacon District Elementary School Honor Roll 3rd Nine Weeks 2024 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Buckingham County’s Republican Committee is back from the dead. Just a couple weeks after 5th District Republicans voted to dissolve the group, Buckingham’s Republicans have voted and said they are fine with the way things were before. By an 87-81 vote on Saturday, April 13, Ramona Christian was re-elected as chair, beating challenger Jenise McNeal. […] The post Election held as appeal is filed appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Typically by now, the numbers have dropped a bit. On an average year, Central Middle School finishes the first semester with between 160 to 175 students who are not chronically absent. But by this point in the school year, that number is much lower. Except that’s not the case here in 2024.  “We have maintained […] The post Central Middle makes progress appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

The community of Pamplin has been making a comeback over the past few years. Going from being featured as a ghost town on many YouTube videos to reviving its downtown area with shops, a restaurant and a community market. It’s at the community market where visitors can buy fresh local produce, baked goods, and pastured […] The post Community market looks to expand appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

USDA food boxes will be distributed, along with food purchased with donations from Mt. Zion, Providence and Nazareth churches at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 1303 Mt. Zion Road, on Saturday, April 20, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.  Church officials say they will close the event earlier than 10:30 a.m. if all boxes have […] The post Food bank returns to Mt. Zion appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

A number of Hampden-Sydney College football standouts have earned recognition from the National Football Foundation (NFF). Braeden Bowling, Melik Frost, Dorian Green, George Langhammer, Braxton Mergenthal, TJ Minter and James-Ryan Salvi have each been named a member of the 2024 NFF Hampshire Honor Society.  The society is made up of college football players from all […] The post Tigers make Football Honor Society appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

A teacher shortage is plaguing public schools across the country. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, officials with 45% of public schools reported feeling that they were understaffed in August 2023, and hiring for elementary and special education remains a challenge.  Central Virginia faces the same issue. The U.S. Department of Education reports […] The post ‘Teachers for Tomorrow’ help with shortage appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Last month, Vietnam Veteran’s Day was recognized on March 29. That got one Charlotte County couple thinking about other veterans and now they are seeking to recognize those from the county who served in Vietnam. According to Kaye and David Lucado, over 200 men and women from Charlotte County served in Vietnam and they are […] The post Couple searches for Vietnam veterans appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

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.  APRIL 20  MUSEUM OPENS — The Central High Museum will open for tours on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

If you say you’re heading to Alcatraz, one might think a trip to the West Coast is involved. But that wasn’t the case last week for members of the Randolph-Henry High School Criminal Justice Club, who paid a visit to Alcatraz East as part of a field trip.  So first off, what is Alcatraz East, […] The post Criminal Justice students head to Alcatraz East appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

This could be a problem. That’s how officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) summed things up early Monday, when talking about the forecast. The concern for Charlotte County and surrounding areas involves a series of severe storms which might roll through Monday afternoon through Monday night. That’s the frustrating part for forecasters. These storms […] The post Charlotte County in path of potential severe storms, NWS cautions appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

National Biomechanics Day is celebrated annually to help students understand what biomechanics is and how it is used in real life. To help with that in Charlotte County, enter Dr. Stephanie Playton and Dr. Tim Coffey. The two Longwood University professors reached out to the school district, offering to work with eighth grade students to […] The post Professors help students learn biomechanics appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Some good news today for Randolph-Henry High’s yearbook staff. The school’s 2023 yearbook, The Log, is being featured in the Jostens Look Book 2024. The book celebrates the ‘best of the best’ in yearbook design and inclusivity from across the country. Randolph Henry’s yearbook was one of only 479 selected from almost 1,000 submitted and […] The post The Log featured in Look Book appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

Tax season isn’t just about filing returns; it’s also prime time for IRS impostor scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported theft of $5.8 million via these scams in 2023 alone. Here is what you need to know about IRS impostors so you can stay one step ahead of these crooks.  IRS impostor […] The post AARP warns of IRS scams appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.

The Commonwealth Chorale will present its spring concert titled “Songs of Reconciliation and Peace” at 4 p.m. in three locations: Saturday, April 20, Grace Hills Baptist Church, 4320 Pumping Station Road, Appomattox; Sunday April 21, Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 200 Church Street, Blackstone; and Sunday, April 28, Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High Street, Farmville. […] The post Commonwealth Chorale announces spring concert schedule appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.