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Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of May 1
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 4 GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT — Staunton River Baptist Church, located at 2400 Ridgeway Road in Brookneal, will hold a gospel bluegrass concert featuring the group First Go […] The post Gazette Church and Community Calendar: week of May 1 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Burn ban gets lifted in Charlotte County and across Commonwealth
The burn ban here in Charlotte County, and across the Commonwealth, has been lifted as of Wednesday, May 1. According to state officials, there’s no weather situation or other reason to extend, so it’s ending like normal. “Virginia’s spring fire season and 4 p.m. burning law is in effect every year from Feb. 15 to […] The post Burn ban gets lifted in Charlotte County and across Commonwealth appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Murder suspect caught after three-day search
Maceo Andre Johnson is in custody. The 34-year-old Farmville resident was arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon, after a search that ran for three days and involved multiple state and local law enforcement agencies. “Maceo Johnson was arrested without incident today at approximately 2:45 p.m. by members of the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office and a […] The post Murder suspect caught after three-day search appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry student makes top three spot in statewide contest
Writing is something that, at least for a moment, comes easier than art sometimes, according to Madison Godsey. The Randolph-Henry High student wrote a poem titled, “My Hage”, and submitted it to the Longwood Young Writer’s Competition, taking home a coveted spot as a competition finalist. “‘My Hage’ is a poem about my art block […] The post Randolph-Henry student makes top three spot in statewide contest appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County taxpayers will see personal property rates shift
Charlotte County taxpayers will see changes on their personal property bills later this year — vehicle values declining by 11-13% and the tax rate increasing by about 8%. The changes in value and the tax rate are expected to offset each other. The personal property tax should generate about the same amount of revenue for […] The post Charlotte County taxpayers will see personal property rates shift appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Amish traffic concerns continue in Charlotte County after accident
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. That’s become more of a concern this month, after the accident in nearby Buckingham, involving a buggy and a car. Charlotte County Administrator Dan Witt said the board of supervisors brought the issue up a year ago […] The post Amish traffic concerns continue in Charlotte County after accident appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Harris reaches the 200 hit mark for Lancers
Consistency is something that goes hand in hand with Hayden Harris. Over the course of four years playing baseball at Longwood, he’s started all but one game. He’s also been a consistent hitter, to the point of reaching a milestone. Back on Tuesday, April 16, Harris collected the 200th hit of his college career. It […] The post Harris reaches the 200 hit mark for Lancers appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Parts of Butterwood Road set to be closed, starting this month
Some Charlotte County residents might need to take a different route to and from home, beginning next week. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced Tuesday that they will be closing parts of Route 664, Butterwood Road, starting on May 8. That closure will last through June 7, barring any unforeseen delays. The shutdown is […] The post Parts of Butterwood Road set to be closed, starting this month appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Health Department issues rabies warning after Charlotte outbreak
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.
Central Middle School Honor Roll: 3rd Nine weeks 2024
Central Middle School has announced its honor roll students for the third nine weeks. SIXTH GRADE Principal’s List: Avery Bolton, Brooklynn Camp, Jordan Clinton, Matthew Davis, Austin Dietrich, Gavin Haskins, John Jaynes, Ryleigh Metts, Emmit Rowley-Clark and Ava Thompson. Honor Roll: Aislee Arrington, Madison Chapman, Sydney Hamby, Rutherfoord Hamlett, Jayden Harmon, Audrey Kott, Alaisa Majors, […] The post Central Middle School Honor Roll: 3rd Nine weeks 2024 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
What do the numbers say? Charlotte sheriff details crime data
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.
When will Madeline’s House reopen?
By Nate Pentecost The Charlotte Gazette It’s something STEPS employees get asked on a fairly constant basis. When will Madeline’s House reopen? Right now, there’s no definite answer. The nonprofit STEPS is continuing work to reopen Madeline’s House and fill the substantial need for a domestic violence shelter and programs in Central Virginia. There’s just […] The post When will Madeline’s House reopen? appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Early voting begins next week around county
Starting late next week, Charlotte County residents will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming primary races. Early voting begins on Friday, May 3 for primaries in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Primary Day itself is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18. But early voting can be confusing. Over […] The post Early voting begins next week around county appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Statesmen rally to fight cancer
The game itself took a bit of a backseat last Thursday, as the Randolph-Henry Statesmen also worked on raising money to fight pediatric cancer. As part of a special Versus Cancer event, the baseball team welcomed in pediatric cancer survivors, who were recognized in a pregame ceremony and had the chance to throw out the […] The post Statesmen rally to fight cancer appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Phenix Elementary Honor Roll: 3rd Nine Weeks 2024
Phenix Elementary School has announced its honor roll students for the third nine weeks. THIRD GRADE Principal’s List: Rylen Brown, Hunter Hathaway, Leah Jackson and Adrienne Morton. Honor Roll: Krista Armstrong, Max Clark, Ja’Kiara Davis, Jeebz Davis, Baylee Evans, Ja’Niyah Friend, Ethan Hall, Marcus McCray, Shauna Newcomb, Clare Sexton, Hudson Viar and Anthony Washington. FOURTH […] The post Phenix Elementary Honor Roll: 3rd Nine Weeks 2024 appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Sales tax bill scrapped in extra session
The sales tax fight is slowing down, at least for this year. The General Assembly failed to get enough votes to overturn Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto of the measure, meaning the current bill dies. A two-thirds majority is required to overturn a veto in Virginia and the vote fell far short of that. This vetoed […] The post Sales tax bill scrapped in extra session appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Penick makes it three straight
Heading into this racing season, Jordaine Penick said one of her goals was to finish in the Top Five more often. So far, she’s off to a good start. In three races, Penick has finished in the Top Five each time, with this past weekend being no different. It was Cameron Goble of Ringgold taking […] The post Penick makes it three straight appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Randolph-Henry High goes Hollywood for 2024 prom
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.
Pillow’s class wins March Madness
Randolph-Henry used the March Madness concept as an attendance challenge for this previous month. Throughout the month of March, first-period classes went head-to-head in a basketball-style bracket, with the ultimate goal of achieving the best attendance percentage. Mrs. Pillow’s class, consisting of 19 students enrolled in Intro to Digital & Information Literacy, emerged victorious. To […] The post Pillow’s class wins March Madness appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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