COVID-19
Vaccine approved for ages 12-15
The state’s daily COVID-19 case numbers are continuing to trend downward as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the Pfizer vaccine for use ...
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Chenault promoted to Colonel
Janet Chenault was recently promoted to Colonel in the Virginia Army National Guard. Col. Chenault serves as the ...
Strawberry season has arrived
Strawberry season is here, and farmers are eagerly welcoming guests and their strawberry-picking buckets. “Consumers can expect a ...
High school students begin pollinator garden
The Randolph-Henry High School environmental science classes have begun building a new pollinator garden. According to educator Erin ...
Pettus remembered for his compassion
The Drakes Branch community is mourning the loss of one of its lifelong residents and former town council ...
COVID-19
Northam lifts VA’s mask mandate
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has lifted the state’s universal indoor mask mandate and announced Virginia will soon be easing all social distancing and capacity restrictions ...
by Staff Report.
Columns
COLUMN — ‘If you dig a pit, either get in it or cover it up’
This week as we look at Mother’s Day we are reminded of the wonderful women that love unconditionally. However for some, the memories of relationships ...
by Yvette Perrin, Sunday, May 16, 2021 7:36 pm
Local
New carbon legislation will help farmers
Legislation that would help farmers participate in carbon markets has been reintroduced to the U.S. Senate for consideration after clearing the Senate Committee on Agriculture, ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, May 16, 2021 7:34 pm
Education
Positive referrals
Junaid Benu and Joseph Osborn Pokol received positive referrals at Randolph-Henry High School this week. Benu is described as a confident, hard worker with a ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, May 16, 2021 7:32 pm
College
EMU topples Randolph-Macon
The eight-seeded Eastern Mennonite University Royals toppled top seed and nationally ranked Randolph-Macon, to advance to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference semifinals. Jordan Jones, of ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, May 16, 2021 7:30 pm
Education
Statesmen tennis team keeps perfect record
The Randolph-Henry varsity girls tennis team improved its record to 5-0 with two wins this past week. Tuesday May 4, the Lady Statesmen hosted Heritage ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, May 16, 2021 7:29 pm
COVID-19
CVS to accept walk-in customers for COVID vaccine
CVS Health announced Wednesday that it is now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments at CVS Pharmacy locations across the country, including 342 locations in Virginia, with ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, May 16, 2021 3:32 pm
College
Upstate wins series finale
USC Upstate rode a workhorse effort from ace Mallie Brown to avenge the Longwood softball team’s doubleheader sweep Saturday and close out the three-game Big ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, May 16, 2021 2:33 pm
Local
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the first week of May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:34 pm
News
Glass ceiling on statewide offices remains for Black women
By Josephine Walker Capital News Service Four Black women have entered the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial race. If elected, the commonwealth would become the first state ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, May 16, 2021 11:37 am
Sports
Rookie gets first win at South Boston
Teen-age rookie Jacob Borst of Elon, North Carolina teenager made his biggest impression of the season in earning his first career NASCAR Late Model Stock ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, May 16, 2021 10:43 am
News
Supervisors say no to ATVs on roads
The topic of allowing ATVs to operate on VDOT roads within the county that are not marked with center lines was brought before the Charlotte ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, May 14, 2021 12:00 pm
Local
Vehicle owners could see higher tax bills
Commissioner of the Revenue Naisha Carter said vehicle owners in Charlotte County could see increases in their personal property tax bills this December. This is ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, May 13, 2021 12:11 pm
Local
Budget approved with no tax increases
Charlotte County residents can breathe a sigh of relief as they will see no real estate or personal property tax increases for the coming year. ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, May 13, 2021 12:00 pm
Church & Community
Sailor’s Creek hosts Junior Ranger event
Sailors Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a day of Junior Ranger activities and self-guided battlefield exploration Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:44 am
Community Calendar
Community News for the week of May 12
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 ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 13, 2021 8:39 am
Education
A lesson in food preparation
On Thursday, May 6, a collaborative lesson took place at Randolph-Henry High School between Laur Warren’s Spanish students and Chef John Engelhorn. Students learned how ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 8:16 pm
COVID-19
Confirmed COVID case at R-H
Charlotte County Public School Superintendent Robbie Mason confirmed Monday, May 10, that an individual at Randolph-Henry High School tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. “Someone ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 8:03 pm
Local
Baker removed as Crossroads executive director
After six tumultuous years, Crossroads Community Services Board Executive Director Dr. Susan Baker has been removed from her position with the organization. The news comes ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, May 7, 2021 2:02 pm
Community Calendar
Concert series set
Red Bank Revival and jazz singer Stella Jones will kick off the First Friday summer concert series in the parking lot of the Prizery located ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, May 6, 2021 4:23 pm
Columns
COLUMN — Trust God in the uncertainty
In one of my devotions this past week I read, “Naturally, we are inclined to be so mathematical and calculating that we look upon uncertainty ...
by Yvette Perrin, Thursday, May 6, 2021 4:15 pm
Education
Virtual Virginia provides online options
As this unconventional school year comes to a close, many public school districts in the commonwealth are announcing students will have the option to enroll ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, May 6, 2021 4:10 pm
Education
Parade planned for Class of 2021
For the second year in a row, a senior car parade for the graduating class of Randolph-Henry High School (R-H) is being planned. Friends and ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, May 6, 2021 3:51 pm
COVID-19
Governor eases some restrictions
COVID-19 cases are fluctuating locally as Governor Ralph Northam eased some restrictions concerning mask wearing and restaurant regulations. According to Rhonda Pruitt, senior epidemiologist for ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, May 6, 2021 3:37 pm
News
Agency says they were left out
The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors (BOS) held a public hearing on the FY 21/22 county’s $65 million budget on Tuesday, April 27, hearing from ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, May 6, 2021 3:08 pm
Local
Drakes Branch Farmer’s Market to open
The Drakes Branch Farmer’s Market will open for its sixth season under the pavilion Friday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:51 pm
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