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Monkeypox cases continue to raise
There are more than 5,000 cases of Monkeypox reported in the United States as of Aug. 1 with ...
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AARP warns of vacation booking scam
By Rachel Austin The Charlotte Gazette As families schedule their last minute trips before school is back in ...
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What items qualify for Virginia’s tax-free weekend?
CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE — It’s that time of year again. As we get ready for schools to reopen, ...
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Crash claims life of Nelson man
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Nelson man. According ...
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Managing expenses helps counter inflation
Life’s not always easy, even in the best of times. And now, while caught in the throes of ...
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Explore the hidden world of bats
When picturing a bat, one might think of a vampire-like creature that roams the earth looking for its ...
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Lancer Summer Open 5K set
The Longwood mens and womens cross country teams host the Lancer Summer Open 5K Saturday, Aug. 6 on ...
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Did you know?
Deep breathing exercises can help individuals maintain personal health and well-being. According to the American Institute of Stress, ...
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National Farmers Market Week celebrates community impact
Farmers markets connect communities with fresh produce, locally made food and artisan goods and offer opportunities to mingle. ...
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Historically high fuel prices will undoubtedly prove to be one of the defining stories of 2022. As the ...
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Barksdale wine festival has new venue for 2022
Barksdale Cancer Foundation is busy making final plans for its annual wine festival, “Miss Janie’s Sit & Sip,” ...
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New report details firearm injuries
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) says that the number of emergency department visits for firearm injuries increased ...
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Solar Farms in Virginia
By Faith Redd The Charlotte Gazette The rise in the use of solar energy technology to generate electricity ...
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Community Calendar — The week of July 27, 2022
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday ...
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Tryouts set for Central Middle teams
Tryouts for various Central Middle School teams are set to begin. The following sports will begin tryouts on ...
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R-H holds orientation
Randolph-Henry High School hosted an orientation on July 22 for incoming ninth graders and new students. Students and ...
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Another solar facility could be approved
With the Randolph Solar project now approved, county officials are set to consider approval of yet another solar ...
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Economists say Fed plan will bring inflation down, in time
By Greg Goldfarb The Charlotte Gazette As Virginians continue to bow to the pressure of record-high economic inflation, ...
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SVCC nurse pinning ceremonies
Each year, the pinning ceremonies recognize the long hours of hard work and dedication that it takes to ...
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CDC: Masks urged for area
It’s time to mask back up. Especially if you live, work or travel to Charlotte County. The Centers ...
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Tuition staying the same at SVCC
Southside Virginia Community College will not increase tuition and fees for this academic year. Students will have their ...
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The Word — Life flourishes with the Holy Spirit’s giving force
Did you know that the Dead Sea receives water but does not give water, except for evaporation? “… ...
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State VFW commander plans to visit area posts
Virginia’s newest VFW Commander Geoff Lyster and key headquarters staff visit VFW Fourth District posts July 29-30. Fourth ...
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Summer night starlight at Sailor’s Creek
Spend a beautiful evening with the Crewe Astronomy Club gazing at the stars and learning about the night ...
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New behavioral health dashboard launched
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) recently announced the launch of a new behavioral health dashboard ...