Business
Charlotte County supervisors sign off on tax exemption
In a unanimous decision by the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors (BOS), spouses of those killed in the line of duty will no longer be ...
Crystal Vandegrift, Author at The Charlotte Gazette
Charlotte County
Freeman will not seek re-election
After a 35-year law enforcement career, Sheriff Royal Freeman is hanging up his badge. “I will be retiring from the position of Sheriff at the ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, March 9, 2023 8:45 am
Charlotte County
Charges dismissed in death of Francesca Guill
CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE – A 22-year-old Prospect woman will not face charges in connection with the death of Francesca Guill. Prosecutors dismissed the case after ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, March 9, 2023 8:00 am
Drakes Branch
Drakes Branch Town Council honors former mayor Denise Pridgen
During its February meeting, the Drakes Branch Town Council honored its former mayor. For 36 years, Denise Pridgen served the town in the capacity of ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, March 3, 2023 8:15 am
Charlotte County
Garland Hamlett will not seek reelection for Drakes Branch District
After 20 years of serving on the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors (BOS), Garland “Butch” Hamlett Jr. will not seek reelection for the Drakes Branch ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, March 3, 2023 8:00 am
HEALTH
Study reveals Charlotte County’s diabetes rate
Over the last two decades, diabetes rates have been on the rise, with signs of slowing down. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, March 2, 2023 8:30 am
Drakes Branch
Noah Davis to seek Charlotte County supervisor seat
A Town Council member, fire department treasurer, Chairman of the Republican Party and now Noah Davis is a candidate for the Charlotte County Board of ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, February 24, 2023 8:30 am
charlotte county public schools
Anderson honored by local VFW
A Charlotte County Public School (CCPS) teacher has been selected as Teacher of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Drakes Branch VFW ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, February 24, 2023 8:00 am
Charlotte County
Programs helping citizens pay taxes
In today’s world, many people are looking for ways to save money, not pay it out. We all dislike paying taxes, but how would the ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, February 23, 2023 8:15 am
Drakes Branch
Firm begins inspection of Main Street properties in Drakes Branch
A Charlottesville appraisal firm retained by the Town of Drakes Branch has begun to inspect nine properties affected by an October 2018 storm. The Town ...