COVID-19
VDH offers new programs to help residents
The Piedmont Health District of the Virginia Health Department has two new programs to help community members struggling with COVID-19 or food insecurities. The Piedmont ...
Rachel Austin, Author at The Charlotte Gazette
Charlotte County
Charlotte County resident juggles graduation, Boston Marathon
Many college students find it difficult to balance school, work and extracurriculars. However, one Charlotte County resident found time to run his personal best at ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, May 19, 2023 1:00 am
Local Weather
Expect storms, possibly severe, to hit region tonight and Friday
CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE – Be prepared. That was the word Thursday afternoon from the National Weather Service (NWS). Anyone going for nice weather is out ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:38 pm
COVID-19
New guidance for COVID-19 vaccine
The Virginia Health Department (VDH) has implemented changes for the COVID-19 vaccine in its scheduling and makeup. On Wednesday, April 19, the Center for Disease ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 11:18 am
CHARLOTTE
Medical Reserves Corps seeks volunteers
Now that the pandemic has subsided, the Medical Reserves Corps (MRC) is looking for more volunteers in Charlotte County to help aid in public health ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, April 21, 2023 8:15 am
HEALTH
Medicaid changes coming to Charlotte County, rest of state in May
For the first time in three years, Virginia residents on the state’s Medicaid programs will soon have to verify their income. Federal rules require states ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:00 am
news
More details released in April 14 crash on Route 47
Last Friday, we posted on The Gazette’s social media accounts, advising residents to steer clear of Route 47, as an accident had shut it down. ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:30 am
news
SPCA and Animal Control at full capacity
Local animal shelters are experiencing higher numbers than usual. Luckily there are simple actions to take to help alleviate this stress. The Southside Society for ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, April 14, 2023 8:05 am
CHARLOTTE
Habitat says area project will start this fall
We now have a rough timeframe when Piedmont Habitat for Humanity plans to deliver homes to Charlotte County. According to Sam Rabon, the group’s director ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 13, 2023 5:02 pm
CHARLOTTE
NOAA gives spring forecast for the region
Winter this year has been warmer than usual and keeping everyone guessing on what the weather will do next. On Thursday, March 16, the National ...