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Randolph-Henry Statesmen earn spot in regional semifinal

1 week ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 11:16 pm Saturday, May 31, 2025 The season started off slow, but that was to be expected. The Randolph-Henry Statesmen lost a lot of firepower from last season’s senior-laden team, with multiple starters heading off to compete in college. That meant new faces filling new roles and that took a bit of time to come together. By this point, however, those young players have grown and developed. These aren’t the same first-year starters that suited up in March.
Despite delays, Charlotte County budget sees impact from solar

2 weeks ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 4:14 pm Thursday, May 22, 2025 One question raised throughout this budget season has been about the financial impact solar projects have had on Charlotte County. As part of the siting agreement for the projects, Charlotte County gets some funding as each hits certain benchmarks in construction and then yearly revenue comes in once they’re activated. Residents have asked why they can’t see more things funded as a result. Where is this money going?
Randolph-Henry Statesmen clinch regular season soccer title

2 weeks ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 3:15 pm Monday, May 19, 2025 Their first match of the season was a loss, a 2-1 out of conference defeat by Appomattox County. But that day, March 17, was the last time the Randolph-Henry Statesmen boys soccer team lost a game of any kind. The group clinched the regular season title last week after a 6-1 win over Prince Edward High.
What does the data say? Charlotte sheriff details crime statistics

3 weeks ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 2:36 pm Tuesday, May 6, 2025 The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was busy during the first quarter of 2025. Charlotte Sheriff J.R. Grissom released statistics from Jan. 1 to April 1 this past week, detailing the work done by his department.
Governor reverses course, signs off on Save Local Pharmacies Act

3 weeks ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 4:14 pm Wednesday, May 7, 2025 It went down to the wire, so to speak, with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin not announcing his decision until minutes before the deadline. But in the end, Youngkin did respond on Friday, May 2, signing the Save Local Pharmacies Act into law. The goal of the new law is to streamline the Medicaid process for local pharmacies, especially independent ones. It will create one single, state-contracted Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) for Medicaid.
Before Longwood performance, Creigh Riepe returns to high school

1 month ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 1:43 am Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Before taking the stage at Longwood’s Joan Perry Brock Center on Friday, April 25, Creigh Riepe returned to his high school alma mater. The former The Voice contestant stopped by at Randolph-Henry High to share music and some thoughts with current students. Riepe encouraged students to chase their dreams and not to give up, if things don’t immediately fall into place.
Gazette Church and Community Calendar week of April 25

1 month ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 1:41 am Friday, April 25, 2025 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 [email protected]. APRIL 26 BOOK SALE – The Friends of the Charlotte County Library will hold a book sale and market on Saturday, April 26. That will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its Charlotte Court House location. The library is located at 112- 116 LeGrande Avenue.
Keysville man charged in narcotics bust

1 month ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 1:27 am Monday, April 28, 2025 A Keysville man is one of three facing charges as part of a narcotics investigation in nearby Prince Edward County. The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office released documents and arrest reports over the weekend about part of an ongoing case. Keysville resident Billy Lee Dempsey, 43, was arrested and charged on Thursday, April 24.
Letter to the Editor: Dear Charlotte, we need leadership

1 month ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 12:03 am Sunday, May 4, 2025 Though I vote in another district, I spend about half of my time in Charlotte County, where I was raised and where my mother still lives. I read Del. Tommy Wright’s update of April 16 in this paper with the hope of renewed leadership that speaks to refreshes the needs and opportunities of rural communities like this one—maybe even a little encouragement about what went right in Richmond during the 2025 Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
Would-be Charlotte supervisor candidates make their case

1 month ago | thecharlottegazette.com | Brian Carlton

Published 1:18 pm Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Charlotte County Supervisor Gary Walker stepped down from office on March 23. Three days later on Wednesday, March 26, the remaining board members heard from candidates who applied to fill that vacant Charlotte supervisor seat, asking questions and letting each explain why they’re running for the position.