The Mecklenburg County Training School was the first public high school for black children in the county, opening with 200 students in attendance. The school was built on a two-acre lot on the east end of Virginia Street in South Hill. The sc… Read more
Mecklenburg YMCA’s Program Director and a 4-H All Star—led another successful archery workshop Sunday, February 21. She was assisted by Lori Rausch—a 4-H mom, teacher, and a certified archery instructor. Monty Hightower donated warehouse spac… Read more
God’s Final Call Warning Ministries (GFCWM) started by Ralph and Delores Rhyne has been feeding the hungry in Rural Virginia for over nine years. With the COVID crisis, the need has increased substantially. They currently help to alleviate hu… Read more
The Chase City Chamber of Commerce issued the call late Wednesday morning for residents of the town to bring snacks and drinks to Benchmark Community Bank in order to help support first responders that were working tirelessly to restore the t… Read more
Ginger was adopted for about a week or so, but recently returned. The adopter felt Ginger wanted to be around other dogs and might have a happier life in a different home. A beautiful pup, reddish-brown and white with ticking or speckles on h… Read more
Frank Malone spent much time with the children at South Hill Elementary as a founding member of the Lunch Buddy Program. Read more
Local legend and community leader, Frank Malone, passed away last Wednesday, February 17 at age 69 of natural causes. Read more
This stinking hellebore, Helleborus foetidus, is unfazed by the snow and its flowers are brightly shining despite the cold weather. Read more
For years I heard of the Lenten Rose and wondered if there really was a plant that bloomed during Lent. Indeed there is, the hellebore, Helleborus. Read more
You know the old adage ‘When life gives you lemons, made lemonade?’ Read more
The Thyne Institute was a private faith-based institution run by the United Presbyterian Church of North America. The students who attended the school paid their own tuitions. The school began under the teachings of Reverend John Ashenhurst i… Read more
In 1935 parents, teachers, grade students, and a few administrative public school staffers saw the need for a high school in the western part of Mecklenburg County, Virginia.  Mr. Lawrence O. Quallo, the principal of the Averette Grade School… Read more
After 23 years of protecting and serving Mecklenburg citizens, Dale Sturdifen has retired from the Virginia State Police. Sturdifen began his stint with the Virginia State Police (VSP) in Stafford County in 1997. From Stafford, he moved to Pr… Read more
Would you like to do something to show your gratitude to all the lineman and first responders that have been working around the clock to restore power and help keep our communities safe? Please drop off individual bottles of Gatorade and sma… Read more
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean's list for the fall 2020 semester. Read more
Elliot is so cute and cuddly. He came to us 12/20/20 as a transfer from the county shelter. At 50 lbs., this tri-colored guy is guessed to be about 4 years old. The shelter manager had this to say, "Elliot is a handsome, huggable, beautiful, … Read more
Clarksville Ruritan President Greg PIpan presents Vicki Garrett as Ruritan of the Year for 2020, which is the highest award bestowed on a member of the club. In announcing this award Pipan told of Vicki’s many years of service and of her unpa… Read more
Third grader, Nathan Inge, reads to first graders Jaden Bishop, Tate Wilkinson, and Brinley Goulding. Read more
Operating a school during a worldwide pandemic means balancing health risks against the consequences of interrupting face-to-face learning. While the public school system has returned elementary, special needs, and English as a second languag… Read more
