Normally we love to have visitors come to Halifax County, but in this case, it is unwelcomed travelers who were probably hitching a ride on a piece of movable farm, logging, or other commercial or private mobile equipment, and have now set up… Read more
The year 2020 has been a stressful one for anyone associated with education. This applies to teachers at all levels, parents of students involved in distance learning, and grandparents who are overseeing the education of young students in th… Read more
JoAnne Stugart (seated on floor) leads a teachers’ group through a series of seated moves that they can use to reduce stress. Participants shown are (left to right) Dr. Joy Hurt, Rita Ashton, Alissa Baldwin, Wanda Bentley, and Mary Ann Whitl… Read more
Donna Lopez, Kyler’s mother, gives a tearful word to the attendees of the 2020 annual Kickin’ it for Kyler Memorial Walk. Read more
From left to right Cooper Carter, Evan Newton, Jerico DeGuia, and Nic Lopez walk in the 2020 Kickin’ it for Kyler Memorial Walk. Attendees were encouraged to wear masks and stay safe while participating in the Memorial Walk. Read more
At its meeting on November 14, the William Taylor Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met at Lunenburg County’s historic 1827 court house. Gordon F. Erby, Clerk of the Circuit Court, discussed with the members… Read more
Artist Fred Cartwright stands in front of Chase City's newest LOVEworks sculpture. Read more
In collaboration with the Town of Chase City, the Mac Callum More Museum and Gardens Board unveiled Virginia’s newest LOVEworks sculpture. The LOVEworks program was founded by the Virginia Tourism Cooperation in 2013. The LOVEworks program is… Read more
The Staunton-Meherrin Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Bluestone High School will be delivering Thanksgiving Boxes full of Thanksgiving yumminess to six families-in-need in the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. Bluestone… Read more
This is the last call for the Antiquities Pictures that will be taken tomorrow. Here are the details: Read more
Greg Pipan acknowledges the service of Katie Garrett as Ruritan volunteer of the Month. He honored her dedicated service to the thrift shop at the November meeting of the Clarksville Ruritans. Read more
Regretfully, the formal decision has been made to cancel the Clarksville Community Thanksgiving Dinner for 2020. Given that our state remains in Phase III of the Governor's pandemic response, with continued restrictions on food service and g… Read more
Gary Arrington, Director of Hunters for the Hungry receives donation from Clarksville Lions Club President, Patricia Hutcheson Read more
Recently, the Clarksville Lions Club hosted Mr. Gary Arrington, Director for the Hunters for the Hungry. Read more
Halestorm is a big beautiful guy; very affectionate and smart with a lot of personality. About 15 lbs. and 5 years old, Halestorm was surrendered to the shelter because someone found him abandoned in an apartment. Staff seek a good home quick… Read more
left to right: Jay Warfel, Knights of Columbus, Renee Mizelle, Principal, Brooke Callahan, School Counselor, Mark Fracassa, Knights of Columbus Read more
The Knights of Columbus of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Ebony, recently donated cold weather jackets to Vaughn Elementary School in Warren County, NC (pictured) and Meherrin Powellton Elementary School in Brunswick County, VA. Th… Read more
The Mecklenburg County Public Library is excited to announce internet hotspot devices are now available for checkout. Adults may check these out for one week. The device will allow you to connect your phone, tablet or computer to the internet… Read more
The Gift Card Match Program has proven to be very successful in helping Mecklenburg County’s locally owned Restaurant, Retail and Service-Based Businesses make it through the strain of the Covid-19 Pandemic. By offering a dollar-for-dollar ma… Read more
One of the quilts that was presented and gifted this year to an area veteran. Read more
The Clarksville Chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, the Glory Quilters, presented 26 quilts to area Veterans on Wednesday, November 11. The Glory Quilters held a drive-thru style presentation this year. Veterans lined up in cars by the… Read more
The American Legion Post 79 color guard and Chaplin Roy Johnson guided the program with posting of colors, a 21 gun salute, taps and a narrated folding of the flag announcing the significance of each of the 12 folds. Distinguished guests incl… Read more
The Clarksville Chamber has met with the Grand Illumination committee and we are working on our plans for the second annual tree lighting event. We have already went ahead a purchased another 4ft section for the tree and additional ornaments … Read more
The colorful purple berries of the native Beautyberry shrub provide winter food for the birds. Read more
Many of us enjoy feeding the birds during the winter. However, insect eaters aren’t interested in bird seed. Often they will feed on winter berries. The purists feel that you should never feed the birds but provide appropriate plants for w… Read more
