By Taylor Boyd The Patrick County Board of Supervisors held two public hearings on proposed taxes at the Monday, Nov. 8 meeting, before striking down one proposal. A proposed Wills and Administration Tax Ordinance which would have allowed the county administration to take up to three cents per $100 of...

By Taylor Boyd Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith requested the Patrick County Board of Supervisors consider raising the pay of the lowest-earning employees in his office to the same level of the other employees to stem the flow of staff losses. He reminded the board at its Nov. 8 meeting...

The Patrick County School Board recently approved a resolution to rename the Patrick County School Board Building the Sara Leigh Dickerson Collins Building. Collins, (left), has served as the board clerk for more than 30 years.

By Taylor Boyd Patrick County Schools are in the process of coordinating vaccination clinics for students aged 5 to 11. Interim Schools Superintendent Dr. David Martin said the clinics will be held at Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC), in concert with local health departments.  “One thing that I hope...

The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will again conduct the annual Christmas Bonus program, courtesy of an anonymous donor who sponsors the fund to give five residents $1,000.  A random drawing will be held to pick the winners.  This year, in recognition of their service, sacrifice and commitment to our...

Small Business Saturday is Saturday, November 27, and according to Rebecca Adcock, it’s about more than just shopping at local stores. Adcock, the executive director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce said the event is “about celebrating and sharing the small business that are part of our lives – from...

By Taylor Boyd Blacksburg Health & Fitness at The Weight Club in Blacksburg is holding a virtual Promise Run to raise money for Hulk’s Helping Hand Rescue and Sanctuary 501c3. Christie Heslip, general manager of the club, said the non-profit organization first heard about the rescue after a staff member...

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Amazon will launch a new cross-dock fulfillment center in Stafford County. Amazon will establish a 630,000 square-foot facility on the Northern Virginia Gateway site to serve as one of the company’s East Coast hubs. The new facility will be responsible for the beginning of a supply chain...

By Taylor Boyd The Wolf Creek Lane community in Ararat is in desperate need of help as its road is close to being destroyed due to rain damage. Jill Terry, community resident, said the issues began during Hurricane Nicholas in mid-September when the storm rains were hitting the area. “It’s...

Harvie Langhorne Spangler was named Grand Marshal of the Veterans Day Parade held Saturday in Stuart. Spangler, now 93, was drafted into the US Army January 24, 1951. He went through basic training and radio school then on to Korea’s combat zone October 10, 1951. Spangler served in the 24th...

The Meadows of Dan Community Association will hold its 11th annual Christmas Parade at 3 p.m. on November 27. Richard Conner was selected Grand Marshal for the event. Conner has been helping this community for more than 50 years, alongside his wife, Ann. A Ruritan member, Conner has helped with...

By Taylor Boyd The Patrick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) heard the results of a feasibility study about the possibility of creating a Business Development and Recovery Center in the town of Stuart. The study, performed by Summit Design & Engineering Services, examined the former True Value Hardware store at...