Concerns and questions from residents prompted the Patrick County Board of Supervisors to request updates on the project to reopen the local hospital and efforts to expand broadband. Jeanette Filpi, Director of Development for Foresight Hospital and Health System, gave an update on the status of the hospital project. Jeanette...

I viewed the recording of the BOS meeting held on January 23 and wanted to respond to citizens’ questions about the Broadband Committee and projects. As was noted by one commenter, the committee has not held a meeting in some time. In response to whether the committee still exists, Mr....

Mt. Joy Naturals, located on Main Street in Stuart, is meeting the local demand for alternative ways to relieve stress and pain without the use of pharmaceutical drugs. Mt. Joy Naturals sells a variety of CBD and THC products including herbs, sleep aids, dog oils and treatments for animals, lotions,...

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) received a clean audit on its financial report for the year ending June 30, 2022. Member Ron Haley said the report concluded “the results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government...

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors tabled further discussion of one of its employment policies after determining additional information was needed. The discussion related to the policy that disallows county employees to work for multiple Emergency Management Services (EMS) agencies. On Jan. 9, Jessica Wilkins asked the board to consider...

Construction on the upstairs portion of the Business Development Center (BDC) is set to go out to bid by late spring. Sean Adkins, the county’s economic development director, said the bid will go out after the asbestos is removed from the first-floor section of the building. Sean Adkins, the county’s...

An accident involving a logging truck was reported Tuesday early afternoon on U.S. 58, between Howell’s Grocery & Restaurant and Stuart. (Photos by Ray Reynolds)

A man last seen on January 14 was found a week later, and the Virginia State Police are now investigating the incident that may have caused his death. Charles Edward Martin Jr., 56, of Shingle Shop Road, Stuart, was last seen on Saturday, Jan. 14. Sheriff’s officers, volunteers and others...

Members of Stuart Town Council discussed water leaks around town that occurred as a result of the cold weather. The cold snap that occurred before Christmas has created a number of water leaks around town, according to Stuart Town Manager Bryce Simmons. “We know of at least three or four...

Erica Cipko Wade is the third person to announce that she plans to seek the Patrick County Circuit Court Clerk’s position in the November election. The post is currently held by Sherri Hazlewood, who is embroiled in several legal issues.  Morgan Boothe was appointed by the court to run the...

After serving the community for 12 years, Dean Goad stepped down from the Stuart Town Council at the end of last year, after seeking a post at the suggestion of former schoolmate and then mayor, Jimmy McHone. Dean Goad retired from the Stuart Town Council on Dec. 31, ending 12...

Walter Scott, of the Smith River District, (left) and Rob Martin, of the Dan River District, (right) will serve as chairman and vice-chairman, respectively, of the Patrick County School Board. Walter Scott, of the Smith River District, will serve as chairman of the Patrick County School Board and Rob Martin,...