Local deputy’s quick action helps save a life
A Patrick County deputy who used his vacation to help save a life is being hailed a hero by the victim’s family, according to a release from Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith. Dan Gray was vacationing in Myrtle Beach, S.C., according to Smith, who said he received a call from the victim’s wife. The woman told Smith her husband was swimming in a pool at their hotel, along with several other More...
Landmark Center – July 26th, 2017
Standing: Volunteers from Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care join residents (left to right) Mozelle Taylor and Vivian Joyce for the Operation Homefront Meeting. (Photo More...
Mountain Top Party Line – July 26th, 2017
The class of 1996 of Meadows of Dan High School met at Crooked Road Cafe for lunch June 17, 51 years since they graduated. Pictured (left to right) are Brenda Howell Prunty, More...
Blue Ridge Therapy Connection – July 19th, 2017
Moir Ingram enjoying our Hawaiian Day. With the hot temperatures we have been having in the last week; we have to go outside on the patio early in the mornings and late in the More...
Re: “Global Warming”
“Global warming” (printed in the July 19 edition) asks “which is it global warming, climate change or manmade global warming?” Answer: Global warming causes climate change More...
Letter: CCDF
Sometimes we take things for granted, and often those things should be recognized and appreciated. Our family would like to recognize the CCDF Volunteer Fire Department More...
eEnterprise for July 26th, 2017
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Results Companies and PHCC announce graduates
The Results Companies, in partnership with Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) in Stuart, announce the graduating... 
Engagement announced
Brittany Carol Hylton and Ryan Thomas Knight are happy to announce their engagement. The bride-elect is... 
Pet of the Week – July 26th, 2017
This sweet little girl is a year or two old. She is a tortoiseshell calico, gray...Farmers, consumers celebrated
Growers taking their goodies to market will have even more to celebrate during National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 6 – 12. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Farmers Market Week is designed More...
Saturday Nite Opry set..
The Patrick County Music Association will host Saturday Nite Opry on Oct. 21 in Stuart. Among those scheduled to appear are The Goodfellas, Ralph McGee, Rex McGee, Teddy Barneycastle, More...
Registration planned at PHCC sites
The Patrick County site of Patrick Henry Community College is holding fall 2017 advising and registration on More...
Back to school
Students in Patrick County Schools are slated to begin classes on Aug. 10, according to school officials. Registration is July 25...Fall sports season to begin Monday at PCHS
By Stephen Henderson Patrick County High School fall sports teams will hold tryouts Monday, July 31. All student More...
35th Kibler Valley River Run slated for Saturday
The Red Bank Ruritan Club is sponsoring the 35th Kibler Valley River run this Saturday, July 29. Registration for the event..Community Calendar – July 26th, 2017
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: all ages invited, adult classes also; theme: “Experiencing God’s Gifts,” 6 to 8 p.m., The Gospel Chapel, Danville Pike, Laurel Fork. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 24-28 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: theme: “Over the Moat,” classes for pre-K through 12th grade; for information call Susan Wright at (276) 694-6823; snacks, Bible lessons, […]..Community Calendar – July 19th, 2017
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 FREE MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION/MINISTRY: church van available to pick up people on Wednesday and on Sunday mornings, to ride call the church More...
Obituaries – July 26th, 2017
MONNIE H. BURGESS Monnie Delean Hughes Burgess age 94, of Monroe, Ga., and formerly of Stuart, passed away on July 24, 2017, at her daughter’s home. She was born on February 13, 1923 in Davy, W.Va., to the late Oscar A. and Annie Elener Craig Pendleton. In addition to her parents,..Obituaries – July 19th, 2017
STANWOOD R. BAILEY JR. Stanwood Raymond Bailey Jr., 75, of Stuart, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. He was born September 10, 1941, in Massachusetts to the late Stanwood R. and Charlotte Day Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was More...
Land transfers recorded in February
The following land transfers were recorded in the Patrick County Clerk’s Office during the month of February. Diane H. Bowman and..
Clark Gas & Oil donates $37,000
Clark Gas & Oil representatives said they are honored to share their success with the community they serve by contributing $37,000..