County administrator asked to step down
A member of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors called for the county administrator to resign. Crystal Harris, of the Smith River District, asked for Tom Rose, county administrator, to resign from his post, after airing several concerns, including what she called “back door politics.” Harris said she was contacted when arrangements were in the works for a called meeting between More...
Blue Ridge Therapy Connection – August 15, 2018
James Blevins and Joyce Marshall at Elizabeth’s Pizza. (Contributed photo) It’s hard to believe that school has started again. Before we know it Christmas will be here, and More...
Mountain Top Party Line – August 15, 2018
Sunday was a good day. Alan had the Hebrew class for 2 hours and had a lot of study, so interesting. Pastor James Shough had the message and it was very good. I love James and More...
Mountain Top Party Line – August 8, 2018
By Ivalien Reynolds My flower friend of Rocky Mount, N.C. on her 93rd birthday all dressed up to go to church. Looking good. It’s a busy time in Patrick County. Lots of More...
Musings: Bearers of Bad News
by Regena Handy Standing in the hallway, waiting my turn to check out, a glimpse of white entered my peripheral vision. I turned my head towards the end of the corridor as the More...
Morgan Griffith’s Report from Washington: Help for Veterans
Help for Veterans Although the Veterans Administration was formally organized during the Herbert Hoover presidency, benefits for veterans can trace their roots to near the nation’s More...
eEnterprise for August 15, 2018
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None Of The Above featured in concert
Bluegrass takes center stage at The Arts Place, in Danbury, N.C., on Saturday, August 18th with...
Back2School event a success
The Back2School event is held in Patrick County and other surrounding counties and was deemed a...
Pet of the Week
This young man was picked up at the High School and someone is probably looking for...
Corn maze to kick off
The Meadows of Dan (MOD) Corn Maze begins Labor Day weekend. It will be open Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., through November 4. It is located .10 mile off U.S. 58 on Mabry Mill Road and a mile More...
Monthly painting class set..
“Umbrella,” is the subject of this month’s “Painting with Grace” art class. (Contributed photo) The Creative Arts Center in Stuart will host its monthly More...
School menus: Week of August 20 – August 24
BREAKFAST: (Free to all students) Grab and Go carts in each school; traditional breakfast in cafeteria: Mon.: More...
School menus – Week of August 13 – August 17
BREAKFAST: (Free to all students) Grab and Go carts in each school; traditional breakfast in cafeteria: Mon.: Grape crescent or breakfast..Virginia Cardinals place fifth in World Series
(Photo by Melody Fain) The Virginia Cardinals went up against the Arkansas state champs for their second game More...
Supporters line streets as team leaves for world series
The Virginia Cardinals (formerly Patrick County Dixie Youth All-Star O’Zone) state champions, were escorted out of town early early on Friday,..Community Calendar: August 15 – September 15, 2018
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 ORPHAN STORY: guest speaker Mrs. Anca Merril, whom was an orphan in Romania will be telling her story. 6 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, 260 Spring Rd., Patrick Springs FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 FARMERS MARKET: great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, 8 a.m. to noon, celebrate all things peachy, Stuart […]..
Community Calendar: August 9 – September 8
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment provided by Junior and Ramona Cassidy, bring your favorite salad to share, 11 a.m., John More...
Obituaries – August 15, 2018
ELLEN MERCER DIMING Ellen Mercer Diming passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hospice of Virginia in Richmond, within eight days of her 97th birthday on July 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin H. Diming of Charlottesville, and sister, Marie Mercer of Shaker Heights, Ohio. She..
Obituaries – August 8, 2018
COY GREENVILLE BELCHER Coy Greenville Belcher, age 83, of Woolwine, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on September 8, 1934, to the late Lester and Adlena Harris Belcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death More...
Land transfers for July 2018
Patrick County Circuit Court recorded the following land transfers in the month of July: James L. Adams to Joseph L. Aguilar..
Store now open in Woolwine
Dollar General’s newest store at 9994 Woolwine Highway in Woolwine is now open; the store’s official grand opening is set for..
