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Several residents voiced their opposition to solar farms being started in the county at the September 11 Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting. Representatives from Energix were scheduled to attend the meeting to discuss the Fairy Stone Solar project but were unable to attend. They requested to be put on...

Historian Tom Perry and Danny Martin, author, will talk about the history of moonshine in Patrick County. Focusing on Ararat's own Jimmie Rorrer, an ABC officer for years, this program is for everyone who is encouraged to come tell their moonshine stories.  This is a fundraiser for the Perry Family...

Beth Simms inks her employment contract as Tim Hall, interim County Administrator, looks on. Simms was tapped to serve in the top slot starting next month. Franklin County’s current director of Economic Development was named the new Patrick County Administrator at the September 11 Board of Supervisors meeting.  Beth Simms,...

Retired Henry County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth M. Covington, 94, died on Monday, September 11, but his wisdom, fairness, and knowledge of the law will be remembered for decades. Covington was “the best I’ve ever seen,” said retired Circuit Court Judge David Williams, who practiced before him as both a...

Stephen Spencer and Elizabeth Rose were selected as Patrick County High School’s Homecoming King and Queen. 8th grade- Bristol Goad escorted by her mother Tammara Castor 8th grade- Meredith Wood escorted by her father Jason Wood 9th grade- Aaliyah Reynolds escorted by her uncle Norman Reynolds 9th grade- Ava Hiatt...

Melissa "Missy" Hazard was selected as the winner of the scholarship in memory of Mrs. Ann Belcher at a book signing/release of Martin Clark’s latest book, “The Plinko Bounce.” Clark, a retired circuit court judge, kicked off his six-month book tour with the celebration held last week at the Patrick County...

The Patrick County Sheriff’s Office reported the following: *Jacob Christopher Edwards, 21, of Stuart, was charged Sept. 6 with fail to appear. Deputy M.L. Harris was the arresting officer. *Brett Lane Williams, 54, of Stuart, was charged Sept. 8 with intentional damage to a monument. Sgt. C.A. Frick was the...

The Demolition Derby continues to be one of the biggest attractions at the annual Patrick County Fair. (Photos by Norma Bozenmeyer) Other visitors list reasons that may include the midway barkers, cotton candy, funnel cakes, overall atmosphere, performances, exhibits and rides a plenty. Regardless of the reason, the annual Patrick...

Hello Patrick, Are you ready for some excitement? How about the 69th Annual Patrick County Agricultural Fair? This is a place with lots of lights, games, sounds, smells, and fun things to do. It’s more than just a fair! It’s a homecoming and gathering of friends, a place where you...

“Less than a month ago, all of August still stretched before us – long and golden and reassuring, like an endless period of delicious sleep.” ― Lauren Oliver Rebecca Adcock The beginning of each new month always feels like forever but before you know it, we are turning the page...