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By Tom Perry Many people helped save the Laurel Hill Farm, the birthplace of James Ewell Brown “Jeb” Stuart. Here...

A recent Virginia State University workshop explored ongoing research into edible flowers’ untapped powers—from emerging culinary uses to whole health...

The Dan River Basin Association’s (DRBA’s) First Saturday Outing in April is an approximately 3.5 mile hike on the Paw...

Jimmy and Carol Willard, of Disaster Relief Food Ministry Inc., were awarded the Patrick County Partner award for their volunteer...

Andy Welch, RIC Energy Director of Development. By Taylor Boyd The Patrick County Board of Supervisors approved the proposed solar...

Residents viewed the board and anonymously offered their suggestions using sticky notes. By Taylor Boyd Residents voiced their opinions on...

Bernie the Eastern Box Turtle is hibernating in a new enclosure, having moved from a small terrarium his new home....

Ferrum College’s Patrick Corrigan was named the 2025-2026 All-Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year in the Panthers’ first...

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Governor’s Fellows Program. The Governor’s Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity for...

Completed grassed waterway at a farm. By Eric Hange Grassed waterways are a familiar sight on many farms, quietly doing...