Homestead Artisan Series launched to promote traditional arts
On Jan. 25, Virginia Tech’s Reynolds Homestead will launch its homestead artisan series, a new collection of beginner-friendly, hands-on art...
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Chamber kicks off membership drive
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is ringing in the new year with its annual Membership Drive and an eye...
Read moreDetailsLove Lights program honors more than 100
More than 100 people were honored in December through the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC’s Love Lights program, with names...
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Initial unemployment claims rise
Virginia Works announced that 2,590 unemployment insurance weekly initial claims were filed during the week ending January 3, 2026, which...
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Marriage Licenses
Issued in December The following marriage licenses were issued in December, according to records in the Patrick County Circuit Court...
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To Bee or Not To Bee – That Is the Question
By Kristine Adel Incredible Variety *There are over 20,000 species of bees in the world. *Approximately 4,000 species are native...
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Tax season opens with online tools, resources available to help
The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, as the opening of the 2026 filing season. This year, several new...
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Capitol Square closed through Jan. 17 to prepare for Gubernatorial Inauguration
The Department of General Services, in collaboration with the Division of Capitol Police, will close Capitol Square from Sunday, Jan....
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Ten Students Graduate from SCC’s Truck Driver Program
Ten students have recently graduated from Surry Community College’s Truck Driver Training Program at The Yadkin Center. Back row, left...
Read moreDetailsPatrick County Extension Master Gardeners announce Garden Grant Program
The Patrick County Master Gardeners are offering Garden Grants of up to $500 for garden projects that reduce food insecurities,...
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