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By Angel Mendez An ongoing COVID-19 clinical trial studying the outpatient use of metformin, a generic medication for type 2 diabetes,...

The Ararat Ruritan Club met on Aug 5 and presented donations to several. Pictured (left to right) are:   Pamela...

Masks are strongly recommended, but not required in classrooms when classes resume Tuesday, Aug. 10. The Patrick County School Board...

Sovah Health has extended visiting hours. The updated schedule of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m....

Dr. James “Greg” Hodges was named the new president of Patrick Henry Community College on Friday by Dr. Glenn DuBois,...

Kathy Deacon was named the new executive director of the UPtown Partnership. Kathy Deacon was named the new executive director...

  Gov. Ralph Northam today signed Executive Order Seventy-Eight declaring a state of emergency in Virginia to address gasoline supply...

Backyarding, the trend to use the backyard for everything from tele-working and working out to relaxing and recreating, has a...

Soon, many people will be getting an unexpected yet pleasant surprise from Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC). The college recently...

Patrick County Emergency Management and the West Piedmont Health District will hold a Drive-thru COVID vaccine clinic on Wednesday, April...