• Building monuments to last forever

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  James Jefferson builds monuments that will last forever. Jefferson, owner and operator of Newsom Monument Company of Chase City, is in the business of creating monuments and grave markers sacred to the memory of loved ones who have passed away. It’s a serious business but also a rewarding one, as it gives people a focus […]

• Third solar project sets sights on Chase City

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  Brookfield Renewables has become the third firm planning to build a solar farm near Chase City. On Thursday night, representatives of the company held an informational meeting at the Estes Community Center to introduce the company to residents and answer any questions they might have. The 60-megawatt “Otter Creek” project would be located on a […]

• Relay for Life has full day and evening of events planned

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  The culminating event for the 2017 Relay for Life of Mecklenburg County will be held this Saturday, June 10, at Centennial Park in South Hill from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. The public is invited to attend as individuals, team members, survivors or guests for a full day and evening of events, with the goal […]

• Chase City farm market in full swing

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  The Southside Farm Market at Mecklenburg Supply in Chase City is up and running. The market started its season early opening on April 24 to give the vendors a chance to sell before most markets open and to get feedback from the public before the market season ramped up, according to Market Manager Amanda Hendrick. […]

• BHS valedictorian: ‘Don’t let numbers define you’

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  By Patrick Love Often at high school graduations, the valedictorian uses his or her speech to talk about the experiences the graduating class had together at school, how much they accomplished and how prepared they are for the future. Cameron Paul Owen took a different route, noting, “Experiences are not explained, rather they’re felt, and […]

• Graduates bid farewell to Park View

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  Park View High School hosted its 62nd Commencement ceremony on Saturday morning with nearly 200 Class of 2017 graduates crossing the stage and receiving their diplomas. Park View High School Principal Dr. Darnell Carter opened Saturday’s program by welcoming the enormous crowd that turned out for the event, calling the gathering a “momentous occasion.” Co-valedictorians, […]

• VSP celebrates new Area 22 office

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  Virginia State Police held an official celebration and commemoration last week of a major overhaul that resulted in the recent completion of a new, state-of-the-art Area 22 headquarters in South Hill. The new facility brought Virginia State Police’s local office up-to-date with sorely needed refurbishing and upgrades that reflect the ever-growing needs of law enforcement in a modern, […]

• SVCC alumnus sends off Class of 2017

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  “Don’t ever forget your experience at this college and how it shaped you,” urged Stephen E. Parker, alumnus and graduation speaker for Southside Virginia Community College’s Commencement held May 13 on the John H. Daniel Campus under clearing skies. A crowd of approximately 2,500 people attended the annual event. The commencement event awarded degrees, diplomas […]

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June 21, 2017 Building monuments to last forever James Jefferson builds monuments that will last forever. Jefferson, owner and operator of Newsom Monument Company of Chase City, is in the business of creating monuments... Read More June 14, 2017 Third solar project sets sights on Chase City Brookfield Renewables has become the third firm planning to build a solar farm near Chase City. On Thursday night, representatives of the company held an... Read More June 7, 2017 Relay for Life has full day and evening of events planned The culminating event for the 2017 Relay for Life of Mecklenburg County will be held this Saturday, June 10, at Centennial Park in South Hill... Read More June 7, 2017 Chase City farm market in full swing The Southside Farm Market at Mecklenburg Supply in Chase City is up and running. The market started its season early opening on April 24 to... Read More May 24, 2017 BHS valedictorian: ‘Don’t let numbers define you’ By Patrick Love Often at high school graduations, the valedictorian uses his or her speech to talk about the experiences the graduating class had together at school,... Read More May 24, 2017 Graduates bid farewell to Park View Park View High School hosted its 62nd Commencement ceremony on Saturday morning with nearly 200 Class of 2017 graduates crossing the stage and receiving their... Read More Next >>

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