More water experts bolster need for waterline, say Town's proposal to drill wells not feasible Sep 24, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Well water experts last Monday informed Town of Appomattox officials that drilling deep wells would create poor water quality ... Mayor Paul Harvey presented the information about drilling deep wells and the risks it creates during last week's Appomattox Town Council meeting. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Horrifying Quadruple Murder Sep 22, 2009
with murder, robbery and stealing the automobile of Mark Niederbrock, a pastor at Walker's Presbyterian Church in Appomattox County. Niederbrock has been tentatively identified as one of four people discovered Saturday in Farmville, about 50 miles west of Richmond, at the home of Longwood University professor Debra Kelley. (Fox News)
Avoca hosts festival Saturday Sep 22, 2009
The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. Copyright. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Bioenergy conference scheduled Oct. 6 in Danville Sep 19, 2009
Area entrepreneurs will share their bioenergy projects and business models including an overview of the Van Der Hyde Dairy anaerobic digester project, Red Birch Energy canola bio-diesel facility, and Osage Appomattox Bioenergy plans to use barley to produce ethanol ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Experts tell Town Council that well water will drive away businesses Sep 17, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Economic experts told Appomattox Town Council on Monday that a U.S. 460 waterline was critical to the town's development ... Citizen Cliff Harvey cited information from the book entitled Appomattox County: A Pictorial History, which stated that the Town has had well problems since 1954. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Social Services worker gets 19 months for check fraud Sep 17, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... A 56-year-old former employee with Appomattox County's Department of Social Services was sentenced Monday to nearly two years in prison after forging checks from accounts there ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Medal of honor recipient settled here Sep 13, 2009
Many people think the Civil War ended when Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox on April 9, 1865. But the Confederates fought on. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Williams Transco Pipeline hopes to restore confidence Sep 10, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Williams is striving to restore confidence by addressing and making improvements to prevent a repeat of the explosion, which resulted after a corrosive natural gas pipeline that eventually broke on Oakville Road, north of the Town of Appomattox ... Other pigs such as a sonographic pig is part of a developing technology that could detect an anomaly similar to the one discovered in the... (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Golf tourney benefits United Way Sep 8, 2009
The tournament, timed to mark the remembrance of the 9/11 national tragedy, will take place at Falling River Country Club and Golf Course in historic Appomattox County, Virginia ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
• Frank G. Burrell Sep 4, 2009
He was born June 18, 1923, in Appomattox County, the son of Nick and Essie Woodall Burrell. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary L. Burrell; daughter Karen B. Buffkin and her husband, George; and son Keith W. Burrell Sr. and his wife, Sally. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Local cheerleaders visit camp Sep 3, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... It was not just a weekend of learning a few new cheers and staying on a college campus, and the Appomattox County High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders quickly found that cheerleading camp was an unforgettable experience ... Hosted by the Universal Cheerleading Association, the first weekend of August, this camp marks the first time in six years a squad from Appomattox went to an away... (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Sportswear company relocates to Danville Aug 26, 2009
Wednesday August 26, 2009. Star Tribune (434) 432-2791 Phone (434) 432-4033 Fax P.O. Box 111 28 North Main Street, Chatham VA 24531. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Best National Parks Aug 19, 2009
"See America First" was a slogan still popular at the time, and to parents like mine, visits to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and Cape Hatteras in North Carolina, and Appomattox Court House in Virginia places where history had been made and heritage preserved topped the domestic to-do list. It was part of our civic education. (Concierge.com)
Series of farm-based workshops is coming to the area Aug 15, 2009
The series kicks off on Thursday, August 27, at Frog Bottom Farm, a community supported vegetable operation in Appomattox County ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Twenty-four arrests made in Campbell Co. drug investigation Aug 14, 2009
12) Billie Mitchell, 25, Oakville Rd.; Appomattox, 1 count distribution of schedule III controlled substance ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Barbara Williams announces retirement as Circuit Court Clerk Aug 13, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... After a career that has spanned more than four decades, Barbara Williams has announced her retirement as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Appomattox County ... "Appomattox County and the Tenth Judicial Circuit have been fortunate to have Barbara Williams as Circuit Court Clerk," Judge Blanton said. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Sheriff's office files drug charges Aug 13, 2009
-Billie Mitchell, 25,Oakville Road, Appomattox, charged with one count distribution of schedule III controlled substance ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Feds fine Williams over pipeline blast Aug 13, 2009
One of three pipelines that comprise the Transco line ruptured and exploded Sept. 14, 2008, injuring five people, leveling two homes and damaging about 100 other houses near Appomattox. Investigators say external corrosion caused the line to break. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Man, 25, dies in crash Aug 6, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... A single vehicle accident on Oakville Road last Thursday left an Appomattox County driver dead and his passenger seriously injured ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Area law enforcement shares crime reports Aug 1, 2009
The new system will include sheriff's departments in Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Henry, Prince Edward, Patrick, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties, along with police departments in the towns of Farmville, Altavista, Chatham, Gretna, Hurt and Rocky Mount, and the cities of Lynchburg, Danville, Martinsville and Bedford ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack... (Altivista Journal, VA)
Education in the Valley Aug 1, 2009
She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She is a 2003 graduate of the Appomattox Regional Governor s School in Petersburg, Va. She is the daughter of Belinda and Michael Piercy Sr. of Petersburg and the sister of Michael Piercy Jr. She is the granddaughter of Herbert and Delores Simmons of Halifax and Claude and Louise Piercy of South Hill, Va. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
County willing to allow boundary line adjustment to town in hopes of joint waterline deal Jul 24, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Appomattox County is apparently willing to grant a boundary line adjustment to the Town Council as part of an agreement to join forces on the U.S. 460 waterline project ... Appomattox Town Council, so far, has rejected all of the County's offers and counteroffers, claiming its water program has enough sustainable water to last another 43 years. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Click to read:U.S. Drones Have al Qaeda On the Run Jul 11, 2009
" For you to throw in the element of rascism indicates you are a rascist 'at heart'. I do not disrespect or hate anyone that is not like me. What I do abhore are people who try to inflame everyone's sensibilities. Period. With that said, if you have a legitimate and lawful reason for being in my country, I welcome you. If you are (or anyone) is here illegally and have no reason to be here; than they need to go. Or go through the LEGAL channels to warrant your visit or stay. No more, no less.... (CBS News)
Altavista, Gretna, Rustburg gear up for 2009 season Jul 9, 2009
Altavista will travel to Appomattox Oct. 16 and William Campbell Oct. 30 ... The Hawks round out their Dogwood District schedule at Nelson County Oct. 9, host Dan River Oct. 23, travel to Appomattox Oct. 30 and host Chatham Nov. 6 ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Grasty named new superintendent of Appomattox County schools Jul 9, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... The Appomattox County School Board appointed Dorinda Grasty on Tuesday night to the position of division superintendent ... The appointment makes her the first woman to be appointed to as superintendent in the history of Appomattox County Schools. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Local Church Directory Jul 5, 2009
Morning Star Baptist PETERSBURG - Morning Star Baptist Church, 1209 Upper Appomattox St. Services: Sunday - Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., worship service, 11 a.m. For information, call 732-8833 or visit. Mount Calvary Baptist DeWITT - Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 16609 Glebe Road. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Tobacco Loan program taking applications Jun 23, 2009
Have a permanent residence in one of the 24 Southwest Virginia localities, including the counties of Amelia, Appomattox, Bedford, Brunswick, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Franklin, Greensville, Halifax, Henry, Luneburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, Sussex and the cities of Bedford, Danville, Emporia, Martinsville ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
General George Crook Jun 18, 2009
George saw action in many famous battles such as, Antietam, The Battle of Chickamauga, and Appomattox just to name a few ... Crook finished his Civil War Career as the commander of a cavalry division in the Army of the Potomac and served during the famous Appomattox Campaign. (Suite101.com)
Free Stuff: June 17 Jun 18, 2009
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. National Memorial. (WTVR.com, VA)
Campbell takes 6th at Milestat Elite Gala Jun 16, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Megan Campbell placed sixth and three other athletes set personal records as the Appomattox County High School Track Team competed in the Milestat Elite Gala track meet on Saturday in Richmond ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Jobs for youth funded through Alliance program Jun 2, 2009
The Alliance for Families and Children in partnership with Central Virginia Community College has been awarded a 290,000 grant from the Workforce Investment Board for the Youth Summer Employment Program serving Appomattox, Amherst, Bedford and Campbell Counties ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
I Have to Tell You . . . May 21, 2009
This has sent him digging into archives and local family lore to determine what actually happened in Pacific between April 12,1861, when Confederate artillery fired on Fort Sumpter, S.C., and April 9, 1865, when Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. We know for sure that William C. Inks, the man who platted the town of Franklin, later changed to Pacific, and who served as the town's first postmaster, formed a Home Guard unit in June 1861 under Col. Lyon's St.... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Exceptional citizen died on Saturday May 13, 2009
She was a graduate of Appomattox County High School and received a B. A. in library science from the College of William where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority ... Her two sisters and best friends, Virginia Moses Babcock of Appomattox and Clara Whitney Moses Herndon, are left behind ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
The Fall of Richmond April 1865 May 10, 2009
Cutoff, and his troops disintegrating for lack of food and clothing, Lee surrendered his army at Appomattox Station on April 9th, several days after Richmond fell. A Night of Horror in Richmond. (Suite101.com)
Wal-Mart secures building permit, could start construction within 'weeks' May 7, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Wal-Mart spent more than 12,000 last week on a building permit as the retail giant inches closer to a groundbreaking in Appomattox ... The building permit, filed with the Appomattox County Building Official's office, specified a 99,581-square-foot construction on State Route 26. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Actor joins foes of Orange Wal-Mart VIDEO: On eve of battle's 145th anniversary, actor Robert Duvall and lawmakers plea for preservation at The Wilderness May 5, 2009
The first face-off between Lee and the Union's Ulysses S. Grant, it launched the Overland Campaign, which eventually led to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. "There were 160,000 troops, Union and Confederate, who fought in the Battle of the Wilderness," Poe said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Column: South Scituate residents' involvement in the Civil War May 2, 2009
The following April, Grant finally took Richmond, and a few days later met Lee in a farmhouse at Appomattox Court House, Va. to discuss surrender terms. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Mom: 'All you're worried about is getting him well' Apr 28, 2009
Besides Altavista, other area Relays will be held in Rustburg, Lynchburg, Appomattox, Amherst and Bedford ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Congressman visits GES Apr 16, 2009
Thursday April 16, 2009. The Union Star (434) 376-2795 Phone (434) 376-2676 Fax P.O. Box 180 241 Main Street Brookneal VA 24528. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
School Board proposes $20.4 million budget Apr 16, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... The Appomattox County School Board proposed a 20 ... Also the School Board forward to the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors a 3. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Cheerz to host first event of year on Friday, April 17 Apr 16, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Live music, dancing, food and beverages will return to town this Friday night as Appomattox Cheerz hosts its first event of 2009 ... Cheerz events will take place at Watkins Abbitt Memorial Park in Downtown Appomattox. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Track teams finish tri-meet Apr 16, 2009
Chatham High School's track teams traveled to Gretna for a tri-meet with the Hawks and Appomattox's Raiders. The girl's scores were as follows: Chatham 98, Appomattox 35, and Gretna 25. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Wildcats head into break on high notes Apr 16, 2009
Coach Craig Saunders' squad split a pair of Dogwood District matches this week as they defeated Galileo and lost to Appomattox 5-1 ... Dan River traveled to Appomattox on Thursday to take on the Raiders ... Appomattox scored five straight goals to win 5-1. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Today in History Apr 9, 2009
In 1865, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. In 1939, singer Marian Anderson performed a concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington after she was denied the use of Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution. (Yahoo News)
Uranium Mining Mar 25, 2009
Watkins M. Abbitt, an independent from Appomattox and a member of the subcommittee. "We've got to decide first whether it's safe to do.". (W-USA News, DC)
Richmond Civil War site gets attention National group hopes listing of little-known Virginia battlefield will help preserve site of black soldiers' heroism. Mar 23, 2009
Unlike Fredericksburg, Manassas or Appomattox, New Market Heights isn't a household name, even among students of the American Civil War. But it deserves to be, say historians and descendants of some of the men who fought at the central Virginia battlefield. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Chamber hosts Abbitt, Perriello in Town Hall style meeting Mar 19, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Watkins M. Abbitt and Tom Perriello were guest speakers in Appomattox on Friday as part of a "Town Hall style" meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce ... Patrick Richardson, who is President of the Appomattox Chamber of Commerce, moderated the light-breakfast meeting, which was held at the Appomattox Community Center. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Arson suspected in cabin fire Mar 19, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... The fire took place on Mountain View Road, near the Appomattox County/Buckingham County line ... According to Appomattox Fire Chief Timmy Garrett, the fire department received the call at 4:49 a.m., and the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department responded with an engine, tanker, brush unit and 14 firefighters. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Supervisors feud over whether to hire Economic Development Director; tensions mount during meeting Mar 14, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors on Monday engaged in a spirited debate that saw voices rise and tensions escalate ... During that meeting, Carter questioned why Appomattox County was not aware of a Harris Teeter distribution plant in King George County. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
VDOT cuts will impact the whole state Mar 11, 2009
"There haven't been any headquarter closings proposed," said Appomattox Residency Associate Administrator Robert Brown ... A local television channel recently reported that closing equipment shops include Farmville, Chatham, Appomattox, and Rocky Mount ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Altavista resumes chief search Mar 10, 2009
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Winter storm blasts area Mar 5, 2009
Wednesday March 04, 2009. Altavista Journal (434) 369-6688 Phone (434) 369-6689 Fax P.O. Box 630 701 5th Street Suite 103 Altavista VA 24517. (Altivista Journal, VA)
March snow dumps 10 inches on Appomattox Mar 5, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Appomattox County received one of its deepest snows of the decade on Sunday as 10 inches of white stuff blanketed the area, causing numerous accidents and power outages ... As of Tuesday, most Appomattox County residents had their power restored, but not everyone. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Snow Reports Mar 3, 2009
" The Virginia National Guard is on standby to respond as needed. More information about winter weather preparedness is available at . Detailed information about how Virginians can stay safe during an emergency is available at www.ReadyVirginia.gov and . 3/2/2009 1:40 p.m. Caroline County will be opening an emergency warming shelter at Caroline Middle School located at 13325 Devils Three Jump Road at 4:00 p.m. Citizens must bring their own linens and any necessary personal items to include food... (WTVR.com, VA)
Robert E. Lee Mar 2, 2009
On April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Courthouse, Lee surrendered to Grant. He was allowed to return home and lived quietly for a few months and in August of 1865, was offered the position of president of Washington College in Lexington, Virginia. (Suite101.com)
Schools: Salaries will not be reduced Feb 26, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Reduced salaries have been taken off the table for consideration as possible cuts for the Appomattox County School division ... Boone told the Appomattox County School Board last week that while working budget figures, the shortfall had decreased to a projected 676,888. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Former Spout Spring resident running for Philly D.A. Feb 18, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Former Spout Spring resident Mike Turner has come a long ways since his brief stint in Appomattox County ... Although Turner describes himself as "more city than country," he has fond memories of his days in Appomattox. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Town hires new tourism director Feb 12, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... A former research analyst with Richmond-based Virginia Tourism Corporation has been named the new director of tourism for the Town of Appomattox ... Simmons was introduced during the Appomattox Town Council meeting on Monday. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Virginia House Approves Smoking Ban Feb 11, 2009
Independents (2) Abbitt, Appomattox; Putney, Bedford. DID NOT VOTE Democrats (2) Poisson, Loudoun; Spruill, Chesapeake. (W-USA News, DC)
Lady Generals fold in second halves Feb 11, 2009
On January 29th, the Lady Generals traveled to Appomattox to face the Lady Raiders. This game would go right down to the wire, but the ball would bounce in favor of the home team as an offensive rebound and score would be the difference as Appomattox would pull out the win 35-33 ... They hosted the Lady Governors of Nelson County on Monday, the district leading Lady Colonels of Altavista on Wednesday, and the Lady Raiders of Appomattox County on Friday. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Chatham Cavaliers add district wins to record Feb 8, 2009
The wrestling team traveled to Appomattox County High School on Saturday for a tri-meet with Appomattox and Nottoway ... Appomattox beat Chatham 60-21 ... He pinned his Nottoway opponent and won a tough match by decision against Appomattox's Eric Mudderman in the 119-pound weight class. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Dan River Foundation transfers assets to community foundation Feb 8, 2009
Sunday February 08, 2009. Star Tribune (434) 432-2791 Phone (434) 432-4033 Fax P.O. Box 111 28 North Main Street, Chatham VA 24531. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Budget shortfall may force school system to cut salaries Feb 8, 2009
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... 5 million budget shortfall, Appomattox County school officials are facing difficult budget decisions, including the possibility of reducing salaries for teacher, staff and administrators ... The Appomattox County School Board has been discussing the possibility of cuts in the midst of the division's budget shortfall because of a proposed decrease in state funding. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Appomattox hands Dan River first district loss Feb 8, 2009
The Dan River High School varsity basketball team lost its first Dogwood District game of the season Wednesday in Appomattox ... With the loss, Dan River (14-3, 7-1 Dogwood) and Appomattox (14-2, 7-1 Dogwood) are now tied for first place in the district ... The play of Appomattox's Kenny Scott, Michael St. John and Rionn Pradia also hurt the Wildcats. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Colonels split district contests Feb 8, 2009
Two days later, Altavista went head-to-head with Appomattox before the Raiders prevailed 51-43 ... On Friday, the Colonels traveled to Appomattox to face one of the district's leading contenders ... The comments above are from readers and do not represent the views of the Star-Tribune, Altavista Journal, Appomattox Times-Virginia, Brookneal Union-Star, or Womack Publishing Company. (Altivista Journal, VA)
