Schedule of Events For This Weekend's Railroad Festival Oct 10, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... 10:30 a.m.: Parade starts in Downtown Appomattox ... 8:30 p.m.: Fireworks Show at the Cole Farm, across from Appomattox County High School. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
County to create fire rescue advisory board Oct 8, 2008
According to Finker, more than 100 agencies in Virginia already bill for rescue calls, including Campbell County, Franklin County, Amherst County, Roanoke, Martinsville, and Appomattox ... 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)
Wheeler removed as ACHS principal; Superintendent says he will 'reassign' Wheeler elsewhere Oct 8, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... In an unexpected announcement, Greg Wheeler was removed on Sunday as principal of Appomattox County High School ... Bruce McMillan, Director of Human Resources with Appomattox County Public Schools, issued a press release on Monday afternoon that stated: "Dr. Aldridge Boone, Superintendent of Schools, has reassigned Dr. Greg Wheeler to another professional position within the School... (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Chamber of commerce says no to uranium 'work group' Sep 18, 2008
Watkins Abbitt of Appomattox made the motion to table the bill. Hogan seconded the motion. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Council starts advertising for town manager Sep 18, 2008
Thursday September 18, 2008. 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)
Wounded Warrior Unity Tour to come through Logan County (1) Sep 17, 2008
with stops in Appomattox, Farmville and Amelia for a total of 105 miles. Day 8: Sept. 25, the riders will leave from the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Va. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
5 injured, two homes destroyed in pipeline blast near Town Sep 17, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... A serene morning turned into a horrifying nightmare on Sunday when a natural gas pipeline exploded in central Appomattox County, injuring five and destroying two homes ... "It was definitely a miracle that nobody was killed or injured worse than they were," said Timmy Garrett, chief of the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Witnesses, victims describe pipeline blast Sep 17, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... After Sunday's early morning natural gas pipeline explosion on Oakville Road in Appomattox, Bryant is now displaced because his home was damaged ... After a brief stop to Appomattox County High School, they went to a hotel. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Gas pipeline explodes, rocks Appomattox; no immediate report of injuries or fatalities Sep 15, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... A natural gas pipeline exploded early Sunday morning in central Appomattox County, creating a massive plume of fire and mandatory evacuations ... The fire was centralized in an area on State Route 26 (Oakville Road), approximately two miles north of the Town of Appomattox. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Museum of Confederacy Moving Towards Splitting Collection (12:50pm) Sep 12, 2008
The Richmond museum and the town of Appomattox are eying a 4-acre site near the intersection of Route 24 and U.S. Route 460 ... The Appomattox museum site would open in the spring of 2011, marking the beginning of the Civil War Sesq 00001554 uicentennial. (WTVR.com, VA)
Virginia Tech scientists, students conduct research at Coles Hill Sep 11, 2008
"Other Virginia Tech professors participating in the study include Dr. John Holle, a geophysicist; Dr. Chet Weiss, a faculty member in the geosciences department; and Dr. Eric Westman, a faculty member in the Department of Minerals and Mining Engineering.Dr. Marilyn Maisano, a professor at Virginia Military Institute, also is lending a hand with field work and research.Graduate studentsGraduate students conducting research for their master's theses include J.P. Gannon of Franklinville, N.J.;... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Altavista golf team runs record to 3-3 Sep 11, 2008
Recently, the Colonels defeated Dan River and William Campbell, but were unable to keep pace with Appomattox and Gretna ... The team traveled to the home of the defending Dogwood District champions, Appomattox, Thursday, Aug. 21. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Hanna Won't Wash Away Water Restrictions Sep 10, 2008
James Dawson, Appomattox River Water Authority says "Friday morning we were 2 inches below the top of the dam, this morning we were at 15 inches above the top of the dam." ... James Dawson of the Appomattox River Water Authority says "There's still a 00000917 need to be water efficient. There's no since wasting it, just because we have a lot of it short term.". (WTVR.com, VA)
Pamplin gets required signatures for sewer project Sep 10, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... 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)
Council agrees to regional tourism proposal for six-month trial basis Sep 10, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... After a lengthy and emotional debate, Appomattox Town Council unanimously agreed on Monday to enter into a short-term tourism agreement with the Lynchburg Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau ... The proposal, presented by Beckie Nix, Director of the LRCVB, initially called for a one-year contract that involved having a shared director between Lynchburg and the Town of Appomattox. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Scott has 5 TDs in Raiders win over Bluestone Sep 10, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Kenny Scott rushed for four touchdowns and threw for another as Appomattox crushed Bluestone 52-0 at Bragg Stadium on Friday night ... The win improves Appomattox to 2-0 this season. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
JV Generals win 3-0 Sep 10, 2008
The generals opened up district play the next week and started off 1-0 in the district as they defeated Appomattox 25-18 and 25-11 ... They knocked off Appomattox to avenge last year's district tournament loss ... 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)
Lady Generals Fall to Lady Statesmen in Four, Rebound to Sweep Buckingham Sep 10, 2008
The Lady Generals open district play next Thursday when they travel to Appomattox to face the Lady Raiders ... 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)
Town Council emails reveal governing body's behind-the-scenes power plays, political upsmanship Sep 3, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... In what could be a developing controversy for Appomattox Town Council, dozens of emails are being revealed to the public that detail a governing body battling power-plays and political posturing ... For the last several months, there have been closed-meeting discussions among the Town Council on the U.S. 460 Concord to Appomattox waterline. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Nix proposes regional tourism program that could save Town of Appomattox $100,000 Sep 3, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Nix proposes regional tourism program that could save Town of Appomattox 100,000 By STEPHANIE A. JAMES/Staff WriterWednesday, September 3, 2008 10:34 AM EDT ... Even though Beckie Nix has resigned as the Director of Tourism, she presented a new tourism proposal to the Town of Appomattox last Monday that could save the taxpayers a 100,000. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
UPDATE: Area Water Restrictions Aug 17, 2008
And the Appomattox River Water Authority is about four weeks out from mandatory water restrictions. But they tell us customers are heeding the warning and they've noticed a drop in water usage. (WTVR.com, VA)
Person of Interest in Teen Murder Tracked Down Aug 15, 2008
On 8-13-08, Investigators determined that Lyndrell Hawkins was in Appomattox Virginia. The Appomattox Sheriff's department was notified and obtained a search warrant for Hawkins ... The Appomattox Sheriff's Department Tactical Team made entry and arrested Hawkins without incident for an outstanding warrant for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. (WTVR.com, VA)
Council agrees to keep 'Where our nation reunited' on proposed welcome signs Aug 13, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Ending a debate on proposed welcome signs, the Appomattox Town Council unanimously voted to retain the "Where Our Nation Reunited" slogan for the proposed town welcome signs ... The Council decided to drop the "Town of Appomattox" part of the welcome sign, along with the date from the proposed design of the sign. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Hunt Smart - Fish Hard Aug 13, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522. Sections. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
City in the running Museum of the Confederacy executive director looks at Fredericksburg's old courthouse on Prince Anne Street as a possible museum site. Aug 6, 2008
The other proposed sites are Appomattox Court House National Park and Fort Monroe in Hampton. Read more stories about Date published: 8/6/2008. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Appalachian Power reduces water release from Smith Mountain Dam Aug 4, 2008
Monday August 04, 2008. 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)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Aug 2, 2008
"Thank you, Mrs. Grundy. My last full day in Virginia was spent in Petersburg, just south of Richmond. This is the town where the North besieged the South, setting the record for the longest siege on American soil, over eight months. Not long after this siege came the fall of Richmond and Lee's surrender at Appomattox."I found the visitors' center first of all, usually the best thing to do when one enters a new town ... "The first museum I visited was the Siege Museum, housed in the grand Old... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Vera man arrested after 98 pot plants seized Jul 31, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... An Appomattox County man is facing criminal charges after 98 marijuana plants were seized from his property on Friday near the community of Vera ... The 98 marijuana plants, according to Appomattox Sheriff Wilson Staples, had a street value of approximately 150,000. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Teen pleads guilty to gang, wounding charges Jul 31, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... A Concord teenager pled guilty on Wednesday to malicious wounding and participation in gang activity on school property stemming from an attack on a fellow student at Appomattox County High School ... Simpson asked Banks about a "jump in" (gang initiation) in the Town of Appomattox on Patricia Anne Lane. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
New athletic director joins Faith Christian Jul 24, 2008
Thursday July 24, 2008. 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)
Appomattox Belles headed to Dixie World Series; donations being sought to offset trip's costs Jul 24, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... In a surprising development, the Appomattox Belles All-Star Team is heading to the Dixie Youth World Series in Louisiana ... The Appomattox all-stars lost in the title game to Halifax American, but due to a series of unusual circumstances, it will be Appomattox who represents the state of Virginia. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Appalachian Power announces changes Jul 19, 2008
As external affairs manager, Jackson will be responsible for a broad range of community and governmental activities in Lynchburg and the surrounding county areas (Bedford, Amherst, Campbell, Appomattox, Nelson and Albemarle) as well as the Fieldale/Martinsville area including Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania 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... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Sale lets Medicorp focus on hospitals The sale of the Carriage Hill nursing home closes a chapter in the corporate history of MediCorp Health System Jul 18, 2008
River View On The Appomattox, Hopewell, 124 beds. The Woodlands, Clifton Forge, 60 beds. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Newly elected council to re-examine waterline after County-imposed timeline Jul 17, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... The Appomattox Town Council is taking a serious look at making a decision sooner on the waterline, if they want to join Appomattox County on the venture ... What prompted Council to possibly come to closure on the waterline decision was last Monday's Appomattox County Board of Supervisor's push for urgency for Council to join the County on the investment. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Turkish market buys Virginia cattle Jul 14, 2008
By scouring the state, VDACS Livestock Marketing staff members, working with the exporter, found excellent candidates in Albemarle, Amelia, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Campbell, Culpeper, Fauquier, Giles, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Page, Pittsylvania, Powhatan, Rockbridge, Tazewell and Orange counties as well as Southwest Virginia locales. Representatives from the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture made the final selections. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
BUILDING BOOM ALONG ROUTE 36 Jul 13, 2008
Although City Council spent millions on the downtown streetscaping improvements and the new Appomattox Regional Library, business investment in that area hasn t kept pace. Altman said as the west end is built out, downtown will become the alternative. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Buckets of air Jul 7, 2008
PAT KANE/STAFF PHOTO During a Wednesday meeting at the Appomattox Regional Library, Jim Gould shows off a sample bucket that citizens will use to collect air samples ... The Sierra Club s Jim Gould talked with three concerned citizens about plans Wednesday at the Appomattox Regional Library. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Hot, dry weather gets the garden, the pig and the daddy rabbit Jul 6, 2008
My old pal Larry Holt was out last week with his pictures of the Appomattox River and the canals. Larry is a Midway High School lad and one of the best. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
SIFTING THROUGH HISTORY Jun 28, 2008
Another finding was evidence for more houses that must have stood along Appomattox Street in the late 19th century, a fact that wasn t known until now. Greenbaum showed special interest in the Battersea of the Civil War era. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
More Va. rivers polluted Jun 26, 2008
The state Department of Environmental Quality 2008 water quality report listed about 40 percent of the state s waters as polluted, including the Appomattox River ... The Appomattox has been on the impaired waterways list for several years ... The river has had too much nitrogen in it, said K. Wayne Walton Sr., acting chairman of the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
ACHS grad Ron Carter named new athletic director Jun 25, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Ronald Carter's goal as the new Appomattox County High School athletic director is to bring triumph to the school's athletic program ... "I was blessed to be part of a very successful program at Amherst," said Carter, who graduated from Appomattox County High School in 1982. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
State report warns that region could be on verge of drought Jun 25, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Appomattox County is on "a fringe area" of being at risk for drought conditions this summer, according to a state report, and the situation could worsen by this fall ... Appomattox County Planner Johnnie Roark attended the conference, which was hosted by Gov. Tim Kaine. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Fall Baseball signups scheduled for July 2 and July 9 Jun 25, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... The Appomattox Youth Sports Association will hold registration for Fall Baseball at the Appomattox County Community Center on Wednesday July 2 and Wednesday July 9 from 6:30-8 p.m. each night ... The home games will be played at the Appomattox Town Ball Park. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Town hall meeting focuses on Va. transportation plan Jun 19, 2008
Petersburg was founded and expanded along vital links, with the Appomattox River, many railways and interstates hitting the town over time. We can do that in a place like Petersburg, Homer said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
County approves Land Use ordinance; farmers to get tax break Jun 19, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Appomattox County farmers will soon get the tax break they wanted ... Opponents of the ordinance argued that Appomattox County taxpayers should not have to shoulder the burden of granting tax relief to farmers. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Water testers fly high to take a dip in river USGS takes to the air to sample water quality in Rappahannock River Jun 12, 2008
The federal agency also takes samples on the Pamunkey, Mattaponi, North Anna, north and south forks of the Shenandoah, Chickahominy, Appomattox, York and James rivers, said Ken Hyer, a hydrologist in Richmond who supervises the program. Samples are taken during high water following storms. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Warner heads discussion in Appomattox about Internet access Jun 12, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Mark Warner told broadband officials last Thursday that he was pleased with their work in developing ways of getting high-speed broadband to rural areas such as Appomattox ... The former Virginia governor and senate candidate stopped in Appomattox last week to discuss how to provide high-speed Internet service to more people. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Happy trails Jun 9, 2008
CHARTS is also working closely with Friends of the Lower Appomattox River. We work together to get these trails done, Johnson said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Area braces for triple-digit temperatures Jun 7, 2008
The administrator of the Appomattox River Water Authority, which serves Petersburg, Colonial Heights and parts of Dinwiddie and Prince George, was off Friday and couldn t be reached for comment. The Progress-Index 2008. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Gretna man umpires ACC Championship May 30, 2008
Star Tribune (434) 432-2791 Phone (434) 432-4033 Fax P.O. Box 111 28 North Main Street, Chatham VA 24531. Will George W. Bush's support help or hurt John McCain's presidential bid. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Va. 4-H annual shoot education camp May 29, 2008
4-H annual shoot education camp 05/29/2008 The Virginia 4-H will conduct its annual Shooting Education camp from Aug. 10 to 14 in Appomattox. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 12 to 16 with an interest or experience with firearms. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Yarber promoted as new principal at AES May 28, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Tom Yarber high-fived Appomattox Elementary School Principal Annette Bennett when he learned that he will take over as AES' new principal in the upcoming school year ... The assistant principal received the much-anticipated news last Thursday at the Appomattox County School Board meeting. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
A Weekend to Remember Them May 25, 2008
By implication it celebrates not merely the freedom and independence of, in the words of William F. Buckley, Jr., the greatest continuing secular miracle the world has ever seen, but also the breathtaking success of what has become the most powerful, prosperous, selfless, and kindest nation on earth, and: hardship, loyalty, sacrifice, and Duty-Honor-Country (General Douglas MacArthur) -- from April 18th, 1775, when someone fired the shot heard round the world; through Fort Sumter, Gettysburg,... (Human Events Online)
Legion, VFW to sponsor Memorial Day ceremony May 21, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... The ceremony will be held on Monday, May 26, 2008, at 1:00 P.M. at the Appomattox Veterans Wall of Honor in front of the Appomattox Court House on Court Street ... In addition to patriotic music by the Appomattox County High School Band, there will be remarks by Commander Owen, Delegate Watkins M. Abbitt and Mayor John Wilson. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Smith Mountain Striper Club visits Vic Thomas Hatchery May 21, 2008
Wednesday May 21, 2008. 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)
Hopewell council looks at how to stop Cabin Creek flooding May 14, 2008
Cabin Creek a natural waterway that carries water from the western edge of the city toward the Appomattox River has become an issue for homeowners on Woodside Court. City Engineer Johnnie Butler studied the creek and said there have been three flooding incidents in the last nine years, the worst being Hurricane Isabel. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Thursday night brings tornados warnings/high winds May 14, 2008
The NWS had reports of three confirmed tornados: one a mile north of Figsboro, along the Henry-Franklin county line, one three miles southeast of Ajax in Pittsylvania County, and one six miles east of Appomattox 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. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Entering a new world May 12, 2008
We hope you never lose your path back to the hill above the Appomattox, Moore told VSU s 122nd graduating class. Patrick Kane may be reached at 722-5155 or pkane@progress-index. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Student says teacher tossed Mexican flag in trash May 11, 2008
Really wrote on May 9, 2008 9:22 PM:" BTW...In case you didn't know who General Phil Sheridan was: "At Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865, Sheridan blocked Lee's escape, forcing the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. Grant summed up Phil's performance in these final days of the war: "I believe General Sheridan has no superior as a general, either living or dead, and perhaps not an equal." " Citizen wrote on May 9, 2008 9:12 PM:" To "To amazed" maybe the people in the great State of... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Museum begins push for funds rainmaker Museum of the Confederacy takes major step toward bringing museum to Spotsylvania County and two other locations in Virginia May 10, 2008
The other two proposed sites are Appomattox Court House National Park and Fort Monroe in Hampton. "I've just really been excited and motivated by the plan that the museum has laid out for its future," Crowther said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
School bus crash sends bus driver, seven students to area hospitals May 10, 2008
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. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Charlotte County school bus crash kills driver, injures seven students May 9, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... 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)
Colonial Heights celebrates its 60th May 8, 2008
Maybe a couple of hundred of them built their first homes right where Swift Creek runs into the Appomattox, which they named Conjurer s Neck after an American Indian healer who is believed to have lived there ... 1620 English colonists first settle where Swift Creek runs into Appomattox. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
A step closer to dredging? May 8, 2008
CHARLES CITY About 12 miles down river from Petersburg Harbor sits more than 30 tons of polluted sediment from the Appomattox River. It s sitting at the historic Shirley Plantation in two earthen cells full of bacteria and awaiting testing. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Haymore resigns as ACHS football coach May 8, 2008
Times-Virginian (434) 352-8215 Phone (434) 352-2216 Fax P.O. Box 2097 589 Court Street Appomattox VA 24522 ... Varsity Football Coach Jeremy Haymore has submitted his resignation at Appomattox County High School, ending a two-year reign at the helm of the Raiders ... Appomattox finished Haymore's first season at 2-8, losing the last eight games in a row. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
