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2/3/12	Patrick County Jobless Rate Goes To 8.6% in December 2011 Patrick County also saw an increase, from 7.9 percent in November to 8.6 percent in December. The December rate was better than the year before, when unemployment in Patrick was 10.7 percent.
2/3/12	Patrick County Population Grows Slightly-Reported Feb. 2-2012 Patrick County’s population grew by eight-tenths of a percent between the 2010 census and July 1 of last year. It moved from 18490 to 18635, an increase of 145 people
2/2/12	Floyd County Board Meeting on Feb. 14 Concerning Windmills The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will reconvene Feb. 14 to continue deliberating whether to keep industrial windmills out or permit them under tough regulations to protect residents and the environment.
2/2/12	True Life Travelers Appearing At Floyd Country Store-Floyd TRUE LIFE TRAVELERS will be appearing locally and presenting their old-time gospel music at the FLOYD COUNTRY STORE GOSPEL HOUR on Friday February 10 at 6:30 PM
2/1/12	Major Announcement About Josh Kerns-Martinsville Speedway-Feb. 9 There will be a major announcement concerning Marine CPL J. B. Kerns, of Ararat, VA at the Martinsville, VA Speedway on February 9, 2012, at 10:30am
2/1/12	Enter to Win $50 Gas Card - Clark Gas & Oil-Stuart We're having FUN in February! Share a story on our wall of your best/worst Valentine's Day date or gift and be entered for a chance to win a $50 gas card!
2/1/12	Cotton Mill Apartments Newly Remodeled are Now taking Applications For elderly Households 62 yrs or older, or Persons with Disabilities. They are 1 Bedroom Apartments with a Laundry Facility on Site and will take rental assistance. Available on a Limited Basis. Call 276-694-5796 for more information.
2/1/12	Edward Jones Investments Gets Special Recognition-Virginia Business Virginia Business-A culture of partnership’Employees’ ideas are heard at Edward Jones Investments. The Patrick County, VA office of Ed Jones is on Patrick Avenue.
1/31/12	Patrick Chamber Banquet Set for February 3-2012 The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce annual membership banquet is set for Friday, February 3, 2012 at the J. D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart, VA. 6:30pm Call To Reserve a spot now!
1/31/12	Rep. Morgan Griffith Reports From Washington Vaughan-Bassett Furniture in Galax announced that they have purchased, and will re-open, the old Webb factory and also expand their current facility. Roughly 115 new jobs will be created
1/31/12	Lt. Gov. Bolling Cast Tie Breaker on Vote Prohibiting Force Union Contracts Jan. 31-RICHMOND – Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today issued a statement on casting the tie-breaking vote in support of SB242
1/31/12	Patrick County School Board is Soliciting Back of the Envelope Proposals This is for a construction Manager/Clerk of the Works to manage the construction project for Meadows of Dan Elementary School. Details are available at www.patrick.k12.va.us or call Wayne Scott @ 276-694-6984
1/31/12	Scott Eutsler receives IMT Certification After a 10 month study course, local physical therapist Scott Eutsler has been awarded a certification in Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMT) fro Myopain Seminars and The Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series.
1/30/12	News From Del. Charles Poindexter - Jan. 23 Here is Del. Charles Poindexter's report to constituents for week 3 of the Virginia Assembly, January 23, 2012
1/30/12	The Reynolds Homestead Brings New Opportunities for Learning-Critz Reynolds Homestead, located in Critz, VA (Patrick County) brings new opportunities for learning and research.
1/30/12	Floyd County Facing Issue of Wind Turbines On Ridgeline Floyd County will conduct public hearing today, January 31st concerning banning ridge line construction of structures higher than 40 foot.
1/30/12	Best of Patrick County Magazine Getting Ready For First Edition Luis Garcia is reporting the Best of Patrick County Magazine is getting ready for the first edition. He will be in Patrick County on Feb., 2, 7 and 9 to work with advertisers.
1/30/12	Hutchens Petroleum To Distribute Blue Sky DEF Hutchens Petroleum of Stuart, VA will distribute Blue Sky DEF in Three-State Region, to meet a growing demand for EPA Clean Air Requirements.
1/29/12	New Cell Tower Erected in Stella Community-Patrick County Jan. 27-A new cell phone tower has just been erected in the Stella Community of Patrick County, VA. The provider company is AT & T.
1/28/12	New Cell Tower Planned for Old Well Rd. - Henry County Jan. 27-A new cell tower site shows construction .8 mile off U. S. Route 58 (AL Philpott Highway) on Old Well Road, near the Old Well Christian Church. This site is 1.8 mile from the Patrick County line.
1/28/12	Jamie's Recycling Center to Relocate to South Mayo Jamie's Recycling of Stuart/Patrick Springs, VA is relocating from the U. S. 58 locating to the new site on South Mayo Dr. This photo shows the excavating work underway.
1/27/12	Henry County Approves Philpott Marina Jan. 25-Henry County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the building of a new marina at Philpott Lake.
1/27/12	Red Cross Office In Stuart Virginia Has New Director The Red Cross office on Stonewall Court, Stuart, VA has a new director. He is Roger O. Rouellier. Telephone: 276-694-3505
1/26/12	Wayne Hendrson and Jeff Little To Perform in Stuart Virginia Today Wayne Hendrson (guitar) AND Jeff Little (piano) will perform this evening at the Patrick County Music Association Jambore. Gates open at 3:30pm, music begins at 4:00pm
1/26/12	Benefit for Tina Shinalt-Red Bank Ruritans-Today! The Red Bank Ruritan Club on Red Bank School Rd., Claudville, VA is doing a benefit chicken stew for Tina Shinalt.
1/25/12	Claudville Virginia Native Hired by Gov. McDonnell PAC Team Jan. 25 - Gov. Bob McDonnell has just hired E. Alex Stanley, formerly of Claudville, VA as director of his political action committee. She worked on Senator William Stanley (R-Moneta) campaign in 2011.
1/24/12	Cale Yarborough Makes Hall of Fame-Former Wood Brothers Driver Cale Yarborough was inducted to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Jan. 20 along with Glen Wood. Cale was a former driver of Wood Brothers Racing
1/24/12	Virginia State Peach Festival-2012 The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce hosts the Virginia State Peach Festival each summer during August. Here are the details of 2012 celebration
1/23/12	Clark Gas and Oil Make $18,500 In Donations to 17 Patrick Co. Agencies Jan. 19- Clark Gas & Oil of Stuart, VA has made donations to 17 different Fire and Rescue and Non-Profit Agencies. Presenting checks was Blair Clark, Anna Lester and William B. Clark.
1/23/12	Clark Gas & Oil Donates to Patrick County Non-Profit Agencies Clark Gas & Oil of Stuart, VA presents donations to Patrick County non-profit agencies on January 19, 2012
1/22/12	Racin Today. Com Reports on Glen Wood's Induction to NASCAR Hall Glen Wood has become legendary for his contribution to NASCAR fame. Hailing from Stuart, VA, he has made great fame with race cars.
1/22/12	USA Today Reports on NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Jan. 20-USA Today. D Waltrip, G Wood, D Inman and R Evans were inducted to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
1/22/12	Lisa Smith Named Community Recovery Manager-Piedmont Community Services Lisa Michelle Smith has been named Piedmont Community Services community recovery program manager. Piedmont Community Services serves Patrick County
1/22/12	Del. Poindexter Reports on Actions of VA Legislature Jan. 22-This week the pace in the General Assembly picked up as we moved into our legislative process with bills and budget amendments flowing into our subcommittees and committees.
1/21/12	Scudder Hired by City of Buena Vista-Virginia Dec. 14-2011-Buena Vista has a new city manager. William “Jay” Scudder. From www.thenews-gazette.com/---Lexington, VA. He formerly was the County Administrator in Patrick County, VA
1/20/12	Glen Wood To Be Inducted to NASCAR Hall of Fame Three-time series champion Darrell Waltrip headlines the Class of 2012 along with fellow champion driver Cale Yarborough, NASCAR pioneer Glen Wood of Stuart, Virginia's Wood Brothers will also be inducted
1/20/12	Patrick County Health Department will conduct a informational Class Information on operating a 'temporary food establishment' for those who sponsor a temporary food event, whether for profit or non-profit, in 2012. You are STRONGLY encouraged to attend one of the FREE CLASSES.
1/20/12	Reynolds Homestead CLOSED TODAY due to phone and internet outage. The Reynolds Homestead Continuing Education Center will be closed Friday the 20th of January, due to complications with the phone and internet. We do anticipate repair late this afternoon.
1/19/12	Gov. McDonnell Asks Assembly To Keep Uranium Moratorium Jan. 19-Gov. Bob McDonnell has asked the General Assembly to keep Uranium Mining moratorium in place for 2012 session.
1/18/12	News From Congressman Griffith-Solyndra Requests Staff Bonuses Jan. 18-Here is our weekly report from Congressman Morgan Griffith, 9th district, U. S. House.
1/18/12	WHEO Jamboree At Star Theatre-Stuart on Jan. 20 WHEO FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE PRESENTS PAULA DELLENBACK & FOX RIVER BAND-STUART - Jan 20, 2012 at 7pm - 318 Patrick Ave-Star Theatre - Stuart, VA
1/17/12	Sheriff Dan Smith Says Murder Suspect Has Fled Patrick County Jan. 18-According to news reported by the Mt. Airy News, this morning, Patrick Sheriff Dan Smith says, murder suspect, Fernando Quiroz Perivan, age 30 has fled from residence in Ararat, VA
1/16/12	Glen Woods Story -NASCAR Hall Of Fame Induction SPEED channel is airing a story about Glen Wood, NASCAR driver and owner of Stuart, VA this evening.
1/15/12	New Real Estate Company Joins Patrick County Chamber Blue Ridge Mountain Real Estate has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Owner is Edd Martin, Owner/Broker of Stuart, VA.
1/14/12	Bobby Mangrum Elected to Patrick School Board Jan. 12- Bobby Mangrum of the Smith River District has been elected as Chairman of the Patrick County School Board
1/13/12	Artist Russell Easterbrooks Will Do Art Show-Granny's Attic-Stuart On January 28, local artist Russell Easterbrooks will be doing an Art Show at Granny's Attic on South Main Street, Stuart, VA. He will be painting and answering question's for those interested in watercolor painting.
1/12/12	Danny Foley Selected as Vice Chairman-Patrick County Board of Supervisors Danny Foley, Sr., attended the first Board of Supervisors meeting on January 9, 2011, after being elected to serve and represent Mayo River District in Patrick County. His term will run 2012-2015
1/12/12	Horse Test Positive For Rabies in Patrick County, VA Jan.12-WSLS TV Channel 10 is reporting a case of rabies with a horse in Patrick County in the State Line Community near the NC line.
1/12/12	Floyd County Deals With Wind Turbine Issue Floyd County, VA is planning a public hearing on Jan. 31 at 7pm at the High School to review the plan for wind turbines on ridgelines on Wills Ridge.
1/12/12	Blue Ridge Airport Plans $25 Million Expansion-Spencer, VA Jan. 13-Blue Ridge Regional Airport in Spencer, VA is planning a $25 million, 20 year plan to improve the airport with extended runway, new terminal building and other improvements
1/12/12	Del. Charles Poindexter Reports On Opening of the 2012 Legislature Jan. 13-Del. Poindexter (9th District) was reappointed to the House Appropriations Committee, where he will work closely with other committee members and Governor McDonnell's team to structure and balance the budget.
1/11/12	Primland Hiring Restaurant & Guest Services staff Jan. 11-Primland resort of Meadows of Dan, VA has announced through the Help Wanted Ads in The Enterprise the need for Restuarant, Guest Services and Valet positions.
1/11/12	Results Stuart Continues To Advertise Hiring Customer Serv. Representatives Jan. 11-Results Stuart continues to advertise for Customer Service Representatives for their Stuart, VA Call Center. They advertise paying up to $10.50 per hour.
1/11/12	Martinsville Industrial Grading Project Brings Crowd Jan. 11-Over 120 people that represent 38 companies took part in a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre, Ridgeway, VA.
1/9/12	Dr. Lock Boyce Elected Chairman of Patrick Board of Supervisors Jan. 9-Dr. Lock Boyce was elected Chairman of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors at the January 9, 2012 meeting. Selected as Vice Chairman was newly elected Board Member, Danny Foley, Sr.
1/6/12	Carl DeHart To Speak About Danville and Western Railroad-Spencer Carl DeHart, local historian, will speak at the Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer, VA on January 12, 10am on the Dick and Willie Railroad (Danville and Western) and the significance to local history.
1/5/12	Patrick County Unemployment Was 7.9% For Nov 2011 Jan. 5 -Patrick County unemployment rate went from 10.5% in October, 2011 to 7.9% in November, 2011 as reported by the Virginia Employment Commission
1/4/12	Mid Atlantic Textile Buys Out Basic Linen Service of Stuart, VA Mid-Atlantic Textile, LLC, has purchased the business, Basic Linen Service of Stuart, VA. The business location is 636 Mayo Court, Stuart, VA 24171. Mid Atlantic Textile is an industrial launderer. Their statement is "we clean things others only dream
1/4/12	Sen. Bill Wampler of Tazewell, VA Will Head New College-Martinsville Jan. 4-New College Institute board named former Senator William C. Wampler, JR. ad the new Executive Director, replacing Barry Dorsey.
1/4/12	Carroll County Historical Society To Produce Play About Courthouse Shootout Carroll County Historical Society To Produce Play about the Courthouse Shootout of 1912 in Hillsville, VA. See article from Galax Gazette. The story involves the Allen family.
1/3/12	Patrick Building Supply Open For Business-Stuart Patrick Building Supply of Stuart, VA has built a new retail store between Patrick Springs and Stuart, VA at 20475 Jeb Stuart Highway, next door to Stuart Tire, U-Haul Center and the Chamber of Commerce
1/3/12	Pioneer Community Hospital-Stuart, VA Advertises Job Openings Pioneer Community Hospital has immediate job openings for: Labratory Manager-Full-Time, MT or MLT- 2 openings, full-time, day shift and MT or MLT, full-time, night shift.
1/3/12	The Next Best Thing to a Housecall-VHDA- Stuart, VA Wednesday, January 11th in the Walmart Parking lot in Stuart, VA, from 9:30am till 4:00pm. You may call 877-843-2123 or 804-837-1879 for more information. Offered by:Virginia Housing Development Authority
1/3/12	Church Flea Market sites are Available-Stuart Methodist Sponsored by Stuart United Methodist Church on Rt. 58, east of Stuart. For more information, call member Donald Vernon at 276-694-7477
1/3/12	New Winter Hours at The Meadows Mercantile in Meadows of Dan They will be CLOSED until Saturday, January 7th after which they will open only Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 10:00am till 5:00pm. Sure to offer some of their Christmas items at wonderful discount prices.
1/3/12	New Winter Hours for The Woodberry Inn Restaurant on The Parkway Effective as of January 2, 2012 the hours are as follows: CLOSED on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. The Restaurant and Bar are open Friday: 4:00-9:00pm/Saturday:Restaurant-Noon till 9:00pm and the Bar: 4:00-9:00pm/Sunday: Restaurant-Noon-8:00pm
1/3/12	Benefit for David Harmon-Jan. 21-2012 At Rotary Field-Stuart Everyone is invited to a special music and dinner benefit at Rotary Field for David Harmon, who was a victim of a log splitter accident. Benefit is Saturday, January 21st at Rotary Field from 1:00 to 6:00.
1/2/12	Snow Falling In Patrick County Now. Time: 6:34 PM Snow is falling in Patrick County, VA at this moment (6:34pm). Residents of Meadows of Dan, VA (at approx. 3000 ft.) say one inch is on the ground
1/2/12	Dinner and Movie Night-Reynolds Homestead-Critz- January 19-2011 "The King's Speech" will be showing. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, Dinner is $12 per person. 6:00pm. Reservations required.
1/2/12	Buddy Dollarhite's Address for all cards and letters. The address is as follows: Buddy Dollarhite, Room 528, Hospital Hospitality House, 612 East Marshall St., Richmond, VA 23219 He does appreciate all 'get well cards'.
1/1/12	NASCAR Hall of Fame - Class of 2012 Glen Wood, of Stuart, VA will be inducted to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on January 20, 2012
1/1/12	NC Increases Gasoline Tax 3.9 cents Effective January 1 The State of North Carolina will increase the gasoline tax by 3.9 cents beginning, January 1, 2012. State law requires it be recalculated twice a year based on a formula linked to wholesale gas prices.
1/1/12	Patrick County In For Cooling of Weather-January 2nd-2012 Monday morning---Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs around 40. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
1/1/12	Rep. Morgan Griffith Gives Year In Review for 2011 Rep. Morgan Griffith, U. S. Congress from the 9t District and Salem, VA gives report on 2011
12/30/11	Happy New Year From Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Our office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 And Monday, January 2, 2012
12/29/11	Bill Goad of Stuart, VA Business Success Story Stuart, Virginia, USA - Congratulations are in order for Bill Goad, President, of CMP Human Resources LLC based Patrick County, Virginia. With help from the Enterprise Virginia program that is part of an entrepreneurial initiative
12/27/11	Collector Mugs Have Arrived! Patrick County Chamber of Commerce The collector mugs for 2011 with the picture of Cooper's Mill at Critz, VA have arrived in the Chamber of Commerce office.
12/26/11	New Cell Tower At Patrick Springs-VA Dec 20-There is a new cell tower built by AT&T in the Patrick Springs, VA neighborhood off South Mayo and Vernon Drive. Photo and story by Tom Bishop - Photo taken 12-20-11
12/25/11	Banjo Master Sammy Shelor Covered by Roanoke Times Dec. 27-Roanoke Times does story about Sammy Shelor and Lonesome River Band.
12/25/11	Sammy Shelor Will Play With Strictly Country-Stuart American Legion New Year's Eve Dance at American Legion Post 105, Stuart, VA. 553 American Legion Road, Stuart, VA. Dec. 31st. 8:30pm til midnight
12/24/11	New Year's Eve Open Jam at Willis Gap Community Center Music, Dancing and Food. Starts at 7:00pm and around 10:30pm a Breakfast will be served, including ham, sausage, gravy and biscuits. Contact Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906 for more information.
12/24/11	Happy New Year's Couples Party at Fairy Stone State Park Live Music by Randolph Walker, One Man Band. $30.00 per couple (parking included) held in Fayerdale Hall Conference Center. Advance Reservations Required. Limit 40 couples. Call the park: 276-930-2424.
12/22/11	150 New Jobs In Halifax County-Customer Care Center RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Dominion Virginia Power in partnership with Faneuil, Inc. will invest $1.5 million and create 150 jobs in Halifax County
12/21/11	Gov. McDonnell Tells of Over $2 Billion in Road Contracts Advertised Dec. 21-Among those is the U. S. Route 58 segment between Laurel Fork, VA and Meadows of Dan, VA
12/20/11	Arts On Main Open Dec. 24th -Stuart ARTS ON MAIN, Located on Main St. in Stuart, Va will be open for last minute shopping, Dec. 24, 2011 10am-2pm
12/19/11	S. Virginia Regional Alliance- Marketing Partnership-Gives Report The alliance is a recently formed marketing partnership comprised of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry and Patrick counties and the cities of Danville and Martinsville that promotes economic development and job creation in Southern Virginia.
12/19/11	Morgan Shepherd Presents Check for $13,000 To PARC Workshop-Stuart Nationwide race car driver, Morgan Shepherd, No. 89 Racing For Jesus Car, presented a donation to the Stuart PARC Workshop for $13,000 on December 19, 2011
12/19/11	Christmas Bonus Winners-Anonymous Donor On December 16, 2011, ten hard working Patrick County residents were awarded a $250 Christmas Bonus Check from the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
12/19/11	Charlie Webb of Poor Farmer's Market Receives Christmas Bonus Charlie Webb one of the faithful Patrick County employees in Meadows of Dan is pictured here receiving Christmas Bonus Check for $250 from Phyllis Nester, 2011 VP of the Patrick County Chamber
12/18/11	Gov. McDonnell Speaks to Report on Uranium Mining in VA Dec. 19-Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on the NAS Report on Uranium Mining in Virginia. Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement after the NAS report on uranium mining in Virginia was issued earlier today.
12/17/11	Patrick County To Deploy Next-Generation 911 Network The pilot project was a public-private partnership between the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), Franklin County, Patrick County and Colorado-based Intrado, the company under contract to install the new 9-1-1 networks.
12/17/11	Floyd County Will Ban Wind Turbines with 40 Ft. Height Limit Floyd County, VA has proposed to limit construction of wind turbines with their ban on structures taller than 40 foot on over half of the county's land. See Roanoke Times article, Dec. 15.
12/15/11	Deputy Secretary of Education Visits Meadows of Dan School Dec. 14-Deputy Secretary of Education for Virginia, Javaid Siddiqi, visited the Meadows of Dan School, Meadows of Dan, VA. He visited with Principal Jeannie King and Dr. Roger Morris, Schools Superintendent.
12/14/11	Gov. McDonnell To Speed Up Phase Out of Accelerated Sales Tax Policy Dec. 16-RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell will use the Caboose Budget Bill to rapidly speed up the phase out of the accelerated sales tax policy in the Commonwealth.
12/13/11	AT&T Cell Towers Under Construction-Patrick County (South Fork) Dec. 13-Two new AT & T Cell Phone towers are under construction in Patrick County on the U. S. 58 Corridor. Photo by Tom Bishop on Dec 13. (Looking closely in the photo you will see a man on the tower.)
12/13/11	Patrick County Music Association Features Snyder Family-Stuart The next Music Association Jamboree is Dec. 17, 2011, at Stuart 's Rotary Field. Featuring the Snyder Family Band, plus other musicians.
12/13/11	Letter from Gov. Bob McDonnell-$4 Billion Transportation Plan Dec. 14-Gov. Bob McDonnell issues letter about the historic transportation plan.
12/13/11	Floyd County Ordinance Likely Wipes Out Wind Turbines Proposal Floyd County leaders are no longer willing to consider changing their horizon, for a company called Horizon Wind Energy. They will vote on a new ordinance in the near future.
12/13/11	Ricky Skaggs And Kentucky Thunder To Play At Floydfest 2012 Fourteen-time GRAMMY Award winner Ricky Skaggs will appear at the Floydfest in 2012 in Patrick County, VA. Additionally, Allison Kraus will appear too.
12/12/11	WHEO Jamboree Presents the Band After Jack-Dec. 16-Stuart The Monthly WHEO Jamboree presents the band, "After Jack", made up of Mary Allison, Rachel Blankenship and Emily Rose Tucker at the Historic Star Theatre, in Downtown Stuart, VA on Dec. 16
12/12/11	Mountain Valley Hospice Job Openings-Mt. Airy and Stuart Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care- Current Job Posting. Interested parties should visit www.mtnvalleyhospice.org for application. Take application to nearest Mountain Valley Hospice Office. Mountain Valley Hospice is an EOE.
12/12/11	Patrick County Health Department CLOSED for district Training- Dec. 16 The Patrick County Health Department will be CLOSED for district Training on December 16, 2011
12/12/11	Joe Tennis Writes About The Crooked Music Trail Break a mirror, and you'll have seven years of bad luck. But break open a new idea on promoting music and culture in Southwest Virginia, and what do you get? The Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music Trail.
12/12/11	Washington Post Does Story About Virginia Uranium Company Virginia Uranium has spoken to 100 of 140 legislators about the Patrick Wales, a project manager with Virginia Uranium Inc.
12/11/11	Mae Juanita Anderson Gammons of Stuart Passes Away Mrs. Mae Juanita Anderson Gammons, 84 of Stuart, VA, passed away Friday December 9, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. She was born September 3, 1927 in Forsyth County to the late Roy Samuel and Bertie Palmer Anderson.
12/11/11	SIGN UP NOW FOR 2012 CONSERVATION PROGRAMS The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in Virginia is encouraging farmers to visit their local NRCS Stuart Field office Now to request conservation technical assistance and apply for possible financial assistance.
12/10/11	VFW in Meadows of Dan Conducts Raffle Drawing At the monthly meeting of the Meadows of Dan VFW Post 8467 on December 9, a drawing was conducted to select winners of 3 major prizes. 1st prize was a Winchester rifle, 2nd prize $200 and 3rd prize $100
12/10/11	Jim Litten Elected Grand Senior Deacon of Grand Lodge of Virginia JIM LITTEN OF STUART HAS BEEN ELECTED GRAND SENIOR DEACON AT THE GRAND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA RECENTLY HELD IN RICHMOND,VA.
12/10/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting-Dec. 16-Stuart Dec. 13-This is an official notification that there will be a Special Called Board of Supervisors Meeting Friday, December 16, 2011 at 6pm, in the 2nd Flr. Conference Room at the Patrick County Administration Building
12/9/11	Power Failures Affect Patrick County Dec. 9 - According to the Martinsville Bulletin Patrick County had 1973 residents without power
12/8/11	Gov. McDonnell Issues Statement About VA Tech Shooting Incident Dec. 8-Richmond-Governor McDonnell issued the following statement following the shooting at Virginia Tech.
12/8/11	Patrick County High Celebrates Building Improvements With Ribbon Cutting Patrick County High School celebrated the upgrades and improvements to the building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 8, 2011 at the new entrance.
12/7/11	Construction to Begin Spring of 2012 To Four-Lane 8 Miles of Rt. 58 The Governor of Virginia has just annoounced the construction project on U. S. Route 58 for 8.2 miles between Meadows of Dan and Laurel Fork, VA
12/7/11	Gov. McDonnel Outlines 2012 Transportation Plan Dec. 8-Press Release from Gov. Bob McDonnell outling his 2012 Transportation Plan, which introduces funding, promotion and the policy framework
12/6/11	Pioneer Medical Holds Ribbon Cutting for Clinic-Spencer Pioneer Medical held a ribbon cutting and opening ceremony for their new family medical clinic on A. L. Philpott Highway, Spencer, VA on December 5, 2011. The new clinic is operated by Pioneer Community Hospital of Stuart, VA
12/6/11	Patrick County Unemployment Drops To 8.1% for October, 2011 Patrick County unemployment dropped to 8.1% in October 2011 as reported by the VA Employment Commission
12/6/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Voted to Remove G Harding from EDA On Nov. 21, 2011, the Patrick County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to remove Gail Harding from the Economic Development Authority (EDA). Dr. Lock Boyce named Lonnie Reynolds of Peters Creek as the replacement.
12/6/11	Barnard's Christmas Shop December Sale-Ararat Barnard's Christmas Shop is open 9am-6pm. Holiday bags and baskets $5-$500.
12/6/11	Kanawha Valley Arena of Dugspur, VA Joins Patrick Chamber Kanawha Valley Arena of Dugspur, Virginia has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. They have many attractions to offer including, camping, lodging, special events, music and food and concessions.
12/6/11	Orthodontist Dr. David Jones Joins Patrick County Chamber Dr. David C. Jones, DDS, PC has recently joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. His office and contact information is shown below.
12/6/11	Tin Pen Alley Bowling Center Joins Patrick County Chamber Tin Pen Alley, newly remodeled and opened under new management has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. This new recreation center offers bowling, pool tables, juke box, and concessions.
12/6/11	Sen. Warner Introduces Job Creation Bills Promoting Tech Start-Ups Dec. 8- Press Release from Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), saying this bi-partisan legislation targets talent, capital and university R & D.
12/5/11	Patrick County Education Model To Be Expanded See this article from the Dec. 6, 2011 Martinsville Bulletin about the Patrick County Education Foundation model being expanded to other Virginia rural areas.
12/4/11	Glen Wood Profiled By Stock Car Spin NASCAR Hall of Fame profile for Glen Wood of Stuart, VA. Source: http://stockcarspin.com/2011/12/02/nascar-hall-of-fame-inductee-profile-glen-wood/
12/4/11	Stuart, VA Now Listed In Sign Post Forest-Yukon Territory The sign, "Stuart, VA" has been posted in the historic Sign Post Forest, in Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada, thanks to Richard Lawson a local resident of Stuart (Patrick County, VA)
12/4/11	Bikes For Tykes Radiothon-Dec. 10-Smith River Rescue Squad Su-per Country 99 will conduct a radiothon for Bikes for Tykes. Starts 8:00am, Dec. 10 at Smith River Rescue Squad, Woolwine
12/3/11	Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is a 'drop off' for the Food Bank This year hunger has become a threat to more of 'our counties children' than last year, so let us give to The Food Bank and give more to feed families and help them in this Holiday Season.
12/2/11	Primland Offers New Year Gala Reception and Dinner-Dec. 31-2011 Ring in the New Year at Primland with a Gala Reception and Dinner, and dance to the music of Winston-Salem's Common Clay Band before toasting the New Year with a Midnight Champagne Toast.
12/2/11	Chamber Christmas After Hours Popular-Critz The annual Chamber Business After Hours at the Reynolds Homestead in Critz was very popular in 2011. 70-80 people registered for this event.
12/2/11	New USDA District Conservationist Announced-Stuart Dec. 2-Press Release from the USDA Office in Stuart. Joshua Dodson is the new District Conservationist.
12/1/11	Benefit for Buddy Dollarhite - Stuart-Dec. 3, 3:30pm A special benefit fund raising is planned again Buddy Dollarhite, Fire Chief for Stuart, VA at the Rotary Building in Stuart at 420 Wooldland Dr.
11/30/11	Mistletoe Market-Downtown Stuart-Dec. 3rd Stuart Farmers Market will be hosting a Mistletoe Market on Saturday Dec. 3rd from 10 am to 1pm.
11/29/11	Temperatures Dipping - Possible Snow Showers-Stuart, VA Date: November 29, 2011-The weather report says Stuart, VA temperatures will dip to 29 degrees tonight with possible snow showers.
11/28/11	Shop Cyber Monday with Southwest VA Heartwood Center Give gifts that celebrate a creative culture. Heartwood: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway offers the region's best craft, music and food.
11/28/11	News From The Pioneer Community Hospital-Stuart Pioneer Community Hospital announces new clinic in Spencer, VA and the addition of new employees and a new Hospital Administrator.
11/28/11	New Cell Tower Location In Stella Community-Patrick County A new cell phone tower location has been graded in the Stella Community of Patrick County, VA
11/28/11	Morgan Griffith - What Will It Take To Create One More Job? My question to you is this: what will it take to create just one more job? It’s amazing what a job can do for an individual, a family, and even an entire community. Congressman Morgan Griffith
11/28/11	Couples New Year's Eve Party-Fairy Stone Park-Stuart Fairy Stone Park is having a Couples New Year's Party on Dec. 31, 2011, 9:30pm-1:00am. $30 per couple, includes wine/punch, party favors, disco ball, heavy hors d'oeuvres, live music
11/27/11	Blue Ridge Nursing Center Recruiting for RN, LPN and Nurse Aides-Stuart Blue Ridge Nursing Center is holding a job fair on Dec. 6, 2011, 10:00am-2:00pm. 105 Landmark Dr., Stuart, VA 24171 Telephone: 276-694-7161
11/27/11	Congressman Morgan Griffith Staff Will Be In Stuart, VA-Dec. 13 Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the Patrick County Administration Building, December 13th. as in previous months.
11/27/11	Floydfest Cover Story on NEA Arts Magazine Floydfest in Patrick County, VA is covered in the recent NEA Arts Magazine with a major article, "A Place Out Of Time"
11/27/11	Fitness In Town of Stuart-Press Release Does walking or running a mile seem impossible to you? Have you had the goal of training for a 5K on your bucket list?
11/26/11	Cut Your Own Christmas Tree-Patrick County, Virginia Here is an example of cutting your own perfect Christmas Tree and purchase it from a locall provider in beautiful Patrick County, VA
11/23/11	Home For The Holidays Virtual Job Fair Now you can advertise your skilled and professional job openings for FREE! (Message from West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board-Martinsville)
11/23/11	Roger Anglin Recognized as "Super CPA" Roger Anglin, former resident of Stuart, VA and member of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce has been recognized as 2011 Super CPA by the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.
11/22/11	Board of Supervisors Approves Resolution on Mayo & Dan River Trail The Patrick County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to renew funding from the Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board for the Mayo River Trail and the Dan River Trail.
11/22/11	Alex Wilkins Was Speaker for Veterans Parade-Stuart Alex Wilkins, US Marine Corp, and local president of the Stuart Rotary Club was the speaker for the Annual Veteran's Parade in Stuart, VA on November 11, 2011
11/21/11	Blaze Damages Former Bassett Furniture Plant Nov. 21-BASSETT, Va. — An early morning fire destroyed much of a former Bassett Furniture Inds. plant here, local fire officials reported. Reported by: Furniture Today
11/21/11	Primland Extends an Invitation To Visit For The Holidays Festive cheer,heartfelt toasts, glowing candle light awaits you for family get-togethers. Meetings and Special Celebrations, it is our pleasure to provide the perfect ambiance.
11/21/11	Town of Stuart Contributes $10,000 to Mayo River Trail At the Nov. 16 Town Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to contribute $10,000 toward the Mayo River Trail.
11/21/11	Patrick County Unemployment Goes to 9.1% For September 2011 Patrick County unemployment rose to 9.1% in the month of September, 2011. It was 9% in August 2011.
11/20/11	Reynolds Homestead-Celebrating Victorian Christmas CRITZ, VA (November 21, 2011)— No holiday would be complete without a visit to the Reynolds Homestead to take part in its annual Victorian Christmas celebration.
11/20/11	Patrick Henry Photography Club In Exhibition-Critz CRITZ, VA (November 21, 2011)— Members of the Patrick Henry Photography Club have nearly photographs on display at the Reynolds Homestead through December 16.
11/19/11	Meadows of Dan Christmas Parade Announcement The Meadows of Dan Community Association members are working very hard this year for the 2nd Annual Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
11/18/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meet on Nov. 21-Stuart The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 21, at 6pm. Items of business include bills, claims and ppropriations, Regional Hazardous Mitigation Plans,
11/18/11	Tin Pen Alley Holds Ribbon Cutting - Stuart Nov. 17-Tin Pen Alley, the local Staurt, VA Bowling Alley, held a ribbon cutting, celebrating the remodeling project and new ownership by the Anderson family
11/18/11	Nunn Brothers Play at Historic Star Theatre-Stuart The Nunn Brothers played at the Historic Star Theatre on Friday night, November 18, 2011. The music was powerful and a very talented presentation.
11/17/11	FOOD BANK in Patrick County Needs Help! Joni Hunt, Director for the Patrick County Community Food Bank, said that they gave out 500 food boxes yesterday! The NEED is increasing by almost 100 families each year!
11/16/11	Patrick County Drama Team Captures District One-Act Competition Press Release, Nov. 16-Patrick County High School Drama Captures Piedmont District One-Act Competition: Plays to be Showcased This Week
11/16/11	Live Bluegrass Music on Saturday Nights at Mill House Pizza Located at 65 Blue Ridge Passage in Meadows of Dan next to the Cockram Mill Complex, serving pizza, subs, burgers and more.
11/16/11	Family Practice Clinic to Open in Spencer Pioneer Community Hospital, of Patrick County, is proud to announce the opening of their New Clinic located at: 19229 A.L. Philpott Highway in Spencer, VA on Highway 58 East. For more information call:276-957-7007. Walk-ins Welcome.
11/16/11	Postal Service to Close the Vesta, VA Post Office. Vesta's residents will be shifted to "rural route service under the administrative responsibility of the Meadows of Dan Post Office, located 3 miles away", according to a notice posted at the Vesta Post Office.
11/16/11	Pioneer Hospital Names New Administrator-Stuart Pioneer Community Hospital of Patrick County has selected Mr. Jerry Howell to be the Interim Hospital Administrator. He was on duty as of November 16, 2011
11/16/11	Newly Remodeld Bowling Center Open For Business-Stuart The Tin Pen Alley, a bowling and entertainment center is now open for business, with bowling leagues, great concessions, newly paved parking, new rest rooms and new kitchen, on West Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA
11/15/11	Sammy Shelor Will Appear At Music Association Jamboree-Stuart Sammy Shelor and Lacy Green & The Last Resort Band, will appear at the November Patrick County Music Association event on November 19, 2011. Jamboree is FREE.
11/15/11	Nunn Brothers Will Appear at WHEO Jamboree-Star Theatre-Stuart The Nunn Brothers from NC and Rhody Creek from Patrick County will appear at the monthly WHEO Jam at the Star Theatre on Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA on Nov. 18, 2011
11/15/11	Wanted Sex Offender Commits Suicide-Martinsville Nov. 15-Search for sex offender from Patrick County, VA leads to his death. His name was Steven Ray Bishop, age 40.
11/14/11	Christmas Ornament-Patrick County-Now On Sale! The 2011 Patrick County Christmas Ornament is now on sale. Price is $10. See your local Chamber of Commerce to purchase one. Here is our Press Release.
11/14/11	Patrick County Tourism Report - Fall 2011 Nov. 14- Patrick County Chamber of Commerce releases a Fall Tourism Report for Patrick County.
11/14/11	Harvest Time at Doe Run Farms with Kennebec White Potatoes These are sold by the bushel. For more information call: Buddy and Jeanie Puckett at 276-251-8287
11/14/11	Gordon Trent Golf Club Hosting the 6th Annual Leon Martin Golf Tournament Saturday November 19th at 11:00am with a Shotgun Start. Registration begins 1 hour before 'tee time'. A 4 Person Captain's Choice. There will be prizes awarded for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers.
11/11/11	Dylan Nelson Selected By Radford University Patrick County High School baseball player, Dylan Nelson, has signed letter of intent with Radford University's baseball program for 2013 season.
11/9/11	Bill Stanley Apparent Winner in Senate Race-Southern Virginia William M. Stanley appears to have won the Senate race over William Roscoe Reynolds, with 120 of 121 precincts reporting, in the 20th Senatorial District of Virginia. Stanley is from Franklin County, VA.
11/9/11	Virginia Senate Has 20 Democrats and 20 Republicans-Richmond Yesterday's elections could bring a significant shift in power in the Virginia Senate. Possible tie in Virginia Senate
11/8/11	Dan Smith Reelected as Patrick County Sheriff Daniel Smith has been re-elected as Patrick County, VA Sheriff and will serve in a 2nd term
11/8/11	Sandra Stone Wins Election as Patrick County Treasurer Sandra Stone has defeated Carmen Puckett for Patrick County Treasurer in the Nov. 8, 2011 election.
11/8/11	Charles Poindexter Defeats Ward Armstrong in VA 9th District Charles Poindexter (Republican) from Franklin County, VA has defeated Minority Leader, Ward Armstrong in the 9th District of Virginia House of Delegates race. Nov. 8, 2011
11/8/11	Two By Two BBQ has relocated to Rocky Mount, Virginia They have CLOSED their location at 2588 Jeb Stuart Highway in Meadows of Dan and plan to have the New Location open by December 1st, located at 370 Tanyard Road in Rocky Mount, Virginia. If you would like to reach them, you may call 540-489-4955.
11/7/11	Press Release: From Congressman Morgan Griffith-Washington Nov. 7-Land of the free, home of the brave. Without the service and sacrifice of our veterans, these words would not ring true. Generations of men and women have fought with great valor to preserve and protect our nation. I thank our veterans for their
11/7/11	ApCo Takes Aim At Armstrong-Washington Post Nov. 7-Days before the election, Appalachian Power has sent a letter to shareholders attacking House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong (D-Henry)- Source Washington Post
11/7/11	Blue Ridge Parkway Facility Closings for November 2011 through May 2012 All parkway visitor facilities are NOW CLOSED for the winter season with the following exceptions: PICNIC AREAS: Price Park Picnic Area (MP297) Open Year Round(weather permitting);Concession Facilities: Cone Manor Craft Center(MP294)Open through November.
11/7/11	Janice and Alex Wilkins Recognized for Joint Philantripic Efforts Janice and Alex Wilkins, members of the Stuart Rotary Club, Stuart, VA have been recognized for being Major Donors of The Rotary Foundation.
11/7/11	Morgan Griffith Honors CPL J. B. Kerns of Ararat, VA Ninth district U. S. Representative Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, honored Patrick County Marine, CPL J. B. Kerns when he spoke on the floor of the U. S. House of Representatives
11/7/11	Stuart Veteran's Day Parade on November 11th The Route is Johnson Street-Wood Brothers Racing Road, West Blue Ridge Street, Main Street, Rye Cove, Slusher Street into the County Government Parking Lot. The Parade Line-up begins at 1:00pm and the parade starts at 2:00pm.
11/6/11	Bulletin Calls Local Political Races A Toss-Up-Martinsville Nov. 6-The Martinsville Bulletin today has called the race between Del Ward Armstrong and Del. Charles Poindexter, and the race between, Sen. Roscoe Reynolds, Sen. Bill Stanley toss-ups.
11/6/11	Scudder Abruptly Resigns as Fluvanna County Administrator Nov. 6-Mr. Jay Scudder, the Fluvanna County Administrator, resigned abruptly after the November 2nd Board of Supervisors meeting. Multiple sources reported the Board was not pleased with his performance.
11/6/11	Press Release: Meadows of Dan School Fire Claim Negotiations Nov. 7-The following press release has just been issued by Dr. Roger N. Morris, Division Superintendent, Patrick County Public Schools, concerninig the Fire Claim Negotiations for the Meadows of Dan Elementary School.
11/5/11	Mountain Mill Gift Shop Opens For Business-Meadows of Dan A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Nov. 4, 2011 at the new store, Mountain Mill Gifts, located on U. S. Route 58, in the Cockram Mill Complex.
11/5/11	U. S. 58 Scenery In Early November-2011-Stuart This photo shows the scenery on the "Longest Road" in Virginia, U. S. Route 58 and known as J. E. B. Stuart Highway, near Stuart, VA in Patrick County. This is just South of Lover's Leap Overlook
11/5/11	Horizon Wind Energy Wants to Put UP 15-17 Wind Turbines Oct. 17-Floyd County, VA is in the process of putting together a new wind turbine ridge ordinance, to cope with the attempt by Horizon Wind Energy to install 450-490 ft. towers on he ridge lines.
11/5/11	Ararat Ruritan Meeting - November Ararat Ruritan holds monthly meeting on Nov. 3, 2011 with guests including Del. Ward Armstrong.
11/5/11	Lonesome River Band To Perform On The Late Show The Lonesome River Band will perform with Steve Martin next week, November 11, 2011 on The Late Show with David Letterman.
11/5/11	Microsoft Access Class at PH Community College-Martinsville A new class on Microsoft Access 2010 is planned for Nov. 8-10, 2011, Tuesday and Thursday nights, 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Martinsville campus (Frith 133). 645 Patriot Ave., Martinsville
11/4/11	Mt. View P. H. Church Yard Sale and Country Breakfast-Claudville Mt. View Pentecostal Holiness Church is planning a Yard Sale and Country Breakfast on Nov. 12, 2011, starting at 6:00am. Women's Designer clothing for sale.
11/4/11	Jay Scudder Resigns As County Administrator in Flouvanna County-Virginia Nov. 3-Former Patrick County Administrator has resigned as Administrator in Flouvanna County, VA. He had been there approximately 1 year.
11/4/11	Ararat Ruritans Hold Barbeque-Ararat The Annual Ruritan Barbeque was held as a fund raiser at the Ararat Ruritan building, Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA on Oct. 31.
11/3/11	$2 Million Spent on House of Delegates Race-Armstrong VS Poindexter Nov. 3 - The Roanoke Times reported that the 9th District race between Del. Ward Armstrong (Minority Leader) and Del. Charles Poindexter has resulted in over $2 million spent.
11/3/11	Meadows of Dan Christmas Parade-Nov. 26 The Meadows of Dan Community Association is pleased to announce, the 2nd Annual Meadows of Dan Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
11/3/11	Congressman Morgan Griffith On The Solyndra Controversy Nov. 4-Congressman Morgan Griffith, Republican from Salem, VA representing the 9th District of the U. S. Congress reported today on the issuance of subpoenas for the Solyndra documents in the White House.
11/3/11	Appalachian Power Gets Small Rate Hike For Renewable Energy WSLS-TV reported on Nov. 3-2011 that the State Corporation Commission has approved Appalachian Power's request to collect more money every month to pay for renewable energy. Reference: www2.wsls.com
11/2/11	Special Message: Patrick Co. Chamber Membership-Adcom Marketing There is an advertising company, called “Adcom” that is calling local businesses to sell ads for an emergency services magnet for our community. From Chamber Executive Director
11/2/11	Patrick County Unemployment Rate Stands At 9.1% Nov. 2-Virginia Employment Commission reports that Patrick County Unemployment rate stands at 9.1% for September, 2011
11/2/11	Obituary of Katie Slate Spears of Stuart, VA Katie Slate Spears, 81, of Stuart, VA died Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at Blue Ridge Nursing Center, Stuart, VA. She was born on May 16, 1930 in Patrick County, VA to the late Murray Slate and Etta Anderson Slate.
11/2/11	$250 Christmas Bonus For Patrick County employees. Nov. 30-Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce has been granted a fund to give 10 hardworking fulltime Patrick County citizens a $250 bonus.
11/1/11	Mrs. Mary Irene Pruitt Jessup Passed Away-Claudville, VA Mrs. Mary Irene Pruitt Jessup, age 83 of Claudville, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mrs. Jessup was born in Patrick County to Theodore Roosevelt “Rose” and Minnie Fulk Pruitt.
11/1/11	European Driven Pheasant Shoot with Holland & Holland at Primland An extraordinary weekend of shooting with the Legendary London gun maker Holland & Holland. Primland recreates the pageantry of this cenutries-old tradition.
10/31/11	Drawing To Be Held for JEB Stuart Lamp Anyone Contributing $100.00 or more towards the J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace Preservation Trust's new History Center/Museum Building
10/31/11	Patrick County Man Dies in Single Car Accident-Stuart Oct. 31-The Martinsville Bulletin has reported on car accident, resulting in the death of Brewster Michael Scott, age 52, of Stuart on Virginia Route 57
10/31/11	Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling Stays At Primland & Attends Martinsville Race Oct. 31-The Martinsville Bulleting reported today that Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling attended the Martinsville Race on Sunday and stayed at Primland in Meadows of Dan over the weekend.
10/31/11	The Blue Ridge Arts and Theater Society (BRATS) The Historic Star Theatre in Downtown Stuart, VA presents one of our favorite Holiday Performances. November 4th, 5th, 6th,12th & 13th. Ticket prices are $10.00 for Adults and $7.00 for Students.
10/31/11	Agri-Tourism Workshop To Be Held In Wytheville Nov. 30-2011 Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network invites you to attend an agritourism workshop. Light refreshments will be available for you to enjoy.
10/29/11	New Hours for The Woodberrry Inn on The Blue Ridge Parkway Beginning November 1st, new hours for the Woodberry Inn will be in effect for the Resturant and the Bar
10/29/11	Wood Brothers Welcome Race Fans to Stuart Museum-Stuart On Oct. 28, 2011, the Wood Brothers Race team, with their current driver, Trevor Bayne welcomed race fans at the museum in Stuart, VA (Patrick County)
10/28/11	Don Richards Speaks Out-Martinsville Bulletin See the Martinsville Bulletin for stories about the Sheriff Candidates of Patrick County. This one is about Don Richards, challenger to incumbent Sheriff Dan Smith.
10/28/11	Sheriff Dan Smith Reports Crime Rates Falling-Patrick County The following is an exerpt from Martinsville Bulletin article in today's paper reporting on Sheriff Dan Smith candidacy for a 2nd term as sheriff of Patrick County, VA
10/28/11	Trevor Bayne Appears In Stuart, VA for Meeting Race Fans Trevor Bayne, winner of the Daytona 500 in Feb. 2011, met race fans at the Wood Brothers Race Museum in Stuart, VA on Oct. 28, 2011
10/27/11	Judge Gendron Takes Betty Sue Haynes Case Under Advisement Oct. 27-According to an article in the Martinsville Bulletin,General District Court Judge Edwin Gendron will take under advisement for one year the case of Betty Sue Haynes, Claudville, who was charged with animal cruelty.
10/27/11	Sammy Shelor Wins Steve Martin Prize For Excellence Sept. 6-New York Times Article tells of Sammy Shelor of Meadows of Dan, VA winning the Steve Martin prize. See this article.
10/27/11	Trevor Bayne Meets Fans in Stuart, VA - October 28-2011 Race car driver Trevor Bayne, and the original Wood Brothers will meet fans and friends in Stuart, VA on Friday, Oct. 28 at 5:00PM at the Wood Brothers Race Museum
10/26/11	Ribbon Cutting for Mountain Mill Gifts-Meadows of Dan Mountain Mill Gifts will hold a ribbon cutting on November 4, 2011 at 11:30am. This is a new florist and gift shop at the Cockram's Mill Complex on U. S. Route 58, near Meadows of Dan, VA
10/24/11	Dog Costume Contest Is Popular At Apple Dumpling Festival-Stuart The Town of Stuart held a Dog Costume Contest on October 22, 2011 in conjunction with the Apple Dumpling Festival. Here is a photo from the show winners, provided by Rebecca Adcock.
10/24/11	Patrick County Historical Museum Newsletter - Fall 2011 Here is the Patrick County Historical Museum Newsletter for the Fall of 2011.
10/24/11	Apple Dumpling Festival Success in Stuart, VA The Annual Apple Dumplings Festival in Stuart, VA had a successful day on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Over 120 vendors came with a complete music program.
10/23/11	Washington Post Story on Armstrong-Poindexter Race The Washington Post did a story on the Ward Armstrong and Charles Poindexter race in Southern/Southwest Virginia. They report that $1 million has been spent so far. Article Oct. 22, 2011
10/21/11	Trevor Bayne attending the Wood's Brothers Dr. Dedication For introducing the connector road. In attendance will be the family with Trevor Bayne in attendance. The public is invited and this event will be held at 4:00pm. Call Tom Rose with any questions at: 276-694-8367. SEE YOU THERE!!!
10/20/11	Morgan Griffith Visits Patrick County -At The Orchard Congressman Morgan Griffith, 9th District of the U. S. House, visited Windy Hill Orchards in Ararat, VA (Patrick County) on a rainy evening of October 19, 2011
10/20/11	Fall Window Decoration Contest for the Town of Stuart's Businesses Sponsored by the Town of Stuart with a prize of $100.00 to the lucky winner. All Stuart's businesses are encouraged to participate. Judging will be on October 28th and the winner announced on the 31st of October on WHEO Radio
10/19/11	Cabin On Hilltop Farm at Ararat, VA Joins Patrick Chamber A Cabin On Hilltop Farm has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. It is located in a beautiful section of Patrick County and offers overnight lodging.
10/19/11	Willis Gap Community Center Joins Patrick County Chamber The Willis Gap Community Center has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. This organization conducts a music jam, on the Historic Crooked Road Music Trail each Friday night at 7:00pm
10/19/11	Foothills Times Joins Patrick County Chamber of Commerce The Foothills Times has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Their sales contact is Laurie Hudgins of Westfield, NC.
10/19/11	Red Cross Organization Joins Patrick Chamber The Red Cross organization has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Their offices are located in Stuart, VA.
10/18/11	Crooked Road Kicks Off Music Series at Heartwood-Abingdon The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail (TCR) is pleased to announce a new music series at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway in Abingdon from October 20 toDecember 29.
10/18/11	Dr. Lock Boyce Runs For Board of Supervisors-Peters Creek District Veterinarian, Dr. Lock Boyce, is running for a 2nd term on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors, representing the Peters Creek District
10/18/11	Fall Foilage At Its Peak on The Blue Ridge Parkway Fall scene on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Meadows of Dan, VA. Approximately 1 mile from Mabry Mill. Photo by Tom Bishop on October 12, 2011
10/18/11	WHEO Jamboree Season OPENS at the Historic Star Theatre in Stuart The concerts will be held the THIRD FRIDAY of each month with the radio station 1270AM LIVE shows for rebroadcast.. The TRUE LIFE TRAVELERS and THE FRINGE BAND will be performing October 21st at 7:00pm-9:00pm. $5.00 at the door goes to the musicians.
10/16/11	Grace Baptist Holds Building Dedication - Stuart Grace Baptist Church held their building dedication on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at their new location on JEB Stuart Highway (U. S. Route 58) near Stuart, VA
10/14/11	Stanburn Winery Holds Ribbon Cutting-Stuart Stanburn Winery, LLC, located in Stuart, VA (Patrick County) held their ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at their new winery and vineyard.
10/13/11	Doe Run Farm Corn Maze Opened For Fall-Ararat, VA One of the first signs of Autumn in Patrick County is the opening of the Corn Maze Days and Pumpkin Patch at Doe Run Farm in Ararat, VA. This year we have potatoes, pumpkins, apples, gourds, apple pies, popcorn, T-Shirts and more.
10/13/11	Job Fair In Patrick County, VA-Oct. 14-Stuart, VA Read this flyer and learn about the job fair planned in Patrick County, VA on October 14, 2011. At Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Woodland Drive, Stuart, VA starting at 9:00am-4:00pm
10/13/11	Meadows of Dan Pancake Days-Meadows of Dan, VA “Is it Pancake Days yet?!” This is a frequent question asked by the many tourists and local folks who flock to Meadows of Dan on two Sundays in October for the delicious homemade food
10/12/11	Griffith Lumber of Woolwine, VA Conducts Ribbon Cutting-New Sawmill Griffith Lumber Company of Woolwine, VA held a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, conducted by the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Tom Bishop
10/12/11	Gov. McDonnell Announces 335 New Jobs in Galax, VA Oct. 12-RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Albany Industries, Inc. will invest $2.5 million to establish its first Virginia operation in the City of Galax. The company, which manufactures upholstered household furniture, will create
10/12/11	Tourism Economic Impact In Virginia Generated $18.9 Billion in 2010 Oct. 12-RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that visitors to Virginia generated $18.9 billion in revenue in 2010, a 6.7 percent increase over 2009.
10/11/11	Health Fair Planned for October 22nd-Stuart Rotary Field Stuart Rotary,Caring Hearts Free Clinic, Pioneer Community Hospital, Blue Ridge Nursing, and Landmark Center are planning af Free Health Fair on Saturday, October 22, 1011, 9am -3pm.
10/11/11	Grace Baptist Church of Stuart, VA To Hold Grand Opening Grace Baptist of Stuart, VA, just off U. S. Route 58 will conduct an opening and celebration day for their new sanctuary, October 16, 2011
10/11/11	Patrick Building Supply is MOVING to a NEW LOCATION Located at 20541 Jeb Stuart Highway (Next to Stuart Tire & The Chamber of Commerce), next to the intersection of Twin Ford Loop and Jeb Stuart Highway. So be on the lookout for discounted products that will appear in our existing store each week.
10/11/11	Charity Fundraiser for the Sanford, North Carolina Tornado Victims This fundraiser is being held on October 29th from 12:Noon till 8:00pm at the Rotary Building in Stuart, Virginia. There is going to be a silent auction, raffle and food for sale to help these people in need.
10/6/11	New Construction-Patrick Building Supply-Stuart Oct. 6-New construction of the retail store, Patrick Building Supply is making good progress lately. This photo was made on Oct. 6
10/6/11	Sales Of VA Wine Reaches All Time High-October Proclaimed As Wine Month Oct 5-RICHMOND – Governor McDonnell has proclaimed October as Virginia Wine Month for 2011. He will kick off Virginia Wine Month this evening at a reception in Richmond
10/6/11	F. A. R. M. Team Will Provide Music At Corn Maze-Meadows of Dan Music will be provided on Sunday, October 16, from 2-4pm. Mary Jo and Charlie Leet, Gayle and Rory McTighe.
10/5/11	EMI Has Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Addition of 25 New Jobs EMI of Stuart, VA had a ribbon cutting on September 28, 2011 celebrating the addition of 25 new jobs at their offices on Commerce Street.
10/5/11	Roscoe Reynolds Receives Award from VACA-Martinsville Senator Roscoe Reynolds received the award, "Champions For Justice" from the Virginia Association of Commonwealth Attorneys (VACA)
10/4/11	Debbie Bennett Chosen As Woman of The Year 2011 Debbie Bennett has been chosen as "Woman of the year 2011" from the American Biographical Institute. Debbie is a member of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
10/4/11	Fall In Patrick County, Virginia This photo was taken by Barry Towe in the Fall of 2010 at the Primland resort, near Meadows of Dan, Virginia (Patrick County). It is a fine illustration of the October scenery in Patrick County.
10/4/11	National College Wins First Place for Education Exhibit-Patrick Co. Fair National College won first place in the Educational Exhibit at the Patrick County Fair, in September, 2011 at Rotary Field Exhibit Hall.
10/4/11	Patrick County's Jobless Rate Goes to 9% - August 2011 Patrick County, VA jobless rate went to 9% in August, 2011, compared to 8.7% in July, 2011. It is still lower that the August 2010 when it was 11.1%
10/3/11	Gov. McDonnell Establishes Task Force to Look at VA Economic Competitivness Oct. 3-Gov. Bob McDonnell issues Executive Order to establish a multidisciplinary task force to analyze VA economic competitiveness and versatility.
10/3/11	Congressman Morgan Griffith Speaks to EPA Regulatory Relief Act Oct. 3-This week, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act (H.R. 2250) is slated to come to the House floor for a vote.
10/2/11	Great Crowd at Civil War Encampment-Laurel Hill-Ararat-VA On October 1, 2011, Laurel Hill in Ararat, VA (Patrick County) was a busy hive of activity at the 21st Annual Encampment and Living History. Civil War Generals were a major attraction
9/30/11	Historic Day-Mayo River Trail Ribbon Cutting-Stuart September 30, 2011 was a historic day in downtown Stuart, VA with the official opening of the new Mayo River Trail and Ribbon Cutting. The 1st phase of the new trail follows the path of the Danville and Western Railroad.
9/29/11	Church Dedication & Community Open House for Grace Baptist Church October 16th, located at 14087 Jeb Stuart Hwy in Stuart. Sunday School Service is at 9:45am and Sunday Worship is at 11:00am. Lunch will be served and all are invited to attend.
9/28/11	Annual Civil War Reenactment and Living History-Ararat, VA The J.E.B Stuart Birthplace Preservation and Trust announces the 21st Annual J. E. B. Stuart Encampment and Living History Saturday and Sunday October 1 & 2, 2011,
9/28/11	MAYO RIVER TRAIL RIBBON CUTTING-STUART-VA-SEPTEMBER 30 A ribbon cutting and cookout will be held Sept. 30, in downtown Stuart, VA, celebrating the opening of the Mayo River Trail, which is on the rail bed of the Danville and Western Railroad, otherwise known as the"Dick and Willie".
9/28/11	Job Fair Planned for Patrick County-Virginia This Job Fair will be held On Oct. 14th, 2011, at the J. D. Hooker Building, Woodland Dr., Stuart, VA from 9:00am-5:00pm
9/28/11	Dick and Willie Trail Opens-Mayo River Trail-Stuart Ribbon Cutting and cookout will be held at the Mayo River Trail, Downtown Stuart on Friday, Sept. 30 at 12 noon
9/27/11	EMI ADDS JOBS IN PATRICK COUNTY Sept. 19-According to Adam Wright, President of EMI in Stuart, VA, EMI has been in the process of revolutionizing the way information can be retrieved from numerous legacy formats. This creates 25 new jobs in Patrick County, VA..
9/27/11	Congratulations To FIT Stuart Participants Patrick County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences would like to congratulate the FIT Stuart and Happy Soles fall 2011 participants that completed the second annual Patrick County Partnership for the Arts 5K Run/Walk.
9/27/11	Meadows of Dan Insurance Has Joined The Patrick County Chamber Meadows of Dan Insurance Has Joined The Patrick County Chamber. They are located in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. The owners are: Mary Boyd and Joseph Grabar.
9/26/11	Homecoming Welcome to CPL J. B. Kerns-Ararat Sept. 25-The Ararat, VA community of Patrick County gave a big homecoming welcome to Marine CPL J. B. Kerns on Sunday, September 25, 2011 with a picnic dinner and motocycle escort
9/26/11	Ararat, VA Band Fox River Heads to Nashville An Ararat, VA band known as Paula Dellenback's Fox River Bluegrass Band is headed to Nashville, TN with an invitation to play at the International Bluegrass Musicians Association to showcase their band, September 30th until October 1st, 2011.
9/24/11	Demolition Derby Attracted Large Crowd-Stuart-VA In spited of rain in the morning and rain at the time of the start of the demolition derby, the crowd was still strong at the Patrick County Fair annual event at Rotary Field, in Stuart, VA
9/24/11	Del Ward Armstrong Speaks About SW Virginia Challenges Sept. 26-One of the things my parents taught me is to always stand up for what is right. Which is why I have been an outspoken advocate for the people of Southside and Southwest Virginia over my time in the General Assembly.
9/23/11	Patrick County Fair Rides-Stuart-Virginia Amusement Rides are always an important facet of the Annual Patrick County Fair, in Stuart, VA. This photo taken on September 22, 2011 by Tom Bishop
9/23/11	Sarah Reyburn Home Made Beauty Products - Martinsville Bulletin Sarah Reyburn of Spoon Mountain Farm, gets news article written about her homemade beauty products in Sunday Martinsville Bulletin, September 25, 2011.
9/22/11	Best of Patrick County Magazine Has Joined the Patrick Chamber Best of Patrick County Magazine, a new magazine publishing company, has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. This full color and informative publication will be issued in early 2012.
9/22/11	Pike Electric Awarded $275 Million Project in South Carolina Mar. 2-Pike Electricc Corporation, headquarters in Mt. Airy, NC has been awarded a $275 million contract by S. C. Electric and Gas (source PR Newswire)
9/21/11	Stuart Rotary Holds Ribbon Cutting for County Fair Stuart Rotary Club held a ribbon cutting for the opening of 2011 Patrick County Agricultural Fair on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. The ceremony was led by Alex Wilkins, Rotary President
9/21/11	Patrick County Fair is Always An Exciting Week-Stuart Patrick County Fair is always an exciting week with farm exhibits, carnival rides, business exhibits, demolition derby, and much more. Candied apples, elephant ears, cotton candy and lots of snacks are special
9/21/11	Congressman Morgan Griffith's EPA Relief Act Passes Energy Committee Sept. 21-WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after his legislation, H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, was approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee
9/21/11	Springs of Life Camp Joins Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Springs of Life Camp of Patrick Springs, VA has just joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. We welcome them as a new member.
9/21/11	Del. Charles Poindexter Tells How He Will Address Challenges-Southern VA Del. Charles Poindexter recently laid out his plan for governinig and how to address the challenges of Southern Virginia.
9/21/11	Primland Offers Sunday Brunch-$29 per person-Meadows of Dan Primland offers a Sunday brunch at the Elements restuarant on Busted Rock Road, Meadows of Dan. Children under 10 is free. From now through Thanksgiviing weekend. Time: 1030am to 200pm.
9/20/11	Hometown Hero Returns To Ararat-Virginia Marine CPL. J. B. Kerns returns to his home town, Ararat, VA on Sunday, September 25 at 1:00pm at Dan River Park
9/20/11	Tourism Spending By Overseas Travelers in VA Up by 12% Sept. 20-Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that tourism spending by overseas travelers in Virginia increased by more than 12 percent in 2010.
9/18/11	Patrick County Rodeo Held on Friday Sept. 17 The Patrick County Fair held the rodeo on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17-8 at Rotary Field in Stuart, VA
9/18/11	The Beauty of Rodeo Night in Stuart, VA Pictured here is the flag bearer at the Annual Rodeo at the Patrick County Fair Grounds. Photo by Gary Plaster
9/18/11	Apple Season At Windy Hill Orchard-Ararat-VA Family Day at the Windy Hill Orchard was on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Owned and operated by Debbe and Jay Noonkester
9/18/11	One Day Deer Hunt for Youth-Primland For hunting guest age 15 or under and supervising parent or guardian. Package includes dinner Friday evening and lunch on Saturday for hunter and parent.
9/18/11	Message from Congressman Morgan Griffith - President's Jobs Program Sept. 19- I am pleased that the White House has now signaled that the President would sign into law individual components of his plan agreed to by both chambers of Congress while the remaining parts are considered.
9/18/11	Sue Shelor Gourd Artist Juried Into Heartwood-Artisan Gateway Sue Shelor of Meadows of Dan, owner of Mountain Meadow Farm and Craft Market and the artisan of Mountain Meadow Crafts, has had her decorative gourd art accepted at Heartwood
9/18/11	Results of Partnership of the Arts 5K Run-Stuart The second annual partnership for the arts 5k was held in stuart on September 9, 2011. Over 50 people registered to participate in the run/walk through town.
9/17/11	Fall Carnival-Trunk Or Treat-Stuart United Methodist Stuart United Methodist Church announces the Fall Carnival and Trunk-Or-Treat for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 from 5-9pm. Admission $1.00 or 1 can of food per person
9/14/11	Bids Sought for Jack's Creek Covered Bridge Rehabilitation County of Patrick, Virginia, is seeking sealed bids for rehabilitation of the Jack's Creek Historic Covered Bridge at Woolwine, VA.
9/14/11	Rural Services of Claudville Maintains Contract for Trash Pickup Rural Services of Claudville, VA has been awarded the exclusive contract for for trash pickup in Patrick County for another 3 years.
9/13/11	Del. Ward Armstrong Calls for Freeze on Electric Rates Sept. 13-Today Delegate Ward Armstrong called for the General Assembly to freeze electric rates until the Legislature passes meaningful reform
9/13/11	Newly Remodeled Cotton Mill Apartments Taking Applications-Stuart Elderly Households for 62 and older or Persons with Disabilities. Has a Laundry Facility on the site. Also offering Rental Assistanse on a Limited Basis. Call 276-694-5796. These are 1 Bedroom Apartments.
9/13/11	Barnard's on Kibler Valley Road Open Weekends-Ararat Located at 2883 Kibler Valley Road in Ararat. Country Store that offers General Merchandise and Antiques, Gifts such as Jellies, Jams, Fried Apple Pies, Nuts and other items . Also a Vacation Rental Available. Call 276-251-5055 for more information.
9/13/11	Relay For Life Golf Tournament-Gordon Trent Golf Course-Stuart 2nd Annual Gordon Trent Relay for Life Golf Tournament, sponsored by Wal-Mart, will be held on October 12, 2011, Dougle start times of 9:00am and 1:30pm
9/13/11	Mayo River Trail 2nd Phase Delayed-Stuart The Patrick County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0, to postpone work on the 2nd phase of the Mayo River Trail on Monday, September 13, 2011. Board member Crystal Harris was absent.
9/13/11	Autumn Workshop-Spoon Mountain Farm-Meadows of Dan Create your own natural moisturizing beauty products at Spoon Mountain Farm, 2574 Cherry Creek Road, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120. Telephone: 774-212-1123
9/12/11	Civil War Encampment & Living History-Oct. 1-2, 2011-Ararat, VA Civil War Reenactment and Living History Planned for October 1-2, 2011 at Laurel Hill, 1091 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA .
9/12/11	Stuart Farm Market Voted 14th of Leading Markets Sept. 12-Stuart Farmers Market was recently voted as 14 of 20 leading farmers markets across the nation vying for the title of America’s Favorite Farmers Market in the boutique category.
9/12/11	Congressman Morgan Griffith Remembers 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Sept. 12-I distinctly remember where I was when the first plane hit. I was in my office and my assistant, who was watching the television
9/12/11	Food Bank Drive By The Reynolds Homestead-Critz Bring $5 donation for the Food Bank and 4 non-perishable food items and enter a drawing to win prizes.
9/11/11	The F.A.R.M. Team Issues Press Release The FARM TEAM is an acronym for the Free Alliance of Recalcitrant Musicians Totally Eclectic About Music. Team members all live in Patrick County, VA and include Mary Jo & Charlie Leet and Gayle & Rory McTighe.
9/11/11	2011 Miss and Mister Crooked Road Pageant-Rocky Mount Announcement! 2011 Miss and Mister Crooked Road Benefit Pageant of Franklin County, VA. Date: October 15, 2011. Rocky Mount, VA
9/11/11	Middle Cross Baptist Church Celebrates New Bldg.-Ribbon Cutting Middle Cross Baptist Church on Wayside Road, near Stuart, VA celebrated a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, September 10, 2011
9/10/11	Ed Jones Named Fortune Magazine Best Companies to Work For Sept. 9- Edward Jones Named to FORTUNE Magazine's Best Companies to Work For List for 12th Year
9/10/11	Dinner and Movie-The Reynolds Homestead-Critz Movie night is Sept. 15, 2011. Movie is "City Island", rated PG-13. 463 Homestead Lane, Critz, VA. Telephone: 276-694-7181/ E-mail: martinlm@vt.edu
9/10/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting - Stuart-Sept. 12 The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, beginning at 6:00pm in the County Administration Building
9/9/11	Mayo River Trail is Open-Stuart Mayo River Trail has just been constructed in downtown Stuart, VA, just off Commerce Street following the path of the Danville and Western Railway ("Dick and Willie"). This trail is good for walking and bicycling. It has an asphalt smooth level surface. T
9/7/11	JEB Stuart Art Show Opens at The Reynolds Homestead-Critz The annual JEB Stuart Art show opens today, Sept. 6th. Hosted by the Bull Mountain Arts, Inc.. Show features original artwork in media including watercolor, oil pastels, collage, photography,
9/7/11	Sammy Shelor Wins Steve Martin's Prize for Excellence in Banjo Sept. 6-Sammy Shelor of Meadows of Dan, VA (Patrick County) has won the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, which comes with $50,000. Sammy heads up the Lonesome River Band.
9/5/11	Tornado Watch-Flash Flood Watch-Patrick County The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch and Flash Flood Watch for Stuart and Patrick County, VA for noght. Hazardous Weather Outlook!
9/5/11	Tornado Warning-Patrick and Stokes Counties-Sept. 6 At 9:56 am the Weather report is for Tornado Warning in Northwestern Stokes County, NC and Southwestern Patrick County, including Ararat, VA
9/5/11	Congressman Morgan Griffith Message: Job Creation Sept. 5-As I have traveled around the 9th District this month, jobs continue to be the topic of conversation. Regardless of whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, job creation is one of the most important issues facing our nation.
9/4/11	Virginia Wines Reach All-Time High - Year. 2010 RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that sales of Virginia wine reached an all-time high in fiscal year 2011, increasing by 11.4% from fiscal year 2010.
9/3/11	Patrick County Jobless Rate Goes to 8.7% The July 2011 unemployment rate for Patrick County, VA went to 8.7%. It was 8.6% in June 2011. As reported by the Virginia Employment Commission
9/2/11	Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling Kicks Off Southern VA Regional Alliance-S. Boston Aug. 29-Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling kicks off the launch of the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance that is now ready to begin putting together strategic plans and marketing strategies to attract jobs to the region. (Paula I. Bryant/Gazette-Virginian)
9/2/11	The Chamber of Commerce Office will be CLOSED on September 5th. In celebration of the Labor Day Holiday, the Chamber Office will be closed and re-open on Tuesday, September 6th with the new office hours of 9:30am till 4:00pm.
9/1/11	Request for Proposal - Patrick County Visitor Guide Patrick County Tourism has placed a legal ad for proposals to prepare a 2012 Visitor Guide. See The Enterprise, dated 8/31/11, Legal Notices, page 19
8/31/11	Bicycle Tour-Fun Race Planned at Woolwine-Oct. 15 The Patrick County Bicycle Club and the Patrick County Sheriff's Office is hosting the 1st annual 100K, 50K and 25K Cops and Cogs for College Bicycle Tours at the DeHart Park Trails-Woolwine, VA. Date: Oct. 15, 2011
8/31/11	Free Health Checks on September 2nd at The Stuart's Farmer's Market The health checks will be provided by Pioneer Community Hospital. Come and purchase your fresh vegetables and have your blood pressure checked. See you there.
8/31/11	Health Fair Planned at Rotary Bldg.-Stuart-October 22 Health Fair is planned for Oct. 22, 2011 at Rotary Memorial Building, Stuart. Sponsors: Rotary Club, Landmark Group, Pioneer Hospital, Caring Heart Free Clinic
8/30/11	Morgan Griffith Speaks on Regulatory Reform-Washington, DC Aug. 29-As we approach Labor Day 2011, why can’t Washington understand how to create more jobs in the USA? It seems basic to me. Get out of the way and the American spirit will find ways to create jobs.
8/30/11	Local Food Systems Launches Initiative LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM COALITION LAUNCHES INITIATIVE A local food system coalition, Field to Friends, invites area consumers, farmers, food entrepreneurs, markets, institutions, and other food related businesses to join forces in the development of a local fo
8/29/11	MBC Brings High-Speed Broadband to Franklin and Cumberland Counties MBC Lights First Segments of Broadband Stimulus Network, Brings High-Speed Connectivity to Southern Virginia Schools. Franklin and Cumberland County Schools Open with Faster Broadband this Month
8/28/11	Mayo River Trail Nearing Completion-Stuart The construction of the Mayo River Trail is nearing completion in downtown Stuart, VA, near Commerce Street
8/25/11	RIDE FOR KIDS - Annual Benefit-Claudville, VA RIDE FOR THE KIDS!!! Annual benefit ride raising money for needy or terminally ill kids. SEPT. 10th Lee's Kargo-Hwy 103 Claudville, VA.
8/25/11	River Community Bank Sponsors VA Peach Festival River Community Bank in Stuart, VA was a sponsor for the Virginia State Peach Festival celebration. Pictured here are Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Patrick County Chamber and Monica Gravely, local manager for River Bank
8/25/11	Labor Day Weekend marks the Offical Opening of The Corn Maze Season Sammy Shelor and Friends will be providing the musical entertainment at the Chinquapin Festival held rain or shine. The Festival runs Saturday, September 3rd thru Monday the 5th from 10am till 5pm.
8/24/11	Folk Fair At Meadows of Dan Draws Large Crowd The Annual Folk Fair in Meadows of Dan, VA drew a very large crowd. This event is a part of the Virginia State Peach Festival. "Willie T." the hillbilly hobo shows off a bag of Patrick County Peaches
8/24/11	Candidates Meet The People at the VA State Peach Festival Here is a link to the Martinsville Bulletin story written about the candidates who showed up for the Virginia State Peach Festival on Friday evening in Stuart's DeHart Park.
8/24/11	Patrick County Music Association performing in the New Rotary Building August 27th's performers will be The Southern Depot, Skyline Drive, Southern Prophets, Bill & Maggie Anderson, Jason Harris & Friends and Swift Creek. Doors Open at 3:30pm and Music starts at 4:00pm
8/24/11	Earthquake Felt in Patrick County, Virginia Aug. 23-An earthquake measured to be 5.4 on the Richter scale hit the Eastern United States, including Patrick County, VA. The epicenter was reported to be in Louisa County, VA.
8/22/11	Teen Dies From Injuries-Fell In Ravine Near Vesta, VA A teenager from Virginia Beach, VA died from injuries from a fall over a ravine in Patrick County, VA, near the community of Vesta
8/21/11	Brad Clontz Inducted to VA Tech Sports Hall of Fame Brad Clontz, pitcher for the Va Tech Hokies in early '90's, has been selected for the Tech Hall of Fame. He played for the Alanta Braves.
8/21/11	Willis Gap Gets Coverage from Smithonian Magazine-Ararat See this article written by Abigail Tucker for Smithsonian Magazine, September, 2011 about her Crooked Road Music Trail Tour in Southwest, Virginia.
8/20/11	Nelson Auto Becomes Major Sponsor for VA State Peach Festival Nelson Automotive Family has become a Major Sponsor for the Virginia State Peach Festival for 2011.
8/20/11	Gov. Gerald Baliles Attends VA State Peach Festival-Stuart Former Gov. Gerald Baliles attended the Virginia State Peach Festival celebration on Friday, Aug. 19 at DeHart Park in Stuart, VA. We are pleased to have him as a guest as former Governor
8/19/11	58 West Performs At The Virginia State Peach Festival-Stuart 58 West, a beach band from Danville, VA performed for the Virginia State Peach Festival on Friday night at DeHart Park in Stuart, VA
8/18/11	24th Annual Virginia State Peach Festival Announced Activities include Peach Pageant, August 13. Music celebration with everything peachy, August 19 at Stuart DeHart Park, at 4:00pm, August 20, Meadows of Dan Folk Fair.
8/18/11	Meadows of Dan Folk Fair-Meadows of Dan, Virginia The 7th Annual Meadows of Dan Folk Fair will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011, with activities from 10 AM to 7 PM. Continuing the tradition of showcasing the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the merchants and organizations throughout Meadows of D
8/18/11	Fantastic Prize Drawings At VA State Peach Festival-Aug. 19 A new development is door prize drawings at the Virginia State Peach Festival on Friday, August 19, at DeHart Park, Stuart, VA. Gates open at 4:00pm
8/16/11	VA Named Top Pro-Business State for 2011 RICHMOND – Virginia has been named the most pro-business state in the country by the Pollina Corporate Real Estate study: “Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States for 2011
8/16/11	Football Frenzy Interview with Patrick Head Coach-Brad Dalton The Fun Facts Football Frenzy is a face to face interview with PCHS Head Football Coach Brad Dalton before and after each game.
8/16/11	Meadows of Dan School Needs Everyone's Help From Senator Roscoe Reynolds: This past weekend, the Meadows of Dan community suffered a great tragedy when a fire destroyed their elementary school.
8/16/11	Charles Poindexter Offers Help to Meadows of Dan Community Del. Charles Poindexter of Franklin County, VA gives his support to the Meadows of Dan School
8/16/11	Stuart Farm Market-Friday-Aug. 19-Pressure Canner Lid Checks Virginia Cooperative Extension will be at the Stuart Farmers Market Friday August 19 to check pressure canner lids. Bring your lid to have the seal checked for free.
8/15/11	Surrey Bank and Trust Sponsors VA State Peach Festival Surrey Bank and Trust of Stuart, VA became a sponsor for the Virginia State Peach Festival. Pictutred here is VP Lonnie Dillon presenting a check to Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce
8/14/11	Virginia State Peach Pageant Winners-2011 Aug. 13-The winners of the Virginia State Peach Pageant for 2011 are, left to right, Abigail Epperson, Tiny Miss Peach, Danielle Utt, Miss Peach, Stephanie McIntyre, Junior Miss Peach and Jenna Lambert, Little Miss Peach
8/13/11	Meadows of Dan School Destroyed by Fire Aug. 13-The Meadows of Dan, VA Elementary school was destroyed by fire. It began in the 2nd floor. 54 firefighters from 17 different departments responded. Call came in 3:46AM Saturday
8/13/11	Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling Speaks to Gathering in Stuart, VA Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, made an appearance at a Republican rally at DeHart Park in Stuart, VA as he came to support Sen. Bill Stanley (R) of Franklin County.
8/13/11	Sen. Bill Stanley Shares With Media in Stuart, VA Aug. 13-At a Barbeque picnic at DeHart Park in Stuart, VA, Senator Bill Stanley (R) of Franklin County, VA shared his thoughts with media from the Martinsville Bulletin and the WHEO news staff.
8/12/11	Former Governor George Allen Stops At Stuart-Virginia Aug. 12-Former Virginia Governor George Allen (and former Senator from Virginia) stopped by W & W Produce on August 12, 2011 on his campaign tour of Southwest Virginia, making other stops in Carroll County, Wythe and Bland Counties
8/12/11	Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling Meets Our Chamber Executive Director Aug. 12-Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and his wife were visiting Meadows of Dan business district in Patrick County and stopped by the Blue Ridge Visitor Center and Meadows Mercantile.
8/12/11	Commonwealth of Virginia In The Black for Fiscal Year 2011 For the second straight year, the Commonwealth of Virginia has reached the end of the fiscal calendar in the black. Governor Bob McDonnell announced that the state concluded Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
8/11/11	Ward Armstrong Known as a Fighter-Washington Times Aug. 7-Washington Times gives news report on Del. Ward Armstrong, Minority of the Virginia House of Delegates. John Reynolds says, "He is known as a fighter."
8/10/11	Virginia State Peach Pageant Set for August 13-Stuart, Virginia Virginia State Peach Pageant is set for August 13 at the Historic Star Theatre in Stuart, VA. Registration is now open. Contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce to register: 276-694-6012
8/9/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisor's Meeting Patrick County Board of Supervisors held their monthly meeting on Monday, August 8, 2011. This news report was compiled by Tom Bishop
8/6/11	Sign Up for Agricultural Best Management Practices Program The Patrick Soil and Water Conservation District has been allocated cost share funds through Virginia’s Agricultural Best Management Practices Program to help improve water quality in Patrick County.
8/6/11	Broccoli Grown In Meadows of Dan-Virginia At James Light's farm near Meadows of Dan, 108 plantings of about 36 varieties of broccoli are being studied to see which are able to handle Virginia's humid and fluctuating weather.
8/5/11	Stuart Communications Becomes Sponsor for VA State Peach Festival` Stuart Communications of Stuart, VA has become a sponsor for the 2011 Virginia State Peach Festival. They are an authorized dealer for U. S. Cellular.
8/5/11	Patrick County Unemployment for June Was 8.6% Patrick County unemployment went to 8.6% in June 2011, which was up from 8.3% in May 20011
8/4/11	Del. Charles Poindexter Visits Stuart-Virginia Del. Charles Poindexter (R) of Franklin County, VA visited Stuart, VA on August 5, 2011 and stopped in for lunch at Slate's restuarant on Patrick Avenue.
8/3/11	Century Link Speaks to Fraudulent E-Mails It has come to our attention that an email appearing to be from CenturyLink is currently circulating that has been identified by our company as fraudulent.
8/2/11	Stuart Farmer's Market voted among the Top 20 Farmer's Markets "We are excited to be listed among the top 20 markets in the Stuart Farmers Market category," said Rebecca Adcock, market promoter.
8/2/11	Practice-VA Peach Festival Beauty Pageant Held August 12th at The Star Theatre To be held at 6:30pm for all the entrants in the Virginia State Peach Festival. For more info call 276-694-6012, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
8/2/11	Congressman Morgan Griffith Talks About The Debt Ceiliing It has been a long month here in Washington. I have only been able to get back home to the 9th District a handful of days. This weekend, debt limit negations continued. I stayed in Washington and my family joined me.
8/1/11	Virginia Ranked No. 1 Economic Growth Potential RICHMOND – Business Facilities has ranked Virginia best in the nation in economic growth potential in its 2011 State Rankings Report.
8/1/11	Leslie Shelor Covered by the Newspaper-Appalachian Voices Pure angora and shetland skeins. ...Situated alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the mountain community of Meadows of Dan, VA. Leslie Shelor, local spinner and member of Round The Mountain
8/1/11	A Special Gift from Primland for August 1st-31st. Book a 2-night stay in the month of August and receive a $100.00 credit The credit can be applied towards activities including spa treatments, a round of golf ATV & Horseback rides, clay shooting, fly fishing and stargazing tours.
7/31/11	Willie T The Hillbilly Hobo Appearing at The VA State Peach Festival-Stuart "Willie T" the hillbilly hobo will be at the Virginia State Peach Festival, Friday, August 19, Stuart DeHart Park and Meadows of Dan Folk Fair on Saturday, August 20.
7/30/11	Great Day for River Run In Kibler Valley-Claudville-Virginia July 30-Saturday was a great day for the 29th Annual Kibler Valley River Run in rural Patrick County, Virginia. The competitive kyaking and canoeing adventure was a great success for the sponsors, Red Bank Ruritan Club of Claudville, VA.
7/29/11	Crowds Continue To Build At FloydFest-Meadows of Dan The 10th Annual Floydfest held in Patrick County, VA is in full swing as the crowds continue to build. Photo by Tom Bishop
7/27/11	Floydfest Attendance Expected To Reach 18,000-Economic Boon Jul. 28-The Annual Floydfest (Experience No. 10) is expecting to reach a record attendance of 18,000 people for a 4 day weekend near Meadows of Dan, VA, adjoining the National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway
7/27/11	FLOYDFEST X Fired Up Today in Patrick County The symbol in this photo represents Roman Numeral X, meaning the 10th year of this ever growing festival in Patrick County, VA.
7/26/11	Primland Holds Ribbon Cutting for Tree House-Meadows of Dan Primland of Meadows of Dan, VA held a ribbon cutting for the new tree house on July 23, 2011, in conjunction with the opening of a 6 mile section of the Old Appalachian Trail. The Tree House is called Golden Eagle Tree House.
7/26/11	Blue Ridge Parkway Friends Newsletter Learn about opportunity to advertise your business! FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is launching an exclusive "members only" eNewsletter./
7/26/11	Carter Bank and Trust is Major Sponsor for VA State Peach Festival Carter Bank and Trust, with offices in Stuart, VA has become a Major Sponsor for the 2011 Virginia State Peach Festival, to be held in Patrick County, VA
7/26/11	Booth Rental Available at Patrick County Fair-Stuart, VA The Patrick Co. Agricultural Fair still has some booths available for rent. Dates: Sept. 20-24. Call one of these numbers: David Mann, 276‐952‐8081, B. Clark, 276‐694‐3772
7/26/11	Floydfest Begins on July 28-Blue Ridge Parkway-Virginia The Annual Floydfest celebration begins on Thursday, July 28 in Patrick County, VA on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near mile post 170.
7/25/11	Details of Lawsuit Against Ameresco Reported by MetroWest Daily News A Tennessee construction firm has filed a lawsuit against Framingham-based Ameresco, seeking $2.3 million in damages from the energy services company.
7/24/11	Kibler Valley River Run-At Claudville, VA on July 30 The Annual Kibler Valley River Run will kick off on July 30 (Saturday) with registration at 8:30am. Kibler Valley Road, Claudville, VA. Over 30 levels of competition.
7/22/11	Patrick County Part of Pilot Program - Pay for Performance The school system in Patrick County, VA was selected to participate in a Virginia Pay for Performance Initiative pilot program.
7/20/11	Morgan Griffith Makes Statement on Cut, Cap and Balance July 19-WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement this evening after voting against H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011:
7/20/11	Martinsville Mustangs Wins On Patrick County Night-Martinsville Martinsville Mustangs baseball team beat Petersburg on Patrick County night at Hooker Field in Martinsville on Thursday, July 21st 6-4 in a nine inning game. A sizeable Patrick County crowd took advantage of the FREE ticket night.
7/20/11	Carmen Puckett Seeks Position of Treasurer of Patrick County Carmen Puckett is seeking the position of Patrick County Treasurer in the upcoming November 8th election. Carmen owns and manages Appalachian Title Company.
7/18/11	Wal-Mart Sponsors VA State Peach Festival - Stuart The Wal-Mart in Stuart, VA is a Major Sponsor for the 2011 Virginia State Peach Festival, held annually in Patrick County, Virginia. The photo shows Wal-Mart Manager, Candice Reynolds, presenting a check to Tom Bishop, Executive Director of Chamber
7/18/11	Sen. Bill Stanley Stops in Stuart-Virginia Senator Bill Stanley, R, from Franklin County made a stop in Stuart, Virginia on July 18, 2011, at Slate's restuarant and Honduras Coffee Shop to meet the public
7/18/11	Stuart Rotary Clubs Holds Ribbon Cutting For Building Expansion-Stuart The Stuart Rotary Club, held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the remodeling and additions to the Rotary Memorial Building on Woodland Drive on the evening of July 18, 2011.
7/15/11	Sandra Stone Seeks Office of Patrick County Treasurer Sandra K. Stone currently a deputy treasurer in the Patrick County Treasurers Office is seeking the position of Patrick County Treasurer in the November 8, 2011 election.
7/14/11	Cafe of Claudville Joins Patrick County Chamber-Claudville The Cafe of Claudville has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Locally owned and operated. Good home cooking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed on Sundays
7/13/11	Primland celebrates Virginia Tech partnership with Tree House to Trails weekend VT's College of Natural Resources and Environment and Primland will roll out some of their partnership projects at a special Tree House to Trails celebration July 22-24.
7/12/11	Wood's Cold Storage has fresh Peaches! - Stuart, VA Tree Ripened Peaches now available. Fresh local sweet corn now available! Near Stuart, VA.
7/12/11	Impact of Virginia Making Repairs to Local Homes-Patrick County Impact of Virginia is making numerous repairs to Patrick County homes. There are 12 teams working through the Virginia Baptist youth organization.
7/12/11	Patrick Sheriff Dept. Picking Up Trash - Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith has started a new program in Patrick County, using inmates to pick up trash along the secondary roadways. Inmate work crews will be out 2 days per week in various parts of the County.
7/11/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting-July 11-6pm-Stuart The monthly County Board of Supervisors meeting was held on Monday, July 11, 2011 at the County Office building. Below is a detailed report of the results.
7/11/11	T. U. Parks Sues Ameresco and Patrick School Board According to the Martinsville Bulletin on July 11, 2011, T. U. Parks Construction of Chatanooga, TN has filed a lawsuit against Ameresco, Inc. a Massachusetts company for $2.3 million
7/10/11	WHEO Jamboree at Star Theatre-July 15-Stuart, VA The monthly WHEO Jamboree is set for July 15, 2011, 7:00pm at the Star Theatre, in downtown Stuart, VA
7/9/11	Virginia Tourism Help Desk at Patrick Henry Community College in Stuart Held on July 12th. Learn about Grant Funding and learn about Marketing and Development Strategies. Starts at 9:00am till 3:00pm. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE. Held in the Community Room at the Patrick Henry Community college-Stuart, VA
7/8/11	Business After Hours July 18 - Rotary Field-Stuart Patrick County Chamber Business After Hours at Stuart Rotary, on July 18, 5:30pm. Celebrating the expansion and building program. RSVP required.
7/7/11	Ribbon Cutting for The Butcher Block-Stuart, VA On July 1, 2011, The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce led the ribbon cutting for a new meat shop, near Stuart, VA, called "The Butcher Shop".
7/6/11	Mill House Pizza Open For Business-Meadows of Dan Mill House Pizza is now open for business on Jeb Stuart Highway, near Meadows of Dan, VA. They recently joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Music will be every Saturday at 7pm
7/5/11	The Chamber of Commerce will be CLOSED on July 7th and 8th Due to the July 4th Holiday Week the office will be closed on the 7th & 8th and re-open on Monday the 11th Business as usual. If you need to contact the office call Tom Bishop at 276-692-6174.
7/5/11	Wayside Blue Grass Festival-Wayside Park-Stuart The Annual Bluegrass Festival gets underway this weekend at Stuart's Wayside Park. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Rhonda Vincent will be there on Friday. Two performances.
7/2/11	Tour of New Primland Tree house - Meadows of Dan, Virginia On June 30, 2011, I toured the Primland Highland Golf Course and their new tree house lodging on the base of the mountain at 3000 foot elevation. Wow! What a view! Wow what an invention!
7/1/11	Town of Stuart Erects New Sign for Farm Market-Stuart The Town of Stuart, has just erected a new sign advertising the Farm Market and Amphitheatre in downtown Stuart, facing Patrick Avenue. Congratulations to Town Manager, Terry Tilley and his staff!
7/1/11	Another Accident on US Route 58, Near Town of Stuart On June 30, 2011, in the afternoon, there was a bad accident on U. S. 58, JEB Stuart Highway, near the intersection of Blue Ridge Street. Car skidded accross the median, approximatel 50 yards and hit a State Road sign.
6/28/11	Grand Opening - Mill House Pizza-Meadows of Dan Grand Opening Celebration. Pig Pickin'. Live Music. Pig Roast. Cockram's Mill Complex. Music by Cockram Family and 2 Young 2 Old. On JEB Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan. Cockram's Mill Complex.
6/28/11	Pioneer Health To Lease Stokes County, NC Hospital Pioneer Health Services which operates in Patrick County, VA will lease the Stokes County Hospital in Danbury, NC. Pioneer is expanding to operate a clinic in Claudville and Spencer.
6/27/11	Mayo River Trail Under Construction - Stuart-Virginia June 23-The Mayo River Trail is now under construction by Sowers Construction out of Mt. Airy, NC. Grading for the access road and parking lot is underway.
6/27/11	New Manager at Stuart-Virginia Wal-Mart Candice Reynolds is now the manager of Wal-Mart store in Stuart, VA. (Photo by Tom Bishop) Wal-Mart is a one-stop shopping, groceries, plants, gardening and seasonal products, fabric and sewing supplies.
6/27/11	Slate's Re-Open Downtown Restaurant-Stuart, VA Harold and Susan Slate have re-opened the downtown restuarant. The new name is: Slate's. A cultural experience with great food! They have just recently joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
6/26/11	Mabry Mill on Sunday Afternoon-June 26-2011 Here is a photo of Sunday afternoon at Mabry Mill, Virginia, where they play old time music and dance. Under the shade trees people come from all over the world to enjoy the old way of life.
6/25/11	Stuart Farm Market Friday Mornings-Chestnut St-Stuart Come to the weekly Farmer's Market in downtown Stuart, VA. Chestnut Street, one block from Patrick Avenue. Local grown fruits and vegetables. Tools sharpened $5 each.
6/25/11	Mt. View P. H. Church Raises $3275 for Tornado Relief Mt. View Pentecostal Holiness Church of Claudville, VA raised $3275 for Tornado benefit today with a car wash, hot dog sale, and auction. The effort was led by Pastor Neil Pressley and Youth Leader Ann Martin
6/23/11	Berries In Patrick County-Virginia Berries are plentiful in Patrick County. See this wild rasberry found down near the creek, Dry Pond (Stuart, VA). Photo by Tom Bishop
6/22/11	Patrick County Music Association Jam Saturday, June 25 The monthly jamboree will be at Rotary Field, Stuart, VA on June 25 by Patrick County Music Association. Bands are 36 degrees North, Rhody Creek, Shelton Brothers, Southern Prophets and Crosstown
6/21/11	Good Attendance at Martinsville Mustang - Patrick County Night The Patrick County folks turned out for the special promotion night of FREE tickets at the Martinsville Mustang game with Wilson, NC on Tuesday, June 21
6/20/11	Stuart Farm Market In Running for America's Favorite Farmer's Market Get ready Stuart, VA, Stuart Farmers’ Market is one of the contestants in the 2011 America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest hosted each year by American Farmland Trust. Stuart Farmers Market, Tues. 4-7 pm & Fri. 8- 12 pm.
6/20/11	Clark Gas & Oil-On The Run-Ranked As Top Francised Convenience Store STUART, VA (June 20, 2011) –Clark Gas and Oil executives have learned three of their On the Run Convenience stores located in Stuart, Ridgeway and Martinsville, Virginia have been ranked in the top one percent of franchised convenience stores branded On
6/20/11	Stuart Farm Market Open on Tuesdays-Stuart Stuart Farmers Market will be open on Tuesday 4-7pm with fresh produce and on Friday 8am to noon.
6/19/11	Patrick County Taxpayer Watch Dog Meeting-Stuart PATRICK COUNTY TAXPAYER WATCHDOG GROUP will hold it's regularly scheduled 1st Thursday open forum meeting at 6:30 p.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart, THURSDAY JULY 7
6/18/11	Covered Bridge Festival-Celebrates in Woolwine, VA On June 18, 2011 The Annual Virginia State Covered Bridge Festival was held in the community of Woolwine, VA, near the two historic bridges, Jack's Creek and Bob White.
6/17/11	Glen Wood Will Be Inducted In Jan 2012 To NASCAR Hall of Fame “We started out with a little ’38 Ford, and ironically before we got home with it, we’d been involved in a little crash, and it caught fire and burned up,” Wood recalled Tuesday after he was named one of five inductees to the NASCAR Hall of Fame�
6/17/11	WHEO Jamboree-Star Theatre-Friday Jun 17-Stuart WHEO FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE, Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Historic Star Theatre in Downtown Stuart, VA, 318 Patrick Avenue Doors open at 6:00pm and the show begins at 7:00pm
6/17/11	Driver Flees Patrick County Sheriff Dept. at 100 Miles Per Hour Chad Radisic, age 34, was fleeing from the authorities in Patrick County, VA and NC Highway Patrol picked up the chase on I-77 in North Carolina
6/16/11	Forbes Magazine Does Story on Primland Highland Golf Course Forbes Magazine did an article on the Highland Course at Primland, Meadows of Dan, VA. And calls the golf course a "golf Valhalla".
6/16/11	Brocolli Getting Ready for Harvest-Ararat Pictured are brocolli fields, near Ararat, VA (Patrick County, VA), nestled beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. This crop is part of Doe Run Farm.
6/16/11	Update-Buddy Dollarhite-Bone Marrow Transplant Buddy's transplant was delayed one day to Thursday, June 16, 2011. The procedure took a little less than two hours.
6/15/11	Tractor Trailer Wreck Stops Route 103 Traffic-Claudville A tractor trailer overturned on Route 103, between Dry Pond (Stuart) and Claudville, East bound on June 14, 2011. The cleanup of this wreck stopped traffice from 2:00pm until late in the evening.
6/14/11	Aunt Orlene Play On Blue Ridge Parkway Bring your own chair and be prepared for a captivating afternoon. The presentation will be repeated on four additional Sunday afternoons: July 17, August 14, September 11, and October 9.
6/14/11	Covered Bridge Festival-Woolwine-Virginia-June 18 June 18, 2011-Annual coverd bridge festival at Woolwine, Va. 10am-4pm. Live Music. Horse and Mule Wagon Rides. 5-K run. Cruise-In of unique vehicles. River Duck Race.
6/14/11	CenturyLink Becomes Major Sponsor-Virginia State Peach Festival CenturyLink presents check to Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce in support of the 24th Annual Virginia State Peach Festival celebration set for August 19-20, 2011
6/14/11	Freelance Companion Has Joined the Patrick County Chamber Freelance Companion of Claudville, Virginia has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Their location is shown below. Freelance, does computer repair, virus removal, graphic design, data base construction and more.
6/13/11	Board of Supervisors Meeting - June 13-Stuart, VA The following is a news report prepared by Tom Bishop for WHEO news, documenting the meeting on Monday, June 13, 2011
6/13/11	Two Chances to Shop at Stuart's Farmer's Market every week! Locally grown produce, meats, eggs and crafts will be available on Tuesday's 4:oopm till 7:00pm and again on Friday Mornings (June 17th) from 8:00am till Noon.
6/13/11	Charles Vivier of Tax Payer Watchdog Group-Speaks at Board of Supv. Meeting Charles Vivier of the Tax Payer Watch Dog group in Patrick County spoke at the Monday, June 13, Board of Supervisors Meeting in Stuart, VA. Here is the text of what he said.
6/12/11	Japanese Bike Rider Travels Through Patrick County-Stuart Japanese bicycle rider traveled through Stuart and Patrick County, Virginia on June 10, 2011, and stopped to talk to me just East of Stuart.
6/12/11	Stuart Beach Festival Has Successful Weekend According to the Sunday newspaper (Martinsville Bulletin), the Annual Hot Fun In The Sun Beach Festival in Stuart, VA, at Wayside Park was a great success.
6/12/11	Del Armstrong Renews Call For Tobacco Commission Reforms Delegate Ward Armstrong renewed his call for reforms to the Tobacco Commission today in the wake of a report issued by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
6/11/11	Reynolds Homestead Book Sale-Friday and Monday The Reynolds Homestead has hundreds and thousands of books for sale. Sale extended all day Friday and Monday till noon. Critz, VA
6/11/11	Allen DeHart Writes Story for Blue Ridge Country Magazine Allen De Hart, born near Woolwine in Patrick County, VA has written a guest column for Blue Ridge Country Magazine, August 2011, page 66. He was born September 3, 1926. He was from a dairy farm near the Smith River and the Bob White Covered Bridge
6/10/11	Windy Hill Orchard Cherry Picking - Ararat, VA Windy Hill is now picking cherries. This is a pick you own orchard. Come and get them while they last. Very good cherries!
6/10/11	Del. Ward Armstrong Moving to Bassett, VA - 9th District Del. Ward Armstrong of Collinsville, VA (Democrat) is moving his residency to Bassett, VA which will put him in the 9th District. He will face incumbent Del. Charles Poindexter from Glade Hill, VA
6/10/11	Workforce Office Building For Sale-Stuart-Virginia The County of Patrick is selling the Workforce Office Building on Blue Ridge Street in Stuart, VA
6/9/11	Invitation to Bid-Patrick County-VA- Repair Ditch Line Patrick County, VA is seeking bids on an Economic Development Project to repair the ditch line at the Rich Creek Industrial Park, near Stuart, VA
6/9/11	Patrick County School Board Accepting Proposals on Mowing The Patrick County School Board of Stuart, VA is seeking proposals to mow and trim major portions of the school grounds for 2011-2012.
6/9/11	Patrick County Schools Announces Vacancies-2011-2012 School Year The Patrick County, VA School system has announced vacancies for the 2011-2012 School year in The Enterprise, June 8, 2011, page 19
6/8/11	Stuart Farmer's Market on Friday-June 10-Stuart Stuart Farmers Market will be open Friday June 10 from 8 am to 12 pm. We will have locally grown produce, fresh meats and eggs, crafts and baked items.
6/8/11	Buddy Dollarhite Admitted to Hospital for Bone Marrow Transplant Buddy Dollarhite was admitted to MCV/VCU Hospital on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 to begin procedures for his Bone Marrow Transplant
6/8/11	Beach Music Festival Begins on Thursday-Stuart, VA The Annual Beach Music Festival is set for June 9-11, 2011 at Wayside Park in Stuart, VA. This year we celebrate 30 years of Hot Fun In the Summertime
6/8/11	Primland Seeking Director of Food and Beverage-Meadows of Dan Primland of Meadows of Dan, has opening for Director of Food and Beverage and Supervisor of Food and Beverage. Contact is Phyllis Nester, at pnester@primland.com
6/8/11	Deandra S. Owens Appointed as Assstant Principal at Stuart Elementary Deandra S. Owens has been appointed as Assistant Principal at Stuart Elementary in Stuart, VA. She has been at Patrick Springs School and received her education at Ferrum College and Averett University
6/7/11	Morgan Griffith At Dutch Inn-Martinsville-June 7 Rep. Morgan Griffith speaks at the Post Legislative Luncheon at the Dutch Inn, Martinsville, VA, which was sponsored by the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce on June 7, 2011
6/7/11	Rep. Robert Hurt Speaks at Dutch Inn-Martinsville U. S. Congressman Robert Hurt (Republican-5th District) spoke at the Dutch Inn, Martinsville, Va on June 7, 2011 at the Post-Legislative Luncheon spearheaded by the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce
6/6/11	Cherries Ready For Pickin' - Clement's Cherry Orchard-Ararat I have just learned that the dwarf cherry trees at Clement's Cherry Orchard are now ready for picking. Located on Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA just accross the road from Blue Ridge Elementary School
6/6/11	Tom Bishop Meets Del. Charles Poindexter-Martinsville Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, met Del. Charles Poindexter, 9th District of Virginia at the Post-Legislative Luncheon at the Dutch Inn, Martinsville, VA on June 7, 2011. We are expectiing Mr. Poindexter to visit us so
6/6/11	Moriah Dollarhite is Named New High School Principal-Patrick County Mrs. Moriah Dollarhite, former Patrick County High School teacher has been named to replace E. G. Bradshaw as the principal of Patrick County High.
6/6/11	National College to Host Military Benefits Fair-June 29-Martinsville National College’s Martinsville Campus to Host Military Benefits Fair June 29. This Free event offers information on military & veteran benefits
6/5/11	WHEO Jamboree - Star Theatre-Stuart- June 17th At 7pm the music starts. Stuart Tire and Patrick County Chamber of Commerce are sponsors.
6/5/11	Legislative Affairs Luncheon-Collinsville-Dutch Inn MEDIA ADVISORY GRIFFITH TO ATTEND EVENT IN HENRY COUNTY WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will attend the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce Post-Legislative Affairs Luncheon tomorrow, June 7 in Collinsville:
6/5/11	Congressman Griffith Staff to be In Stuart-June 14 Congressman Morgan Griffith staff will be in Stuart on June 14 to meet constituents. Time: 2-4pm
6/5/11	Update From Congressman Morgan Griffith Congress deals with the Debt Limit.
6/4/11	Farm Market Open on Tuesday Evening-Stuart Stuart Farmers Market will be open on Tuesday June 7th from 4 to 7pm for people to come shop locally grown produce on their way home from work.
6/3/11	Granny's Attic Holds Ribbon Cutting-Stuart On June 2, 2011 the new business operating the downtown antique mall, Granny's Attic, held it's ribbon cutting ceremony administered by the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
6/3/11	Del. Ward Armstrong Runs for House Seat in 9th District-Virginia From Del. Ward Armstrong: I wanted you to be among the first to know that today I am officially announcing that I will be running for re-election to the House of Delegates this fall in the Ninth House District
6/3/11	Patrick County Night At Mustangs Game-June 21-Martinsville The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and the Martinsville Mustangs announce a FREE night at the Mustang game on June 21st, Tuesday, starting at 7:05pm. Mustangs will play Wilson
6/3/11	Pioneer Hospital Planning New Clinic Office-Spencer Pioneer Hospital of Patrick County is planning to open a new clinic on U. S. Route 58, near Spencer, VA. Construction of the new office is underway now.
6/2/11	New Cell Tower on Penn Store Road-Patrick County, VA A new cell phone tower is under construction just off Penn Store Road, near the Henry County-Patrick County line. The tower can be see from U. S. Route 58 near the Mt. Nebo Church
6/2/11	Patrick County Unemployment Goes to 8.8% for April Patrick County, VA unemployment dropped to 8.8% for April 2011, as compared to 9.7% for March 2011.
6/2/11	Announcement - Covered Bridge Festival June 18-Woolwine Virginia’s Covered Bridges Festival, On Route 8 at Woolwine, VA June 18, 2011. Free to the public! Music for The Star Pavilion Stage at Jack’s Creek Bridge Area
6/1/11	Patrick Building Supply Building New Complex-Stuart Patrick Building Supply has started the construction project to build a new store on U. S. Route 58, East of Stuart, VA on JEB Stuart Highway
6/1/11	BB&T Becomes Sponsor for 2011 Virginia State Peach Festival Pictured here is Laurie Boyd, Stuart Branch Manager for BB&T presenting check to Tom Bishop, Executive Director Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, for sponsorship of 2011 VA State Peach Festival
6/1/11	Route 8 Connector Making Significant Progress-Stuart The Route 8 Connector project through the Town of Stuart is getting near to completion. This photo shows work on Main Street near the Dobyns Road Intersection.
5/31/11	Shirley Keene Profiled in Sunday's Martinsville Bulletin Shirley Keene, President of JEB Stuart Birthplace Trust, was highlighted in the Sunday edition of the Martinsville Bulletin, Page 1 of Section C.
5/31/11	Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. Finishes 11th at Coca Cola 600 Ricky Stenhouse places 11th at Charlotte race on Sunday driving for Wood Brothers Racing, substituting for Trevor Bayne who has been sick
5/31/11	Stuart Farm Market News-Stuart, VA Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month at the Stuart Farmers Market this Friday (June 3).
5/30/11	Barnie Day Publishes a Book-Roanoke Times Maya 29-He's an ex-banker, ex-delegate to the Virginia General Assembly, ex-owner of a farm store, ex-editor of a small-town newspaper and an ex-Patrick County administrator. Source Roanoke Times
5/30/11	Patrick County High Wins in District Play-Stuart Referece Martinsville Bulletin, May 29-2011-Patrick County High wins 3-1 over Tunstall in District Tournament.
5/27/11	'SLATES' Resturant to open in the old Downtown Cafe location on May 31st Harold Slate, the previous owner of the Downtown Cafe' will be opening his new resturant in his old location. Due to open after the holiday weekend on May 31st offering a variety of 'good eats'. We look forward to a new 'eatery' in our neighborhood .276-
5/27/11	Good Fillas Sandwich Shop is OPEN for Business Located at 103 Stonewall Court in Stuart, offering a variety of sandwiches. Scott and Josh Sanborn, the owners, invite you to try some of their special sandwiches for take-out or eat-in. Call 694-2060 for pick up on the go. Hours are 9am-7pm.
5/26/11	Lady Cougar Softball Team Reaches Region IV Tournament They earned a berth into the Region IV Tournament, hosting the first game. This quarter-final game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 6pm at Patrick County High School Lady Cougar Field.
5/26/11	Del. Ward Armstrong to Attend APCO Rate Hearing in Rocky Mount Delegate Ward Armstrong will attend the public hearing by the State Corporation Commission (SCC) on APCo's latest rate increase request
5/25/11	Two New AT & T Cell Phone Towers Approved by Patrick Co. Planning Commission Two new cell phone towers were approved by the Patrick County Planning Commission at their public hearing on May 25, 2011. AT&T is planning 5 new cell phone sites on the Route 58 Corridor.
5/24/11	Senior's Tour of Patrick County-May 24-2011 Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, led a Senior's Tour of Patrick County on May 24, 2011. The Tour group was from Mt. View Pentecostal Holiness Church in Claudville.
5/24/11	Bodies of Two People Found in Patrick County Car Henry County found 2 bodies in burned out car of Mallory Lawrence of Patrick County, VA. See article on WFMY TV web page
5/24/11	Patrick Chamber Receives $1000 Budget Allocation from Town of Stuart On May 18, 2011 the Town of Stuart voted to allocate $1000 to the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for Tourism, moving money from capital expenditures to contributions. This was from the 2011-2012 budget.
5/24/11	Tom Bishop Speaks Up at the Town Council Meeting-Handicap Mail Drop Tom Bishop spoke before the Town of Stuart Council meeting, seeking their support for a "drive-up mail drop" in the Town of Stuart. He said he has gone to Rep. Morgan Griffith's office seeking support.
5/23/11	Fund Raiser for JB Kerns Held At Ararat, VA ARARAT, Va. — With strong engines, and stronger words, motorcycle riders from a two-state area converged on Ararat Saturday to offer support for a wounded local Marine. Source: Mt. Airy News, Mt. Airy, NC
5/23/11	May 25-31 Sales Tax Holiday-Hurricane Preparedness May 25-31: Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday! Virginia has already experienced some severe weather this year, and now hurricane season is about to begin on June 1.
5/21/11	Primland Now Taking Reservations for the New TreeHouse Suite Sleep in the treetops as a guest of our one-of-a-kind retreat in the middle of a mighty oak tree overlooking our golf course. This is very private. Please call 866-995-8787 to inquire about this special suite.
5/20/11	Strawberries Have Arrived at Doe Run Farm in Ararat, VA We pick or you pick - call Buddy & Jeanie Puckett at 276-251-8287 or 276-229-6605. Open: Monday - Saturday 8:00am till 6:00pm. Located on Marigold Lane next to the Corn Maze.
5/20/11	Town of Stuart Gets Silver Water Treatment Plant Award The Town of Stuart has received the 2010 Silver Performance Award from the Virginia Department of Health (Office of Drinking Water).
5/20/11	Public Hearing on 3 New Cell Towers in Patrick County, Virginia On May 25, 2011, 6:30pm, the Patrick County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing concerning 3 proposed new cell phone towers.
5/19/11	PBS Broadcast-Virginia State Parks Celebrate 75 Years Rpanoke, VA—“Virginia State Parks: 75 Years and Still Growing,” a new documentary premiering June 11 at 7 p.m. on Blue Ridge PBS, invites viewers to share in the natural beauty and compelling stories behind many of Virginia’s most spectacular publ
5/18/11	Patrick County High New Addition Dedicated-Stuart On Sunday, May 15, the Patrick County High School dedicated the new additions, which were a part of the overall $25 million improvement in Patrick County Schools facilities
5/18/11	Sandra Clement Named Principal at Blue Ridge Elementary School-Ararat The Patrick County School Board named Sandra Clement as the new principal at the Ararat, VA Blue Ridge Elementary School at the May 12 meeting
5/18/11	WHEO Jamboree tonight at Star Theatre-Stuart Admission 45 at the door. Bands. Rhody Creek and Jason Harris and Friends. Music at 7pm. Doors open 6pm. Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA
5/16/11	Litter Program in Patrick County A Success-Martinsville Bulletin See the Martinsville Bulletin today, May 16, page 1 for news story by Debbie Hall, Bulletin Staff Writer, telling about the success of the Litter Pick-Up Campaign in Patrick County, VA
5/16/11	Memorial Service for Rhett Stidhim-May 28-Meadows of Dan, VA A memorial service for Rhett Stidhim, owner of Meadows Edge Knife Store in Meadows of Dan will be held on May 28, 4pm. Meadows of Dan Baptist Church
5/15/11	Crooked Road Musicians Peform at Star Theatre-Stuart A traveling troup of musicians and singers, representing the Crooked Road Music Trail, performed at the Historic Star Theatre in Stuart, VA on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
5/15/11	Patrick County Chamber After Hours - Edward Jones-Stuart The monthly Patrick County Chamber After Hours will be on May 19, 5:30pm-7:00pm, at Edwards Jones Investments, 304 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA
5/15/11	Patrick County High School Renovations Celebrated - Stuart, VA The renovations of Patrick County Schools was celebrated on Sunday, May 15, 2011 with community leaders, teachers, students and alumni gathering at Patrick County High.
5/13/11	JC White Graduates from Patrol Officer Training J. C. White of Patrick County, age 43, was the oldest person to graduate from police academy class on Friday, May 13, 2011
5/13/11	Fish Fry At Fellowship Church-Ararat, VA A special fish fry is planned at The Fellowship Church, next door to the Blue Ridge Elementary School, At Ararat, VA on May 20th, 3pm-7pm. Plate includes fish, hushpuppies, slaw, fries and dessert.
5/12/11	Curves of Stuart Now Offers Zumba-Wednesdays and Thursdays Curves of Stuart is now offering Zumba on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm
5/12/11	Gov. McDonnell Announces $600 Million Transportation Bond Sale RICHMOND – The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) completed the sale of $600 million of Commonwealth of Virginia Transportation Capital Projects Revenue Bonds on May 11
5/12/11	Stuart Farm Market Offers Beautiful Produce On May 13-2011 The Stuart Downtown Farm Market had fresh local brocolli as pictured here. Photo By Tom Bishop
5/12/11	Annual Heritage and Music Jamboree at Ararat, VA Celebration begins at 10am at Dan River Park. Saturday and Sunday. Vendors, crafters, face painting, henna tattos, historical info. Parade. Fire Works. Music. Great family event.
5/11/11	Route 8 Connector Road in Stuart, VA Nearing Completion May11-The truck bypass street in Stuart, VA, called the Route 8 Connector, is nearing completion with paving work underway intensely. This is will be a big improvement to get the large trucks off Main Street Business District
5/11/11	Doe Run Farms at The Stuart Farmers Market with local Fresh Strawberries Local Farmer's, Buddy & Jeannie Puckett will be at the Farmer's Market on Friday with their delisious berries. Come to the market for the best in local produce and craft items.
5/10/11	STEM Grants to Help Patrick County Teachers See this news article from WSLS TV 10, Roanoke, VA about grants totally $2.7 million to help Virginia Teachers. Mathmatics is the focus of the grants to Patrick County Teachers.
5/10/11	Ararat Heritage and Music Jamboree Slated for May 21-Ararat It will be held on 21 May 2011. Experience the genuine down home southern hospitality just minutes from Mount Airy, NC and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
5/10/11	Pioneer Family Medical Clinic to Open In Claudville, VA At the monthly board of supervisors meeting on May 9, 2010 Chairman Roger Hayden reported on the opening of the Claudville, VA Medical Clinic by Pioneer Hospital
5/10/11	Georgia Vidalia Onions On Sale by Mt. Valley Hospice Sweet Georgia Vidalia Onion Fundraiser for Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care Stuart Division, 5 lb bag $6 each, 10 lb bag $10 each
5/10/11	The Patrick County School Board Request a Proposal. Needed to operate it's Virtual Program for the school year 2011-12. Proposals should be submitted to the Patrick County School Board Office at 104 Rucker Street in Stuart, no later than May 25th at 2:00pm
5/9/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting-May 9-2011 The following is an account of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting held on Monday, May 9, 2011. Repart has been prepared by Tom Bishop
5/8/11	Operation Hometown Hero Reports Raising $35,000 for Cpl Kerns Joy Large, of "Operation Hometown Hero" raised $35,000 at the Ararat, VA fundraiser for Cpl. Joshua B Kerns, who lost both legs and one arm in Afganistan.
5/8/11	Sydney Martin of Patrick County Captain of VA Tech Flag Corp See today's Martinsville Bulletin for story about Sydney Martin from Patrick County, VA. http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=28427
5/8/11	Music For Covered Bridge Festival Announced The June 18, 2011 Covered Bridge Festival will include the following musical groups.
5/8/11	Obama Administration Denies Request for Help in Washington County WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding FEMA's decision to deny Governor McDonnell's request to declare a major disaster in Washington and Pulaski Counties.
5/8/11	FEMA Denies Help for Tornado Damage in Virginia FEMA denies request for help for tornado damage in Virginia. Governor McDonnell considers appealing the decision.
5/7/11	Morgan Griffith Says No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after House passage of H.R. 3, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.
5/7/11	Stuart Farm Market Opens With A Bang-Stuart This past Friday, the Stuart Farmers Market official opened for the season. Over one hundred customers came out to shop from the twelve vendors that were on hand with produce, baked items, meats, eggs, crafts and plants.
5/7/11	Patrick County Taxpayer Watchdog Group Meets May 12 Speakers at the meeting May 12. Chairman of the Board Of Supervisors Roger Hayden and candidate for office of treasurer Sandra Stone. Public Invited!
5/6/11	Raffle for J. B. Kerns Benefit-Patrick County Chamber Office-Stuart Come by the Patrick County Chamber office at 20475 Jeb Stuart Highway to buy a raffle ticket for only $1.00. Prize is a beautiful gift basket. Telephone: 276-694-6012
5/6/11	On-Line 31 Event for Joshua B Kerns Go to this web site: www.mythirtyone.com/17899 and click on My Events. Special: spend $31 and get the Mini Zipper for $2.31
5/6/11	Congressman M. Griffith Speaks on Offshore Leasing May 5-WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after House passage of H.R. 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act.
5/6/11	Mother's Day Brunch at Primland in Meadows of Dan For your reservation call 276-222-3800 for a 'scenic lunch on top of the mountain' and a menu you have to see to believe. Brunch will be served from 10:00am till 2:oopm. Call for more information
5/6/11	Barbeque Benefit for JB Kerns-Ararat at the Elementary School Saturday, May 5, starting a t 5pm. Auction at 7pm. Help this soldier who was injured in action in Afghanistan.
5/5/11	BB&T in Patrick Springs will CLOSE their office on June 22nd at 2:00pm This will be their last day of operation and all other BB&T offices will continue to service your banking needs. No jobs were lost in the decision to close this branch.
5/4/11	Barbeque Benefit Dinner-Meadows of Dan-May 21 In honor of Armed Forces Day the Meadows of Dan Fire Department and Rescue Squad will present a benefit barbecue dinner and show at the Meadows of Dan Community Building on Saturday, May 21.
5/3/11	Grand Opening-Stuart Farm Market - May 6 You are invited to come to the Grand Opening of the Stuart Downtown Farmer's Market on May 6, 2011, starting at 8am. Master Gardeners selling roses. Knife sharpener onhand. Do your Mother's Day shopping.
5/3/11	Stuart Elementary Beta Club Sponsors Relay For Life Team The Stuart Elementary School Junior Beta club is sponsoring a Relay for Life team for the American Cancer Society.
5/3/11	Hardin Reynolds School Begins Relay For Life Campaign Hardin Reynolds Memorial School will begin its annual Relay For Life campaign to support the American Cancer Society. They will be selling footprints for someone who has lost their battle with cancer. Wall of Remembrance in honor of someone who is battl
5/2/11	Trevor Bayne Hospitalized at Mayo Clinic May 1- According to USA Today, Trevor Bayne, Daytona 500 winner from Wood Brothers Racing has been hospitalized in Mayo Clinic. See web site: www.usatoday.com
5/2/11	Blue Ridge Elementary Holds Career Fair-Ararat The annual Career Fair was held Friday, April 8. Careers from a variety of fields were present. All 4th through 7th graders visited the stations and learned about the jobs and about the education needed to work in a particular field.
5/1/11	Bowling Memorial Ride Raises $13,000-Patrick County, Virginia The Annual CPL Jonathan Bowling Memorial Bike Ride raised over $13,000 on Saturday, April 30, 2011, starting out from Stuart, VA
5/1/11	Education Lab Envisioned In Patrick County Schools Critz, VA - Patrick County Education Foundation held their graduation exercises for GED High School graduates on Friday, April 29, 2011 at The Reynolds Homestead, with Gov. Gerald Baliles being the primary speaker.
5/1/11	Heartwood Will Begin Jury Session in May 2011 The sixth and final Jury Session for Heartwood will take place on May 3 & 4 in Abingdon. This will be the last jury session before Heartwood opens. For the past year and a half, `Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network has been conducti
4/29/11	Operation Home Town Hero - JB Kerns of Ararat Injured The JB Kerns Benefit fund has been established to help his family with travel and medical expenses while he is in the hospital in Maryland
4/29/11	More On Buddy Dollarhite Bone Marrow Transplant-Stuart From Pam Nowlin: It is with great joy that I share with you that a match has been found for Stuart Fire Department Chief Buddy Dollarhite.
4/28/11	Washington and Halifax County Virginia Hit With Tornados Eight people killed by tornadoes in Halifax County, Virginia and Washington County, Virginia due to storms there on April 27, 2011. Virginia Governor declares a state of emergency.
4/28/11	Trevor Bayne Will Not Race in Richmond This Weekend According to Rouush Fenway Racinig, young driver Trevor Bayne will not race this weekend and has been hospitalized undergoing test for an insect bite.
4/28/11	T-Shirts and Ribbons Available for Joshua B. Kerns Fund Raiser Buy a T-Shirt. Support Cpl. Joshua B. Kerns who was injured in Afganistan. From Joy Large, Insurance of Patrick, Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA. Telephone 276-692-6634
4/28/11	Unemployment Rate in Patrick County Improves Apr. 28 - Virginia Department of Employment Commission reports on improved unemployment rate in Patrick County, Virginia going to 9.7% in March 2011.
4/27/11	PLEASE HELP With Litter Pick Up In Patrick County Please take initiative to clean up our environment in Patrick County, VA. See news release below from the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
4/27/11	Small Lodging Workshop-SW Virginia Community College Ever thought about opening your home as Bed and Breakfast, building cabins to rent to tourists? Here is an opportunity for you to learn about how to prosper in tourism
4/26/11	Jonathan Bowling Memorial Ride Set For April 30-9am This annual bike ride will begin at 9:00am at Patrick County High School. Entrance Fee is $10. Proceeds benefit for a scholarship fund in memory of Cpl. Jonathan Bowling killed in Iraq in 2005.
4/26/11	Business Appreciation Week - May 2-6-2011 Governor Bob McDonnell announced the designation of May 2nd through 6th as Business Appreciation Week 2011 in the Commonwealth. Coordinated each year by the Virginia Department of Business Assistance,
4/26/11	Exxon Speedpass Program Offers .15 per gallon Discount ExxonMobil has an exciting SpeedpassCard Program coming. The Promotion runs from May 2, 2011 – June 30 for existing and new Speedpass customers
4/26/11	Founder of Randall Knife Society Passes Away Rhett Stidham has passed away. His residence was in Meadows of Dan, VA where his Meadows Edge Knife Shop was located. He is survived by his wife, Janie Stidham
4/26/11	Business After Hours Planned For Edward Jones-Stuart The next Chamber "After Hours" program is planned in Patrick County, VA at the Edward Jones Investment Office, Patrick Avenue, Downtown Stuart, VA on May 19, 5:30pm. RSVP required
4/25/11	Clark Gas & Oil Willing To Help Dispose of Old Propane Cylinders Clark Gas and Oil is willing to help dispose of old propane cylinders. Please help clean up our environment in beautiful Patrick County, VA
4/25/11	Morgan Griffith Gives Report on Jobs In The 9th District Normally, we only hear about the businesses that are failing, but there are real life success stories in Southwest Virginia. Despite difficult economic times and extensive government regulation, some businesses in the region are still managing to hire and
4/23/11	Buddy Dollarhite Receives 10 for 10 Donor Match! Buddy Dollarhite, Fire Chief for Town of Stuart, VA has just got some great news. They have found a 10 for 10 donor match for his bone marrow transplant!
4/22/11	Expanding U. S. 58 Planned in Carroll County U. S. 58 road construction projects are planned in the Commonwealth Transportation Board's six-year improvement project. Reference the Martinsville Bulletin (www.martinsvillebulletin.com) and Gov. McDonnell's News Release
4/21/11	Congressman Morgan Griffith Makes Public Appearance in Stuart, VA April 19-Morgan Griffith, U. S. Representative from Salem, VA and our 9th district congressman made a stop in Stuart, VA on Tuesday, April 19 at the Rotary Building.
4/21/11	Scottich Highland Games-Ararat, VA - Laurel Hill-April 23 Come celebrate the Scottish Highland Games at Laurel Hill, Ararat, VA on April 23. Gates open at 9:00am. Adults $6. Children 12-under Free. Rain or Shine
4/21/11	Applied Felts To Supply 40 New Jobs To Henry County RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Applied Felts, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of quality felt liners for the cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) industry, will invest $6 million to expand its operation in Henry County
4/20/11	Clark Gas & Oil Sponsors A College Awareness Assembly April 12, 2011 ~ Clark Gas & Oil & the PC Educational Foundation sponsored a College Awareness Assembly at PCHS featuring Travis Wells, News7 Sports Director as the guest speaker.
4/19/11	EG Bradshaw, Jr. Named as Principal At Culpeper Eastern View High EG Bradshaw, Jr., currently principal at Patrick County High has been named as principal at Eastern View High School in Culpeper, VA, effective July 1st.
4/19/11	Branch Office of Red Cross In Stuart-VA May Close April 19-WSET TV news reports that the Stuart, VA Red Cross is subject to closure due to a nationwide restructering. The main regional office is in Martinsville
4/19/11	Michelle Day Announces Candidacy for School Board-Mayo River District Michelle Day announced she will run for Mayo River District School Board position. She is a grad of Patrick County High, 1995. She is married to Matt Day.
4/19/11	Primland Offers 12 Rounds of Golf for $1200-Meadows of Dan Primland's offer for 12 rounds of golf for $1200 includes the cart, from May 1-July 31, 2011. Must be purchased by May 15, 2011. Available for play on Monday, Tuesday and Wesday
4/19/11	Patrick County Music Assoc. Jamboree-Patrick Springs-April 23 The monthly Patrick County Music Association Jamboree will be held at the Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. Doors open at 3:30pm. Headling the music will be the Southern Prophets.
4/18/11	Stuart Farmer's Market Will Be Open April 22-Friday Morning Stuart Farmers market will be open on Friday April 22. Come shop for you Easter Dinner. Items available will be fresh lettuce, spinach, green onions, crafts, handmade soaps, eggs, lamb, baked itmes, and starter plants.
4/18/11	Roots of American Music-At Star Theatre-Stuart-VA Roots of American Music (how hillbillies helped invent it) is a musical tour with a cast of 12 well known musicians that will visit 12 Crooked Road towns during May 10-22. Ticket price $10
4/18/11	VA Cooperative Extension Offers Food Preservation Courses Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Patrick County Office is offering food preservation courses. Amanda Wingfield, Family and Consumer Sciences agent is planning food preservation workshops on May 10, June 24, and August 12.
4/17/11	Report on Buddy Dollarhite Day Bone Marrow Drive Thanks to each and everyone of you who helped to make our April 2 Chief Buddy Dollarhite Day Bone Marrow Drive a success!!! We swabbed 341 people and are signing more up almost daily
4/17/11	Report From U. S. Rep. Morgan Griffith- 9th District This week Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through the remainder of fiscal year 2011. After much deliberation, I made the decision to vote against the bill.
4/17/11	U. S. Rep. Morgan Griffith Issues Statement on the "Ryan Budget" WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding final passage of the H. Con. Res. 34, the Ryan budget, in the House:
4/17/11	Gov. McDonnell Declares State of Emergency-Storm Damage RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in response to yesterday’s severe weather across the Commonwealth, authorizing state agencies to assist local efforts in response and recovery efforts.
4/17/11	Woodberry Inn Celebrates 1 Yr Anniversary - New Owership MEADOWS OF DAN, VA, April 18, 2011: Woodberry Inn, Restaurant and Bar will soon turn 1 under the current owners, Angie and Shep Nance, and will celebrate the milestone with entertainment by Scott Perry on April 30
4/16/11	Rep. Morgan Griffith Coming to Stuart-April 19 U. S. Representative Morgan Griffith, Republican, from the 9th District will make a public appearance at the Stuart Rotary Field, John D. Hooker Building on April 19 starting at 12 noon
4/16/11	Jacob Reynolds Wins 3 First Place Finishes In Track Meet Patrick County High School Cougers' Jacob Reynolds wins 3 first place finishes in the Piedmont District outdoor track meet.
4/16/11	Heavy Rainfall-Damaging Winds Expected this afternoon-Stuart, VA Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms May produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
4/15/11	Highland Golf Course Gets 13th Ranking-Golf Digest The Highland Golf Course at Primland, Meadows of Dan, VA has been named to ranking 13th in Golf Digest ranking of 100 Greatest Public Courses.
4/15/11	National College Hold's Career Fair - Martinsville National College’s Martinsville Campus to Hold Spring Career Fair. This free event is open to the public as well as area employers
4/15/11	Edward Jones Office in Stuart, VA Holds Ribbon Cutting The new Edward Jones office in downtown Stuart, VA held a ribbon cutting for their new office on Friday, April 15, 2011, located at 304 Patrick Avenue.
4/15/11	Patrick Baseball Team First Place In Coaches Poll Patrick County High School Baseball team was selected as 1st place by the Coaches Poll (Piedmont District). Their record is 7-1. Coach is Terry Harris.
4/14/11	Ararat Youth Severely Injured In Afghanistan-Cpl J. B. Kerns U. S. Marine CPL J. B. Kerns of Raven Rock Road, Ararat, VA lost 2 legs and one arm in an IED explosion recently in Afghanistan.
4/14/11	Danny Foley Seeks Board of Supervisors Position-Mayo River District Danny Foley, Sr. is running for a seat on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors again. He previously served on the Board 2004-2007.
4/14/11	Gordon Trent Golf Clubs Welcomes Clubs and Charity Benefits-Stuart GORDON TRENT GOLF CLUB Welcomes: Your Charity Benefit, Company Meeting and Golf Outing, Fundraising Event, Church Outing, or Family Reunion
4/14/11	Patrick County Pink Panthers Run in Susan Komen Race-Roanoke Patrick County Pink Panthers team raised $1,555 at the 2nd Annual Susan G. Komen Greater Roanoke Race for the Cure in Green Hill Park ini Salem, ,VA
4/14/11	Rep. Morgan Griffith Votes No on Continuing Resolution-Washington WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today regarding his vote against the Continuing Resolution (CR): He Voted No.
4/14/11	Virginia Rated the Fourth Best State To Make Living-East of Mississipi ~Money-Rates.com assessed states on avg. wage, unemployment rate, tax rate and cost of living~
4/14/11	Autumn Arnder Wins America's Senior Miss 2011 Autumn Kathleen Arnder, age 16 of Mt. Airy, NC has won the America's Senior Miss 2011. She is a past winner of the Virginia State Peach Festival Pageant, Junior Miss, 2009.
4/13/11	Border Springs Farm Covered by Washinton Post April 12-Craig Rogers, from Patrick Springs, VA is covered in this article from the Washington Post. He produces lamb product (grass-fed) from his farm in Patrick County.
4/13/11	Surry County, NC Getting 260 New Jobs With Window Glass Company Elkin, NC and Surrey County are getting a new industry, Pittsburg Glass Works, LLC, maker of automobile window maker, creating 260 new jobs. This was announced by Gov. Bev Perdue on April 12, 2011
4/13/11	Patrick County School Board Seeking Bids on Water Extensions Project The Water Extensions Project includes construction of 2600 LF of 10 inch water line and related improvements. Contract documents can be obtained from Adams-Heath Construction
4/13/11	Major Construction Project at Stuart Rotary Building Stuart Rotary has a major construction project at their Woodland Drive location in Stuart, VA. Photo by Tom Bishop, April 12, 2011
4/13/11	Gov. McDonnell Designates May2-6 Business Appreciation Week RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today announced the designation of May 2nd through 6th as Business Appreciation Week 2011 in the Commonwealth. Coordinated each year by the Virginia Department of Business Assistance
4/12/11	Come to Stuart Farm Market - April 15-2011 Downtown Stuart From 8am-12 noon, first of the season. Lettuce, spinach, green onions, eggs, lamb, handmade baked items, soaps and crafts!!! Come out and enjoy the spring Weather!!!
4/11/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting-April 11-2011 The following is the results of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting held on April 11, 2011. This is their regular monthly meeting. All members were present.
4/10/11	Home Sales Up In Henry and Patrick County-Virginia Apr. 10-Martinsville Bulletin reports that home sales rose in March, compared to previous 2 months. 33 homes sold in March compared to 21 in February and 27 in January
4/10/11	Scottish Highland Games Planned for Apr 23 at Ararat-VA The 4th Annual Scottish Highland Games is planned for at Laurel Hill, Ararat, VA, at the birthplace of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, CSA
4/10/11	Governor Announces 500 Jobs in Henry County Apr 11-Governor McDonnell Announces More than 500 New Jobs in Henry County. $15 million operations center to be opened by ICF International
4/8/11	Jobless Rates Fall in Patrick County for the month of February Patrick County jobless rate drops to 10.0% for February, 2011 according to the Virginia Employment Commission.
4/8/11	Volunteer Fire Fighter From Meadows of Dan Killed in Auto Accident The funeral of David Couch, age 19, of Meadows of Dan, VA will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2011 at 1:00pm at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, VA. He was a member of Meadows of Dan Fire and Vesta Rescue Squad
4/7/11	Nancy's Candy Outlet Store in Meadows of Dan Open for Business After being closed for the winter, Nancy's Candy has reopend and the new hours are as follows: Monday-Saturday 10:00am till 5:00pm Sundays 1:00pm till 5:00pm
4/7/11	Roadwork Underway on Rt. 823 to start Monday, April 13th VDOT has announced that a section of Rt. 823 (Spring Branch Road) near its intersection with Rt. 735 (Boyd Hollow Road) will be CLOSED, so the deck can be replaced on the bridge over the Ararat River.
4/6/11	Artist and Knife Maker Jon S. Porter Joins Patrick County Chamber Knife maker, Jon S. Porter recently joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
4/6/11	Victorian Village For Sale at Granny's Attic Antique Store-Stuart Victorian Village, that includes approx. 50 houses and or other structures.Hundreds of people, trees, horse drawn wagons, etc.
4/5/11	Reynolds Homestead Looses Power-Tree Down-Critz The Reynolds Homestead will likely be without electricty for an entire day, due to the storm last night.
4/4/11	Annie Get Your Gun Performance-Patrick Co. High-April 8-9 Irvin Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun" performances is set for April 8-9, 7:01 pm, April 10 at 3:01 PM at Patrick County High School, Cougar Lane, Stuart, VA
4/4/11	Benefit For Cancer Patient Jeannie Bowers Frisco-Stuart On Saturday, April 16, 2011, beginning at 5 PM, a benefit will be held for former Assistant County Administrator and Tourism Director Jeannie Bowers Frisco. The program will be held at Rotary Field in Stuart, Virginia, in the J. D. Hooker Building.
4/3/11	19 Yr. Old Killed in Accident on Rt. 58 in Patrick County, VA WSET in Danville, VA reports on head oncollision in Patrick County, killing David Couch of Meadows of Dan. Reference: http://www.wset.com/
4/3/11	Fans Come Out In Mass to Wood Brothers Race Museum-Trevor Bayne Apr. 1-Stuart,VA. Race fans lined up out the door of the Wood Brothers Racing Museum in Stuart for hours on end Friday night, seeking autographs and handshakes from the Wood Brothers Racing Team and Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne.
4/1/11	Gigantic Crowd Shows Up For Wood Brothers Autograph Signing In Stuart, VA, Trevor Bayne and the Wood family showed up for a massive autograph signing at Wood Brothers Race Museum. The fans loved it. Crowd reported to be 4000, by Martinsville Bulletin
3/31/11	Woolwine Man Killed in Logging Accident Mr. Jesse Lee Allen “Junior” Hubbard, age 30 of Woolwine, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 in Floyd as the result of a logging accident. He was born in Patrick County on April 30, 1980.
3/31/11	Please Help With Buddy Dollarhite Bone Marrow Transplant-Stuart Won't you please consider supporting Stuart Fire Department Chief Buddy Dollarhite during his time of need. He is facing a bone marrow transplant once a match is found to cure him of Leukemia, a disease he has been living with since 2007.
3/30/11	Wood Brothers Autograph Signing Planned-April 1-Stuart-VA Wood Brothers Racing has planned an autograph signing by driver Trevor Bayne at the Wood Brothers Race Museum in Stuart, VA on April 1st, 5-8pm
3/30/11	Board of Supervisors Approve School Budget-Set Tax Rates The Patrick County Board of Supervisors met in March 30, 2011 and approved the County School Budget at level funding, thus not requiring them to make a 5% reduction. They set the tax rates for 2011-2012
3/30/11	National College Reports on Achievements of Registered Med Assistants MARTINSVILLE, VA —All 10 winter term graduates of the medical assisting program at the Martinsville Campus of National College (www.national-college.edu) achieved a passing score on the national Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam
3/29/11	Team Nurse Hiring Full Time RN-Stuart Team Nurse, home care specialists and medical staffing services, of Stuart, VA is hiring a full time RN. Office open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Need 2 yr. exprience
3/29/11	Public Notice-Dog Pound Ordinance-Hearing April 11-Stuart The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an adopt the dog pound ordinance on Apr. 11, 2011 at 6:30pm. Veterans Memorial Building, 3rd Floor Conf. Room
3/29/11	Public Notice-Public Hearing - Reeapportionment Election Districts-Stuart The Patrick County Board of supervisors will hold a public hearing on April 11, 2011 at 7:30pm on an ordinance to provide for the reapportionment of Election district.
3/29/11	Twyla Neil to Run For Patrick County Board of Supervisors Twyla Neil from the Mayo River District, age 54 and a member of the Patrick County Economic Development Authority, will run for Patrick County Board of Supervisors.
3/29/11	Mara Bouvier Appointed General Manager at Primland Mara Bouivier has been appointed as General Manager at Primland in Meadows of Dan, VA. The announcement was made on March 21, by the local resort management
3/28/11	Congratulations to FIT Stuart Spring Participants-Staurt-VA Patrick County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences would like to congratulate the FIT Stuart spring 2011 participants that completed the Martinsville 5K and Half Marathon.
3/28/11	Job Fair Recruitment for Results of Stuart-PH Community College A targeted Recruitment Job Fair will be held at the Patrick Henry Community College in Stuart, VA on Apr. 7, 2011, 10:00am-2:00pm
3/28/11	Board of Supervisors Holding Public Hearing on Budget-Stuart The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the 2011-2012 Budget at 6pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
3/27/11	Janette and Johnny Williams Band Plays in Stuart-VA Janette and Johnny Williams band played in Stuart, VA on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Rotary Field for the Patrick County Music Association
3/27/11	Eight Year Old Boy Killed in Ararat-VA Tractor Accident According to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office, an 8-year-old Carroll County boy has died as the result of an accident on a small tractor
3/27/11	William Taylor Mitchell Passes Away - Claudville-VA Mr. William Taylor Mitchell, age 90 of Claudville, VA and widower of Maydee Watson Mitchell passed away on March 24, 2011 in the Blue Ridge Nursing Home of Stuart, VA
3/27/11	Nursing Jobs Available - Mt. Valley Hospicel-Stuart-VA Job Openings at Mt. Valley Hospice-near Stuart, VA. Position: Nurse Liaison. Office Location: Stuart, VA. Shift: Monday– Friday 8am – 5pm, On-call rotation is required.
3/27/11	Big Read At Stuart Library-March 30-2011 The last chance to participate in the Big Read! At the Stuart Library iwht a discussion with librarian Linda Maxie. Refreshments Available. March 30, 1:00pm
3/24/11	Devin Helms Serves In Student Intern Role-Patrick County Chamber Patrick County High School Student, Devin Helms, is working as a student intern at the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Semester.
3/24/11	Courthouse Beauty with Spring Blossoms-Stuart, VA This photo illustrates the beauty of our historic Patrick County Court House in the spring. The Court House is on Main Street, Stuart, VA just accross the street from the U. S. Post Office
3/23/11	Senior Symposium at National Guard Armory-Martinsville A Senior Symposium was held on March 24 at the National Guard Armory building on Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, VA.
3/22/11	Patrick County Music Assoc Jamboree-March 26-Stuart The Monthly Patrick County Music Association Jamboree will be held on Saturday, March 26, at Stuart Rotary Field, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart, VA. Doors open at 3:30pm. Headline band is Jeanette and Johnny Williams
3/22/11	Bone Marrow Drive For Buddy Dollarhite-Stuart Fire Dept. Bone Marrow Drive Set for April 2, 2011 at Stuart Fire Department, Stuart, VA. 11:00am-2:00pm Make a donation to help Fire Chief Buddy Dollarhite.
3/21/11	VINROOT PRESENTED FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE BMP AWARD The Patrick County Soil and Water District and the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) presented Marcus Vinroot with the 2010 Forestry and Wildlife BMP award at their regular District Board meeting
3/21/11	Patrick Soil and Water Conservation District Holds Meeting The Patrick County Soil & Water Conservation District recognized Directors and Staff for their years of service at their regular District Board meeting
3/21/11	Heaven On Wheels Presentation - Sponsor-Primland Primland will present two performances of Heaven on Wheels, the critically acclaimed musical comedy about the history of stock car racing on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, 2011 to coincide with the Martinsville Speedway Sprint Cup Race Weekend.
3/20/11	Rickie Fulcher and Polly Greer Honored by Patrick County Schools Rickie Fulcher, Director of Retail Sales at Clark Gas & Oil was named the Distinguished Patrick Countian and Polly Greer, also of Clark Gas & Oil received the Distinguished Service Award
3/20/11	Maintenance Crew Leader Job Available-Fairystone State Park Fairystone State Park has a job opening for Maintenance Crew Leader. Get application at the park office.
3/20/11	Seasonal Jobs Available at Fairystone State Park-Stuart Need help for summer season lifeguards, snack bar workers, boat dock attendants, housekeepers, and grounds workers. Also office clerks and park naturalist. Near Stuart, VA
3/20/11	Patrick County Unemployment Rose to 11.2% for January-2011 The unemployment rose to 11.2% for January, 2011, as compared to December 2010 at 10.9%.
3/20/11	Senior Symposium Planned for Mar. 24 at Martinsville Guard Armory The 3rd Annual Senior Symposium is planned for the National Guard Armory on Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA for Thursday, March 24, 2011
3/20/11	Patrick Board of Supervisors Meeting Planned for March 30-Stuart The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet on March 30, 2011 at the County Administration Building starting at 6pm. 3rd Floor Conf. Court Room
3/19/11	Grace Baptist New Building Coming Together-Stuart The construction of the new church West of Stuart, VA just off U. S. Route 58 (Jeb Stuart Highway) is making good progress. Photo by Tom Bishop
3/19/11	Mobile Air Compresser Unit Purchased for Patrick Co. Fire and Rescue Photo taken by Tom Bishop, March 18, 2011. Trailer for hauling the mobile Air Compressor Unit, which the Patrick County Board of Supervisors allocated $44,000 for in the budget
3/19/11	Business After Hours-At Stuart Communications-Stuart The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is having at Business After Hours at Stuart Communications, South Main Street, Stuart, VA on Tuesday, March 22nd from 5:30pm-7:00pm
3/18/11	Great Show At Star Theatre-WHEO Jamboree Tonight! Rhody Creek and Jason Harris and friends did a great show tonight at the Star Theatre!! Audience really got into it. Great Place for the Jamboree. Talented musicians.
3/17/11	Triad Telecom of Greensboro, NC Joins Patrick Co. Chamber Triad Telecom of Greensboro, NC has just joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Don Annas, from Woolwine, VA is their local contact.
3/17/11	Governor McDonnell Announces 200 New Jobs In Montgomery County RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that advertising agency Modea will invest $10 million to expand operations and build a new corporate headquarters site in Montgomery County.
3/16/11	Swabbing Party April 2-2011 in Stuart-Va Help find a match for Bone Marrow Transplant for Buddy Dollarhite of Stuart, VA.
3/16/11	WHEO Jamboree at Star Theatre on March 18-Stuart The WHEO Jamboree will be Friday,March 18, at the Star Theatre in Downtown, Stuart, Va. Doors open at 6pm and music begins at 7pm
3/16/11	St. Patrick's Day Weekend at The Woodberry Inn from March 17 thru 20 The Woodberry Inn has planned some delicious weekend specials to bring out the Irish in everyone.
3/16/11	Southern Regioinal Alliance For Economic Development Tom Rose, Patrick County Administrator stated, “Patrick County is excited to be a partner in the newly formed Southern Virginia Regional Alliance that will be able to offer a dynamic and growing market for locating
3/16/11	Henry Ayers Receives Rotary District Club Vocational Award Henry G. Ayers has received the 2011 District Club Vocational Award for Rotary Clubs in this region.
3/15/11	Fundraising for Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire-Stuart The Avon representative is selling Bug Guard for a limited time as a fund raiser for the Moorefield Store Fire Department near Stuart, VA.
3/15/11	FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway host Tree Planting event Roanoke, VA: FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is hosting a Viewshed Tree Planting event this Saturday, March 19th, 2011, at 10:00am at milepost 113.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
3/14/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting-March 14-2011 The Patrick County Board of Supervisors met on March 14, 2011 and covered the following matters of business: 1. Hearing on a new ordinance, 2. report from Sheriff Dan Smith, 3. Further Budget review.
3/13/11	Environmental Education Expo at Philpott Lake Friends of Philpott, Inc.'s 5th Annual Environmental Education Expo is on Saturday, April 16th 1:00pm-4:00pm. Exhibitors are invited. Contact Myra at 540-365-1361 or Brenda at bsigmon@phvccs.edu.
3/13/11	Edward Jones Investments Opens New Office-Downtown Stuart, VA Edward Jones Investments has opened a new office in Downtown, Stuart, VA (Patrick County) at 304 Patrick Avenue. For financial advice see Mr. John Abadie at this new office
3/12/11	Four River Realty Has Listed CL Martin Estate Property Four River Realty Has Listed CL Martin Estate Property in Patrick Springs, VA that is 15.5 acres, located on U. S. Route 58, just East of Stuart, VA. Price is $3,300,000
3/12/11	Patrick County Taking Bids for New Website-Stuart Patrick County, VA government is taking bids for development of a new web site to upgrade the Tourism and the government. Reference the Legal Ads in The Enterprise on March 9, 2011.
3/11/11	Sheriff Dan Smith Speaks At Seniors Meeting-Stuart Sheriff Dan Smith spoke at the monthly meeting of Patrick County Seniors on March 10, 2011, at the Rotary Building in Stuart, VA
3/11/11	Rev. Clarence Scott Passes Away-From Ararat, VA World War II Veteran and minister of the Gospel for 50 years passed away on March 9 at his home. He lived at Ararat, VA in Patrick County. Previously served as pastor at Mt. Ararat Pentecostal Holiness Church and Skyline Pentecostal Holiness Church in P
3/10/11	Tom Bishop Meets with Ararat Ruritans Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce met with the Ararat Ruritans for their March meeting to disucss benefits of membership
3/9/11	Patrick Board of Supervisors Conduct Budget Review - March 9-2011 Board of Supervisors Meeting on March 9, 2011. Budget Review Meeting- Period 2011-2012. As reported by Tom Bishop
3/8/11	Clean Water Farm Awards - Soil and Water Consvervation The Patrick County Soil and Water Conservation District presented Dannie and Kathy Anderson with the 2010 Virginia Clean Water Farm Award.
3/8/11	Wine and Dinner at Primland-Mar. 19 Featuring Villa Appalaccia Wine Dine at Primland on Saturday, March 19, for our Villa Appalaccia Wine Dinner. Join Villa Appalaccia winemaker Susanne Becker for a meal inspired by Appalachian cuisine and featuring Villa Appalaccia's Italian inspired wines.
3/8/11	National College Hosts Military Veterans Open House-Martinsville MARTINSVILLE–The Martinsville Campus of National College 276-632-5621), located at 905 North Memorial Boulevard, will host a Military & Veterans Open House on Thursday, March 24 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
3/8/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting-March 14-2011-Stuart Business Meeting Of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors March 14, 2011, Monday, 6:00 P. M. at the Patrick County Administration Building, Stuart, VA
3/7/11	The Reynolds Homestead Has Job Opening for Director The Reynolds Homestead of Critz, VA is seeking a new Director at the Continuing Education Center. Job posting is in Sunday's Martinsville Bulletin, page 6 C
3/7/11	Granny's Attic Joins Patrick Co. Chamber-Patrick Springs Granny's Attic of Patrick Springs, VA has just joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Located at Jeb Stuart Highway, U. S. Route 58 accross the road from the Patrick Springs Post Office.
3/6/11	Golden Eagles Found at Primland-Meadows of Dan Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources has captured a Golden Eagle on the property of Primland, near Meadows of Dan, VA (Patrick County)
3/6/11	Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Patrick County-VA Mar. 6-2011 Heavy rains in Patrick County, VA cause the rivers and streams to rise. This photo submitted by Mary Meijboom of Kibler Valley near Claudville,, VA on the Dan River
3/6/11	Wrecks in Carroll County-VA Caused by High Winds I-77 was closed by State Police in Carroll County, VA due to high winds that wrecked tractor trailer trucks
3/6/11	Patrick County Board of Supv. meets to Review Budget-March 9 The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet on March 9, 2011 at 6:00pm to review the 2011-2012 Budget. Public Invited.
3/4/11	Patrick Chamber Networking Events Kick in for the Season Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will be having Business After Hours starting Tuesday, March 22 at Stuart Communications, 5:30pm. Call 276-694-6012 to RSVP
3/2/11	Fast Track Trade Show Gets Underway-Martinsville The Annual Fast Track Trade Show gets underway in Martinsville, VA, with a full house of exhibitors and vendors. The floors were packed practically all night, from 4:00-8:00pm for the VIP Night.
3/1/11	Squirrel Spur Sunrise Near Meadows of Dan, VA Here is a beautiful picture of the Squirrel Spur Road, sunrise in Patrick County, VA. This is near Meadows of Dan and Claudville, VA
3/1/11	Janice Wilkins Named President of VA Rural Health Association Janice Wilkins, Director of Nursing at Blue Ridge Nursing Home and Corporate Nurse for Landmark, in Stuart, VA has just been named as President of the Virginia Rural Health Association.
2/28/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisor's Meeting-Stuart The Patrick County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, February 29, 2011 at Patrick County High School for a "Work Session" for the distinct purpose of reviewing the County Budget for 2011-2012
2/27/11	Gov McDonnell Speaks At Conclusion of General Assembly Sessioin Feb. 27-Richmond-TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: I am pleased to write you at the conclusion of the 2011 session of Virginia’s General Assembly. Thank you for your ongoing service to the people of Virginia.
2/27/11	Major Transportation Agenda Passed by VA General Assebly Feb. 27-Richmond-The overwhelming majority of Governor Bob McDonnell’s 2011 legislative agenda passed Virginia’s General Assembly with strong bipartisan support.
2/26/11	Patrick County Govt. Begins Budget Review-Stuart The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will conduct their first review session on the 2011-2012 Budget on Monday, February 28, 2011 starting at 6:00pm
2/24/11	Lady Cougars Play in Region Championship-Basketball Patrick County High School Lady Cougars will be playing for the Group AA, Region IV, Division 3 Girl's Basketball Championship on Friday night at Carroll County at 7:00 pm against Richlands High School.
2/23/11	WXII Channel 12 Does News Story on Wood Brothers Success See this link below to a video cn the Wood Brothers Race Team success at Daytona 500 last Sunday.
2/23/11	Baloon Tests Planned for Cell Towers in Patrick County, VA Legal advertisements in The Enterprise on Feb. 23, 2011 reveal 3 planned baloon test for location and height of towers to be constructed in and around Stuart, VA
2/22/11	Wood and Steel to Perform at Patrick Co. Music Association-Feb. 26 Wood and Steel will perform at the monthly Patrick County Music Association jamboree in Stuart, Va, at Rotary Field, on Woodland Drive, Saturday, February 26, 2011. Doors open at 3:30m
2/21/11	Wood Brothers Race Team Wins Daytona 500 Feb. 20-Daytona Beach, FL-Wood Brothers Racing of Stuart, VA has won today's Daytona 500 race with young Trevor Bane as the winning driver. He just turned 20 years old on Feb. 19, 2010
2/20/11	Trevor Bayne-20 Year Old Drives to Win at Daytona-Wood Brothers Bayne, in just his second Sprint Cup Series start, pulled off a stunning victory in his first Daytona 500 on Sunday, becoming the youngest winner in the 53 years. He drives for Wood Brothers Racing, who is from Stuart,, VA
2/20/11	Glen Wood Is Interviewed at Daytona 500 GLEN WOOD, Owner - No. 21 Motorcraft Ford Fusion - HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COMING TO DAYTONA? "I started coming here in 1947 and this makes the 65th straight year I’ve been down here.
2/20/11	Mt. Valley Hospice Hiring Nurse Liaison Full time/some on-call, 2 year hospice/home health experience preferred, extensive computer skills, flexible, excellent communication skills, occasional weekends, current driver’s license, sales and marketing knowledge a plus.
2/19/11	Tom Bishop Speaks Out on the Patrick County Economy Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce in Stuart, VA has spoken out on the economic environment of Patrick County, VA.
2/19/11	Devone Claybrooks Visits Patrick Chamber Office-Stuart Devone Claybrooks, NFL football player and defensive tackle with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League stopped by the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for a visit on February 17, 2011
2/19/11	Charlie Bowman Speaks Out On Upcoming Elections-Patrick Springs Charlie Bowman, local volunteer and avid Ruritan Official in Patrick County, speaks about the upcoming election and the future of our community and nation. Thanks, Charlie
2/18/11	Bill Goad Human Resources Consultant Interviewed by Celebrity Dialogue Bill Goad is a senior human resource executive with more than 35 years of experience in the industry. He is a also certified executive coach.
2/16/11	Great Weather to enjoy dining at The Woodberry Inn with some Specials. Homemade Chicken Soup, Grilled Pork Chop w/apple sausage stuffifng and Steak Tips with mushroom gravy served over rice (Friday Only) Call 540-593-2567 for reservations.
2/15/11	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting - Feb. 14, 2011 The following is a news report on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting held on February 14, 2011 as reported by Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
2/15/11	TRIP Identifies Virginia's 50 Most-Needed Transportation Project Feb. 8-TRIP identifies Virginia’s 50 most-needed transportation projects Report ranks the projects needed to provide Virginia with a transportation system that can support economic growth February 8, 2011
2/13/11	Trevor Bayne is Rookie for Wood Brothers Racing at Daytona The Woods have been racing at Daytona in February for 61 years, since team founder Glen Wood was driving in races on the old beach-road course that preceded Daytona International Speedway. Their current driver, rookie Trevor Bayne, has never driven a Spri
2/12/11	Patrick Co. Chamber of Commerce Banquet-Held Feb. 11 Pictured here are Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Rick Ward (Patrick County Branch Library)President for 2011, Phyllis Nester (Primland), VP for 2011, Amanda McIntyre, Miss VA Peach 2010, and Lisa Martin (Reynolds Homestead), President 2010.
2/10/11	Recipes for Romance at Skipper's Steak & Seafood-Saturday-Sunday $25.00 per couple will get you an appetizer, main course, drinks and dessert. Make your reservation for Saturday or Sunday, February 12 or 13th at 276-694-9001 at our Patrick Springs location.
2/10/11	February Special at Blue Ridge Furniture with 10% OFF on All-In-Stock Furniture Also 20% off on All In-Stock Gift Items and 1 month unlimited tanning for $30.00 (New Beds & Bulbs). Check us out at 106 N. Main Street, Stuart, VA or call 276-694-7735 for more information.
2/9/11	Support High School Drama-Annie Get Your Gun-Stuart Please be an angel and support the drama production of "Annie Get Your Gun" by making a monetary contribution. Planned for April 8-10. At the Patrick County High School.
2/9/11	Sen. Jim Webb Will Not Run For Reelection Feb. 9-RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement regarding Senator Jim Webb’s (D-VA) decision not to seek re-election in 2012:
2/9/11	Jim Webb Announces He Will Not Run Again-US Senate from VA Feb. 9-Los Angeles Times-WASHINGTON — In another blow to Democrats' chances of retaining the Senate beyond 2012, first-term Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) announced Wednesday he would not seek reelection.
2/9/11	Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Banquet-Feb. 11-Stuart Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet-Stuart, Feb. 11, 6:30pm-Reservations Required. Annual Chamber Banquet at J. D. Hooker Bldg., Stuart, VA.
2/7/11	True Life Travelers Appearing at Star Theatre-Feb. 18-Stuart The TRAVELERS are back in town this February!! Join us for some great fun, prizes, give-aways and some fine traditional music!! Friday, Feb. 18 7pm at the Historic Star Theatre. Also, Jason Harris and Friends.
2/6/11	January Home Sales Fall-Patrick and Henry Counties A total of 27 homes were sold in the area in January 2011, as reported by the Martinsville, Henry and Patrick Counties Association of Realtors.
2/6/11	VA House Passes Transportation Funding Bill-Richmond Feb. 4-RICHMOND—The Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed Governor Bob McDonnell’s Omnibus Transportation Funding Bill today 65-33.
2/5/11	Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, CSA - Birthday Celebration-Stuart The J. E. B. Stuart Birthplace Trust, Inc. and Mom and Pop’s Antique Mall in Stuart, VA celebrated the birthday of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, CSA on Saturday, February 5, 2011.
2/4/11	Population for Patrick County, VA Declines 2010 Feb. 4-The population for Patrick County, VA has declined as the Census in 2010, to 18,490 (which is a 4.7% decline). See complete report in today's Martinsville Bulletin.
2/3/11	Fairy Stone Park Attendance Up-2010 Fairy Stone Park, near Stuart, VA, has reported increase attendance by 6.9% during 2010. 2009 the attendance declined 6.5%
2/3/11	Patrick County Unemployment Drops to 10.9% in December 2010 Feb. 3-Patrick County, VA unemployment dropped from 11.1% in November 2010 to 10.9% in December 2010. Patrick County's labor force decreased to 8,993 in December from 9,157 in November.
2/3/11	Honduras Coffee Has Montana Young in Concert-Feb. 11-Stuart On Feb. 11, 2011, Honduras Coffee Company on Main Street, Stuart, VA will have Montana Young, singer, songwriter and fiddler extraordinaire starting at 7pm until 10pm. Admission is $5.00
2/2/11	Connie Bishop Awarded Tom Downing Fellow Award Connie Bishop, of Stuart, VA has been awarded the Tom Downing Fellow Award by the Red Bank Ruritan Club in Claudville, VA. This award is presented by the Ruritan National Foundation in appriciation of unselfish personal effort.
1/31/11	Stephanie Vipperman Will Seek Reelection as Commonwealth Attorney Sephanie Brinegar Vipperman has announced she will seek reelecton as Commonwealth Attorney for Patrick County, VA. Mrs. Vipperman is 29 years old and has served as Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Henry County.
1/31/11	Jon Morris Works to Strengthen Families-Martinsville Jon Morris Executive Director of the Step, Inc. (Support to Eliminate Poverty) has written a book, Road to Fatherhood and conducted seminars on Promoting and Strengthening Families.
1/31/11	Sheriff Dan Smith Announces Intent To Seek Reelection Sheriff Dan Smith, Patrick County, VA has announced his intent to seek reelection for Sheriff in the November Election.
1/31/11	Gov. McDonnell Announces Passage of Transportation Legislation Jan. 31-RICHMOND—Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement late this afternoon following passage by the Virginia House of Delegates Appropriations Committee
1/28/11	Hooker Building Available for Lease-3200 Sq. Feet-Stuart-VA The Patrick County Fair Association has 3200 square feet of office space available on 420 Woodland Drive, John D. Hooker Building for lease. Plenty of parking. Near the Rotary Building. Call 276-694-4124
1/28/11	Bipartisan Coalition Introduces Transportation Bill-State Senate Jan. 24-A bipartisan coalition introduced Gov. Bob. McDonnell's Omnibus Transportation bill. Sen. Roscoe Reynolds from Ridgeway is a co-sponsor of this bill, anticipating funding for U. S. Route 58
1/28/11	CenturyLink Gets Financial Support From VA Tobacco Commission 50/50 matching grants were awarded to Broad Band providers in Patrick, Buckingham, Campbell, Henry, Lunenberg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway,and Pittsylvania Counties in Virginia
1/25/11	New Patrick County Jail Opened For Public Viewing Jan. 25-Stuart, VA-The new Patrick County Jail on Commerce Street in Stuart, VA was opened on January 25, 2011 to allow the community to stroll the halls and cells, getting a feel for the $9.9 million facility
1/24/11	Patrick County Board Of Supervors Meeting-January 24 The Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting on January 24, 2011 is covered in this news report.
1/23/11	Primland Makes Southern Living Magazine-Feb 2011 Hit the links or get the star treatment in the spa at this secluded Virginia mountaintop resort. (The observatory at Primland Resort, designed to resemble a grain silo, is one of the best outside of the West.) Reference Southern Living, February, 2011
1/21/11	Patrick County Has A New Guest House In Stuart We have a new guest house in Stuart, VA (Patrick County) located at 108 Chesnut Street. This husband and wife team offer assistance with a Healthy Lifestyle Changes or Simply Overnight Guest Room with Breakfast.
1/20/11	Mayo River Trail Advertisement For Bids-Stuart Sealed Bids for the constuction of the Phase 1 of the Mayo River Rail Trail will be received at the office of Tom Rose, Patrick County Administrator, until 10:00am, Feb. 18, 2011.
1/19/11	Request For Proposal Telephone Equipment-Patrick County, VA The County of Patrick is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals for purchase of telephone equipment, services and maintenance for Patrick County government offices.
1/19/11	Patrick County Music Assoc.-Jeff Little and Wayne Henderson-Stuart The Patrick County Music Association Open Jam for January features Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little on Saturday, January 22, 2011 starting at 4:00p m at the Rotary Field-John D. Hooker bldg. in Stuart, VA
1/18/11	Local Artist Joins The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce-Stuart Local Artist, Russell Easterbrooks, of Stuart, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. He specializes in birds and farm scenes, with hand crafted weathered wood frames.
1/18/11	Human Resource Consulting Business Opens In Stuart, VA A new company, CMP-HR Consulting, has opened a new business in Stuart, VA. They have just joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
1/17/11	Agriculture Still Plays Important Role in Patrick County A recent study by Ken Meter of Crossroads Resource Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota reveals that agriculture still plays an important role in the Patrick County Economy
1/17/11	Homestead Offers Business Grammar Workshop-Critz CRITZ, VA (January 12, 2011) — A survey of manufacturers in the United States revealed that 51% of employers report reading, writing and communication skills to be seriously deficient in the workplace
1/16/11	Local Food System Meeting in Patrick County Efforts are underway to build and support local food producers and get their produce to area consumers. A comprehensive assessment has been made of the region's farms was conducted by Ken Meter
1/13/11	Tom Rose Accepts County Administrator Role-Patrick County-VA Jan. 12-Tom Rose accepted the job as County Administrator at the regular monthly meeting of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors. The Board deliberated for approximately 2 hours before announcing this decision in public forum.
1/13/11	Roger Hayden Selected as New Chairman-Patrick Co. Board of Supervisors Jan. 12-Roger Hayden, Supervisor from the Dan River District, has been selected at the 2011 Chairman of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors.
1/13/11	Report on Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting - January 12-2011 This is a news report prepared by Tom Bishop, as a result of the January monthly meeting of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors on January 12, 2011
1/13/11	Win Beautiful Lamp - JEB Stuart Here is an opportunity to win a beautiful one of a kind lamp with the JEB Stuart photo on the side.
1/12/11	Chamber Banquet Postponed to February 11-2011-Stuart The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet has been postponed from January 14 to February 11, 2011. See details below.
1/12/11	Sandra Stone Annouces Run for County Treasurer-Stuart Sandra K. Stone, deputy treasurer in Patrick County Treasure's Office has announced that she will seek the position of Treasurer on November 8, 2011
1/12/11	Ward Armstrong Responds to Gov. McDonnell's Address Jan. 12-Del. Ward Armstrong, Minority of the House of Delegates responds to the speech given by Gov. Bob McDonnel in the State of the Commonwealth address.
1/9/11	Patrick County Schools Closed -January 10-2011 Jan. 9-Due to an impending winter storm Patrick County Schools will be closed on January 10, 2011
1/8/11	Patrick County Gets Another Snow- January 7-2011 Patrick County, VA got snow again on the afternoon and evening of January 7, 2011. Nice, beautiful, clean white covering, giving us a picturesque landscape.
1/8/11	Alisa Bailey No. 1 Salesman For State of Virginia Jan. 11-2010 Alisa Bailey says Virginia Travel is the Number 1 salesman for the State of Virginia. Ms. Bailey is President and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corp. Tourism is $19 billion industry in Virginia.
1/7/11	Open House Planned for New Patrick County Jail- Jan. 25 An open house is planned for the new Patrick County, VA Jail on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 starting at 5:00pm. The public is invited.
1/7/11	VA Electric Regulatory Group Releases It's Recommendations Jan. 7-Electric Utility Regulatory Work Group releases it's final report and recommendations to the Virginia General Assembly. They recommend reverting to the regulations in effect prior to deregulation in 1999.
1/4/11	New Barber Shop On Main Street-Stuart Ribbon Cutting for Styles of Stuart, 112 N. Main Street, Stuart, VA held on January 4, 2011. Owner is Gloria Dillard.
1/2/11	Henriedda Crafters New Hours for 2011 Monday through Sunday we are open for business from 8:00am till 6:00pm.
12/31/10	Appalachian Power Rates to Drop Jan 1-2011 Appalachian Power Company's rate for electricity will be 20% less starting January 1, 2011. Their rate per kilo-watt hour will be 9.4 cents per kilowatt-hour. A year ago it was 11.7 cents.
12/29/10	Boucher Completes 28 Years as Congressman-Abingdon Dec. 26-ABINGDON -- For 28 years, U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher divided his time between the mountains of Southwest Virginia and the ornate buildings on Capitol Hill.
12/28/10	Father Shot by Son in Domestic Dispute-Mt. Airy. Dec. 28-John Edinger was shot by his stepson in Mt. Airy during a domestic dispute. Officer Carolos Garcia has been placed on Administrative leave while an independent investigation takes place.
12/28/10	Tree Fall Puts Out Power in Patrick Springs-237 Customers Loose Power Dec.28-Tree or a tree branch inside a right of way fell and took down a power line on Anthony Drive in Patrick Springs about 6:30 a.m. Monday. Warmer weather coming to the area.
12/28/10	Henry County Sheriff's Office Searching for Two Suspects in Shooting Dec. 29-The Henry County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects in the shooting death of a Virginia man. News Source: WXII TV Channel 12
12/27/10	Patrick County Attorney Martin F. Clark, Sr. Dies Dec. 27-Longtime Patrick County Attorney dies at age 90 on Monday, December 27, 2010. He practiced law in Patrick County for half century and served as commonwealth attorney for 28 years, die at home.
12/27/10	WHEO Radio In Stuart Off The Air-Power Failure Dec. 27-I am hearing that WHEO 1270AM is off the air this morning due to a power failure. Also, 600 people in Patrick County lost power.
12/26/10	Patrick Receives Winter Storm -Stuart-Virginia Dec. 26-Patrick County and Stuart, VA received a winter storm on Christmas Day, resulting in 4-6 inches of snow.
12/25/10	Gov. McDonnell Declares Emergency for Virginia - Dec. 25 Dec. 25. According to the Washington Post, Gov. Robert McDonnell has declared a state of emergency due to the snowstorm which hit Virginia on December 25, 2010
12/24/10	Snow Coming to Southwest Virginia-11:15AM December 25 From the Roanoke Times we have snow in parts of Virginia including Patrick County and Stuart.
12/24/10	Gov. McDonnell Declares State of Emergency-Winter Storm Coming Dec. 24-RICHMOND-Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency today, authorizing state agencies to assist local governments responding to the winter storm that is expected to affect the Commonwealth tonight and tomorrow.
12/23/10	Picture of Mabry Mill Made December 2010 This is a photo contributed by our friends Lynn & Allen McGrady of Lawsonville, N.C. Photo's made 12/6/10 at Mabry Mill. Mabry Mill is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd County, VA
12/22/10	Christmas Day Brunch-Primland-Meadows of Dan, VA Continue your Christmas festivities at Primland near Meadows of Dan, VA on Christmas Day, December 25, 2010.
12/22/10	Clark Gas & Oil-Presents Checks to Patrick Co. Fire and Rescue On Dec. 21, 2010, the Clark Family Charitable Trust, presented donation checks to the Patrick County Fire and Rescue departments. $21,000 was donated to 17 community organizations.
12/22/10	Clark Gas & Oil Presents Checks to Non-Profit Agencies On December 21, 2010, Clark Family Charitable Trust, presented donation checks to several non-profit organizations in Patrick County. Total contributions were $21,000 to 17 agencies.
12/22/10	Job Fairs in Martinsville and Danville Help 177 People Find Work Two recent job fairs in Martinsville and Danville helped 177 people find work, according to two business services managers from the Danville-Pittsylvania County and Martinsville-Henry County chambers of commerce.
12/22/10	Stuart Virginia Expecting Snow for Christmas Although the temperature got up over the 50's on Friday, December 24, snow is expected overnight according to all weather reports.
12/20/10	Christmas Eve Dinner at Primland-Meadows of Dan, VA Enjoy this holiday season with family and friends at Primland. Christmas Eve Dinner in Elements. Dec. 24, 2010
12/18/10	The Reynolds Homestead Closes for the Holiday Period-Critz The Reynolds Homestead and Continuing Education Center will be closed from December 17-January 3, 2011 for the Christmas Holidays
12/17/10	Chamber Annouces 2010 Collector Ornament The Patrick County of Chamber Commerce announces the release of the 2010 Collector Christmas Ornament which is a picture of the “Peaches” the Patrick County bear from Lover’s Leap Mountain.
12/17/10	Clyde Ellis Incoming Master-Mountain Home Lodge-Stuart Mr. Clyde Ellis has been named as the Mountain Home Lodge 263 Master for 2011
12/16/10	Snow Ice Closes Patrick County Schools-Dec. 16-2010 Due to overnight, snow ice and sleet the Patrick County Schools are closed on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010. Patrick Henry Community College is closed too.
12/16/10	Patrick County Schools Closed-Dec.17-2010 Due to hazardous roads, ice and snow the Patrick County School System will not operate today, Dec. 17. Twelve month employee report at 10:00am
12/16/10	Patrick County Chamber-Delayed opening at 10:00am-Dec. 17 Due to snow and icey roads, the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will have a delayed opening at 10:00am
12/16/10	Installation of Masonic Lodge Officers-Stuart Pictured here are the officers of Mountain Home Lodge No. 263 who will serve in 2011. They were installed at the Lodge on December 9, 2010.
12/16/10	Alisa Bailey Re-Appointed as President of Virginia Tourism Corporation This is from Gov. McDonnell's announcements and appointments announced on Dec. 17, 2010
12/15/10	Dove Windows to Invest $2 Million in Pulaski County RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Dove Vinyl Windows will invest $2 million to open a manufacturing operation in Pulaski County. The project will create 100 new jobs.
12/15/10	Gov. McDonnell Announces 40 New Jobs in City of Galax RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Guardian Industries will invest $2.1 million to expand operations at its Consolidated Glass & Mirror facility in the City of Galax.
12/14/10	Blue Ridge Elementary Holds Building Dedication Ceremony-Ararat Dec. 14-Blue Ridge Elementary in Ararat, VA, held a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 of their new building, classrooms, offices and facilities.
12/14/10	Board of Supervisors Meeting - December 13-Stuart, VA Tom Bishop reports on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, December 13, 2010 in Stuart, VA
12/14/10	Morgan Griffith Named to Energy and Commerce Committee Rep. Morgan Griffith, Ninth District Congressman Elect from Southwest Virginia has been named to serve on the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Commitee
12/14/10	Snyder Family to Perform At Patrick County Music Assoc.-Stuart The Snyder Family will perform at the monthly Patrick County Music Association Jamboree on Saturday, Dec. 18 at Rotary Field in Stuart. Doors open at 3:30pm
12/14/10	Celebrate The Season with Meadows Mercantile & Christmas in The Meadows 50% OFF EVERYTHING IN BOTH STORES. (except consignments) Saturday, December 18th through Wednesday, December 22nd. Will be closed December 23-January 6th, 2011.
12/12/10	U. S. 58 Gets Consideration in Gov. New Transportation Plan U. S. 58 could get consideration and be included in the new Transportation plan of Gov. Bob McDonnell. See today's Martinsville Bulletin, front page article by Paul Collins, Staff Writer
12/12/10	Johnny Lambert Named Realtor of the Year-Stuart Johnny Lambert, owner of Lambert United Country Realty, Stuart, VA has been named realtor of the year by the Henry County and Patrick County Realtor Association of Realtors for 2010
12/12/10	Morgan Shepherd Presents Check for $10,000 to PARC Workshop Dec. 13-Nationwide Series Race Car Driver Morgan Shepherd, Car no. 89 presented a $10,000 check to PARC Workshop, representative Henry Ayers in his Annual Christmas Visit to Stuart, VA
12/12/10	Federal Health Care Ruling-Statement by Gov. McDonnell Dec. 13-RICHMOND - Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today regarding the ruling by Judge Henry E. Hudson of the United States District Court, "does not provide the Congress the power to mandate that an individual purchase a sp
12/12/10	Tom Bishop - On WHEO Morning Talk Show-8:15AM-Stuart Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will be on the Morning Talk Show, with Richard Rogers, 1270AM-WHEO, Wednesday, Dec. 15
12/11/10	Warren Rodgers Named VP of Henry-Patrick Realtors Warren Rodgers, Sr., has been named the Vice President of the Henry & Patrick Counties Associaioin of Relators. (Source: Martinsville Bulletin)
12/11/10	VA Parkway License Plate -Friends of Parkway FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway has a special project underway to benefit the Parkway! A new specialty license plate will soon be available in Virginia, and the best part is that 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Parkway
12/10/10	Gov. McDonnell Plans to Rev up Transportation Spending "The governor detailed a plan for the $4 billion increase -- a plan that would bring jobs and alleviate congested roads." Headline, Roanoke Times, Dec. 10
12/10/10	Virginia Gov. Outlines $4 Billion Expenditure on Roads Gov. McDonnell's plan to accelerate borrowing for a proposed $4 billion in road projects. Source: Richmond Times Dispatch
12/9/10	Patrick County Tourism Generates $21 Million Revenue In 2009 Tourism generated $21,530,981 in revenue for Patrick County, VA. This is compared to 2008 when it generated $22,302,579 in revenue.
12/8/10	13 Degrees In Meadows of Dan, VA on Dec . 8-2010 At 9:45 a. m. the temperature in Meadows of Dan, VA was 13 degrees. The cold spell continues in Patrick County, VA. Date: Dec. 8, 2010
12/7/10	Temperature at 9 Degrees - Squirrel Spur Rd. - Patrick County, VA Temperature was at 9.7 degrees (F) on Squirrel Spur Road at the home of Brooks and Susan Bradbury, near Meadows of Dan, VA and at elevation of approximately 3000 ft.
12/7/10	Solution Matrix, Inc. Creates 80 New Jobs in Franklin County Solution Matrix to Move Headquarters and Manufacturing Operation from Pennsylvania to Virginia. Solution Matrix, Inc. (SMI), a leader in cold-therapy products for the health care industry, will invest $2.25 million to relocate its headquarters
12/6/10	Snow In Patrick County This Past Weekend! Yes. There was snow for Patrick County, Va this past weekend. Schools in Patrick County closed on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010
12/5/10	Stuart Christmas Parade-Heavy Snowfall Stuart had a fantastic parade with it being a snowy event all the way. Lots of good pictures have been posted on Facebook.
12/4/10	Pinnacle Springs Winery Joins Patrick Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Springs Winery of Stuart and Patrick Springs, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. They are located at 158 Conner Drive, Stuart, VA.
12/4/10	Primland - Reach Out To The Heavens Primland Stargazing Package, December 10–11. $120* per person per night includes reception and dinner with Astronomer Father Chris Corbally S.J., Vice Director of the Vatican Observatory, who will present two fascinating seminars
12/4/10	Fun Facts Radio to Re-Broadcast Stuart Christmas Parade-Dec. 6 Fun Facts Radio and More... will re-broadcast our exclusive live webcast of Saturday's Patrick County Christmas Parade tonight (Monday, December 6, 2010) at 8pm on www.BetterThanRadio.us.
12/4/10	Mistletoe Market - Stuart, Va Held On Saturday, Dec. 4 Here is a picture from the Mistletoe Market. We had a successful day even with the snow!! 10 vendors were on hand with jams and jellies, soaps and lotions, holiday wreaths and greenery
12/3/10	Mistletoe Market at Stuart Farmer's Market-Saturday Dec. 4 Mistletoe Market at the Stuart Farmers Market, Saturday, December 4th 10AM to 1PM
12/3/10	Building Dedication Ceremony-Stuart Elementary-Dec. 6-6:30pm Building Dedication Ceremony at Stuart Elementary School on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 6:30 PM. Refreshments and tourswill follow.
12/2/10	Fun Facts Radio Covering Stuart Christmas Parade Please join us in watching the Patrick County Christmas Parade in Stuart on Saturday, December 4, 2010 beginning at 2:00 pm. The Fun Facts Radio crew, consisting of The Honorable James C. "Jimmy" McHone, Jr.
12/1/10	Patrick County Tax Deadline-December 6-2010 Dec. 6 is the due date forpayment of all 2010 Patrick County taxes, including real estate, personal property, etc. 10% penalty will be added per annum
12/1/10	Victorian Christmas-Evening of Chamber Music and Sing Along The Reynolds Homestead offers a special evening of entertainment, Dec. 3 and 4, at 7:00pm. $15 adults, $10 students.
12/1/10	Debbie Bennett Nominated For 2011 Agape Fest Awards To vote for Debbie Bennett follow the instructions below:
12/1/10	Patrick Chamber Announces Banquet For January 2011 The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held on January 14, 2011, at 6:30pm, at the J. D. Hooker Building on Woodland Drive, Stuart, VA.
11/30/10	Rose Window Art Gallery Joins Patrick County Chamber Rose Window of 34 Charity Highway, Woolwine, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. They offer a gallery with decorative painting, murals, stain glass, and collectibles.
11/27/10	Good Progress at Patrick County High School Construction-Stuart The new entrance to Patrick County High School in Stuart, VA is nearing completion. See picture contributed by the High School staff.
11/26/10	Paving Town of Stuart Nearing Completion Paving of Main Street and side streets in the Town of Stuart, Va is nearing completion. Local contracter is J. C. Joyce Paving of Patrick Springs. The Town of Stuart has been undergoing a big face change in last several months
11/24/10	Clark Gas & Oil Donates $5000 to Safetyrope, Inc.-Stuart Stuart, VA-Clark Gas & Oil, 685 Commerce Street, Stuart, VA has recently contributed $5000 to SAFETYROPE, INC. The funds will be used for heating oil and propane assistance for those in financial distress
11/24/10	Primland Offers Holiday Celebration at 3000 Ft. Meadows of Dan See this story from our Primland resort in Meadows of Dan, VA. Celebrate your Thanksgiving with the finest at Primland.
11/23/10	Thanksgiving Sale-Christmas In The Meadows-Meadows of Dan Thanksgiving weekend sale, 25% off at Christmas In The Meadows and Meadows Mercantile. Next door to the Blue Ridge Visitor Center, on JEB Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan
11/23/10	Medicare Seminar at The Landmark Center-Stuart Medicare seminar at The Landmark Center, Stuart, VA. Dec. 2 at 10:00am, concluding at 11:30am. Address: 227 Landmark Drive. Telephone: 276-694-3161. OPen to the public.
11/23/10	Landowners Can Order Free Seedlings-County Extension Office Private landowners can now order FREE SEEDLINGS now through December 8th. This is on a first-come first served basis.
11/23/10	Marvin Keene Gets Special Recognition by JEB Stuart Preservation Marvin Keene of Stuart, VA received special recognition by the JEB Stuart Birthplace Trust at it's Annual Board of Directors meeting for volunteer service at Laurel Hill
11/22/10	Kendrick Paving Has Joined Patrick County Chamber-Patrick Springs Clayton Kendrick Paving of Patrick Springs, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
11/21/10	Two By Two BBQ Celebration Includes Sammy Shelor-Meadows of Dan The one year anniversary celebration at Two By Two Barbeque in Meadows of Dan included a music jamboree with Gale Shockley and Sammy Shelor. This was held on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010
11/21/10	Chamber Office Closes for the Thanksgiving Weekend The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will close at noon on Wednesday, November 24, and be closed Thursday and Friday too. The office will re-open on Monday, Nov. 29 at 9:30am
11/19/10	Sammy Shelor Plays At Star Theatre-Stuart Sammy Shelor, famous bluegrass banjo picker from Patrick County, VA, played at the Historic Star Theatre on Friday night, Nov. 19, 2010. He has his own traveling band, Lonesome River Band.
11/18/10	Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Meadows of Dan The Meadows of Dan Community Association is sponsoring the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Meadows of Dan on Saturday, November 27, 2010, with activities beginning at 4 PM.
11/18/10	Home For The Holidays Job Fair-Virtual-On Line Virtual Job Fair at this web site: http://www.homeforholidaysjobfair.com/ Good for Job Seekers. Good for Employers! Take Advantage of this.
11/17/10	Thanksgiving Farmer's Market-November 19th-8:00am-Stuart Come and shop in preparation of Thanksgiving at the Stuart Farmers Market on Friday November 19th 8am to 12pm. Vendors will be on hand with fresh locally grown produce, baked items, jams and jell
11/17/10	Natural Resources Conservation Stewardship Program The current enrollment period for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been extended through January 7, 2011.
11/17/10	PBS Airs Story of Hooker Furniture Closure Blue Ridge PBS premieres “With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory,” at 5 p.m. on Nov. 21. This documentary tells the story of the Hooker Furniture Company
11/17/10	Love Lights For Sale-Pioneer Hospital-Stuart - Honor a Loved One $4 each. Send info to 18688 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA 24171. Each Love Light purchased will receive an ornament remembering those who have passed and those we want to honor.
11/17/10	Pileup on I-77 In Fancy Gap-Va- Horror Story Roanoke Times today reporte of the 75 vehicle pile up on I-77 near Fancy Gap, VA when dense fog set in. See this link.
11/17/10	Chamber Announces Business After Hours-At Reynolds Homestead-Dec.2 The Chamber of Commerce has announced the December Business After Hours at The Reynolds Homestead. For Chamber members, please RSVP at this number: 276-694-7181
11/17/10	Patrick County Music Assoc-Stuart-Gates open at 3:30pm Music Jamboree-Clare County Band, Southern Prophets, Sue Nester, Chords of Faith, Highway 61 and Crossview. Bring lawn chairs. Concessions. Free Admission. Donations welcome.
11/16/10	Home for The Holidays-Virtual Job Fair Before shopping for bargains this holiday season, use this virtual job fair as an opportunity to apply for professional and highly skilled positions throughout our region.
11/16/10	State Supt. of Schools Congratulates Patrick Springs Elementary Superintendent of Public Instruction Patricia I. Wright extended congratulations today to the principals, faculty and students of nine Virginia schools that received 2010 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Awards.
11/15/10	Patrick Board of Supervisors Meeting - Nov. 15-2010 Below is a report on the actions taken by the Patrick County Board of Supervisors in the monthly meeting held on Monday, November 15, 2010.
11/14/10	Two By Two BBQ Anniversary Celebration-Meadows of Dan All day, November 20, 2010. BBQ sandwiches 1/2 half price all day. Music begins at 7:00pm-9:00pm, Gale Shockley and friends. Limited seating. Come early
11/13/10	Town of Stuart Holds Dedication of New Amphitheatre The Town of Stuart held a dedication ceremony on November 13, 2010 at the new amphitheatre and farmer's market. Pictured are Terry Tilley, Town Manager, James McHone, Mayor, Dr. John Clark and Bill Clark
11/12/10	Road Construction-Stuart-VA This is a photo of road construction on the Route 8 Connecter work at Dobyns Road in Stuart, VA. Progress continues to be made on this new connector intended to take the big trucks off Main Street
11/10/10	Town of Stuart Facelift-Stuart-VA The Town of Stuart, VA continues with a face-lift. This is a photo of the building near the Post Office on Blue Ridge Street. The old service station is being converted to office space and apartments
11/10/10	Street-Scape on Main Street-Stuart-Virginia This is a photo of new sidewalks under construction on Main Street, Stuart, VA. Photo by Tom Bishop, October 2010
11/9/10	Gov. McDonnell Approves Action Plan for $1.45 Billion VDOT Audit Governor McDonnell Approves Action Plan for $1.45 Billion Found in VDOT Performance Audit
11/8/10	Woodberry Inn Donates to Patrick County Food Bank-Meadows of Dan MEADOWS OF DAN, VA, NOVEMBER 8, 2010: Woodberry Inn, Restaurant and Bar is pleased to make the following announcements: Donation to Patrick County Community Food Bank In gratitude for the warm and generous welcome extended to them over the past six mon
11/8/10	Stuart Down Town Farm Market - Friday-Nov. 12-8am Farmer's Market will operating Friday, November 12, 8:00am-12 Noon in Downtown Stuart, VA. Just up the hill from Patrick Avenue and the Historic Star Theatre.
11/7/10	McDonnell Announces $5 Million Grant to Creat Jobs in Rural VA RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell today announced Virginia’s first Major Employment and Investment (MEI) Project Site Planning Grant Fund program recipients.
11/6/10	Patrick Chamber Changes Hours for Winter Season The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce has changed their hours of operation for the Winter season to opening at 9:30am and closing at 4:00pm.
11/4/10	Unemployment in Patrick Falls to 10.7% in September Unemployment in Patrick County, Virginia dropped to 10.7% in September 2010 as compared to August when it was 11.4%. The takes the number unemployed from 1071 to 1000 people
11/4/10	Governor McDonnell Announces Pilot Program for Truckers The program is to use undeveloped VDOT properties as Truck Safety Rest Areas.
11/3/10	Morgan Griffith Claims Victory as 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith Defeated Rick Boucher for the 9th Congressional District in Virginia. Morgan is the Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates.
11/3/10	Two By Two Barbeque-Meadows of Dan-Has New Fall-Winter Hours Two By Two Barbeque is located at 2588 Jeb Stuart Highway in Meadows of Dan, Va on Business 58, right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just minutes from Mabry Mill.
11/3/10	Run For The Hills-10K & 5K and 1 Mi.-Ararat, VA at Dan River Park Don't miss "Run For The Hills" at Dan River Park, Ararat, VA on Saturday, Nov. 6. Check-in: 7:30 - 8:15am. Runners/Walkers Depart @ 8:30am
11/3/10	Randy Waller and Rye Cove To Perform in Stuart-Va Randy Waller and Rye Cove Band and Upland Express will perform at Rotary Field, Stuart, VA on Nov. 6. Advance ticket $5.00. At gate $7.00
11/2/10	Patrick Chamber Supports Blue Ridge Heritage, Inc. Tom Bishop has written a public letter of support for the "Rocky Knob Project", Blue Ridge Heritage to The Enterprise. Tom Bishop is Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
11/2/10	Lover's Leap Overlook Very Popular in Month of October This photo was taken by Tom Bishop on October 29,2010 when the color of the autumn leaves were at it's peak. This overlook in Patrick County, VA is so very popular to travelers on U. S. Route 58
11/2/10	Farmer's Market in Stuart will be Open for Business on Friday, November 5th Come and join local farmers with their produce and local vendors with homemade products. Located at the New Location atop the hill off Patrick Ave. in Downtown Stuart.
11/1/10	Morgan Griffith Makes Campaign Push in Stuart-VA Del. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, made an appearance on Main Street, Stuart, VA at a local small business, Honduras Coffee Shop on November 1, 2010
10/28/10	Morgan Griffith Will Be In Stuart-VA On Monday Del. Morgan Griffith, candidate for U. S. House of Representatives will be in Stuart, VA at Honduras Coffee Shop, 121N. Main Street at 2:00pm Monday, Oct. 31, 2010. He is seeking to unseat incumbent Rick Boucher
10/26/10	Cong. Rick Boucher Talks of Job Creation-Martinsville Bulletin See the Martinsville Bulletin, October 26, 2010 for article about Congressman Rick Boucher's job creation efforts in the 9th District in Southwest, VA.
10/26/10	WDBJ Channel 7 Survey Poll Says Boucher and Griffith in Dead Heat As per WDBJ channel 7, Roanoke, VA and their poll released on Tusday, Oct. 26 the two candidates for U. S. Congress in the 9th District of Virginia are in a dead heat
10/25/10	Reynolds Homestead Creates Self-Guided Forest Tour CRITZ, VA (October 25, 2010)—The Reynolds Homestead Continuing Education and Forest Resources Research centers have partnered together to create a new experience for visitors to the property: a LEAF Trail self-guided interpretive forest tour.
10/24/10	Cruise In at Stuart Tire brings out Antique Cars-Stuart This photo is of 1940 black Ford on display at Stuart Tire Cruise in on Sunday, October 24, 2010
10/24/10	Paul Farrar At Stuart Farm Market-Stuart This is a picture of Tom Bishop and Paul Farrar admiring beautiful fall harvest at the Downtown Stuart Farm Market on October 22, 2010. This was the first day the new building was used.
10/24/10	Patrick County Sheriff Dept. Searching for Elderly Man Near B. R. Parkway Roy Thomas Funderburke, age 82 of Urbanna, VA was last seen in gray 2009 Pontiac Torrent this morning. License tag: KAE5939 (VA)
10/21/10	The Insurance Shop Joins Patrick Chamber-Stuart, VA The Insurance Shop, located at 403 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA, has just joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
10/20/10	The NEW FARMER'S MARKET to have Pumpkin Palooza Friday, October 22nd Come and visit the New Farmers Market and pick out your Jack O' Lantern for your Holloween or produce from many of our local farmers. . There will be Fall Decorations also.
10/19/10	Coming Soon - Step offers FREE Tax Preparation for low income families For families making $49,000 or LESS in 2009 are welcome to apply for assistance in Tax Preparation Tuesdays begining in late January 2010-April 13, 2010 (start date to be announced!!!) For more information call 540-483-5142.
10/18/10	Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting-Oct. 18-2010 Below is a news report prepared by Tom Bishop of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 18, 2010.
10/17/10	Mom and Pop Antique Store Mall Ribbon Cutting-Stuart, VA Mom and Pop Antique Mall in Downtown Stuart, VA held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 18, 2010, acknowledging the re-opening of the store under new management.
10/16/10	Fall Picture-Blue Ridge Parkway-Patrick County-VA This photo was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Patrick County, VA by Tom Bishop. This is a good example of how the leaves have turned as of Oct. 12, 1010. Location is near Meadows of Dan, VA
10/16/10	Apple Dumpling Festival-Stuart, VA On Oct. 16 The Apple Dumpling Festival in Downtown Stuart, VA had a great day for sunny weather and warm temperature. A nice crowd gathered to enjoy the crafts, music and good food.
10/16/10	Winners Dog Show Contest-Stuart-VA Oct 16 Here is the list of winners. They are listed as the dog's name and their costume.
10/15/10	Secret Spots On The Blue Ridge-Southern Living Magazine-Oct 2010 Southern Living magazine did article on "Secret Spots On The Blue Ridge" in the October, 2010 edition, highlighting some Patrick County, VA locations
10/15/10	Computer Based Crimes Are Active Threat Computer Based Crimes Are an Active Threat to Everyone who Uses a Computer. The Ararat and Willis Gap Community Watch groups, in partnership with the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office, are sponsoring a special presentation on October 28th
10/14/10	National College Host Career Fair and Fall Showcase National College’s Lynchburg Campus to Host Career Fair & Fall Showcase on Oct. 21. Open to the public; free service for employers, prospective employees alike.
10/13/10	Debbie Bennett Joins The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Debbie Bennett, an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. She is also a Country Gospel Singing Recording artist having recorded 8 number one songs
10/12/10	Ribbon Cutting-Tobacco Barn at Reynolds Homestead-Critz The Reynolds Homestead at Critz, VA held a ribbon cutting for the newly constructed Historic Tobacco Barn on October 13, 2010. Leading the ceremony was Kay Dunkley, Executive Director of The Homestead
10/12/10	Citizens Telephone Cooperative To Build 186 Miles Of Fiber-Floyd Citizens Telephone Cooperative of Floyd, VA will build 186 miles of fiber cable across seven Southwest Virginia Counties to up-grade high-speed Internet access in the New River and Roanoke Valleys.
10/12/10	"Ginny B" Memorial Motorcycle Ride-Hospice-Yadkin Valley The 6th Annual "Ginny B" Memorial Motorcycle Ride to benefit Hospice. Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010. Location: Mountain Valley Hospice of Yadkin County table at the Yadkin Valley Grape Festival (1.1 miles north of US 421 on US 601)
10/12/10	The Annual Stuart's Apple Dumpling Festival held Saturday,October 16th There will be live bands, numerous artist and craftsmen that will be located in the new revitalized downtown area, offering exhibits and local crafts selling their products from 10:00am till 4:00pm.
10/11/10	Fall Colors Starting to Show in Patrick County, VA The fall colors are about to come to light in beautiful Patrick Couny, Va. This picture was taken on the afternoon of October 11, 2010 on Willis Gap. Photo by Tom Bishop
10/10/10	Willis Gap Jam Session - Friday - Ararat, VA Jam Session at The Willis Gap Community Center - Ararat, VA 10/15/201. Held every Friday night 7:00pm - 10:00pm, the Willis Gap Jam has been going on for more than 10 years
10/8/10	Chamber After Hours at Windy Hill Orchard-Ararat-Oct 12 5:30pm, Cider Tasting at Windy Hill Orchard and After Hours. Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Call to RSVP 276-694-6012. Windy Hill Lane (Turn off Friends Mission onto Farmers Road)
10/7/10	Bishop Writes Governor McDonnell About Completing Rt. 58 Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, has written Gov. McDonnell about using the money now available for road construction for U. S. Route 58 from Stuart to Hillsville.
10/5/10	Cristy T. Boyd of Stuart, VA Wins HDTV at Carter Bank Sweepstakes Stuart, VA – Carter Bank & Trust recently completed its Debit MasterCard Sweepstakes and is pleased to announce the Grand Prize winners. The sweepstakes winners were chosen in a random drawing from nearly 444,000 entries.
10/5/10	Fred Clifton Park Closed till Monday due to repairs to the driveway. Re-pavement of the entrance driveway into the park has resulted in the closure of the park until the payment is set. Will re-open by Monday.
10/3/10	Cavalry Ready For Action-Civil War Reenactment-2010 Here we see the Confederate Cavalry ready for action at the 20th Annual Civil War Encampment and Living History at Laurel Hill, Ararat, VA on Oct. 3, 2010
10/3/10	Lots of Action at Civil War Reenactment-Oct 3-2010-Laurel Hill There was lots of cavalry action a the Annual Civil War Reenactment at Laurel Hill, Ararat, Va in Patrick County. Photo by Tom Bishop
10/2/10	Cannons Blast at Civil War Living History-Ararat-VA The Federal's cannons blast out at the Civil War Reenactment and Living History at Laurel Hill, Ararat, VA (Patrick County, VA) on Saturday, October 2, 2010
10/2/10	Fashion Show Is Very Colorful-Laurel Hill-Ararat, VA The Ladies Fashion Show, 1800's style, was a popular event a the Annual Civil War Reenactment at Laurel Hill, Birthplace of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, CSA, Ararat, VA.
10/1/10	Civil War Reenactment in Ararat, VA on Oct. 2-3 The 20th Annual Civil War Reenactment and Living History will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 2-3 in Ararat, VA (Patrick County)
10/1/10	The H. L. Hunley Civil War Submarine Replica will be in Ararat-VA The H. L. Hunley Civil War submarine replica will on display in Ararat, Va at Laurel Hill for the Civil War Reenactment and Living History on October 2-3, 2010.
9/30/10	New Patrick County Emergency Management System in Place Sept. 29-Patrick County Emergency Management now has an Emergency Notification System in place. Last night at approximately 8pm, this system was activated and all Patrick County telephone lines were computer dialed with information on the flash flood wat
9/28/10	Gov. McDonnell Announces Sales Tax Holiday-October 8-11 RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today announced Virginia’s fourth Energy Star and WaterSense products sales tax holiday will begin Friday, October 8th and continue through Monday, October 11th.
9/27/10	Patrick Board of Supervisors Meet on September 27-2010 The Patrick County Board of Supervisors Meeting on September 27, 2010, in Stuart, VA. As reported by Tom Bishop
9/27/10	Surry County Unemployment for August Is 10.9% Unemployment for Surry County, NC for August, 2010 is listed as 10.9%. This was down .2% from July 2010
9/26/10	Mom and Pop Antique Mall Opens in Stuart-VA Mom and Pop Antique Mall has opened in Stuart, VA. They have Antiques, Collectiables, Handmande Crafts & Handcrafted Jewelry. They are located in the Lowes Shopping Center in Downtown.
9/24/10	Demolition Derby at Patrick County Fair-Tonight Time is 8:00am. Ticket price is in addition to the gate price Patrick County Fair, Rotary Field, Stuart, VA Date: Sept. 24. 2010
9/23/10	Great Rides at Patrick County Fair-Stuart-VA Sept. 22-The rides are great at the Patrick County Fair in Stuart, VA. It rained on this night, but then cleared up and a full moon came into view with Jupiter beside it. This ride is called "Super Shot".
9/23/10	Patrick County Is An Agricultural Fair-Stuart, VA Patrick County continues the tradition of farm animal shows and competition. Many local produced agricultural products on display.
9/22/10	Doe Run Farm Corn Maze Operates in Ararat-VA The Doe Run Farm now has the fall corn maze in operation at 402 Doe Run Road, Ararat, VA. The theme is "Farm...Fresh...Fun" Call 276-251-8287 for a tour. Opening September 18th, 2010
9/22/10	River Community Bank Holds Ribbon Cutting-Stuart On September 21, 2010, River Community Bank of Stuart, VA held their ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the new bank building, just off Route 58, East of Stuart, VA.
9/22/10	River Bank Donates $400 to Patrick County Food Bank-Stuart Sept. 21-At the Ribbon Cutting by River Community Bank in Stuart, Monica Gravely, Bank Manager presented 20 twenty dollar bills to the Patrick County Food Bank, Executive Director, Joni Hunt
9/22/10	Florida Couple Faithful to County Fair in Stuart, VA Bob and Rosie Ash of Palm Harbour, FL, have been doing concessions at Pat. County Fair for 19 yrs. They sell candied apples, cotten candy, popcorn and drinks.
9/21/10	Trees Removed at Patrick County Courthouse The two trees adjacent to the sidewalk to the Patrick County Courthouse steps have been removed as of today, September 21, 2010
9/21/10	Stuart Farm Market is Shaping Up-Stuart-VA The new Stuart Downtown Farm Market construction project is moving right a long with the new roof just being installed.
9/21/10	Patrick County Fair Begins-Stuart-VA The Patrick County Fair began on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 with many rides, music entertainment, good food and plenty of social time.
9/20/10	Country Boys Headline Music Association Jamboree-Patrick Springs The Country Boys will headline the Patrick County Music Association Jamboree at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Patrick Springs, VA on Sept. 25, gates open at 3:30pm
9/18/10	HanesBrands Number of Employees Incorrectly Stated-Sept. 13 At the Board of Supervisors meeting Sept. 13, 2010, the number of employees for HanesBrands in Patrick County was incorrectly stated as 340, but should have been 240. See corrected info below.
9/17/10	Patrick Co. Seniors Tour Historic Grist Mill-Claudville The Patrick County Seniors group toured the Historic Mitchell's Mill Grist Mill on Mitchell's Mill Road, Claudville on Sept. 16. Mr. "Shorty" Mitchell demonstrated how the mill works using water power.
9/15/10	Jay Scudder Named County Administrator for Fluvanna County Jay Scudder who just resigned as the Patrick County Administrator has been named as the County Admin. for Fluvanna County, VA.
9/14/10	Ribbon Cutting Held for Jake's Barber Shop-Stuart A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Jake's Barber Shop on Orchard Street, Stuart, on September 14, 2010, recognizing this new business in town.
9/13/10	Jay Scudder Resigns As Patrick County Administrator Sept. 13, 2010. At the monthly meeting of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting in Stuart, VA, County Administrator, Jay Scudder announced his resignation.
9/13/10	Patrick Board of Supervisor's Meeting September 13-2010 The Patrick County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, September 13, 2010 at the County Office building. As reported by Tom Bishop
9/13/10	Message From Ward Armstrong-Utility Rates Del. Ward Armstrong makes a statement abut electric utility rates. See entire statement below.
9/13/10	Gov. McDonnell Announces 25 New Jobs For Henry County The Tile Shop will invest $1.1 million for a distribution operation in Henry County, VA, providing 25 jobs.
9/13/10	Patrick County Rodeo Patrick County Fair! Patrick County Fair Rodeo- Boots, chaps and cowboy hats... Patrick County Rodeo- September 17-18
9/11/10	Dr. Ralph Stanley Plays for Parkway Celebration-Sept. 11 Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys play for the Blue Ridge Parkway Celebration of the 75th birthday on Sept. 11, 2010 at the Blue Ridge Music Center, near Galax, VA
9/11/10	Tom Bishop is Community Presenter at Sept. 11 Parkway Celebration Tom Bishop, Executive Director was the Patrick County representative a the 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Blue Ridge Music Center on Sept. 11, 2010.
9/10/10	Local Crafters Participate in Parkway Celebration - Sept. 10-12 Local crafter, Leslie Shelor, fiber artist, and Kathy Dulaney, basketmaker, presented their talents to the expected 10,000 visitors over the 3 day festival at Cumberland Knob and Blue Ridge Music Center.
9/10/10	Parkway Celebration Kicks Off with NC and VA Governors in Attendance Sept. 10-The 75 year Blue Ridge Parkway Celebration was kicked off at Cumberland Knob in NC with both NC Governor Bev Perdue and VA Gov. Bob McDonnell as speakers.
9/9/10	Tom Bishop Selected As Honor Representative-75 Yr Parkway Celebration Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, has been selected by Patrick County to be the "Honor Representative" to the 75 Year Blue Ridge Parkway Celebration.
9/9/10	Patrick County Makes Proclamation-75th Anniversary of Blue Ridge Parkway Patrick County, VA government made a declaration, recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway at their last monthly meeting in August.
9/9/10	Patrick Springs Primary School Named as Blue Ribbon School Sept. 9-Patrick Springs Primary School, Patrick Springs, VA has been named a Blue Ribbon School, by the U. S. Departmen tof Education.
9/8/10	U. S. Census Bureau Recognizes Patrick County Chamber The U. S. Census Bureau has recognized the Patrick County Chamber of Ciommerce being a partner in the 2010 Census.
9/8/10	VA Governor Unveils Plan for Privatization of ABC RICHMOND- Senior members of Governor Bob McDonnell’s staff today unveiled the official staff recommendation for ABC privatization in the Commonwealth at a meeting of the Simplification and Operations Committee of the Governor’s Commission on Governmen
9/6/10	Sunny and Blue Sky Predominates Patrick County-Sunday Sept 5 Sunny, blue skies and scattered clouds were the day in Patrick County, VA. Visitor to the County, Matthew Allen, from Dunn, NC enjoyed the Meadows of Dan Corn Maze along with 3 other friends from Dunn.
9/5/10	South Fork Ramblers Play At Mabry Mill-Meadows of Dan The South Fork Ramblers played music at Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Meadows of Dan on Sunday, September 5, 2010 for flat footing dancers.
9/5/10	Patrick Unemployment AT 11.2%-July 2010 Patrick County unemployment remained at 11.2% for July 2010. Henry County was 14% and the City of Martinsville was 20.6%
9/4/10	Corn Acoustics Corn Maze Chosen As Site for Kids-Meadows of Dan "Corn Acoustics!" Corn Maze Chosen as Site for Kids in Parks – Track Trails. For the last five years, Sammy and Sue Shelor of Mountain Meadow Farms have created a musically themed corn maze to celebrate the musical heritage of the Appalachian Mountains.
9/1/10	Corn Maze Planned in Ararat-VA-Doe Run Farm Themed Corn Maze: "Farm Fresh Fun" will open on September 18. Open Saturdays 10am-8pm, Sundays 1pm-7pm. Mon-Fri. by reservation. Will picture a farm scene, barn, mountains, and pumpkins.
8/31/10	Main Street Stuart Under Construction-August 31-2010 Main Street Stuart is under construction at 9:00am, August 31, 2010 as illustrated by this picture taken by Tom Bishop. This is part of the Uptown Revitalization project.
8/31/10	C & J Signs & LED Lighting Presents at World Green Energy Symposium (Washington DC). C & J Signs and LED Lighting & Products, Silver Sponsors of the 2010 World Green Energy Symposium, is among the Presentation Panel for Green technology. C & J Signs is a business from Patrick County, VA and the community of Woolwine
8/30/10	New Bear Identified at Lover's Leap-Meadows of Dan A new bear, Blanche, has been identified at the Lover's Leap Birdhouse Store, on U. S. Route 58, between Meadows of Dan and Stuart, VA. Her face has a blonde look to it.
8/29/10	Patrick County Music Association-Stuart, VA - August 28 Take a break from the heat, sit back, relax, and listen to old time bluegrass music at the Patrick County Music Association (PCMA) monthly Jamboree is featuring Henry Mabe & Friends Depot, at the Stuart Rotary Field in Stuart, Virginia on Saturday, August
8/29/10	Southern Prophets Play For Patrick Co Music Assoc. - Stuart The local gospel singing group, Southern Prophets, played and sang at the Patrick County Music Association last evening in Stuart, VA at Rotary Field.
8/29/10	National College Named Military Friendly School National College once again named “Military Friendly School” Exclusive grants and other benefits put National in top 15% of all colleges nationwide
8/29/10	Hike of Rock Castle Gorge Offered- Sept. 4 and 18-2010 Take advantage of the cooler weather for the final guided hikes of the season offered by the Blue Ridge Parkway on two Saturdays, September 4 and 18 from 9:30 am – 2:00 p.m. Learn the fascinating history of the Rock Castle community
8/29/10	LoversLeap Birdhouses-Henriedda Crafters New Hours Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours will be 8:00am till 5:00pm Closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. For more information you can call:276-952-1790 or go to the website:www.loversleapbirdhouses.com
8/28/10	Arts On Main Holds Ribbon Cutting-Stuart Patrick County Partnership for the Arts held its Ribbon Cutting, for “Arts On Main“, on August 28, 2010, at 107 North Main Street, Stuart.
8/28/10	Garden Club Working at Courthouse-Stuart The local garden club was caught in action on Saturday morning, August 28, 2010 in uptown Stuart, VA cleaning and weeding the flower bed at the County Courhouse
8/26/10	Old Exxon Block Up For Sale-Patrick Springs, VA- 15.5 Acres The C. L. Martin Family property, 15.5 acres, is now on the Commercial Real Estate market with Four Rivers Realty of Patrick Springs, VA. Listing is with Four River Realty.
8/25/10	Jack Hinshelwood Named Executive Director Crooked Road Jack Hinshelwood an award winning guitarist and fiddler has been named the new Executive Director, The Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail organization.
8/25/10	Corn Acoustics Corn Maze To Open Sept. 4-2010-Meadows of Dan On September 4, 2010, Mountain Meadow Farm will open the newest design of their popular “Corn Acoustics!” musically themed corn maze during the 6th Annual Chinquapin Festival.
8/24/10	Dr. Militza Ausmanas Will Practice at Pioneer Family Medical Dr. Militza Ausmanas care for patients of all ages including infants, children and adolescents. Services in women's health, sports medicine, and preventive medicine. Appointments call 276-694-6677
8/24/10	Partnership For Arts Will Hold Ribbon Cutting-Aug. 28-2010 The Patrick County Partnership for the Arts will hold a ribbon cutting on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 10:30 A. M. at their new location on Main Street, Stuart, VA
8/23/10	Board of Supervisors Meeting - August 23-2010 The following news report concerning the Monday night Board of Supervisors Meeting in Stuart, VA, as reported by Tom Bishoip
8/22/10	Sunset Drive Puts On Great Show a VA Peach Festival-Stuart Sunset Drive, Warren Rodgers Music, put on a great show for the Virginia State Peach Festival attendees on Friday night, August 20, 2010 at DeHart Park in Stuart, VA.
8/22/10	Forum: The Local Food Movement-At PH Community College-Stuart Free Forum. August 24, 2010. PH Community College-Community Room, Stuart, VA. FREE. Speakers: Eric Bendfeldt and Matt Benson. Reception 5:15. Forum begins at 6:00pm Call to register!
8/21/10	Making Peach Butter Get's Attention at Folk Fair-Meadows of Dan Mr. Gourney Royal, made peach butter in a copper kettle in the community of Meadows of Dan, celebrating the VA State Peach Festival and the 6th Annual Folk Fair. This heritage craft plus many more
8/20/10	Rhody Creek Plays for VA State Peach Festival-Aug. 20-2010 Rhody Creek, played for the Virginia State Peach Festival on Friday night, August 20, 2010. It was a great crowd, great food and fun.
8/20/10	Peaches Were Everywhere at the VA State Peach Festival-Stuart Peaches were everywhere at the Virginia State Peach Festival on August 20, 2010 at DeHart Park in Stuart, VA.
8/19/10	Meadows of Dan Announces Updates to Folk Fair Schedule- The Meadows of Dan Merchants Announces changes to the Folk Fair Schedule on August 21, 2010. Arts and crafts booths open at 10:00am
8/19/10	Woodberry Inn Celebrates the VA State Peach Festival - Aug. 21 Woodberry Inn in Meadows of Dan, Va will celebrate the Virginia State Peach Festival Saturday, August 21st, 6:30-9:30pm with entertainment by Bill and Maggie Anderson and special peach inspired dishes and beverages
8/18/10	23rd Annual Virginia State Peach Festival Celebration-August Patrick County, Virginia will celebrate the 23rd Annual Virginia State Peach Festival in Stuart and Meadows of Dan on the weekend of August 20-21, 2010
8/18/10	Office Space For Lease-Blue Ridge St.-Stuart, VA Downstairs Office Space consists of 4 offices and one bathroom, the rent is $825.00 and includes electric, water, sewer and trash pickup. The square foot is approximately 800
8/18/10	Results of Stuart Hiring 120-150 More Jobs-Stuart, Va Results of Stuart, an inbound Call Center located in Stuart, VA will hire 120-150 people by September. A job fair will be held on Aug. 31, 9am-5pm at the PH Community College-Community Room
8/17/10	Groundbreaking -Patrick Springs Water and Sewer-Aug. 17 The ground breaking for the Patrick Springs Water and Sewer Project was held Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at this address:21521 Jeb Stuart Highway, near Patrick Springs. Congressman Rick Boucher was the speaker
8/17/10	Nelson Auto Becomes Major Sponsor-VA Peach Festival 2010 Nelson Automotive Family of Martinsville and Henry County has become a Major Sponsor of the Virginia State Peach Festival for 2010.
8/16/10	Ashley Williams Crowned Tiny Miss Peach -2010 Ashley Marie Williams, age 7, of Stuart, VA was crowned Tiny Miss Peach 2010 on Monday evening at the Historic Star Theatre in Stuart, VA
8/16/10	Lori Alley Crowned Junior Miss Peach in Stuart, VA- Aug. 16 Lori Beth Alley, age 16 of Bassett, VA was crowned Junior Miss Peach at the Historic Star Theatre in downtown Stuart, VA, on Monday, August 16, 2010.
8/16/10	Amanda McIntyre Named Miss Peach in Stuart, VA-August 16 Amanda Nicole McIntyre, age 19, of Stuart, VA was named Miss Peach 2010 at the Historic Star Theatre in downtown, Stuart.
8/14/10	Montana Young Performs at Honduras Coffee-Stuart On Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, Montana Young, 17 year old Patrick County High School student performed from 7pm -10pm at the popular Honduras Coffee Shop on Main Street Stuart, VA
8/14/10	Blue Ridge Country Does Story on Primland-Meadows of Dan, VA Blue Ridge Country Magazine, July/August, 2010 features an article about Primland Resort at Meadows of Dan, VA (Patrick County), page 62. Title of the article is: Telescopes, Turkeys and Tee Offs
8/13/10	Musical Comedy-Heaven On Wheels at Folk Fair-Meadows of Dan A new musical comedy about the history of stock car racin' will be performed by Peter and Christina Holland along with the Heaven On Wheels Band at the Folk Fair, Aug. 21 at Meadows of Dan
8/11/10	River Bank Opens New Building-Animal Clinic Road-Stuart Aug. 11-River Community Bank is now at the new building and location, 48 Animal Clinic Road, Stuart, VA. Just in view on U. S. Route 58 East of the Town of Stuart.
8/11/10	Bit Of Heaven Ranch Bed and Breakfast Joins Patrick Chamber A Bit of Heaven Ranch Bed and Breakfast of Laurel Fork, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
8/10/10	Paul Farrar Does Peach Festival Cooking TV Show Paul Farrar, "Cooking With Paul" did a cooking show TV filming with Lisa Martin of the Reynolds Homestead on August 10, 2010. Lisa is President of the Patrick County Chamber for 2010
8/10/10	Nelson Auto Sponsors VA State Peach Festival Nelson Auto of Martinsville and Henry County is a 2010 sponsor for the annual celebration of the Virginia State Peach Festival
8/7/10	Peaches Bear Cubs-Lover's Leap Mt.-Patrick County, VA "Peaches" the famous Patrick County bear has 2 bear cubs. Constant flow of pictures from the Lover's Leap Birdhouse store.
8/5/10	Virginia Named Most Pro-Business State in America Again, Virginia is named the most Pro-Business State in America as announced today by Gov. McDonnell
8/3/10	Patrick Springs Water and Sewer Project Starting-Patrick Springs The project to provide Water and Sewer to the Patrick Springs, VA community is underway, although no official ground breaking has taken place.
8/2/10	New Farm Market Construction Underway-Stuart-VA The new Farmer's Market is now under construction in Downtown Stuart, VA. Photo by Tom Bishop on Aug 3, 2010
8/1/10	Poverty Level will Play for VA State Peach Festival-Stuart Poverty Level to play for the Virginia State Peach Festival on Friday night, August 20, 2010 at DeHart Park in Stuart, VA in the annual music celebration.
7/31/10	Kibler Valley River Run on July 31-Claudville, VA For the day, the temperature started out at 68 degrees and a light rain shower all day. But many canoes and kayaks showed up to enjoy the Kiber Valley River on the beautiful Dan River in Claudville, VA
7/31/10	Fun On The Dan River-Claudville, VA Ladies riding the shuttle van up the Dan River at the 28th Annual Kibler Valley River Run in Patrick County. July 31, 2010
7/30/10	Pioneer Family Medical Welcomes Dr. David Danner Pioneer Family Medical in Stuart, VA welcomes new physician, Dr. David Danner. He graduated from VA College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. He came on board on July 26
7/28/10	Mt. Airy News Reports on the Kibler River Run-July 29 Mt. Airy News Sports reports on the Kibler Valley River Run on July 29, 2010 edition, page 7.
7/27/10	Hospitality, Inc. Opens Furniture Plant-Henry County-67 New Jobs RICHMOND- Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Kimball Hospitality, Inc., a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc. will invest $1 million to open a hospitality furniture manufacturing plant in Henry County. The project will create 67 new jobs.
7/27/10	Reynolds Homestead Receives Grant from National Edowment for Arts CRITZ, VA (July 28, 2010)—The Reynolds Homestead today announced that it has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host The Big Read in Patrick County.
7/27/10	Pioneer Hospital Becomes Peach Festival Sponsor-Stuart Pioneer Community Hospital Becomes Major sponsor for the Virginia State Peach Festival. Shown presenting a check to Tom Bishop, Chamber Director, is Bob Enders, Hospital Administrator.
7/26/10	Patrick Board of Supervisors-Patrick County-Meeting July 26 This is the report on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, July 26, 2010
7/23/10	Patrick Chamber Provides Tourism Table-Floydfest 2010 Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce was on hand Thursday and Friday of the 2010 Floydfest meeting guests and handing out literature about the beauty and attractions of Patrick County and other parts of Virginia
7/20/10	Peach Festival Schedule Released-Patrick County-VA The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce has released the entire scheudule of the Annual Celebration of the Virginia State Peach Festival. Sunset Drive, America's Foremost Soul Horn Band headlines the Friday celebration.
7/19/10	Congressman Rick Boucher Holds Open Forum - Stuart Ninth district Congressman Rick Boucher held an Open Forum for the general public on the morning July 16, 2010 in Downtown Stuart at the Star Theatre. He made a speech and gave opportunity for questions from the audience
7/19/10	VA Corporate Commission Approves Rate Increase for Appalachian The State Corporation Commission yesterday approved a base rate increase of $61.5 million annually, which is much lower than the $154 million we requested. However, because our customers will receive a $100 million decrease in our fuel expenses, rates wi
7/15/10	Peach Display From H. C. Harold's Orchard-Ararat, VA Pictured here is a display of Gala Freestone Peaches from H. C. Harold's Orchard in Ararat, VA. These were harvested on July 14, 2010 by Mr. Harry Harold and his staff.
7/15/10	Rolls of Hay Decorate the Blue Ridge Parkway MP 183 Rolls of hay decorate the landscape in Patrick County, Virginia near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mile Poste 183, in the vicinity of the community of Mayberry.
7/14/10	Peach Harvest Beginning in Patrick County-VA The peach harvest is now beginning to take place in Patrick County, VA, home of the Annual Virginia State Peach Festival.. Pictured here are peaches ready for shipment on July 13, 2010 at H. C. Harold's in Ararat, VA.
7/14/10	Patrick County Blitz at VA Welcome Center-I-77 Lambsburg The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is doing a Tourism Blitz at the Virginia Welcome Center at Lambsburg, VA, on I-77.
7/13/10	England Couple Visiting SW Virginia Crooked Road Music Trail John and Cheryl Lamb of Ulverston, England were visiting in Patrick County, VA and enjoying the Wayside Bluegrass Festival in Stuart, VA the days of July 8-9, 2010. Here they are interviewed by Richard Rogers of WHEO 1270 AM Radio
7/9/10	Stuart Communications-US Cellular Sponsors Peach Festival Stuart Communications an authorized agent of U. S. Cellular has become a sponsor for the Virginia State Peach Festival 2010. Check presentation was made on July 9, 2010 at the Stuart Location
7/9/10	Couple Moving to Stuart-VA From England Ms. Lissa Wallace of Dorset, England says she and her husband will move to Stuart, VA (Patrick County) in the next year to settle here and start a local small business.
7/9/10	VA Lottery is A Major Sponsor for The VA State Peach Festival Virginia Lottery has become a Major Sponor the the Annual Virginia State Peach Festival celebration in Patrick County, VA. Pictured here is their banner displayed 20475 Jeb Stuart Highway, near Stuart, VA
7/6/10	Patrick County Shows up For Mustangs Game-Martinsville It was Patrick County night at the Martinsville Mustangs on July 2nd. Pictured are Patty Hazelwood, Clyde Crissman, Patricia Crissman, Marty the Mustang, Tom Bishop and Matthew Allen
7/5/10	Mt. View Church in Claudville Announces New Pastor Mt. View Pentecostal Holiness Church of Hatcher's Chapel Road in Claudville, VA announces the appointment of a new pastor, Rev. Neil Pressley
6/10/10	Patrick County Collector Mug for 2010 Now Available The Patrick County of Chamber Commerce announces the release of the 2010 Collector Mug which is a beautiful picture of the “Peaches” the Patrick County bear from Lover’s Leap Mountain.
5/14/10	Paving Blue Ridge Parkway Underway Starting at Meadows of Dan Great News! Repaving of the Blue Ridge Parkway is underway starting at Meadows of Dan, in Patrick County moving South toward Carroll and Grayson Counties

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