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7/22/08	Country Road Realty holds Ribbon Cutting on July 21-2008 Country Road Realty held their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on July 21, 2008 at their new offices on Jeb Stuart Highway in Meadows of Dan, VA
7/17/08	Jim Litten Real Estate Sponsors Virginia State Peach Festival Jim Litten Real Estate of Stuart, VA presented a check for a sponsorship for the 2008 Virginia State Peach Festival on July 16, 2008
7/16/08	Sun Trust Bank-Stuart, VA sponsors VA State Peach Festival Sun Trust Bank of Stuart, VA sponsors the Virginia State Festival. Check was presented on July 16, 2008
7/15/08	Patrick County Peaches Looking Good! Pictured here is a basket of Patrick County peaches produced by Wade's Orchard in Woolwine, VA, Date: July, 2008
7/15/08	By The Creek Inn at Claudville joins Patrick County Chamber Lodging in a rural setting is offered at Claudville, Virginia, with a historic farm house. "By The Creek Inn" has just joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
7/14/08	Peach Trees Loaded In Patrick County, VA Here is an example of the 2008 peach crop in Patrick County, Virginia on July 13, 2008 at Wade's Orchard on Route 8, Woolwine, VA
7/14/08	Rhododendron In Bloom at Mabry Mill on Blue Ridge Parkway This is a flower picture at Mabry Mill, near Meadows of Dan, VA, on the Blue Ridge Parkway
7/13/08	Wade's Orchard Big Peach Producer Pictured here is Doug and Terri Wade of Wade's Orchard in Woolwine, VA. They produce over 20,000 bushels of peaches and apples per year.
7/13/08	Spencer-Penn Centre Hosts Music on Friday night The Spencer-Penn Center hosts a free music program at Spencer, VA on Friday night, July 11, 2008
7/12/08	Tyson Clabo, No. 77, Atlanta Falcons Attends Aerial After Hours Tyson Clabo, No. 77, Tackle with the Atlanta Falcons attended the Business After Hours at Aerial Machine and Tool on July 8, 2008
7/11/08	Boyce Holland Vetinarary Services Sponsors Peach Festival Boyce Holland Vetinarary Services of Stuart, VA has presented a sponsorship check to the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce in support of the Virginia State Peach Festival for 2008
7/11/08	Thelma Lou Appears at Aerial After Hours-from Mayberry TV Show Thelma Lou of the Andy Griffith Show, was at the Chamber After Hours at Aerial Machine and Tool at Vesta, VA on July 8, 2008
7/10/08	Didier Primat-Owner of Primland Resort dies Primland announced today the death of its founder and owner. In a press release, Primland said "It is with deep regret that I have to announce the untimely death of 63 YEAR OLD Didier Primat, the owner and creator of Primland.
7/9/08	Daylilies For Sale at Moss Creek Farm-Rt. 8-Stuart, VA Moss Creek Daylily Farm is open Saturdays, 8:00am-5:00pm. And at other times by appointment
7/9/08	Gas Price goes to $3.899 at On The Run-Stuart, Va Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.899 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA on July 9, 2008
7/2/08	Chairmen of the Board booked for VA State Peach Festival-2008 General Johnson and the Chairmen of the Baord have been booked for the Virginia State Peach Festival Concert on August 8, 2008 in Patrick County, Virginia
7/1/08	Patrick County, VA School Board Meets on July 10 The Patrick County School Board will meet at 9:00am on July 10, 2008 at the Board Office at 104 Rucker Street, Stuart, VA
6/30/08	Wine Down The Music Trail-Meadows of Dan, VA-July 5-6, 2008 Don't let your weekend fun end with fireworks Friday night. Head to the Blue Ridge Parkway Saturday and Sunday for music, wine, arts and crafts. July 5-6, 2008 from 11:00am-6:00pm, On the Blue Ridge Parkway
6/30/08	Fourth Of July Celebration-DeHart Park-Stuart, VA-Car Show Fireworks at 10:00pm. Field opens at 8:00am. Food, crafters, live music. Car show. 42 classes of competition. Kids parade.
6/27/08	New Scholorship Program-Patrick Co. Schools & Intermont College June 24, 2008,PRESS RELEASE: Patrick County Public Schools and Virginia Intermont College Partner to Offer Scholarship
6/26/08	Hospice of Patrick County Recognized on June 23-2008 Hospice of Patrick County employees and volunteers were recognized by the Patrick County Board of Supervisors on June 23, 2008 at their regular bi-monthly meeting in Stuart, VA
6/26/08	DeHart Park Puts Up New Sign-Stuart, VA DeHart Park and Patrick Henry Community College has installed a new sign at their 212 Johnson Street Location in Stuart, VA
6/25/08	Gasoline Price Goes To $3.939 at On The Run-Exxon, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.939 at On The Run Exxon, in Stuart, VA on June 25, 2008
6/23/08	Hatcher's and Hatcher's Taxi Service Is Open For Business-Stuart, VA Hatcher's and Hatcher's Taxi Service held their business opening on June 24, 2008 at their location, 2252 Creasy Chapel Rd. near Stuart, VA
6/23/08	Cruise In At Stuart Tire-Stuart, VA Fund Raiser for Amercan Cancer. Sunday, June 29, 3:00pm at 20475 Jeb Stuart Highway, East of Stuart, VA on U. S. Route 58.
6/22/08	Covered Bridge Festival Celebrated on June 21st The Annual Coverd Bridge Festival was celebrated on June 21, 2008 at Woolwine, VA in beautiful Patrick County, Virginia
6/21/08	Chamber After Hours at Aerial Machine & Tool-July 8, 5:30pm The Next Chamber After Hours will be at Aerial Machine and Tool, 4298 Jeb Stuart Highway, Vesta, VA. 5:30pm-7:30pm. Reservations are required
6/21/08	Moss Creek Daylily Farm Opens The farm opens on Saturdays 8:00am till 5:00pm and other times by appointment. Come and enjoy the large varieties of daylilies that Tammy has cultivated. The farm is located at 767 Salem Hwy in Stuart.
6/21/08	Cookin' For A Cause-Stuart, VA At Clark Gas & Oil. Thursday, June 26th, 11:00am-3:00pm. Great Food. Give to a worthy cause. Grab bags. Auction. Raffle. Food by Cattlemen's Assoc, Lowes Foods.
6/20/08	W & W Produce in Stuart has local grown peaches and cherries W & W Produce on U. S. Route 58, East of Stuart, VA has fresh grown peaches and cherries to sell as of June 20, 2008
6/19/08	Clements Cherry Orchard joins the Patrick County Chamber Clements Cherry Orchard of Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Telephone: 276-251-8228
6/19/08	Town of Stuart Kicks Off Revitalization Project-Stuart, VA The Town of Stuart, VA kicked off it's Revitalizatin Project on June 18, 2008 that includes the Central Business District
6/18/08	WHEO Radio Under New Management-Stuart, VA WHEO radio, 1270 AM is now has new management, Mr. Harold Dean Goad and Mr. Tommy Beasley.
6/18/08	Primland Gets Press in Triad Golf Today-June edition Primland Resort at Meadows of Dan, VA is covered in the Triad Golf Today magazine, June, 2008, page 6
6/17/08	Four Rivers Realty Sponsors Virginia State Peach Festival Four Rivers Realty in Stuart, VA has sponored the Virginia State Peach Festival which is held August 4-9, 2008 in Patrick County, Virginia
6/16/08	Dan River Park Dedication-Ararat, VA-Congressman Boucher Speaks Pictured are U. S. Congressman Rick Boucher, former Governor Gerald Baliles and Jonathan, Chairman of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors at the dedication of the new park facilities at Ararat, VA
6/16/08	Red Sky near Stuart, VA - June 17-2008 The bright red sky near Dry Pond Community, near the Town of Stuart, VA was captured by Tom Bishop on his Fiji camera
6/13/08	Step, Inc. received $15,000 grant-Stuart, VA Support to Eliminate Poverty (STEP), Inc. has received a $15,000 grant for its new Patrick County facility from Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
6/13/08	Local Produce Displayed at Stuart Farm market-Stuart, VA Mr. Wayne Kirkpatrick and Mr. Buddy Peyton display some of their fresh local grown produce at the Stuart, VA Downtown Farmer's Market on Patrick Avenue on June 13, 2008
6/12/08	Tanya Haynes sells Romaine and Leaf Lettuce-Stuart, VA Tanya Haynes was at the Downtown Stuart, Va farmers market on June 13, 2008 selling freshly grown (local) romaine and leaf lettuce.
6/11/08	Work Has Begun on Advance Auto Parts-Stuart, VA Excavation work has begun at the location of the new Advance Auto Parts in Stuart, VA near the new Wendy's and new Wal-Mart.
6/9/08	Dan River Day at Ararat Announced for June 14 Our park has undergone an amazing transformation since last summer. With the help, dedication, and hard work of our community, we are building the Dan River Park.
6/9/08	Gov. Baliles and Cong. Boucher to Speak at Ararat Dan River Park Guest speakers for the Day At The Park, June 14, will be former VA Gov. Gerald Baliles and U. S. Congressman Rick Boucher of Abingdon
6/9/08	Patrick County Construction reaches $51,277,000 in 2007 New construction in Patrick County, Virginia reached $51,277,000 in the year 2007. New residential dwellings was 94 homes at the cost of $13,421,801.
6/9/08	Spencer Penn Centre has vacancies in the Martinsville Henry County After Three Summer Camp. Running from July 7th through August 8th for middle school age children, the Camp will offer swimming, arts and crafts, dance, fishing, athletics, will visit the Virginia Museum of Natural History for studies .
6/9/08	FREE Tickets to Beach Music Festival-Patrick County Chamber Members Patrick County Chamber of Commerce members can received a free entrance to the Friday night Beach Festival, June 13, starting at 5:00pm. First Come First Served. Only 100 tickets available.
6/8/08	Beach Music Festival June 13-14-Stuart, VA The Annual Beach Music Festival is this weekend, June 13 and 14. At Wayside Park, Stuart, VA. The Embers, The Tams, Band of Oz, 58 West, Showtime, Mardi Gras with Sammy O'Brien.
6/7/08	Wal-Mart Presents check to Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe On June 11, Cindy Landwehrmann, Manager of Wal-Mart in Stuart, VA presented a check to Chief Griffith and Littlewolf Griffith in support of their September Pow Wow and their ongoing educational program.
6/7/08	Wal-Mart in Stuart sponsors the VA State Peach Festival-2008 Wal-Mart in Stuart, VA is a corporate sponsor for the VA State Peach Festival, which is held in Patrick County, VA August 4-9, 2008
6/5/08	Kricket's Country Salon holds Ribbon Cutting at Woolwine, VA Kricket's Country Salon held a ribbon cutting and grand opening on June 5, 2008, at 1539 Morrison School Road, Woolwine, VA
6/3/08	Mountain Laurel in bloom on the Parkway Mountain Laurel is in bloom on the Blue Ridge Parkway between Meadows of Dan and Rocky Knob.
6/2/08	Flame Azalea in full bloom on the Blue Ridge Parkway Pictured here is an example of the orange colored flame azalea on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near the Rocky Knob area
6/2/08	Positions Available at Mountain Valley Hospice in Galax, Va. Position: Chaplain & Medical Social Worker.
6/1/08	Rolling Thunder Raceway Joins Patrick Chamber Rolling Thunder Raceway, LLC of Ararat, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. We fully support this new business venture.
6/1/08	Chamber Picnic on June 8 at Dominion Valley Park The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will have a picnic for all members, employees and family members on June 8, 3-6pm at Dominion Valley Park
6/1/08	Dobyn's Mountain Performance Center Opens on June 2nd Dobyn's Mountain Performance Center of 1848 Dobyns Road, Staurt, VA opened for business on Monday, June 2nd.
5/30/08	Step, Inc. receives check for $1,108,000 from USDA Step, Inc. of Stuart, VA received a check on May 28, 2008 from the USDA for $1,108,000 for the new building on Route 8, South of Stuart
5/29/08	Community Funeral Home Becomes Major Peach Sponsor Community Funeral Home of Stuart and Ridgeway, VA is now a "Major Sponsor" for the Virginia State Peach Festival for 2008.
5/29/08	Sales Tax Holiday-Hurricane Preparedness-State of Virginia Huricane preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Guidelines and Rules for week of May 25-31, 2008. Click Here for more information.
5/28/08	New Armor Vests Displayed by Sheriff Dan Smith Sheriff Dan Smith shows the new Armor Vests to Mr. Kelly Ratcliff of Community Funeral Home and JEB Rescue Squad and to Mr. Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
5/28/08	Patrick Tourism Professional Attend Economic Conference May 19-20 On May 19 and 20, 2008, three Southwest Virginia non-profit organizations, 'Round the Mountain, The Crooked Road and Appalachian Sustainable Development, hosted "Building a Creative Economy in Southwest Virginia".
5/27/08	Gov. Mark Warner Visits Patrick County Courthouse Former Governor Mark Warner visited the Patrick County Courthouse and Jail on May 21, 2008 as a part of his visits to small communities in his bid for the U. S. Senate seat
5/26/08	Gov. Mark Warner Shares with Patrick County Officials On his visit to Stuart, VA, former Gov. Mark Warner shares with officials in Patrick County at the Court House, on May 21, 2008
5/22/08	Learn More about Round The Mountain Artisans Network To learn more about the Round the Mountain Artisans Network in Southwestern Virginia attend one of the meetings listed here:
5/22/08	Gas price goes to $3.839 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price goes to $3.839 at On The Run, Exxon, Stuart, VA
5/21/08	Kay Dunkley is the new Director of the R. J. Reynolds Homestead Ms. Kay Dunkley has been named as the new Director of the R. J. Reynolds Homestead in Critz, VA
5/21/08	Gov. Mark Warner Tours Main Street-Stuart, VA Former Governor Mark Warner was a hit with local folks as he toured Stuart, VA, walking up and down Main Street on May 21, 2008.
5/21/08	Town of Stuart Approves Tax Increases The Town of Stuart approved tax increases on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. They include Meals Tax, Cigarette Tax and increase in business professional, and occupational tax.
5/20/08	Tourism Advisory Council attends Abingdon Creative Economy Conf. Charlotte Gardner, Chairperson for the Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council, Leslie Shelor, Sue Shelor, Lisa Martin, and Tom Bishop are attending the Conference in Abingdon, VA May 19-20
5/20/08	Charlotte Gardner Meets Gov. Tim Kaine at Abingdon, VA Charlotte Gardner, Chairperson of the Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council and President of Bull Mt. Arts in Stuart, VA met Gov. Tim Kaine at the Conference on Building A Creative Economy
5/20/08	Gas Price goes to $3.759 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.759 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA on May 21, 2008
5/19/08	Gov Tim Kaine Plays Harmonica with Crooked Road Musicians At the Conference on the Creative Economy in Abingdon, Va on May 20, Gov. Tim Kaine joined in the music program by playing his harmonica with some of the Crooked Road musicians.
5/19/08	Slate Mt. Rock Church in Floyd County, VA This is a picture taken in May 2008 of the Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church, near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
5/19/08	Monument for Lt. Gov. Julian Reynolds Pictured is a monument dedicated to Julian Sargeant Reynolds, Lt. Gov. of the State of Virginia, who served 1970-1971
5/16/08	Former Gov. Mark Warner to Visit Stuart, VA On May 21st, Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner will visit Stuart, VA. The Chamber of Commerce will provide a forum so he can meet with local businesses. APPEARING IN AT STAR THEATRE 3:45PM
5/15/08	Wendy's Ribbon Cutting on May 13-2008-Stuart, VA Wendy's in Stuart, VA, on JEB Stuart Highway, U. S. Route 58, celebrated with a ribbon cutting on May 13, 2008
5/14/08	Charles and Laura Sechrist-Owners of Wendys in Stuart, VA Mr. and Mrs. Sechrist welcome you to the new Wendy's in the Wal-Mart Center, on JEB Stuart Highway, U. S. Route 58, Stuart, VA, East of the Town of Stuart.
5/13/08	Patrick School Board Meeting May 20 AGENDA FOR SPECIAL PATRICK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 8:30 p.m. (or after the Employee Appreciation Banquet) Patrick County High School Library
5/13/08	National College in Martinsville Has Ribbon Cutting-May 13 Natinal College at the Martinsville Campus celebrated a re-opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 13, 2008
5/11/08	Chamber Presents Check for $5595 to Sheriff for Armor Vests The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce presented a check for $5595 to Sheriff Dan Smith for new armored vests for the Sheriff Deputies on May 9, 2008
5/10/08	Patrick County Tourism Council Speaks to Benefits of Tourism Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is joining with the Virginia Tourism Corporation and travel partners across the state to highlight the economic and local benefits of tourism during National Tourism Week ( May10 to May18).
5/9/08	J. E. B. Stuart Preservation Trust offers reward of $500 The J. E. B. Stuart Birthplace Preservation Trust is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the recent
5/9/08	Agee-Baliles Grist Mill in Patrick County, VA The picture is of the Agee-Baliles Grist Mill near Buffalo Ridge and Woolwine in Patrick County, VA
5/8/08	Halls Plants and Produce of Ararat, VA, Joins the Patrick County Chamber Halls Plants and Produce of Ararat, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Go there to get your spring flowers, trees and shrubs.
5/8/08	Doe Run Farms of Ararat, VA has joined the Patrick Chamber Doe Run Farms of Ararat, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. In the fall they run a corn maze. They grow fresh local grown vegetables.
5/7/08	Wendy's is Opening on May 14-Stuart, VA Wendy's has announced the opening to the public on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in Stuart, VA, 6:00am. Wendy's will be offering breakfast.
5/6/08	Seminar: Identity Theft In The Workplace-May 8-Stuart, VA A Group Security and Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist will discuss: What identity theft is in reality
5/6/08	Gas price goes to $3.559 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.559 at On The Run, Exxon, Stuart, VA
5/4/08	William P. Scudder, Jr. selected as Patrick County Administrator William P. ("Jay") Scudder, Jr. was selected as the new Patrick County Administrator at annual salary of $77,500.
5/2/08	Town of Stuart- Originally named Taylorsville 1792 The name of Stuart was changed for General J. E. B. Stuart, C. S. A., who was born at Laurel Hill, near Ararat,VA in Patrick County.
5/2/08	Patrick Co. Schools Received Recognition from VA Board of Education Schools and School Divisions Recognized for Raising Achievement of Economically Disadvantaged Students Thirteen public school divisions and 118 schools are being honored by the Virginia Board of Education for raising the academic achievement of economic
5/2/08	Bassett Funeral Home Promotes Eric Hunt Eric W. Hunt has been promoted to Operations Manager of Bassett Funeral Service, in charge of the daily operations of the funeral home.
5/1/08	Patrick County Courthouse-Stuart, VA Built in 1859, this classic antebellum courthouse presides over the economic hub of Patrick County, the county seat of Stuart.
5/1/08	Patrick County Unemployment Rate goes to 5.9% in March 2008 Patrick County unemployment rate went to 5.9% in March 2008, which means 544 jobless workers. The rate was 5.8% in February, 2008 or 525 workers.
4/29/08	PRESS RELEASE-Day of Remembrance-Food Bank Support During the March 13, 2008 meeting, the Patrick County School Board adopted a resolution recognizing that April 16th be designated as a Day of Remembrance for the victims of the tragedy at Virginia Tech.
4/28/08	New Market Tax Credit Program-Stuart, VA-April 30-1:00p.m. Information session on new program to help low and moderate income families with favorable interest rates.
4/28/08	School Board Agenda-May 8 Meeting-Stuart, VA School Board sets agenda for May 8th meeting. Patrick County Schools.
4/27/08	Patrick County Chamber Events Listed for 2008 The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce has listed some of their calendar items for this year (2008)
4/26/08	Highland Games-At Laurel Hill-Ararat, VA-April 26-2008 1st Annual Highland Games and Festival was held at Laurel Hill, birthplace of Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, Ararat, VA. on April 26, 2008
4/26/08	Caber Toss Was a popular Event at the Highland Games-Ararat, VA Pictured are all the participants in the Highland Games and Festival held at Laurel Hill, in Ararat, VA on April 26, 2008
4/24/08	Gap Analysis-Blue Ridge Heritage, Inc-News Release Blue Ridge Heritage, Inc, the legally functioning arm of the Rocky Knob Advisory Group, has contracted with a team of tourism professionals from Virginia Tech and Clemson Universities to assess and define the traveling public’s interest in a mountain he
4/23/08	Ribbon Cutting-1st Choice Mortgage-Stuart, VA An Open House and Ribbon Cutting was conducted at 1st Choice Mortgage on Main Street, Stuart, VA on April 23, 2008
4/23/08	Boucher Awards Grant for Jack's Creek Covered Bridge-Woolwine Congressman Rick Boucher announced the awarding of federal funds in the amount of $220,000 for renovate the Woolwine Covered Bridge called Jack's Creek on April 22, 2008
4/23/08	R. J. R. Patrick Mem. Hospital to go non-profit-Stuart, VA The Enterprise dated April 23, 2008 reported that the R. J. Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital is in the process of making the transition to non-profit status from profit status.
4/23/08	Caring Hearts Free Clinic gets Anthem Grant-Patrick County, VA The Caring Hearts Free Clinic of Patrick County has been awarded a $15,000 grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia to assist with
4/22/08	Congressman Boucher-News Alert! - Jack's Creek Covered Bridge U.S. Representative Rick Boucher visited Woolwine to announce a significant provision of federal funding in the amount of $220,000 which will enable the restoration of an important tourism asset in Patrick County. Announcement was on April 22, 2008
4/21/08	Patrick County Tourism People Greet Visitors at I-77 Welcome Center On Thursday, April 17, 2008, a group of Patrick County tourism professionals traveled to the I-77 Virginia Welcome Center at Lambsburg to promote their businesses and Patrick County.
4/20/08	Retirees Boost Patrick County Housing Market Patrick County is continuing to attract vacationers and retirees looking for good views of the mountains, acording to officials with local real estate firms.
4/20/08	Blue Heritage, Inc. News Release Blue Ridge Heritage, Inc, the legally functioning arm of the Rocky Knob Advisory Group, has contracted with a team of tourism professionals from Virginia Tech and Clemson Universities to assess and define the traveling public’s interest in a mountain he
4/19/08	Parkway PC's Holds Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting-Staurt, VA Parkway PC's of 336-B Patrick Avenue in Stuart, VA held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting today at 11:00am in Downtown Stuart
4/18/08	Gas price goes to $3.459 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.459 at On The Run, Exxon, Stuart, VA on April 18, 2008 (AM)
4/17/08	Mabry Mill Opens for the season on April 26, 2008-Blue Ridge Parkway The Mabry Mill restaurant and gift shop will open for the season on April 26, 2008 at 8:00am
4/16/08	Gas Price goes to $3.359 per gallon at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.359 per gallon at On The Run, Exxon, Stuart, VA
4/15/08	State Installs new Virginia Sign at the VA-NC Borders A new entrance sign has been installed as you enter the State of Virginia and Patrick County.
4/14/08	Wendy's Nearing Completion in Stuart, VA The new Wendy's store in Stuart, VA near the Wal-Mart Center is nearing completion. This picture was taken on the morning of April 14, 2008
4/13/08	Gas Price goes to $3.279 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price goes to $3.279 at On The Run, Exxon, Stuart, VA
4/9/08	Lodge & Restuarant Under Construction at Primland-Meadows of Dan, VA A new lodge, restaurant, health spa, and observatory is under construction at the Primland Resort, near Meadows of Dan, VA
4/8/08	Focus Meeting for Non-Profit Organizations-Apr. 8-6:30pm-Stuart, VA PHCC is hosting a focus meeting for non-profit organizations in the Patrick County area on April 8th at 6:30 p.m. at the Stuart site of PHCC.
4/8/08	Surrey Bank and Trust Holds Ribbon Cutting-Stuart, VA Surrey Bank and Trust held a ribbon cutting and grand opening on Friday, April 4, 2008 in Stuart, VA for their new bank
4/4/08	Ambulance Service from RJR Patrick County Hospital to Cease R.J. Reynolds Patrick Community Hospital will stop providing ambulance service April 11, will not always have a physician immediately available in the emergency department and will make other changes in an effort to return the hospital to a “profitable,
4/3/08	Gas price goes to $3.239 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.239 at On The Run Exxon in Stuart, VA
4/1/08	Alan Black appointed as new County Attorney-Patrick County, VA Alan Black, local attorney has been appointed at the County Attorney for Patrick County, VA at their Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, March 31st, 20908
3/31/08	Resolution to Support 1100 Bed Prison in Patrick County The Patrick County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution in support of a 1100 Bed State Prison for Patrick County at their meeting on March 31st, 2008.
3/29/08	Spencer-Penn School Receives Outstanding Service Award The Spencer-Penn School Preservation Organization on Thursday was presented the “Outstanding Service in Community Preservation Award” by APVA Preservation Virginia.
3/24/08	Patrick County Sheriff Dept. Needs Body Armor PRESS RELEASE – FROM THE PATRICK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. A special need exists for the Patrick County Sheriff Department to purchase Body Armor to be used for high risk situations.
3/23/08	Gospel Light Trio will sing at Mt. View Church-Claudville-March 30 The Gospel Light Trio will sing at the Mt. View Pentecostal Holiness Church on Hatcher's Chapel Road, Claudville, VA on March 30, 2008 at 6:00pm. The Public is invited.
3/23/08	Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Closed on March 24th The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Office is closed on Monday, March 24, 2008 for Easter Monday holiday
3/21/08	School Board Meeting-Patrick County, VA-March 26th The Patrick County Public School Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the School Board Office at 104 Rucker Street, Stuart, VA
3/20/08	New Automotive Repair Center Opening in Stuart, June 2nd Dobyns Mountain Performance center will open on June 2, 2008, located on Dobyns Road, Stuart, VA 24171
3/20/08	Listening Tour-Small Bus. Development Center-Martinsville & Rocky Mt. Longwood Small Business Development Center in Martinsville, VA seeks your input from the small business community regardings the needs, wants, challenges and frustrations facing small businesses today.
3/18/08	Gov. Tim Kaine will Be Appearing in Martinsville on March 26 Governor Tim Kaine will speak at a Town Hall meeting in Martinsville, VA, March 26, 2008, at 5:00pm-6:30pm, at the Martinsville High School Library
3/13/08	Thompson House Bed and Breakfast joins Patrick Chamber Thompson House Bed and Breakfast of Mt. Airy, NC has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
3/13/08	J. E. B. Stuart Bed and Breakfast joins the Patrick Chamber The J. E. B. Stuart Bed and Breakfast of Ararat, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
3/12/08	Collins Chiropractic Clinic joins Patrick Chamber Collins Chiropractic Clinic has opened a new office in Stuart, VA and has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
3/12/08	Jobless Rate in Patrick County Rises to 5.4% in January 2008 Patrick County's unemployment rate increased to 5.4% in January with 493 unemployed. December, 2007 it was at 4.7% or 427 unemployed
3/11/08	Gas price goes to $3.179 at On The Run Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.179 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
3/11/08	1st Choice Mortgage joins Patrick Chamber 1st Choice Mortgage of Stuart, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
3/11/08	Summit Building and Landscaping has joined the Patrick Chamber Summitt Building and Landscaping of Patrick Springs, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
3/8/08	Visitor Info Center Open 7 Days a week-Stuart, VA The Visitor Information Center is open 7 days a week in Stuart, VA on Blue Ridge Avenue, near Sun Trust Bank and the Patrick County Library.
3/7/08	Primland Installs New Entrance Sign Primland Resort has installed a new entrance sign on U. S. Route 58, near Vesta, VA. It is located on the highway at Busted Rock Road.
3/7/08	Fast Track 2008 Exhibitors included the Patrick County Organizations At the Martinsville, VA annual Trade show, Patrick County was represented by Jeb Stuart Preservation Trust, Patrick County Music Association and the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
3/6/08	VA Museum of Nat. History-Hosts Archeological Tech. Certif. Program MARTINSVILLE, Va. (March 7, 2008) – The Virginia Museum of Natural History will serve as a host site for the Archeological Technician Certification Program, a formal training program conducted by the Archeological Society of Virginia that provides exten
3/6/08	Tom Bishop Represents Patrick Co. at Martinsville Trade Show Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce represented the County at the Fast Track 2008, in Martinsville, VA on March 4 and 5, 2008
3/5/08	Five Star Mountain Realty Ribbon Cutting-Stuart VA Five Star Mountain Realty just recently opened new offices at 102 West Blue Ridge Street, Stuart. This is one of our newest businesses in Patrick County.
3/5/08	Nelson Auto Dealership wins Best of Show at Fast Track 2008 Nelson Automotive Family Dealership won the Best in Show Wednesday for its booth at Fast Track 2008 Trade Show. The booth featured photographs of people with cars throughout the years.
3/5/08	RJR Hospital Skill Care Unit May Be sold-Stuart, VA Chatham Rehabilitation Center in Chatham, VA is trying to purchase the 25 skilled care beds from R. J. Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Stuart, VA
3/4/08	Fast Track 2008 - Largest Show Ever!-Martinsville, VA FAST TRACK 2008 exhibitor spaces are sold out. This is a premier business trade show scheduled for March 4 and 5, 2008. March 4 is for exhibitors only. March 5 is for the general public.
3/3/08	Embarq Expands Availability of DSL in Patrick County, VA STUART, VA., Jan. 22, 2007 — EMBARQ today announced that High Speed Internet is available in 10 Stuart-area sites included in a public-private broadband partnership between EMBARQ and the Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative (MBC).
3/3/08	Progress Made on Construction of Wendy's in Stuart, VA Construction is well underway for the new Wendy's in Stuart, VA near the Wal-Mart Center on U. S. Route 58, J. E. B. Stuart Highway, just East of the Town of Stuart
3/2/08	Gas Price goes to $3.139 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.139 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
3/1/08	Eric Monday Resigns as Patrick County Attorney Mr. Eric Monday, Attorney for the County of Patrick, resigned at the Board of Supervisors meeting at approximately 11:00pm on March 31, 2008.
2/25/08	County purchases option on land for new Jail-Courthouse Patrick County Board of Supervisors voted to purchase land from EMI Imaging on Commerce Street for the new County Courthouse and Jail at their meeting on Feb. 25, 2008
2/20/08	Gas Price goes to $3.099 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $3.099 at Exxon's On The Run in Stuart, VA.
2/19/08	Beef Recall Does Not Effect Patrick County VA Schools The recent beef recall does not effect the food service program of Patrick County Public Schools, said Dr. Roger N. Morris, Division Superintendent today. Date: Feb. 19, 2008
2/19/08	Historical Symposium at Bassett Historical Center-March 1st March 1, 2008, 9:30am-5:00pm. Speakers include: Dr. R. P. Stephen Davis, Jr., Tom Perry, Henry Wiencek, and Larry Hopkins. Tickets $25 advance and $30 at the door
2/18/08	Ronnie Stoneman Appears At the Patrick County Music Assoc.-Stuart Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Rotary Field, Woodland Drive, Stuart, VA. Ronnie Stoneman was a star from TV show, Hee Haw
2/17/08	Vera Bradley Bingo at Blue Ridge Elementary-Feb. 22-Ararat, VA Bingo starts at 7pm, Doors open at 6pm. Blue Ridge Elementary School Gym, 5135 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA 24053.
2/16/08	New Clock In Downtown Stuart, VA Pictured here is the new clock in downtown Stuart, VA. The logo on the face of the clock shows a representation of civil war General J. E. B. Stuart, who the town is named for. Gen. Stuart was born in Patrick County, VA at Laurel Hill.
2/13/08	Mabry Mill Iced Over on Feb 11-2008 This picture was taken by Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce on the afternoon of Feb. 11, 2008.
2/13/08	Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway-February, 2008 This picture was taken by Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 11, 2008
2/12/08	Faith For The Miracle-Helping Sick Children Faith For The Miracle is a non-profit ministry started in Patrick County, Virginia to help children who have cancer and rare diseases.
2/12/08	Gas goes to $2.899 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.899 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
2/12/08	Just Plain Country Celebrates J. E. B. Stuart's Birthday On February 9, 2008, the J. E. B. Stuart Preservation Trust and Just Plain Country Store celebrated Gen. Stuart's 175th birthday
2/12/08	Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway-February, 2008 This picture was taken by Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 11, 2008
2/12/08	Gas price goes to $2.999 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.999 at On The Run, Exxon, Stuart, VA
2/11/08	Celebration of J. E. B. Stuart's Birthday-At Stuart, VA On February 9, 2008, the J. E. B. Stuart Preservation Trust and Just Plain Country Store celebrated Gen. Stuart's 175th birthday
2/11/08	Birthday cake share with those celebrating Gen. J. E. B. Stuart's B-Day Pictured is a birthday cake which was shared by all at the 175th Birthday Celebration in memory of General J. E. B. Stuart. General Stuart was born on Feb. 6, 1833 in Ararat, VA
2/11/08	Patrick Chamber Office Closed Feb. 18-2008 The Patrick County Chamber office will be closed on Feb. 18, 2008, for President's Day.
2/6/08	Town of Stuart Receives grant for $949,917 for Revitalization-Uptown Stuart The office of Governor Tim Kaine has informed the Town of Stuart that they have received a Competitive Grant for 2007 VCDBG funding. The amount is $949,917 in support of the Uptown Stuart Revitalization Project.
2/6/08	Patrick County Unemployment was 4.9% in Dec. 2007 Patrick County unemployment rose from 4.5% to 4.9% in December, 2007.
2/6/08	Perry Manufacturing Laying Off 149 Workers Perry Manufacturing of Mt. Airy, NC has been announced on Feb. 6, 2008. At one time Perry employed 4000 people.
2/4/08	Craig Teller Working on Patrick County Future Interim Patrick County Administrator Craig Teller is working on the basics that will form a foundation for the county’s future. From a story in the Martinsville Bulletin on Feb. 4.
2/4/08	One Person Killed in Plane Crash in Elkin, NC Another person was killed in a separate plane crash in Elkin, NC on February 3, 2007. Just 2 days after 6 people being killed at the Mt. Airy, NC airport. Both crashes were in Surry County, NC.
2/4/08	FREE Spaghetti Supper-Red Bank Ruritan Club-Feb. 9, 6PM The Red Bank Ruritan Club of Claudville, VA announces a FREE Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, February 9, 2008, 6:00-8:00PM.
2/4/08	Caring Hearts Banquet and Auction-Star Theatre-Feb. 9-Stuart,VA The Caring Hearts Free Clinic will have their annual banquet and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at the Star Theatre at 6:00pm
2/4/08	Open House Collins Chiropractic Clinic-Feb 8 & 9-Stuart Collins Chiropractic Clinic will hold an open house at 835 Woodland Drive, Suite 104, Stuart, VA
2/3/08	Gas Price goes to $2.859 at On The Run - Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.859 at On The Run, Exxon, Stuart, VA on Feb. 4, 2008
2/2/08	Six Die in Mt. Airy, NC Plane Crash-Going to Primland Resort MT. AIRY, N.C. A twin-engine plane has crashed in northwest North Carolina, and federal officials are investigating unconfirmed reports that all six people on board were killed. Feb. 1, 2008
1/31/08	Gas price goes to $2.899 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.899 today at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA---date 1/31/08
1/31/08	Patrick County Population is now at 19424 According to the Weldon Cooper Center at the University of Virginia Patrick County, VA gained 17 in population from 2000 when it was 19407
1/30/08	Linda Lawrence Dalton Elected to VA Chamber of Commerce Board Linda Lawrence Dalton has been elected to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, serving a term running from 2008-2011. She represents Lawrence Distributing Company.
1/30/08	PRIMLAND Says Thanks! I would like to say thank you to all of our past & present customers and to all of you that have inquired about Primland over the years. Chastidy Heath, Primland Sales and Reservation.
1/24/08	FOOD BANK OF PATRICK COUNTY IN GREAT NEED! The Patrick County Food Bank needs your support!. See the letter from Mrs. Becky Kipreos, detailing the need. Please respond as you can.
1/21/08	TRAVEL GUIDES for 2008 Available The Virginia Travel Guide for 2008 are now available at our Patrick County Visitor Centers.
1/20/08	Wendy's Holds Groundbreaking for new store-Stuart,VA on Jan 16 Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers are coming to Stuart, Virginia in Patrick County. A ground breaking ceremony was held on January 16, 2008
1/18/08	Pasta Dinner by Horizons of Patrick Co. - Jan 26, 4-6PM A Pasta Dinner will be offered on Jan. 26, 2008, 4-6PM, at the Providence United Methodist Church, corner of Providence Rd. and Spring Rd, Patrick Springs, VA
1/17/08	Patrick County Has Snow - Jan 17, 2008 On January 17, 2008, we woke up to snow in Patrick County, Virginia. Temperature is approx. 30 degrees at 9:30am. We received a good covering estimated about 1 inch.
1/17/08	Gas price goes to $2.879 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.879 at On The Run Exxon in Stuart, VA on Jan. 17, 2008
1/12/08	Floyd Fest 7 Announces 2008 Program Floyd Fest, a music festival held July 24-27, features many bands, a family atmosphere, music workshops, and family reunions.
1/11/08	New Chamber Directors Announced at Banquet Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce announced the Directors for 2008 at the Chamber Annual banquet on January 4, 2008.
1/10/08	Unemployment Rate goes to 4.5% in Patrick County, Virginia The unemployment rate was 4.5% for November, 2007 in Patrick County, Virginia, as reported by Bill Mezger, Chief Economist with the VEC's Economic Information Services Division in Martinsville.
1/10/08	Stuart Elementary Earns Governor's Award of Excellence Stuart Elementary in Patrick County, Virginia is one of 89 schools in Virginia to earn the Governor's Award of Educational Excellence.
1/10/08	Gas price goes to $2.939 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.939 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
1/9/08	Sheriff Dan Smith is New Sheriff of Patrick County, VA Mr. Danny "Dan" Smith was elected as Sheriff of Patrick County, Virginia in November 2007. He began his term as Sheriff on January 1, 2008
1/8/08	Gov Kaine Announces 150 new jobs in Henry County RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that RTI International Metals, Inc. (NYSE:RTI) a leading U.S. producer of titanium mill products and fabricated metal components
1/8/08	New Garage Under Construction in Stuart, VA A new auto repair garage is under construction on Dobyns Road, Stuart, VA. Owner is James Handy.
1/8/08	Gas Price goes to $2.999 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price at On The Run, Exxon, Stuart, VA went to $2.999 on January 8, 2008
1/7/08	Congressman Rick Boucher is Keynote speaker for Chamber Banquet Congressman Rick Boucher, D-Abington, VA was the keynote speaker for the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet on January 4, 2008
1/7/08	Tom Bishop reports on the progress of the Patrick County Chamber At the Annual Chamber Banquet, January 4, 2008, Tom Bishop reported on the progress for the year 2007.
1/7/08	Vicki Hutchens-Bennett Addresses the Chamber Banquet Vicki Hutchens-Bennett, the new President of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce addressed the membership Banquet on Friday, January 4, 2008
1/5/08	County Board Discusses Tourism-Jan. 2nd The County Board of Supervisors met for the first time in 2008 on Jan. 2, 2008 and discussed tourims projects in Patrick County. (News Report from The Enterprise, January 9, 2008.)
1/3/08	Jonathan Large elected as Chairman of Board of Supervisors Jonathan Large of Ararat (Dan River District) was elected as Chairman of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors on January 2, 2008
1/3/08	Gas price goes to $3.079 at On The Run Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went up to $3.079 at On The Run, Stuart, VA.
1/3/08	Craig Teller Named as Patrick County Administrator Today, the Patrick County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to hire Craig Teller as County Administrator on an interim basis.
1/2/08	Chamber Banquet Announced for Jan. 4-2008 The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will hold it's Annual Banquet on January 4, 2008 at the Star Theatre, on Patrick Avenue in Stuart. Time: 6:00pm
1/2/08	Primland's Golf Course Rated No. 1 New Course by Golf Digest The Highland Course at Primland was designattred No. 1 Top New Golf Course for $75 and over by Golf Digest.
1/1/08	Patrick County Jobless Rate is 4.9% for Dec. 2007 Patrick County County, Virginia jobless rate rose to 4.9% in December, 2007. This compares to 4.5% in November, 2007
12/27/07	Gas Price Goes to $2.959 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded Gasoline price went to $2.959 at On The Run Exxon in Stuart, VA
12/22/07	Dan River Park Construction Underway-Ararat VA The Dan River Park has a major construction project underway in Ararat, VA. A new playground, basketball court, tennis court, walking trail and restrooms is in the works!
12/21/07	Dick And Willie Prints Now Available-Patrick Chamber of Commerce The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is now selling prints of the Dick and Willie train for $7.00 at the Chamber office at 20475 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA
12/21/07	Collector Mug Released for 2007 - Dick and Willie The Patrick County of Chamber Commerce has released the 2007 collector mug. It the picture of the "Dick and Willie" train which used to travel into Patrick County, Virginia.
12/21/07	Gov. Kaine Announces Grant to Patrick County of $148,646 Governor Timothy M. Kaine on Dec. 20th announced grants worth more than $5.7 million have been awarded to localities and state agencies to improve criminal justice throughout the Commonwealth.
12/20/07	Kids Receive New Bikes for Christmas-Claudville, VA Three children received new bicycles at the Annual Children's Christmas party at the Red Bank Ruritan Club in Claudville, VA on December 15, 2007.
12/20/07	Dan River Park joins Patrick Chamber The Dan River Park at Ararat, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Telephone contact is: 276-251-1182
12/20/07	Dr. James Keesee has joined the Patrick Chamber Dr. James A. Keesee, retired Dentist, has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce as an Individual Member.
12/19/07	Town of Stuart to receive Grant for $228,000 for Farm Market The Town of Stuart received verbal approval to receive a $228,000 grant from the Tobacco and Indemnification Commission for the Open Air Farm Market in Downtown Stuart, VA (date 12/18/07)
12/19/07	Laurel Landing in Stuart construction underway Laurel Landing a premiere residential community in Stuart, VA has construction underway at this time. It is located at the end of Laurel Court.
12/19/07	Red Bank Ruritans Celebrate Christmas with kids-Claudville, VA The Red Bank Ruritan Club, Red Bank School Road, Claudville, VA celebrated Christmas with children from the community with a party, Santa Claus and gifts on December 15, 2007
12/18/07	Paul Farrar demonstrates cooking at Downtown Cafe-Stuart Mr. Paul Farrar, of Cooking With Paul, demonstrated cooking of Chicken Marsala at the Downtown Cafe in Stuart, VA on December 18, 2007
12/13/07	Morgan Shepherd Presents Check for $22,000 to PARC Workshop Morgan Shepherd former NASCAR race car driver presented a check to PARC Workshop in Stuart, VA for $22,000 to Mr. Henry Ayers, Executive Director on December 10, 2007
12/13/07	Dennis Setzer, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Driver in Stuart, VA Dennis Setzer, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race driver appeared along with Morgan Shepherd, NASCAR driver at the PARC Workshop Christmas party in Stuart, VA on Dec. 10, 2007
12/13/07	Victory For Jesus Race Team In Stuart, VA Victory For Jesus Race Team was in Stuart, VA on December 10, 2007 for the PARC Workshop Christmas Party.
12/12/07	County Board Approves issuance of Bonds for School Improvements The Patrick County Board of Supervisors approved the issuance of $37,869,925 general obligation bonds to fund new classrooms and renovations of 7 county schools
12/11/07	Tom Rose Named as Interim County Administrator-Patrick Co., VA Mr. Tom Rose was named as the Patrick County's Interim County Administrator at the Board of Supervisors meeting on December 10, 2007.
12/10/07	Gas price goes to $2.839 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price goes to $2.839 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
12/9/07	Business After Hours Set for Dec. 13 at The Homestead The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will have "Business After Hours" on Dec. 13, 2007 at 5:30 p. m. at the Reynolds Homestead
12/6/07	Sen. Roscoe Reynolds Named Deputy Floor Leader-VA Senate Senator Roscoe Reynolds, of Ridgeway, Va was named as the deputy floor leader of the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus. Senator Reynolds represents Patrick County, VA
12/6/07	Filming of story of The Man Who Moved A Mountain imminent The Man Who Moved a Mountain book classic is quickly manifesting into the feature film Mountain by Jenkins Entertainment (www.jenkins-entertainment.com).
12/5/07	Brian Jessup Gets the Monster Deer Pictured here is Luke Jessup and the 12 point deer taken by him and his dad, Brian Jessup, CPA of Claudville
12/2/07	JEB Stuart Volunteer Rescue Makes Donations Kelly G. Ratcliff, President fo the Jeb Stuart Volunteer Rescue made donations of $500 to Patrick County Christmas Cheer and the Patrick County Food Bank
12/2/07	Lois Amos Named Assistant Vice President-Sun Trust Bank Lois Amos, Branch Manager at Stuart Sun Trust Bank has been named Assistant Vice President in the Retail Divisioin of Sun Trust Bank, Martinsville
12/2/07	Smith River Community Bank will change its name Smith River Community Bank, N. A. will change its name to River Community Bank, N. A. effective January 1, 2008
12/2/07	At the Historic Star Theatre, downtown Stuart, VA on Patrick Ave. Ticket price $30. Directed by Deborah Hoback and Terri Birkett. Time: 6:00pm. Reservations call 276-694-7064.
12/1/07	Dancing Arts Performs at the Homestead-Dec. 4 The Patrick County Dancing Arts Center's Senior, Intermediate and Junior Performance Groups will be performing for the Reynolds Homestead's Victorian Christmas on Tuesday, December 4th at 6:30.
11/30/07	CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY FOOD BANK-Patrick County, VA Please be encouraged to contribute to the Patrick County Community Food Bank prior to Christmas. We are urgently in need of non perishable foods and toiletries.
11/30/07	Mike Burnette Resigns as County Administrator-Stuart, VA Mike Burnette, Patrick County Administrator has resigned effective December 28, 2007.
11/30/07	Martinsville Opens New Visitor Center on Nov. 29 The Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center has opened inside the Southern Artisan Center in uptown Martinsville.
11/29/07	Jobless Rate drops to 4.2% in Patrick County, VA-Oct. 2007 The jobless rate for Patrick County, VA was 4.2% in October, 2007. This is a drop from 4.4% in September, 2007.
11/29/07	Gas Prices drops to $2.899 at On The Run in Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price dropped to $2.899 at On The Run Exxon in Stuart, VA. on November 29, 2007. That is a .10 per gal. drop from the previous day.
11/28/07	Fun Facts Radio will Broadcast Live the Christmas Parade-Stuart, VA Fun Facts Radio will be broadcasting LIVE from Stuart, VA the annual Christmas Parade. Coverage begins at 1:30pm, Eastern Time. Parade Begins at 2:00p. m.--December 1st, 2007
11/26/07	Honduras Coffee does music program Nov. 30-Stuart, VA Honduras Coffee Shop on 121 North Main Street, Stuart, VA will have Joe Wash Rag performing on Friday, Nov. 30 P. M.
11/26/07	Patrick School Board Meets on Dec. 6-6:00pm at High School The Patrick County School Board will meet with the Patrick County Board of Supervisorts on Dec. 6, 2007, at 6:00pm at the High School in Stuart.
11/26/07	Surrey Bank Holds Food Drive-Stuart, VA Surrey Bank & Trust will again sponsor a food drive for the food pantry at Stuart Baptist Church.
11/21/07	Clark Gas & Oil-Exxon Awards $3000 to Patrick Co. Schools Clark Gas and Oil, On the Run and our local Exxon Dealers helped secure grants. Schools receiving the benefit are Blue Ridge Elementary, Hardin Reynolds, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Springs, Stuart Elementary and Woolwine Elementary
11/20/07	Jeannie Frisco Resigns at County Tourism Director-Patrick Co., VA Jeannie Frisco, Assistant County Administrator and Tourism Director for Patrick County, VA has resigned on November 19, 2007
11/20/07	Gov. Kaine Lifts Burning Ban in Virginia The outdoor burning ban has been lifted for Virginia annouced on Nov. 15 by Gov. Tim Kaine. The effect is immediate.
11/19/07	Sale of Hospital Discussed-Patrick County The ownership of R. J. Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital is discussing potential sale of the hospital, accordinig to Melvin "Gene" Woodward, Jr. Co-Owner of the hospital
11/19/07	Changes Underway at Patrick County Hospital Martinsville Bulletin, November 19, 2007 reports that the R. J. Reynolds Hospital may change hands again, but it is not officially for sale.
11/19/07	Stuart Town Council Meets NOv. 21 at 7:30pm The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7:30pm, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at the town office on Patrick Avenue.
11/18/07	Chamber Office Closes for Thanksgiving Day The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2007. The office will be open on Friday, November 24, 2007 from 9:00am-12:00 noon.
11/16/07	Mayberry Presbyterian Church beautiful in October-Meadows of Dan, VA The Mayberry Presbyterian Church is beautiful in October when the leaves are in full color.
11/15/07	Live Broadcast-Patrick County Cougars Playoff Game-TONIGHT! Our PCHS Cougars will take on the Richlands Blue Tornadoes in the regional semi-finals. We will begin airing at 7pm LIVE! Kickoff is 7:30.
11/14/07	Rummage Sale-Mountain Home Lodge-Stuart, VA Nov. 17 To benefit a memorial monument to fallen heroes of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. Saturday, Nov. 17, 8:00am-5:00pm
11/12/07	Hospice Christmas Home Tour Dec. 8 in Patrick County, VA The Hospice Christmas Home Tour will be on Dec. 8, 12:00 noon-5:00pm. Includes 5 homes, The Reynolds Homestead and the Salem United Methodist Church and Parsonage.
11/11/07	Blue Ridge Mt. Christmas planned Dec. 7 & 8 at Star Theatre-Stuart "A Blue Ridge Mountaini Christmas" is planned for Dec. 7 & 8 at 6:30pm. Dinner show tickets are $30 adult and $20 for children under 12.
11/11/07	Flowers in the Sky-Beauty of Butterflies and Moths-VMNH-Martinsville Va Museum of Natural History has a special exhibit, "Flowers of th eSky: The Beauty of Butterflies and Moths", now open for visitors. Features 200 butterflies and moths from VA, North America and round the world.
11/10/07	Hospice Luncheon on Nov. 13-Stuart, VA Hospice held a fund raising luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the home of Alex and Janice Wilkins in Stuart, VA
11/9/07	Courter Moon Lodge and Eco-Cabin has joined the Patrick Chamber Courter Moon, LLC of Woolwine, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. Located at 907 Trout Run Drive.
11/8/07	Mountain Rose Inn Christmas Tour Dec. 6 & 7 - Woolwine You are invited to The Mountain Rose Inn for our annual Christmas Tour on December 6 & 7 from 6-8 pm each evening.
11/8/07	UBS Financial of Martinsville joins the Patrick Chamber UBS Financial of Martinsville, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
11/8/07	Gas price goes to $2.999 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.999 at On The Run Exxon in Stuart, VA
11/7/07	Stephanie Brinegar wins Commonwealth Attorney for Patrick County Stephanie Brinegar, age 26, Chief Deputy Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Martinsville, wins the election for Commonwealth Attorney for Patrick County, Virginia.
11/7/07	Sen. Roscoe Reynolds Re-elected for 20th Senate District The 2007 General Assembly races in this area were decided Tuesday without major surprises or upsets. Incumbent state Sen. Roscoe Reynolds, D-Ridgeway, easily outpaced Republican Jeff Evans in the 20th Senate District, with 30,321 votes to Evans’ 17,901
11/7/07	Dan Smith Elected as Patrick County, VA Sheriff Dan Smith, age 35, Martinsville Police officer, was elected as Patrick County's new sheriff Tuesday in a tight race.
11/6/07	Entrepreneur Express Workshop-Nov. 8-Stuart, VA Entrepreneur Express Workshop, November 8 at Patrick Henry Community College, 212 Johnson St. Stuart, VA-9:00am-12noon
11/6/07	Health Fair In Stuart Attracts Big Crowd-Stuart, VA The annual health fair in Stuart, VA at Rotary Field attracted a large crowd of Seniors. It provided health screenings and a lot of good info for our Senior members of the community.
11/6/07	Lover's View is Fantastic on fall November day Lover's Leap scenic view is always great in Patrick County, Virginia. This picture was taken on November 5, 2007 by Tom Bishop Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
11/6/07	Hill Top Cafe at Vesta Fire Hill Top Cafe of Vesta experience a fire on Oct. 28, 2007. It happened on the same day as Pancake Days at the Community Building in Meadows of Dan, VA
11/5/07	Gas price goes to $2.959 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.959 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
11/3/07	Ashbrook Audiology joins Patrick Chamber Ashbrook Audiology, with locations in Martinsvile, Stuart and Danville has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
11/3/07	Barnett Commercial Realty joins Patrick Chamber Barnett Commercial Realty, Inc. of Martinsville, Va has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
11/2/07	Tourism Business Increases in Patrick County-VA for 2006 For 2006, tourism revenues increased by 4.6% locally, with a total of $21.1 million in visitor spending in 2006.
11/2/07	Blue Ridge Controls, LLC joins the Patrick County Chamber Blue Ridge Controls of Ararat, VA has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
11/1/07	Gas Price goes to $2.879 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.879 at On The Run Exxon-Stuart, VA
11/1/07	Paul Farrar Shares Orange Peel Cake Recipe Compliments of www.jewish-food.org To reach Paul Farrar, 276-957-3210
11/1/07	Patrick County Prescription Card Announced. Introducing the FREE Patrick County prescription discount card, available at your local Chamber of Commerce office at 20475 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart, Va.
10/31/07	Dan River Park receives grant from Kodak American Greenways Dan River Park Association has received a national honor accompanied by a grant from the Kodak American Greenways Awards Program. The grant amounted to $1500.
10/31/07	Seniors Health Fair at Rotary Field, Stuart, VA - Nov. 2nd The annual Seniors Health Fair will be held at Rotary Field in Stuart, VA on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 starting at 8:30am til 12:30pm
10/31/07	Puckett's Cabin pictured on Oct. 28-2007 Pictured is Puckett's Cabin located on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway on a fall afternoon.
10/30/07	Blue Ridge Parkway October Views Highly Popular The Blue Ridge Parkway views in Carroll and Patrick Counties, VA, are very popular in October of each year.
10/30/07	Bluemont Church Picture on October 28-2007 Here is a picture of the Bluemont Presbyterian Church on the Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 192, taken on October 28, 2007.
10/30/07	Ms. K. Joanne Hill recognized as School Social Worker of the Year Ms. K. Joanne Hill, Visiting Teacher for Patrick County Public Schools was recognized as the Virginia Visiting Teacher/School Social Worker of The Year at the annual conference of the Virginia Association of Visiting Teachers and School Social Workers
10/30/07	Gas Price Goes to $2.779 at On The Run - Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.779 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
10/27/07	2000 Marines and Sailers Arriving in Henry County Approximately two thousand Marines and Sailors from North Carolina will be conducting a training exercise in south central Virginia beginning later this month.
10/26/07	Hillsville By Pass on U. S. 58 Groundbreaking-Oct. 22nd October 22, 2007 It was a historic day in Carroll County, VA when the groundbreaking was conducted to begin construction of the U. S. Route 58 bypass around Hillsville, VA.
10/25/07	Gas Price went to $2.739 at On The Run-Stuart, VA Oct. 26, 2007-Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.739 today at On The Run Exxon in Stuart, VA
10/24/07	Gov Kaine Approves Emergency Regulation for MRSA infection RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today approved an emergency regulation by the State Health Commissioner that requires laboratories to report Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
10/23/07	Rickie Fulcher Named To All VA School Board Mr. Rickie Fulcher, Patrick County School Board Peters Creek District representative, was recently named to the Virginia School Boards Association All Virginia School Board.
10/22/07	Gasoline Price in Stuart, VA remains at $2.699 at 8:00am Unleaded gasoline price at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA remained at $2.699 at 8:00am Monday, October 22, 2007, in spite of the record price of a barrell of oil last week.
10/22/07	Tourism Conference Set for Oct. 29th in Wytheville Congressman Boucher hosts Conference on Tourism in Southwest Virginia on Monday, October 29th, 2007, 8:00am until Noon at Wytheville, VA
10/20/07	Patrick County Photo Book Release Nationally Images of America Patrick County Virginia will be released on Monday, October 29, 2007. This book will contain 200 photographs from Patrick County's history by Patrick County Historian Thomas D. Perry.
10/19/07	Crude Oil Price reaches $90 per barrell Crude Oil Price reached $90.07 per barrell, an all time high.
10/19/07	MRSA Letter sent to Patrick Co. Parents-Oct. 19 Dr. Roger N. Morris, Division Superintendent of Patrick County Schools sent this letter out to parents, informing people about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
10/18/07	Patrick County Unemployment remains at 4.4%-August 2007 Unemployment remains at low level The Patrick County, VA jobless rate was 4.4% in August which was exactly the same as July.
10/18/07	Gov. Kaine Issues Burning Ban RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today declared a statewide emergency and enacted a ban on open fires beginning Friday, October 19.
10/18/07	Apple Dumpling Festival Set for Saturday, October 20 The 5th Annual Apple Dumpling Festival gets underway on Saturday, October 20 in downtown Stuart, VA. It begins at 10:00am and runs to approximately 5:00 p. m.
10/17/07	New Residential Community Groundbreaking-Stuart, VA A groundbreaking ceremony, complete with local dignitaries, was held on Wednesday morning, October 17, 2007 at the site of Laurel Landing, a new residential community in the Town of Stuart.
10/17/07	Mrs. Essie Bishop Passes Away- of Stuart, VA Mrs. Essie A. Bishop of 1352 Old Orhard Loop, Stuart, VA 24171, passed away on Saturday October 13, 2007. Mrs. Bishop is the mother of Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
10/16/07	Gas Price Goes to $2.699 at On The Run - Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price goes to $2.699 at "On The Run" Exxon in Stuart, VA.
10/16/07	Longaberger Basket Bingo-Claudville, VA Longaberger Basket Bingo at the Red Bank Ruritan Club Building on 1828 Red Bank School Road, Claudville, VA. Starts at 6:00pm
10/16/07	School Board Approves Dual Degree Program At its October 8th meeting, the Patrick County School Board approved a proposal to implement a Dual Degree Program. The Dual Degree Program is a partnership between Patrick Henry Community College, the Patrick County Education Foundation, the New College
10/13/07	PATRICK COUNTY PHOTO BOOK RELEASE Oct. 29 Images of America Patrick County Virginia will be released on Monday, October 29, 2007. This book will contain 200 photographs from Patrick County's history by Patrick County Historian Thomas D. Perry. www.freestateofpatrick.com/arcadia
10/8/07	General JEB Stuart Stands at Attention - Laurel Hill-Ararat, VA Impersonator (Matthew C. Wise) General JEB Stuart stands at attention during the memorial services at Laurel Hill, Ararat, VA on October 7, 2007.
10/8/07	General Robert E. Lee presents boquet of flowers at Memorial Service Impersonator (Mr. Andy Shores) of General Robert E. Lee presents a boquet of flowers to the Stuart cemetary at the Black Rose Memorial Service on Sunday, October 7, 2007
10/8/07	Confederates on Attack at Laurel Hill Reenactment-Ararat, VA Pictured is the Confederate attack on Sunday, October 7, 2007, at JEB Stuart's Birthplace, "Laurel Hill", Ararat, Va
10/8/07	Robert Trout Appears at the Civil War Encampment at Laurel Hill Robert J. Trout, author of several books about J. E. B. Stuart did a book signing at the annual encampment and re-enactment at Laureal Hill on Oct. 6 and 7, 2007. Location: Ararat, VA.
10/7/07	Woolwine October Festival-Oct 13 starting at 10:00am Apple butter making, music, dancing, crafts, kids activities, bake sale sponsored by the Woolwine, VA Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary.
10/7/07	Patrick County Horizons Holds Open House Oct. 12-Stuart, VA Patrick County Horizons holds Open House on October 12, 2007, 10:00am-2:00pm at 24141 Jeb Stuart Highway between Santa Claus Lane and JC Joyce Trucking-Stuart, VA
10/5/07	Gas price goes to $2.639 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.639 at On The Run Exxon in Stuart, VA
10/4/07	JEB Stuart Encampment set for Oct. 6 and 7, 2007-Ararat, VA Annual Encampment and Living History October 6th and 7th, 2007 at Laurel Hill near Ararat, Virginia. Battles both Saturday and Sunday at 1:30p.m.
10/3/07	Patrick Co. Schools Recognizes Staff for AYP accreditation Patrick County Public Schools recognized all of the school’s staff members at a ceremony held at the Patrick County High School on Friday, September 28, 2007.
10/3/07	Apple Butter Making at W & W Produce--Stuart, VA Saturday, Sept. 30, 2007 was a big day for W & W Produce on U. S. Route in Stuart, VA. Apple butter in the big copper kettle was underway as shown in this picture.
10/2/07	Thelma Lou of Mayberry TV Show was in Mt. Airy Parade Sept. 29 Thelma Lou, who played Barney's girlfriend in the Mayberry Show appeared in the Annual Mayberry Parade in Mt. Airy, NC on September 29, 2007
10/2/07	Sheriff Rosco P. Coltraine Appears At Mt. Airy Mayberry Parade James Best, who played James Best - Sheriff Rosco P. Coltraine, in "Dukes of Hazard" appeared in Mt. Airy, NC on Saturday, September 29, 2007
10/1/07	Paul Farrar Does Live Remote at W & W Produce-Stuart, VA Mr. Paul Farrar, "Cooking With Paul" does live remote at W & W Produce on U. S. Route 58, Stuart, VA
9/30/07	Open House-Smoky Mt. Alpaca Farm-Stuart On Sept. 29-30, 2007, Smoky Mountain Alpaca Farm near Stuart, VA will have an open house, inviting you to come see the beautiful alpacas.
9/29/07	Vietnam: Seven Who Gave All-Patrick Co. Branch Library The Patrick County Branch of the Blue Ridge Regional Library will host an exhibit on Patrick County Virginia in the Vietnam Conflict entitled. Patrick County In Vietnam: Seven Who Gave All.
9/29/07	Sheppard's Mill Picture near Stuart, VA This is a picture of Sheppard's Mill in the Moorefield Store Community, near Stuart, VA, (Patrick County)
9/27/07	Gas goes to $2.699 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline went to $2.699 at On The Run, Exxon, Stuart, VA
9/24/07	Patrick County Schools Evacuates on September 24 The Patrick County High School, Stuart, VA evacuated successfully on Monday, September 24, 2007 due to a bomb scare, created by an e-mail to a student over the weekend.
9/23/07	Cars Jump the Concrete Barrier at Friday's Demolition Derby It was an exciting night at the Patrick County Fair-2007, with the Nationwide Demolition Derby celebrated at Rotary Field, Stuart, VA
9/23/07	Cast Iron Pot used for Cooking Stew-Patrick Co., Virginia A 100 gallon cast iron pot is used for cooking stew at the Moorefield Store Community Fire Department. This is an annual event to raise funds for the fire department.
9/22/07	Steam and Smoke highlight Demolition Derby on Friday night Car # 18 goes up in smoke. This was a fun night at the Patrick County Fair, Rotary Field, Stuart, VA on Friday, Sept. 21.
9/22/07	Dreamer wins People's Choice Award at the County Fair Dreamer, a double registered walking and racking horse won the "Peoples Choice" award at the Patrick County Agricultural Fair on Saturday, September 22, 2007
9/22/07	Demolition Derby in Patrick County, Va-2007 Friday night of the County Fair was exciting at Rotary Field, Stuart, Virginia with the Annual Demolition Derby.
9/21/07	RIDE FOR THE KIDS-Claudville, VA Sept. 29 at Lee's Kargo Come ride for the kids. Support the terminally ill or needy children. Sponsor: Red Bank Ruritan Club. At highway 103 and Hatcher's Chapel Road, Claudville, VA
9/21/07	Gas Price Goes to $2.759 at On The Run -Stuart, VA Unleaded Gasoline Price goes to $2.759 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
9/21/07	Tom Bishop writes article for Piedmont Magazine Tom Bishop, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber shares this article for the next edition of Piedmont Magazine Fall Edition, telling about events in Patrick County.
9/21/07	Business After Hours-Sept. 24-Patrick County Dancing Arts The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will have "Business After Hours" on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Patrick County Dancing Arts. Call to reserve!
9/20/07	Cougar Band Performs at Opening of Patrick County Fair The Patrick County High School performed at the opening ceremonies of the County Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Picture by Tom Bishop, Executive Director, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
9/20/07	Good Weather Prevails for Patrick County Fair Picture was taken on Sept. 19, 2007 at the Patrick County Fair in Stuart, VA by Tom Bishop
9/19/07	New Surrey Bank under construction in Stuart, Va Surrey Bank and Trust, headquartered in Mt. Airy, NC has a new branch bank building uncer construction in Stuart, Va.
9/19/07	Patrick County Fair Opens Sept. 18-Stuart, VA The Patrick County Fair was officially opened on Sept. 18, 2007 at 5:30pm at Stuart's Rotary Field.
9/19/07	Farris Wheel Rides are available at Patrick County Fair Cole Amusements has the rides for the Annual County Fair. This picture was taken on the evening of Sept. 18, by Tom Bishop, Executive Director Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
9/18/07	Live Radio Show on Oct. 5 at Food Lion - Cooking With Paul Making Apple Dumplings with Mr. Paul Farrar.
9/18/07	Patrick County Schools Meet Adequate Yearly Progress Message from Dr. Robert Morris, School Supt., of Patrick County Schools about AYP-Annual Yearly Progress.
9/17/07	Rep. Rick Boucher Announces New Jobs-Stuart, VA On Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Stuart, VA, Representative Rick Boucher announced 40 new jobs coming to Results of Stuart.
9/15/07	Virginia Grown Apples Available at Wood's Cold Storage Virginia grown apples are available by the bushel now at Wood's Cold Storage, near Stuart, VA, on Rt. 8.
9/15/07	Patrick County Pumpkins On Sale Patrick County grown pumpkins are now on sale. Wood's Cold Storage, just outside of Stuart, VA on Rt. 8 have locally grown pumpkins for sale
9/14/07	Blue Ridge Furniture Joins The Chamber of Commerce We would like to welcome Blue Ridge Furniture as one of The Chamber of Commerce's most recent members.
9/14/07	Woolwine, VA installs new Welcome Sign The community of Woolwine, VA has installed a new sign as you enter the community on Rt. 8
9/14/07	3rd Annual Car and Truck Show-Sept. 29, 2007-Stuart, VA The 3rd Annual Car and Truck Show is set for Sept. 29, 2007 at DeHart Park in Stuart, VA. Sponsoring agency is Wayside Community Chuurch
9/14/07	Conference On Tourism Scheduled for Oct. 29-2007-Wytheville Ninth District Conference on Tourism is set for Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 at the campus of Wytheville Community College, Wytheville, Virginia.
9/13/07	County Fair Program Booklets Available-Stuart, VA The 2007 Patrick County Fair Program booklets are now available. They can be picked up at the Chamber office at 20475 JEB Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA, or at the On The Run in Stuart.
9/13/07	Patrick County, VA jobless rate goes to 4.4% The July, 2007, jobless rate in Patrick County, Virginia was 4.4% in July, 2007.
9/12/07	Mt. Airy, NC viewed as Top Retirement Community The web site, www.topretirements.com, has rated Mt. Airy, NC as in the top 12 retirement communities in North Carolina.
9/11/07	Patrick County Fair kicks off Sept. 18, 2007 The annual Patrick County Agricultural Fair kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 with carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, business exhibits at Rotary Field, Woodland Drive, Stuart, VA
9/10/07	Gas price goes to $2.659 at On The Run Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.659 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
9/10/07	Cherokee Tribe Entertains Blue Ridge Nursing Residents The Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe, located in Stuart, VA, went to the Blue Ridge Nursing Home on Sept. 10, 2007 and demonstrated for residents there.
9/6/07	Smart Board in use at Blue Ridge Elementary School-Ararat Pictured is Blue Ridge Elementary School teacher Carol Clement working with her kindergarten students at Ararat, VA on Sept. 5, 2007
9/6/07	Tools For Schools-Ruritan Club Presents to Blue Ridge Elementary The Red Bank Ruritan Club donated a variety of school supplies to the Blue Ridge Elementary School in Ararat, VA on Sept. 5th.
9/5/07	Downtown Cafe Joins Patrick County Chamber Downtown Cafe of 312 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA, has joined the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
9/5/07	Pumpkins Are Ripening in Patrick County, VA Pumpkin patches in Patrick County, Virginia are ripening now and getting ready for market.
9/4/07	Gasoline price goes to $2.599 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price goes to $2.599 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
8/30/07	Gas price goes to $2.659 at On The Run, Stuart, VA Unleaded gasoline price went to $2.659 at On The Run Exxon, Stuart, VA
8/30/07	Patrick County Schools Meet AYP Goals Patrick County Public Schools is just one of twenty-three school divisions across the state of Virginia who can claim that all schools within the division have met or exceeded Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals.
8/29/07	Patrick County Schools received $99,000 Federal Grant Patrick County Public Schools in Stuart, Virginia, have been awarded a $99,000 grant to help enhance and fortify its readiness and emergency response management plans, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced today.
8/28/07	Buffalo Mountain-Excellent Hiking Experience Buffalo Mountain located in beautiful Floyd County, Virginia is an excellent outdoor experience for hiking, photography and nature study.
8/28/07	Native White Rock on Buffalo Mountain-Virginia Displayed is a typical white rock found on Buffalo Mountain, in Floyd County, Virginia. This is a Natural Area Preserve.
8/27/07	Patrick County Chamber Ornament On Sale-2007 The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce has re