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Washing Town Folks

Washing Town Folks

Last week we had a visit from some kid who said he works for one of those agencies in Washing Town. We could tell right off he…

Fox Pens, Sunday Hunting Discussed

Editor, It appears the urban representatives in the General Assembly have launched a ‘cultural war’ against Virginia’s rural population with introduction of Senate Bill 42 which is…

Another Obama “Smoke and Mirrors”

Another Obama “Smoke and Mirrors”

In yet another cynical over- reach of authority President Obama just raised the minimum wage for workers on Government contracts. This is cynical because most employees on…

DAR New Members Soar in 2013

With the final 2013 membership statistics now collected, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recorded its most significant gain in new members in the…

P.E. Supervisors Disagree Strongly on First Decision Made in 2014

By Wilkie Chaffin, Southside Messenger Staff A story in the December 12, 2013 issue of The Southside Messenger discussed how the November 5 election of two new…

VA Smoove Rydaz Motorcycle and Social Club Mark Successful Year

VA Smoove Rydaz Motorcycle and Social Club Mark Successful Year

By Italia Gregory, Southside Messenger Staff Established in 2008, the VA Smoove Rydaz Motorcycle and Social club is not your typical biker group. As a non-profit organization, the…

“WestPoint Park” In the Works

Charlotte Co. Recreation Association to Build Basketball Court, Playground in Drakes Branch  By Italia Gregory, Southside Messenger Staff The youth of Charlotte County will soon have a new…

Charges Pending in Alleged Animal Cruelty Case

15 Cats Tested Positive for Feline Leukemia, AIDS By Italia Gregory, Southside Messenger Staff Victoria Walker of Crewe is now facing charges for animal cruelty after the…

Local Teen Petitions Disney to Create a “Plus-Size Princess”

By Italia Gregory, Southside Messenger Staff On the surface, 17-year-old Jewel Moore appears to be just like any other average teenage girl. She is a junior at…

VA Murder Suspect Taken Into Custody In Washington Co.

VA Murder Suspect Taken Into Custody In Washington Co.

A local man wanted for first degree murder in Appomattox County, Va., was located and taken into custody, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, by a Washington County Sheriff’s…