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Evan is the Assistant Editor at the Southside Messenger newspaper in Keysville, Virginia.

G-Brats, Sabotage and Changing Babies

G-Brats, Sabotage and Changing Babies

Last week was the 68th anniversary of my birth.  As a present, my fifth Grand-brat was born the day before. Just what I wanted, the right size and…

The Hunt Is On!

The Hunt Is On!

This reporter loves to reminisce about this special time of year, spring and Easter! Many moons ago, I fondly remember the Easter egg hunts held at the…

Raymond “Ray” B. George, Jr. Obituary

Raymond “Ray” B. George, Jr. Obituary

Raymond “Ray” B. George, Jr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 after an extended illness.  He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond B. George and Edith…

Ruby Joyce Carter Slayton Obituary

Ruby Joyce Carter Slayton Obituary

Ruby Joyce Carter Slayton, 87, of Prince Edward County, reunited with her husband, Billy Cecil Slayton, her adopted parents, Baudie and Elnora Carter, her natural mother, Ora…

Virginia Outreach News

Virginia Outreach News

By Virginia Freeman Happy Birthday Wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this week! July 13 – James Davis, Sr., Keysville  July 14 – Jamond Seymore, Chase City;…

William Alexander “Bill” Brown Obituary

William Alexander “Bill” Brown Obituary

William Alexander “Bill” Brown, 72, of Phenix passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Centra Gretna Medical Center. He was the husband of Gretchen Dawson Brown. Bill…

Virginia Outreach News

Virginia Outreach News

By Virginia Freeman Happy birthday wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this week! Jun. 17 – Nadya Pettus, Red Oak; Nasheim Pettus, Red Oak; Zayeon Boyd, Charlotte…

Traffic Road in Lunenburg to Close Daily for Repair Work

Traffic Road in Lunenburg to Close Daily for Repair Work

LUNENBURG – Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently announced that they would close Traffic Road (Route 634) in Lunenburg and will reopen it every evening and on…

Education and Legislation Mix at VSBA Capital Conference Local Attendees Advocate on Behalf of Public Education

Education and Legislation Mix at VSBA Capital Conference Local Attendees Advocate on Behalf of Public Education

LUNENBURG – Amy McClure, Lunenburg County Public Schools (LCPS) School Board member, attended the Virginia School Boards Association’s Capital Conference held virtually on January 25 and 26,…

Virginia Outreach News

Virginia Outreach News

By Virginia Freeman Happy birthday wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this week! Jan. 29 – Rev. John Craighead, Saxe     Jan. 30 – Ronnie Saunders, Arlington,…

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