County and Town
Board Wipes Out $225K Fire Dept. Loan as County Safety Rating Climbs
APPOMATTOX, VA – Appomattox County’s volunteer fire department got a double dose of good news Monday: a $225,000 loan was forgiven by the county, and its […]
Supervisors Greenlight Wedding Venue, Overruling Planning Commission in 3-2 Split
APPOMATTOX, VA – In a 3-2 vote Monday, the Appomattox Board of Supervisors approved a wedding venue on Piney Mountain Road, overriding a unanimous recommendation for […]
Publisher’s Note: When the government picks and chooses who can speak, that’s not moderation—it’s censorship
Today, I formally requested that the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors cease their practice of selectively disabling public comments on the official county Facebook page. […]
Opinion | We Can’t Live on History Alone—Appomattox Needs a Future Too
Appomattox is a town built on history, from the fields where the Civil War ended, to the little shops and family-run businesses that have kept […]
BREAKING: Cyber Incident Closes Appomattox County Public Schools
Appomattox County Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 18, following a cybersecurity incident that disrupted some network systems over the weekend. In a statement […]
When Leadership Meant Wearing Many Hats: Alfred Rice Harwood and the Foundations of Modern Appomattox
A Legacy of Building, Service, and Community Trust When we consider the life and contributions of Alfred Rice Harwood (1880–1951), we see far more than […]
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – Appomattox, VA
Mr. President, And Directors Musk and Ramaswamy: I write to you today on behalf of the citizens of Appomattox, Virginia, with a proposal that aligns […]
Following June Filing Deadline, Appomattox Candidates Set for November Election
2024 will mark the first-time towns and cities in Virginia hold their elections on the general election date in November, rather than in May. This […]
Appomattox Town Council Candidate Interview: Stephanie Pawelczyk
Based on a response received from Appomattox General Registrar Patricia Morton, Stephanie Pawelczyk is a confirmed candidate for the Appomattox Town Council. The election will […]
Appomattox Town Council Candidate Interview: Jane Allen
Based on a response received from Appomattox General Registrar Patricia Morton, Jane Allen is a confirmed candidate for the Appomattox Town Council. The election will […]