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Downed line at Energix solar farm sparks brush fire, cuts power to 1,500 customers

Downed line at Energix solar farm sparks brush fire, cuts power to 1,500 customers

A downed power line at the Energix Renewable solar farm along U.S. Route 460 sparked a brush fire and knocked out electric service to roughly 1,500 Dominion Energy customers Sunday…

Breaking: Former Appomattox Hardware Building Sold for $104,500

Breaking: Former Appomattox Hardware Building Sold for $104,500

Appomattox, Va. — The long-vacant former Appomattox Hardware building at the end of Main Street has been sold at auction, court records show. Deed records […]

J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library Launches “Think Beyond the Can” Holiday Food Drive

APPOMATTOX, VA — The J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library is launching its “Think Beyond the Can” community support initiative, a Meal in a Bag donation […]

Dozens Still Without Power as Winter Storm Harlow Shocks the Region

Dozens Still Without Power as Winter Storm Harlow Shocks the Region

February 16, 2025 A powerful winter storm swept through Central Virginia this week, leaving widespread destruction and significant power outages. Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) and […]

Breaking: Doug Smith Stepping Down from Coaching Position

Breaking: Doug Smith Stepping Down from Coaching Position

Doug Smith, the head coach of the Appomattox County High School Football team, informed his team on Tuesday morning of his decision to step down […]