3 days ago · Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on January 17 that Surry County will receive two of 35 grants totaling $20 million being awarded through the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund Grant Program.

15 hours ago · There were no questions following Dr. Hamlin’s presentation, and the requests were unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors. When asked about the necessity of the process, Dr. Hamlin said, “Having a strong working relationship with our Board of Supervisors, our County Administration, our School Board, and our Community are important.

6 days ago · “We were thrilled to hear from the governor’s office that Bacon’s Castle was approved for the grant,” Wiedel said. “Updates to our fire suppression system are timely with the restoration currently in progress funded by the Save America’s Treasures Grant. The goal is to get this done during the current restoration process since we are already working behind the walls and under the ...

6 days ago · Members of Sussex County’s Girl Scout Troop #242 have been working hard getting set for the annual cookie drive which began January 1. And according to Troop Leader Kristina Carroll, though the cookies won’t be available until the end of the month, the girls are ready to start taking orders now.

15 hours ago · View the The Sussex-Surry Dispatch for Wednesday, January 29, 2025

2 days ago · At their January 16 regular meeting, the Sussex County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to grant Sussex County Public Schools Superintendent Julius Hamlin’s request that the federal grants expenditure reimbursement threshold be increased from $80,000 to $200,000.. According to information from the County Administration’s office, annually the School Board receives approximately ...

6 days ago · ~ One woman’s story of living through the devastating January 2025 California wildfires ~ While images of out of control California Wildfires flooded the airwaves on January 8 with stories of celebrities watching their multi-million dollar mansions go up in flames, Carol Vick was waiting, under an evacuation order from her cottage in …

Jan 23, 2025 · When asked afterward how she felt about being the new county VP Tolliver responded, “I really appreciate the board for believing in me enough to elect me for this position, and I do not take it lightly; it is an honor.”. She continued saying that she will do all that she can within the county to help move things forward in the right direction, bring in …

Emporia, VA (23847) Today. Mostly sunny early. Increasing clouds with showers this afternoon.

Jan 22, 2025 · The United States, Virginia and Brunswick County flags on the courthouse square were lowered to half-staff this past week in honor and tribute to the memory of President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, Jr. Carter, who died on December 29, 2024, and served as the thirty-ninth President of the Unit…