Appomattox County News

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The Museum of the Confederacy definitely is coming to Appomattox, museum and town officials say, but it may take a little longer than first anticipated because of fundraising issues.

Appomattox Co., VA - Appomattox County's superintendent is parting ways with the school system a year early.

Appomattox Co., VA - Delegate Watkins Abbitt has announced he will be running for re-election in Virginia's 59th district.

At a touching ceremony led by McGaheysville Elementary School Principal Becky Roadcap, the school's gymnasium was dedicated last week to the honor and memory of former physical education teacher Jan Wampler.

Appomattox Co., VA - Parents in Appomattox County are upset they weren't able to give input on their superintendent's evaluation.

Hundreds of volunteers will be sweeping the banks of the James River on Saturday.

Appomattox Co., VA - An Appomattox County couple now knows the devastating effects of severe weather.

The real estate deal that ultimately would provide land for the Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox still hangs in limbo, nearly nine months after it was announced.

There's still time to sign up for the 10th Annual James River Regional Cleanup to be held June 13.

Appomattox County Schools Superintendent Aldridge Boone, who has only been at the helm of the division for about two years, announced Thursday he will resign, although not immediately.

Appomattox Co., VA - More than fifty dogs and puppies taken from an Appomattox County woman's home are now the property of Campbell County.

From now through June 1, law enforcement agencies across Central Virginia will be out in force as part of the statewide "Click It or Ticket" campaign.

Bradley Wray Hutcherson, 23, of Appomattox, was convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol content of 0.14 in Appomattox County in July 2007.

Fifty dogs seized from a Spout Spring woman became the property of Appomattox County after a judge ruled Wednesday that they were not being properly cared for.

Charlottesville, VA - The Virginia High School League presented its highest honor Monday in Charlottesville.

Patrick County is one of ten school divisions being honored by the Virginia Board of Education for raising the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students.

Amherst County planners have approved the site plan for a $50 million regional jail.

Appomattox Co., VA - Appomattox County football and soccer captain Clifton Ray is one of 10 seniors representing all parts of the state selected to receive the highest honor given by the Virginia High School League.

Appomattox Co., VA - An Appomattox County woman is fighting to get her dogs back, after animal control seized nearly 50 of them from her property last month.