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Emily Purcell of Appomattox reaches first base on her leadoff single in the bottom of the seventh inning of the 2022 VHSL Class 2 State Championship game.

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Above, Margaret Harvey, of Spout Spring, takes a snapshot of memorial bricks honoring her late mother, Virginia Cardwell, and her late sister, Ada Dixon. At top right, Russell and Paula Hartman of Lynchburg ride up on their 2014 Road King made by Harley-Davidson to enjoy “Bike Night” Aug. 6 in Appomattox. Photos by Sharon Walker. At right, Appomattox Sr. FFA placed first in the National Chapter Award contest at the 96th Virginia FFA Convention on the Virginia Tech campus. Contributed photo.

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At top, the Appomattox Raiders girls 4x100-meter relay team of (from left) Amyah Bolar, Kelsey Hackett, Nadiyah Abdussalaam and Harmony Troxler, won the VHSL Class 2 State Championship in the June event at James Madison University with a time of 51.67 seconds. Contributed photo by Paul Napier. Above, best friends Evie Roberts (left), daughter of Shannen and Mitch Roberts and Gracie Hall, daughter of Jessica and Mitch Hall, take their stand outside of the patrol car at a special outdoor service at New Hope Baptist Church. Photo by Sharon Walker. At left, Elizabeth Silverstein snips off a bouquet of lavender at the Evergreen Lavender Festival. Photo by Sharon Walker.

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Appomattox, while playing in a minor league ballpark, has exuded the confidence this season that would make one believe they are willing to

Appomattox wasted no time in getting runs

High School baseball’s first-ever state title

It was a long time coming. Appomattox County High School won its first-ever state championship in the sport of baseball as the Raiders defeated the John S. Battle Trojans by the score of 4-2 in June at Salem Memorial Ballpark, the home of the Boston Red Sox Single-A minor league affiliate, to claim the 2022 VHSL Class 2 StateRaidersChampionship.longtimehead coach Joe Caruso, who has been at the helm of the baseball ship since 2001 and worked as an assistant beginning in 1998, becomes the first ACHS baseball coach in history to bring home a state-winning trophy.

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take on a minor league squad. That confidence was apparent when it counted most at the 2022 VHSL Class 2 State Championship game. Raiders starting pitcher Alex Caruso got into an early jam, allowing two base runners in the top of the first inning on singles by Jon Allen Richardson. Trojan batter Evan Hankins fouled a ball off of his own face and suffered a cut above his upper lip. After falling to the ground and receiving treatment in the dugout, he returned to the plate but struck out. The next batter, Elijah Childress, grounded into a double play thanks to the dynamic Raiders infield tandem of second baseman Nate Dillon and shortstop Kyle Davis, plus the sure glove of first baseman Hunter Garrett.

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on the board. Trey Shrock led off the bottom of the first inning with a line drive double down the left field line. Dillon followed with an infield hit, allowing Shrock to reach third base. Dillon stole second base before Caruso came to bat and hit a grounder to shortstop Richardson, who bobbled the ball. Shrock scored, but Dillon was tagged out on a rundown between second and third base.

The Raiders added another run in the bottom of the second when Wyatt Sisk scored from third base on a fielder’s choice groundout by Dillon. Sisk had singled to lead off the Appomattoxinning. left fielder Mannix Wilhoit got the Raiders off the field in the top of the fourth inning with a rifling throw to home plate, which Shrock caught to tag out Trojans baserunner Hankins for the third out. Wilhoit was greeted heartily by a mob of teammates as he came off the field.

At left, Collin Slagle of Appomattox makes contact with the bat at the 2022 VHSL Class 2 State Championship game. Above at right, Appomattox second baseman Nate Dillon forces a runner out at second base while turning to make a throw to first base in a double play attempt at the 2022 VHSL Class 2 State Championship game.

“I don’t even remember it, looking back at it,” Mannix said about the throw. “But

I’m glad it went the way it did, and we’ve been working for (the state championship) all year, so it just came full circle for us and ended up working out.”

The Trojans rallied in the top of the fifth inning, however, as the first five batters reached base on four singles and one walk to cut the Raider lead to 4-2. Caruso struck out the next Controversybatter.ensued when, with bases still loaded and one out, Trojan hitter Landon Odum hit a ground ball to second baseman Dillon, who flipped the ball to shortstop Davis to force one out. Odum was called safe at first base on Davis’ throw to Garrett but an umpire ruled that Hankins had obstructed Davis while running to second base and, therefore, annulled Odum at first base, ending the inning. The Trojans coaching staff vehemently argued the call for several minutes but the umpires, after a

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“I’ve been yelling at him since he was 9 or 10 years old to get his throws lower and hit a cutoff man,” joked Joe Caruso after the game. “He hadn’t listened to me for 10 years, and you know what, it paid off tonight — just a really good athletic play from a good athlete.”

Pinch runner Zach Busa, in for Caruso, moved to second base on a wild pitch by Gobble. Collin Slagle walked. Busa, who had moved to third base, scored on a passed ball with Garrett at the plate. Garrett followed by dropping a base hit into a gap in center field, driving in Slagle for a 3-0Dillonlead. and Davis worked together for another 4-6-3 double play in the top of the second inning after Nolan Sailor singled for the Trojans.

“I feel on top of the world. It doesn’t get much better,” Maner said in regard to leaving as a state champion.

Despite the reaction by the Trojan fans and dugout, Appomattox was able to block it all out and continue to focus.

Joe Caruso didn’t see the actual play at second base because he was recording the play on his iPad, but said he knows the rule.

top of the seventh inning when center fielder Ethan Walton ran to his right and stretched out for a catch on a deep fly ball off the bat of

“Our mantra has been, through the tournaments is, you know something bad or something you don’t wanna happen or something unexpected is gonna happen. What matters most is how you respond — and they took that to heart, you could see how they responded,”

Joe Caruso Appomattoxsaid.made another outstanding defensive play in the

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brief consultation, allowed the ruling to stand.

“I didn’t see it, but I know it’s a rule, and I tell my guys all the time, ‘You gotta slide? Stay down, be careful. Don’t leave it up for interpretation,” he said.

finished the season with a 23-1 record (11-0 in the Dogwood District). Their only loss was a road game at Rustburg.

Raider seniors Slagle, Garrett, Wilhoit, Walton, Jake Maner and Bryson Murphy played their final game in a Raiders uniform.

The Appomattox Raiders baseball team raises the Class 2 State Championship trophy.

“He didn’t slide, and he grazed my shoulder when he came through,” Davis said later.

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remember, just like Mannix said about his throw,” Walton said. “It was just instincts, and it just happened; I was just there. The sun wasn’t there; I could see it fine. I just reacted andGobbleplayed.”hit a single to keep the Trojans’ hopes alive but Hankins grounded out to Dillon to end the game and secure the state title for theAppomattoxRaiders.

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“I’m gonna be smiling for weeks at a time,” he said. “It’s a long season, so we’re gonna enjoy it, we’re gonna relax.”•

Joe Caruso has been impressed with the team’s defensive play this season, particularly when it comes to the Dillion-Davis combination, and said he takes the time to watch how well they operate together in practice.Whenasked what makes their on-field chemistry look so easy at times, Davis said, “I guess it’s just a lot of practice, and we grew up playing together, so it’s been there for a while.”

“I’m very thankful to God and my coaches, my teammates and

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Appomattox left fielder Mannix Wilhoit (second from left) is greeted in celebration by Hunter Garrett (far left) and his teammates after throwing out a runner at home plate in the top of the fourth inning of the 2022 VHSL Class 2 State Championship game.

“You have potential because you know you have a good pitching staff, you have guys that can really run,” he said. “So when you see them playing defense like that and hitting like they did and executing offensively, you start getting the idea that, ‘Hey, we could make a run.’ But you have to be fortunate, too … You can make a run, but it doesn’t always end up in a state title. As long as we play well, play hard, leave it all on the field, I’m good — and those guys do that every game.”

friends who were able to make this possible,” he said. “I’m very thankful for the coaches day in and day out helping us to get better and put that work in, and that really helped a lot. Just a lot of love going on (with) teammates. (ACHS has) never been in this spot before for baseball — first time forever — so it’s an awesome feeling.”

Garrett said he had a feeling that the Raiders were on their way to a state championship when they were able to overcome the Trojans’ fifth-inning challenge.

Joe Caruso doesn’t like to put pressure on his team as far as wins and losses, but he realized this team’s potential while noting that nothing is guaranteed.

The veteran coach, Caruso, revealed the immediate plan for his players, coaching staff and himself.

Utility player Bryson Murphy, who as a home-schooled student played his first year of varsity ball in 2022, is glad he was part of the“I’mexperience.verygrateful,” he said. “It’s always been my dream to actually play on a team like this. It’s just like a second family to me, and I’m feeling great right now.”

Walton described his fellow Raiders as the “best teammates in the“Theyworld.”always have your back,” Walton said. “Hardest working and hardest playing teammates you could ask for. We’re like a family together, so it’s just the best feeling in the world right now. I’m so grateful it all happened, a happy end like this.”

Slagle expressed plenty of thankfulness to go around.

Joe Caruso is thrilled for his players as well as the community of Appomattox for having the chance to experience a baseball state championship to go along with other sports, as well as marching band and theatre.

“It’s for the kids, the players — that’s what means the most because they all work so hard,” he said. “It’s great for the school because we have such good community support from everyone. It’s a feeling of pride, that little Appomattox and bringing home these titles … it’s a great feeling. Sports is important to Appomattox, and so it’s good that Appomattox gets this.”

Davis is known for wearing his white cowboy hat, even in the dugout, and said he is a country boy through and through. He drives a baby blue 1997 Chevy Silverado pickup truck, and his favorite country music song is “Neon Eyes” by Morgan Wallen. He also appreciates the old-time country, being a fan of George Strait.

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Appomattox Raiders softball players and coaches celebrate after winning the 2022 VHSL Class 2 State Championship.

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Coming into the 2022 season, the Appomattox Raiders’ goal was to, so to speak, press the “repeat” button on their playlist. The first state championship won by the Appomattox County High School Raiders was in 1987. Then in June 2022, the Raiders celebrated their second consecutive (or, repeat) Class 2 title after a dramatic 1-0 win in the seventh inning over the Page County Panthers at the James I Moyer Sports Complex in Salem.

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Randolph-Henry.EmilyPurcell,the number nine hitter in the lineup, started off the bottom of the seventh inning of the 2022 VHSL Class 2 State Championship game against Page County with a shot up the middle of the Panther defense and into center field. She then planted her foot on first base as the team’s leadoff hitter Kelsey Hackett stepped up to the plate.

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Expecting a throw from left field, Purcell noticed that the Panther left fielder misplayed the ball, which was rolling toward the wall. Purcell rounded third base and headed for home plate.

The moment was big, but Hackett and the Raiders thrive in big games under the spotlight. As the tension in the ballpark grew, Hackett came through with a line drive into left field and Purcell’s wheels began churning around the basepaths.

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Courtney Layne fired her second consecutive perfect game in a state championship, accomplishing the same feat in 2021 against Randolph-Henry. Layne had also pitched a five-inning perfect game in a 11-0 state semifinal win against — you guessed it —

Raiders head coach Janet Rawes had faith that both Purcell and Hackett were capable of ending the game in their respective situations.

Layne offered a simple explanation for why she has been able to continually deliver clutch performances for the Raiders, stating, “Just taking it pitch-by-pitch and not letting the moment get too big and trusting my defense.”

She crossed the plate for the championship-winning run and was immediately surrounded by jubilant teammates who reveled in thePurcell,moment.who in tears described her postgame feelings as “very excited and overwhelming,” scored unchallenged on the play and was excited to score the winning run but was not about to take anything for granted as she was running the bases.

by my last at-bat, I kind of had a feeling of exactly what she was gonna do, and I just took my chance.”

“My first thought before Kelsey ever hit the ball was, ‘If we can just get a ball hit to right field, Emily will score.’ And when the left fielder misplayed the ball, at that point it’s all or nothing. ‘If they get Emily out, we still have Kelsey,’ was my thought. But when that girl misplayed the ball, it wasn’t even close,” Rawes said.

“Throughout the game I had been getting all inside (pitches), so my last at-bat I went in thinking, ‘Inside, let’s just crush it down the line.’ Well, she tried to trick me and switched it up on me a little bit. I just saw it coming, and I was like, ‘This is my chance, I need to go for it now.’ Swung. Once I saw it go down the line, I just had all the faith in the world in Emily. I knew she was gonna go all the way for us,” Hackett said.

“They played amazing as always,” Layne said in regard to

Above at left, Appomattox pitcher Courtney Layne winds up for a pitch during her perfect game performance at the 2022 VHSL Class 2 State Championship game. Above at right, the Appomattox Raiders softball team lifts the Class 2 State Championship trophy.

“It felt good,” she said. “I felt a little nervous though because I saw the catcher looking when I was rounding third, and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I have to beat this.’ The left fielder, she bobbled the ball and it went by her and I was like, ‘This is mine, I have to getPantherthere.’”pitcher

it appeared that the Panther left fielder took her eye off the ball on Hackett’s hit because she was likely focused on keeping Purcell from scoring.

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“Emily’s a good kid,” Rawes added. “She’s been solid for us, the number nine hitter — and we put here there for a reason, to put us back to the top of our lineup — and she’s done her job. She’s consistently put the ball in play. She hasn’t had a lot of strikeouts, but she hits the ball well, and today she hit the ball well when we needed her to — you can’t ask her to do anymore thanRawesthat.”said

“(Gaskins) pitched a great game,” Hackett added. “She was very smart with her pitches, I will definitely give her that one, but throughout the game, we were definitely adapting to her … So

Bailee Gaskins had held the Raiders to three base hits up until the last inning but Hackett was able to adjust at the right moment on a pitch she said was middle-in at the plate.

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Wilkerson said Layne’s go-to pitch is the riseball — a fact that is well known in local softball circles but is a difficult dilemma to Atsolve.one point in the game, Layne was behind 3-1 on the count to a Panthers batter and her fellow infielders, including Wilkerson, gathered at the mound to give her a chance to rest for a moment.

Layne was hit by a pitch in the middle of her back while batting in the sixth inning but was able to stay in the game and pitch from the mound. As usual, she was replaced by a pinch-runner, this time Kenadee McCullough.

didn’t bat in the lineup — her spot was taken by designated hitter Bailey Hamilton — but was still focused on the“Mentallyfield. I was in it the whole time…I wasn’t batting today, so I just knew I had to make the plays in the field to support Courtney, and I did that,” she said. “Those (dive plays) are the hardest ones. It was an ‘I’m gonna try my best to get this, and if I get it, great, and if I don’t I gave it my everything.’ I’m just trying to support them as best as I can — it’s not about me; it’s about myRaiderteammates.”thirdbaseman

Hargis said winning their second championship together “means a lot because everyone always told us the second one was gonna be harder than the first one, and it definitely was.”

the team’s defensive play. “We’ve been practicing it all season really but especially in these playoffs because we knew there were gonna be games like this … and they did an amazing job of executing each one.”

Second baseman Michaela Williams was crucial on defense in preserving Layne’s perfect game when she made a diving stop of a ground ball by Panther’s batter Karleigh Austin in the top of the fourth inning and tossed it to Macee Hargis at first base for theWilliamsout.

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“I’m glad we get to go out this way because the first one was sweet, but this one’s a little bit sweeter as a final goodbye …” Hargis said. “It’s the end of an era, and to end like this is the best way to Layneend.”said she will remember “the heart that all these girls

Hackett said what she will miss most is “the people.”

The senior class of Layne, Hackett, Hargis, Williams and Wilkerson played their last game in a Raiders uniform that day. They leave with fond memories of each other and are glad to have gone out on a winning note.

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Carrington Moore was also steady on the “hot corner,” coolly nabbing several runners out on throws to first Rawesbase.was somewhat nervous when the Raiders were unable to score with runners in scoring position in the second, third, fourth and sixth innings but still anticipated a breakthrough.

“Yes (I was nervous) when you leave as many runners as we left early on in the game,” she said. “But I knew eventually, as long as we were hitting the ball, it would all work out. Sometimes you like to have them before the seventh inning, but sometimes it doesn’t happen that way. Courtney was great today, her defense behind her was good today. We did what we needed to do when we needed it even though sometimes early in the game, we didn’t. The plays that Michaela made, and Courtney getting hit in the back put a fire under them a little bit. Emily’s hit and then Kelsey’s hit, I mean it worked out. I always said either it’s meant to be or it’s not, and today it was meant to be.”

Layne said they told her, “Just to stay calm, don’t let it get too big and keep it in my spots like I’ve been doing. I came back and threw two strikes, so obviously it worked. So, (it was a matter of) just keeping (Page County’s) momentum down and ours up.”

The on-field chemistry between Layne and catcher Abby Wilkerson is one reason why the Raiders have won two consecutive state titles. Wilkerson explained that their extensive history of playing together is the key to their magical connection.

“I wouldn’t wanna be anywhere else with any other team,” Wilkerson said. “This is where I wanna be … The whole season, the whole time being a Raider, I loved it. We get along so good. We have such a good bond and such a good trust between each other, so we know no matter what the game’s gonna throw at us, we’ll be able to respond.”

“Me and Courtney have been pitching and catching together since we were in Dixie ball, and then we went to a Travel Ball team at a young age, and then school ball — we’ve just been

together all through,” she said. “We have chemistry. We know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, so I know when I need to be prepared — like on a changeup — OK this is gonna be where I need to set up to block if it goes low, but also Courtney knows that I have that block if that happens.”

“I mean, these girls, we’ve been through everything together,” Hackett said. “We are so close. It’s so sad to see it end, but it’s so exciting for the way it ended. These girls will forever hold a special place in my heart because we are like sisters; we literally do everything for each other.”

“Wehave.”really do play for each other, and we really wanted one thing this season, and that was this moment right here, and I’m just so proud of them, and I’ll forever remember all the memories that we made, all the championships that we won, and it’s been fun,” Layne Wilkersonsaid.expressed her feelings as “very, very bittersweet, but I love it.”

Wilkerson will play ball at Sweet Briar, and Williams will play at Randolph College.

“We work hard and coaches put a lot of time in,” Rawes said.

The Raiders now ride a 30-game winning streak, having finished 2022 with a perfect 24-0 record, and 16-0 in 2021.

In closing the 2022 chapter of Appomattox Raiders softball, Purcell repeated the team’s rallying mantra.

“It was Gator Season,” she said, meaning that the Raiders were hungry for another state championship and left Salem feeling satisfied.•

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“How can you not (miss them)?” she said. “You know, you’ve got the pitcher, catcher, first base, second base, shortstop — you know, they’re the heart of this team, but yeah they’ll definitely be missed. Not to take anything away from them, because they’re great kids, but we’ve got a good JV program coming through, too. But even to replace these kids, it’s gonna take some time.”

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“We love these kids — I love these kids like they’re mine, so it’s huge. Last year was a little different; we only played 16 games, but to play a full season, stay undefeated and do the things that we’ve done, that’s huge.”

Purcell, a junior, will miss the seniors and hopes to keep up the winning tradition in the future.

Rawes echoed Purcell’s assessment of the senior class as well as the outlook of the future of the Raiders program.

Winning the state championship in the COVID-19-shortened 2021 season left the Raider players and coaching staff with something to prove — that 2021 was not a fluke.

“I just love them all so much,” she said. “It’s gonna be hard because it’s basically our whole infield that’s leaving, and it’s gonna be a new team next year. But in my head I’m just saying, ‘Different team, same determination.’ So we’ve just gotta keep the mojo going.”

Layne and Hackett move on the play at the NCAA Division I level with the Virginia Cavaliers next season. Layne said that having Layne, as well as two other close friends — Rustburg pitcher Eden Bigham, and Bassett shortstop Jade Hylton — join her at UVA will help ease her transition.

The Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department held its 70th year anniversary celebration Sunday, July 24, to give back to the community.

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“Volunteers were taking money out of their own pockets and putting fuel in the trucks,” said former president of PVFD Bill Hogan.

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The fire department provided hotdogs, chips, refreshments and a Splash Tower for all the attending parents and children to PVFDenjoy. hosted this event to show its appreciation for area residents, give back to the community, let the locals know what Pamplin has built over the years, and encourage children to get involved in the fireThisdepartment.firedepartment would not be here today if it was not for the hard-working people donating their time and money over the past 70 years for the benefit of thePVFDcommunity.isappreciative of the support that the community gives to the fire department.

“Howmodel.you act is representative of not just this fire department, but yourself, you personally, and just try to be the best you

Every time the fire department has a big project or adds on to a building, the public helps them with their donations, support and time. The public would cook and hold fundraisers to raise money for the firstPVFDresponders.appreciates that the people who have supported them over the years were doing this to help the fire department, notDespitethemselves.retiring, Hogan tries to give back to the community by still being involved in the fire“Evendepartment.though I may not be in a leadership role anymore, I am here cooking hotdogs and still go to fires,” added Hogan.

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To celebrate its 70th year anniversary, the fire department invited the public to a celebration event Sunday, July 24.

just like how we are for them,” said PVFD President Barry Vanderveer.

Hogan is not the only example of retired leaders still getting involved, as PVFD has many retired leaders who are demonstrating their lifetime loyalty. These leaders do what they can to help the fire department andAnothercommunity.way Hogan gives back to the community is by striving to be a good role

70 YEARS STRONG

“The community has always stepped up for us anytime we needed anything. The community has always been here for us

The Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD was founded in 1952 by the Pamplin Brewington Clinic, a civic organization, and has been going strong ever since.

The fire department hopes that this event will encourage children to give back to the community, follow burn laws and become firefighters as they mature.

can and do the best you can for your community,” stated Hogan.

“We enjoy serving the public, and we are connected to all people in the community. If you call, we will come,” said PVFD Chief Shane Richardson.

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The fire department has heard from many young volunteers that the experience was very rewarding. PVFD’s young volunteers experienced personal growth while helping their community.

Whenever these first responders leave the fire department, they need to practice good fire safety tips such as following the burn laws because the younger generation, the community’s future, will be watching the example these local heroes set.

PVFD believes that the youth will benefit from helping the fire department and volunteering as firefighters because it will give them something to do and keep the youth out of trouble.

“We welcome all young people to show an interest in this because we always need volunteers,” added Bailey.

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The PVFD wants youth to know that the organization’s success during the pandemic and other times of crisis is largely attributed to the youth who have stepped up and become heroes for their community. •

“I am super proud of how far we have come from where the department started and where it is now because we are just as good as any fire department in the country thanks to the support of the community and the crews we have,” said PVFD Assistant Chief Damien Bailey.

PVFD started with one truck in 1952, and the fire department did not even have a building. Now, they are equipped to answer any type of emergency call.

“The more you serve the fire department, the more you get hooked to doing it,” stated Bailey.

In a close-knit community like Pamplin, adults and children are always watching how their local community heroes and first responders behave. Adults and children pay attention to them whether the first responders are at the fire department, grocery stores, sports games or elswhere.

“Your children follow your example, so being a good role model teaches them to take pride in something,” said PVFD Secretary Tanya Dickerson.

The Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department serves the citizens of Pamplin, Appomattox County, Prince Edward County and Charlotte County.

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RESCUE SQUAD CELEBRATES 60TH YEAR

“We’re proud to serve the citizens of Appomattox,” said Appomattox County Volunteer Rescue Squad (ACVRS) Captain Susan Walton. “We’re 60 years and counting, and we hope that the citizens will continue to support the Rescue Squad with donations and with their appreciation.”

Approximately 60 years after its founding, the Appomattox County Volunteer Rescue Squad (ACVRS) celebrated its 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 23, with an in-town parade and a day full of

You read that right. ACVRS has been serving the community for 60 years.

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events at Courtland Festival Park.

Following the parade, people from various localities gathered throughout the day at Courtland Festival Park on Court Street. Among the featured attractions were a karaoke competition, professional face painting, miniature horse petting, exploring the inside of an ambulance, food trucks,

“We’re all volunteer that are here today, and most of us are volunteers,” Walton said.

Walton, a veteran volunteer of 20 years, has witnessed the growth of ACVRS firsthand and is confident in the future of the organization. She has seen the squad grow from volunteer numbers in the teens to the current number of approximately 65 members of various ages.

“The rescue squad volunteers actually bill for

The day began with the First Responders parade at 10:30 a.m. that included an array of area emergency vehicles from Appomattox, Pamplin, Concord and Red House. The parade started on Confederate Boulevard and concluded on Court Street.

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small business and artisan vendors, cornhole games and live musical entertainment by Brandon Loving, Keith McFaden & Kompany, Say No More, and BlackByrd.

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Snyder’s husband Caleb is the ACVRS president and also one of the event’s organizers along with Cassie Nash, Jonathan Franklin and Gabby Snyder.

ACVRS has seven paid staff members who work during weekdays. Volunteers work on weeknights and weekends.

“For me, it’s just giving back to the community,” he said. “I mean, being able to interact and help the community, that’s really why I do it — this isn’t my career; this is just something I volunteer — and being able to be there for the community and help them in their time of need — because a lot of people, they don’t have means to get out to the “Appomattoxdoctor.

“Another reason we wanted to do this event is because we’re trying to get people, especially Appomattox residents, to come out and volunteer for us,” Snyder said.

Snyder and Bagby expressed thankfulness to those who made the ACVRS 60th Anniversary Celebration possible, including the community, which shared the event on social media; the Appomattox Moose Lodge, which donated the karaoke equipment; food vendors Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts, Hamlett House Coffee and Ministry on the Move; and the Kroger store, which donated water and candy that were provided free to attendees. •

Olivia Snyder and Jim Bagby were two of the event’s organizers. Snyder is a volunteer advanced EMT who has served ACVRS for three years, and Bagby is a volunteer ambulance driver in his second year of service.

is a great community. I grew up in Campbell County in the Timberlake area, but I recently moved out here about eight or nine years ago and just fell in love with this community … great people, they support the rescue squad and they support each other …”

services, and with that revenue we collect, that’s how we employ our own career staff.”

“Everyone’s really friendly here,” she said. “I think that might be a Southern thing, but even when we go on these calls, everyone’s just kind. Even for an event like this, everyone just shows up.” Similar to Bagby, Synder loves helping people in the midst of their troubles even though the work requires a lot of hours and a sense of “Usuallyresponsibility.when somebody calls 9-1-1, it can be one of the worst days of their life, and so being the person that can encourage them through that and having that knowledge to be able to help them and get them to the right place that they need to be is definitely the best part,” she said.

In addition to a birthday party for ACVRS, a goal of the event was promoting the rescue squad in an attempt to attract local volunteers. Volunteers are currently made up of Appomattox County residents, college students, one high school student, and several from outside of the county who want to receive volunteer time.

Bagby, who referred to ACVRS as a “great organization,” moved to Appomattox nearly a decade ago and enjoys the community and the opportunity to serve the people.

Snyder said she and her family also moved to Appomattox from Lynchburg last year because they like the “small-town feel” and wanted to be more involved in the rescue squad.

Shown above are karaoke competitor Caroline Cockerham of Amherst (left) and Matthew Firth (right) of Appomattox at Appomattox County Volunteer Rescue Squad’s 60th Anniversary Celebration. On opposite page, at left is a Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department truck at the First Responders parade for Appomattox County Volunteer Rescue Squad’s 60th Anniversary Celebration. At right, children get first-hand experience of being inside an Appomattox County Volunteer Rescue Squad ambulance at the celebration.

Olivia Snyder said that ACVRS was founded on March 22, 1962,

but the 60-year celebration was held in late April with the hope the weather would be more suitable. The organizers got their wish as the weather was over 80 degrees and sunny.

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When Walton first began as a volunteer, two ACVRS original members were still on the squad — Harry Ferguson and the late Gordon Staples. Since that time, Walton said, the number of ambulances is the same but that number includes new and updated equipment and ambulances in addition to a smaller first response vehicle.

MUSEUM MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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It’s been 10 years since the American Civil War Museum first came to Appomattox, where Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively putting an end to the American Civil War.

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To celebrate, the museum kicked off a yearlong celebration of the 10th anniversary of its Appomattox site (ACWM-Appomattox) in April.Aspart of the regional “Commemoration of the Surrender and Freedom Day Weekend,” ACWM-Appomattox presented several programs and activities throughout the April 8-10 weekend. Events included lecture presentations about Civil War Weaponry, 19th century textiles, hearth cooking demonstrations and textile creation at the Museum’s Civil War era cabin on the ACWM property.

Located beside the wooden cabin outside the museum was a single Civil War era encampment featuring a tent, boiling pot

The weekend concluded with “Appomattox and Its Legacies,” a panel discussion with Dr. Carolina Janney, director of the Nau Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia, and Dr. Elizabeth Varon, professor of American history at UVA, both of whom are highly-regarded Civil War historians, scholars and prize-winning authors. The panel was moderated by Dr. Rob Havers, The American Civil War Museum president and CEO.

heated by fire, and various personal items including uniforms, a deck of cards, a banjo, grooming supplies, carry bags and more.

The program for Sunday, April 10, was followed by a reception to officially begin a yearlong celebration of the 10th anniversary of InACWM-Appomattoxhisremarkstothegathering, Dr. Havers said, “On this 157th commemoration of the surrender, Appomattox remains the significant turning point in U.S. history. This is where The American

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For more information on upcoming events, visit www.acwm. org/events.•

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Pictured is the American Civil War Museum in Appomattox. Photo by Charles Conrad. On opposite page, at left is a Civil War era encampment site displayed on the weekend of April 8-10 outside the American Civil War Museum in Appomattox. Photo by Charles Conrad. At right, Samantha Barrett (right) and Morrissa Scott stand on the porch of the cabin outside the American Civil War Museum in Appomattox. Contributed by American Civil War Museum.

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“We have a three-site system: our flagship at Tredegar in downtown Richmond, and its new location which was opened in May of 2019: the White House of the Confederacy, which is a 204-year-old home in downtown Richmond which has been restored to the period of the 1860s in terms of interior furnishings,” heACWM-Appomattoxsaid. is located conveniently for people in the region and who do not plan to travel to the Richmond sites but still want to learn the history of the Civil War.

The museum also sees people from across the nation and around the world walk through its doors. Sayre said that over 60 percent of all visitors come from all 50 states and different countries, among which are France, Britain, Australia, Canada and Japan. During the COVID-19 pandemic, overseas visitors were scarce but are recently beginning to travel again.

ACWM-Appomattox is one of three branches of the ACWM, as Sayre explained.

“As one of our three sites, we see ourselves as being able to not only discuss Appomattox and its significance to the war and now but also serve the Southwest Virginia area. This Appomattox site ensures the connectivity of all three ACWM sites to explore understanding of the Civil War and its legacies,” Sayre said.

Havers went on to say that in the coming year, ACWM is planning a new exhibit for the Appomattox site and scheduling a series of programs and events.

Civil War Museum needs to be.”

During its 10-year existence in Appomattox, ACWMAppomattox has been well-received and garners plenty of support from the area.

Sayre, who has been employed at ACWM-Appomattox since its 2012 opening, is originally from Falls Church but currently lives north of Appomattox in a 175-year-old farmhouse his parents bought when he was a child. Sayre said he loves the people and history of Appomattox County.

“We have a great relationship with the community,” said Bob Sayre, ACWM director of visitor engagement. “The growth here has been very good. We’ve got great community partners between the (Appomattox Court House National Historical Park) and Carver-Price (Legacy Museum). The community in general has been very supportive of us.”

Appomattox resident Christian Nathaniel Evans died at age 22 around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 5, as the result of a singlevehicle motorcycle accident on Doss Road in the Concord area of Campbell County.

them or not, and they are honored to ride in my son’s memory… It’s wonderful to see how many are out. I just greatly appreciate them doing this for us,” Brandy said.

“Chris rides, and Christian’s such a free spirit that he wanted to ride with Chris … He never actually had the opportunity to ride with any of them because he only had the bike a short while. He enjoyed the freedom,” Brandy said.

Family and friends, including an estimated 100 or more motorcyclists, gathered Monday, May 9, at Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Appomattox to pay tribute to Evans. Following the funeral service, the bikers led the procession from Robinson Funeral Home on Court Street to Liberty Cemetery on Lee-Grant Avenue at around 3 p.m., where Evans was laid to

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And a good big brother he was to his younger brothers Terry and Jacob, and toddler sister Clara.

Webber, a member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association who resides in Appomattox and knows Evans and his family, was one of the bikers who attended Monday’s funeral. Webber had lost touch with Evans over the last few years but spoke highly of his fallen fellow biker.

“Christian was a good guy,” Webber said. “At one time he used to be with us in the Christian Motorcycle Association, and his grandparents used to be a member of our group. Christian used to come with his grandparents all the time to the meetings, so he really wanted to be around motorcycles.”

Inspired by family friend Chris Knight, as well as his grandparents Larry and Sue Lawhorne, Christian developed a love of motorcycles that became his life’s passion. He had purchased a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan in January and wanted to take it with him everywhere.

“He loved his bike; it was definitely his pride and joy,” said Christian’s father, Alvin “A.R.” Evans. “It was the first vehicle he bought strictly on his own. It didn’t matter what temperature it was, he was still out riding it. We had a family trip (recently) to Charlotte, North Carolina, and he drove it, and it was probably 40 degrees outside and he was going down I-85 with it, and I know he was freezing. So we stopped at the truck stop and got him some extra gloves and stuff. But he was not gonna go unless he could drive his bike down there; he refused to ride with us in the car. That just tells you how much that meant to him — he just loved it; that was his life.”

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“He had a great heart,” A.R. Evans said. “He may have made mistakes, but who hasn’t? He was young; he was a kid; he was 22. I hope people will remember his generosity; he always wanted to take care of people. He was very compassionate. He may have had a tough exterior, but he had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody and was always looking out for people. He wanted to feel like he was the big brother to everybody.”

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His mother said he was a “free spirit.” His father described him as “generous.” His siblings referred to him as “Bubba,” and in the case of his 2-year-old sister, he was called “Bub.” A fellow biker said he was a “good guy.”

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Gathering around other bikers and families of bikers in times of need is a common trait in the motorcycling community, and Webber is glad to have the opportunity to serve Evans’ family.

“I spoke to a biker today that doesn’t know me, that doesn’t know my son, and she said, to paraphrase, that there is an honor and love amongst the bikers that are family, whether you know

“Bikers are real anxious to get out and help the community and show support if they’re asked to,” Webber said. “It means a lot. I know the family real good, and I knew Christian real good, and whatever it takes to help them out, I’m glad to do.”

Various motorcycle groups and individual bikers took part in Monday’s funeral procession, some from the local area and others as far away as Roanoke and the Tidewater Region. The effort was spearheaded by Evans’ mother Brandy.

A.R. Evans believes his son’s primary legacy will be the goodness of his character — his generosity and caring spirit.

“All of the children called him ‘Bubba,” A.R. Evans said. “That’s what he wanted them to know him by, and Clara loved her ‘Bub.’ She couldn’t pronounce ‘Bubba,’ so that was her ‘Bub.’ It’s terrible because we know that Clara’s gonna have to grow up with pictures. But she’ll always know that he was there and was a Spotlight

“It’s very humbling and honoring,” A.R. Evans said. “I had no idea that the motorcycle community as a whole was as much of a brotherhood and sisterhood as it is. It’s truly honoring, and we

“We’ve kept our head above water just by knowing that he was doing so much for others and so many people loved him, and that gave us peace,” Brandy said.

big part of her life. She definitely loved him.”

“What we want to try to do is stress safety, not only for motorcycle riders,” he said. “People who drive passenger cars, know that these that these motorcycles are out there. Be safe around them, be aware — they have every right to be on the road as well as (passenger vehicles) do. So, just look out for them, be aware that they’re there, share the road. If you ride (a motorcycle) let people know where you’re at and ride with a group if you can. If we can stop one family from going through what we have, it’ll be worth all the work we’ve put in.” •

can’t thank everybody enough for the outpouring of support from the different groups. It’s really touching. It’s helped a lot for us to know that they want to help honor him.”

Christian Evans’ motorcycle accident did not involve another vehicle, but A.R. Evans wishes to emphasize roadway safety for motorcycle riders and other vehicles in remembrance of his son.

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At top left, motorcyclists lead a funeral procession as they leave Robinson Funeral Home on Court Street in Appomattox. Directly above at left are many of the motorcycles parked at Liberty Cemetery during the graveside service for Christian Nathaniel Evans. Photos by Charles Conrad. To the right of these photos is the late Christian Nathaniel Evans. Photo contributed by A.R. and Brandy Evans.

Clara’s tenderness, the widespread support the Evans family has received from people in the local community, and the biker community as well, has given them strength to endure the early stage of the grieving process.

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Although Clara is too young to comprehend what happened to her big brother at this point, A.R. Evans said she is cognizant of the fact that her family has been feeling “sad” and has comforted them by giving hugs. However, A.R. Evans hopes that someday she will have memories of moments with Christian, such as sitting on his Alonglap.with

In his book, “Front Burner: Al Qaeda’s Attack on The USS Cole,” published in April 2012, Lippold had predicted a large terrorist attack against the U.S. in the months following the attack on the Cole. Meeting with officials at the Central Intelligence Agency, in Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 2001, he had mentioned those fears, only to have them borne out the following day.

He rushed to the Pentagon that morning of what has become known as 9/11 and labored into the night on rescue and recovery efforts. He wrote that he felt guilty for not being more outspoken about his fears.

Lippold told his story with military precision, adding funny and serious interactions with his crew throughout. His voice cracked with emotion a few times, and he spoke without pausing or taking a sip of water for 45 minutes.

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American Legion Post 104 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9855 organized the event.

Lippold started his speech by thanking the audience and said that with Memorial Day and Veterans Day, one might think everybody was covered with gratitude, but he would like to add “everybody else.”

Everybody else includes the families and citizens who support military personnel in life and in death; they keep the home fires burning for all the troops.

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A DAY TO REMEMBER

Bugler Keith Hamilton plays Taps at a Memorial Day ceremony at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox. Photo by Sharon Walker.

Retired Navy Commander Kirk S. Lippold is a hero, though he does not profess to be heroic.

Living or dead, there are heroes to be praised and emulated by civilians and military personnel alike, and Lippold is one those heroes who lived to tell the stories of those who died. Lippold told his story at a Memorial Day ceremony in Appomattox’s Liberty Baptist Church Ministry Center.

Lippold was the commanding officer of the USS Cole when it came under a suicide terrorist attack by al-Qaida in the port of Aden, Yemen, Oct. 12, 2000. Seventeen U.S. sailors were killed and 37 were injured.

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In the early morning when the USS Cole pulled into the port

At top, participants of the Memorial Day ceremony at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox render honors to the flag and to service members who have died. Photo by Sharon Walker. Above is an archived photo of Navy Commander Kirk S. Lippold. Contributed photo.

Lippold said that on the day of the attack on the USS Cole, he understood that commitment to be more his destiny. A calm came over him after the shattering explosion, he said, when he knew the USS Cole had come under attack.

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“I truly had no clue,” he said about when he first entered the Navy. “But you slowly begin to realize what that commitment to serve in the military means: to promise to protect and defend, against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”

“It was the families and folks at home who got us through the bad times,” Lippold said. “It was your thoughts, your support, your prayers that not only got us through that fateful day, but also you helped sustain those families as they waited and wondered back on the home front. Had their loved one survived? ‘Were they injured?’ Had their family members been killed? You took care of our people, so we could take care of the business at hand. Thank you for what you have done for us back here in Appomattox. You truly make it possible for us to stay the greatest nation in the world. So, thank you.”

Lippold said it took some years for him to understand what he’d gotten himself into at the tender age of 18.

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Lippold told of a sailor he’d spoken to earlier he would never see again because he was killed after leaving his office that morning; he spoke of the first sailor he saw who was dead on the USS Cole; he spoke of a sailor who told him he didn’t think he would make it, and Lippold said he knew he would make it; he spoke of crew members who were missing and tangled in the wreckage of the Cole; and he spoke of a sailor, an officer, who having left the ship for other duty, signed back on in the afternoon of Oct. 12.

On the morning of the attack, commander and crew had prepared the ship to refuel and prepare for the journey ahead in support of U.S. forces in Iraq.

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of Aden, “I moored it bow out, pointing out of the harbor — just in case — just in case something happened,” he said.

He had settled in back to the bureaucracy and paperwork on his“Atdesk.11:18 in the morning, there was a thunderous explosion,” he said. “You could feel all 505 feet, and 8,400 tons of guided missile destroyer suddenly and violently thrust up to the right; the ship hesitated for a sec, then slid back down rocking left and right, surging fore and aft.”

According to his bio, Lippold graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, having received his commission in the Navy in 1981; from the Navy Postgraduate School with a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering; and from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in 1994. Ships he has served on include guided missile cruisers and destroyers as well as a tank landing ship.

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“What my crew did that day was nothing short of a miracle,” LippoldBecausesaid.they were all trained to do one another’s jobs, Lippold said the sailors quickly took charge: They formed a triage to take care of shipmates, damage control folks took care of the ship, and another group took care of security for all of them.

Lippold told the Times Virginian, “One of the things you realize — for anyone who serves — is that you train; you hope and you pray the worst never happens. When it did — it may sound odd — we call it the ultimate gift of command, but nothing else mattered. Everything on my desk became irrelevant. Seldom does one get that in life to so focus on one thing. All that mattered was saving my ship and my crew.”

In closing, Lippold said he wanted to go back to the beginning.

“As we’re coming up on sunset, that first day, my XO (executive officer) said to me, ‘Captain, the ship is listing but stable, the wounded are ashore, the dead are on their way home. What do you want to do about colors?’” Lippold recalled. “I looked over at the flag, stained with dirty black residue from the explosion. I looked over at Aden, lights beginning to twinkle on in the late afternoon. ‘XO, we’re not going to have colors. I want that flag flying at full mast, want lights on it as a symbol of our resolve that we are not going to let this terrorist attack defeat us or make us Onfalter.’”the 17th day the USS Cole was in the port of Aden, the Norwegian heavy transport ship Blue Marlin lifted the USS Cole was transported back to the U.S. for repair.

Lippold is the president of Lippold Strategies LLC, a “consulting firm specializing in executive leadership development, crisis management and national security affairs.” He speaks about national security issues and has appeared on various domestic and international news networks.•

“When Navy ships are in port, just like bases and ports everywhere in the world, we post colors at 8 a.m., play the National Anthem and raise the flag,” he said. “At sunset, we lower the flag and wait until the next morning.”

“Today, this Memorial Day, on the hallowed ground of the most violent conflict our nation has ever seen,” Lippold said, “we pause to remember all of those who fought for the sake of freedom, who gave the last full measure of their lives to ensure that we remain the greatest nation of the world. God bless our nation and every single one of you for letting these young men and women serve, put themselves in harm’s way and do what’s necessary to keep our country safe.”

Blasted over the speakers was the National Anthem. As the ship left the harbor, the Yemeni sailors rendered honors to the“YouAmericans.bet,we returned honors to them,” he said. “Then we played the National Anthem again – this time the Jimi HendrixSailorsversion.”thenpicked a song: “American Bad A**” by Kid Rock.

He had taken the Cole into Aden because Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, was at a higher threat level.

“We trained, trained and trained some more. I pushed them. Did they appreciate it? Certainly not,” he said to laughter in theWhenroom.we train like that, we do it for a reason. We want to be ready. We want to be sure we are ready.

That decision would make a difference after the Cole was attacked. It helped keep the 8,400-ton ship afloat as it was raised onto a rescue ship and towed out of the harbor.

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Butler loves being able to work with “the team” and host several events such as bingo, birthday parties, holiday parties, games, community carnivals and cookouts. She said that they are hoping to start these events again now that COVID-19 numbers haveAppomattoxdecreased.Health

This business also specializes in stroke care, cardiac care, respiratory diseases, orthopedic surgery care, accident recovery, skilled nursing care and post-surgical care.

Recognized as one of the “Best Nursing Homes” by U.S. News and World Report (in 2019 and 2020), Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation continues its continuation of “world-class rehabilitation” for its local patients.

Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation staff members pose for a group photo. Contributed photo.

The facility has a “state-of-the-art gym” with the latest advanced therapeutic technology. In the gym, residents have access to qualified physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. The rehabilitation staff assists in providing specialized testing and exercise programs to improve balance and coordination, and to increase physical function, mobility and safety.

when recovering from incidents such as a stroke or other neurological conditions. Speech therapists work with patients to assess and treat how to “regain” communication, swallowing function and other vocal impairments.

The staff even sings a personalized “cheer” when patients complete their therapy program.

Admissions Director/Marketing Director Crystal Butler has been working at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation for five years and said that she enjoys the “small, family-oriented” facility. They have 60 beds in the entire building, and she added that they strive to keep patients and their visitors/families safe.

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“Being able to see patients walk out of the facility with smiles on their faces is the most rewarding thing,” Butler said.

Also, they help patients improve their ability to communicate

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“Adjusting to COVID has been difficult,” she said. “Residents didn’t have any visitors for a period of time.”

and Rehabilitation offers therapy seven days a week for up to three hours each session. Therapy may include: exercises related to activities and function of the upper body; training to improve self-care; dressing and activities of daily living assessment for visual and spatial impairment; home improvements for safety and increased independence; and training on the use of adaptive equipment to improve independence and safety during daily life tasks.

All Breed Dog Grooming & Boarding (434)352-5024 Hwy 703 Snapps Mill Road TIMES-VIRGINIAN 2021 The perfect place to spoil your furever friend! Prize Springers coleman farm supply, inc. PO BOX 636 • 152 Main Street • Appomattox VA • 434-352-7298 • colemanfarmsupply.biz YourStatesSouthernDealer Ronald (Ron) M. Coleman, Jr. Owner/Manager FILLER í Chilli Willies  ORDER UP! 434-335-2454We can t wait to see you! 6201RenanRoad,Hurt,VA24563 “We Smoke the meats Try one of our slow smoked menu options for a one of a kind taste experience. All our burgers, ribs & chicken sandwiches are slow smoked with hickory & mesquite woods & charcoal. SERVING BreakfastLUNCHBREAKFAST,&DINNER.Sausage/Egg/Cheese/Toasted Ciabatta 3.99 Sausage/Egg onToasted Ciabatta 3.49 Bacon/Egg/Cheese onToasted Ciabatta 3.99 Bacon/Egg onToasted Ciabatta 3.49 Barbecue Barbecue Smoked Pork Rib Sandwich on Ciabatta Roll $449 North Carolina Pulled Pork BarbecuedBBQSmoked Chicken Sandwich on Ciabatta Roll $379329 Parelli’s 12 inch Pizza Pizza PepperoniSupreme Sausage,pepperoni,onions,greenpeppers,redpeppers&olives 4 Meat Pepperoni,ham,sausage&bacon FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO MAJOR CORPORATIONS WALKER CONTRACTORS, INC. Specializing in custom homes, remodeling, kitchen andbath renovations and general contracting services. Skip Walker, Owner/Operator 106 Jeanette Dr. Danville VA 434-836-0220 PRINTING& DESIGN POSTERS • B/WMENUSADVERTISEMENTSNEWSPAPERSCOUPONSFLYERSBROCHURESPROGRAMS•POSTCARDSBUSINESSCARDSCOLORPRINTINGPRINTING•COPIESCaRteR’s tore & Deli 6376 Bedford Hwy Lynch station, Va 24571 February15 Valentine’s Saturday surf & turf Country Music HighlightyourValentineweekendandbringyourValentinetoCarter’sStoretohearlivemusic byBoCofeaturingtheamazingmusiciansBoHeatherley,AmberShortandDaleReno!! Lunch Grilledribeye&shrimpsandwichon ciabattaroll. Formealcount,pleasecheckoutourFacebookandmarkgoingifattending ECarter’s General store Wecan’twaittosharegoodfood,love&music! Optionalsidesavailablewillbegrilledmacandhoopcheese,bakedbeans,avarietyofchips,Dot’spretzelsanddrinksincludingcraftsodas. General Contracting SML HEARINGCENTERCALLTODAY!540-297-9111 @smlhearing SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE HEARING CENTER ...is a locally owned, full service hearing aid center that is dedicated to bringing thecommunity the latest in hearingtechnology so that you and your loved ones can hear the worldaround you. We are pleased to answer any questions youmayhave. SMITHMOUNTAINLAKEHEARINGCENTERBESTYET! Hearyour ∆∆∆∆∆∆ SERVICES CustomizedAuditoryHearingHearingHearingHearingDiagnosticHearingEvaluationsAidConsultationsAidDispensing&AccessoriesAidServices&RepairPreservationRehabilitationMusicianEarPlugs&DevicesMoneta,1100CelebrationAve.#210VA24121 www.smlhearingcenter.com OPEN • Monday-Friday • 9am-5pm 30 N. Main Street, Chatham, VA Graphics Dept. • 434.432.1654 ext. 45 A Division of Womack Publishing Co. Inc. Proud Member of the Virginia Press Association Donna L. Fore Mutual of Omaha Insurance CompanyAdvisor479Francisco Road Brookneal, VA 24528 Tel. donna.fore@mutualofomaha.com434-665-1434

Aside from agricultural products, Coleman Farm Supply also sells items for pets (leashes, dog food and treatments for ticks and flees) and Cannabis CBD hemp. There are dozens of varieties of seeds for growing in all four seasons from squash and carrots to watermelon and pumpkin. Products for orchards and vineyards are included, too.

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Farmers begin to fertilize their fields before spring, and the Main Street business lays “small-grain” hay (on farm fields) in the surrounding five counties until April and switches over to corn in SomeMay.

The friendly, home-like environment has benefitted from being on Main Street because they are close to the railroad tracks.

“Customerslocations.really like the fact that they can call here and reach out to Ron when they’re having trouble. They look for his guidance because he’s really good at what he does,” said Glenna Nash, an employee at the store. Nash added that Coleman’s helped save her puppy with its great products and services.

Coleman Farm Supply invites everyone to visit their website www.colemanfarmsupply.biz.•

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Dave Woosley, another local farmer and customer of Coleman Farm Supply, said, “It’s just nice to have a hometown business where you know the owners and employees and they know you. They have all my farming needs.

Coleman Farm Supply also offers “bulk feed” for farmers who come out of Roanoke, and they are delivered to different farming

“We can use the railroad for product (shipping), and we are close to the banks and restaurants,” added Ron Coleman Sr., the owner’s father who helps out periodically.

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times,” said Nash.

of the most popular items sold are garden seeds, beef cattle, chicken feeds, fertilizers and chemicals. Owner Ron Coleman Jr. said that they have the pleasure of servicing 250 farms in the area each year.

Coleman Farm Supply Inc. is a family owned Southern States franchise established in 1948 in historic Appomattox.

Twyman Nash, a local farmer with 50 years of experience, mentioned that working with Coleman Farm Supply is like a family tradition, as his grandfather was the first to be a customer of “(Theytheirs. are) good people, helpful in good times and bad

An additional benefit of the company is the ability to personally help clients, rather than the client being directed to an automated system.

The overall mission of the independent insurance agent is to supply the best customer service in the community. The Drinkards said that being local and dealing with people in their time of need has been very rewarding for the both of them.

Donald G. (a customer since 2016) said, “You’ve served us well for many years!”When a tornado ripped through Appomattox during February 2016, Scott and Wilson stepped up and did the “right thing” for their customers. Denny Drinkard mentioned that insurance agents were at people’s houses, helping them navigate storm-related issues. As a result, Jackie Drinkard said that customers were very satisfied with Scott and Wilson’s service in their time of “Theyneed.were

Scott and Wilson Insurance has been serving Appomattox and the surrounding area since 1992 after being bought by Jackie Drinkard and her husband, Denny, in 2006.

He described the agency as being a “one-stop shop” that can “take care of all insurance needs.” Working with independent insurance agents has a lot of benefits, such as having immediate needs met and having experts for all insurance services.

Because of their reputation of communication, Scott and Wilson are able to have customers within a wide radius of local towns and cities such as Clarksville, Lynchburg, Wingina, Concord and Forest.

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offers rewarding, protective services for customers to protect their assets. Everyone in the office is a licensed agent and can give accurate information. Plus, every agent has 20-plus years of experience.

distraught from the tornado, but they were very appreciative,” Jackie Drinkard said.

Scott and Wilson have multiple companies that they are able to partner with and provide quotes.

Scott and Wilson is located across from Wells Fargo and near the Times Virgnian’s office; therefore, they are very accessible. Also, the thriving business has won “Best of the Best Insurance Companies” numerous times with the Times Virginian (including this year). Prospective clients are able to visit Scott and Wilson’s website to file claims, request auto ID cards and certificates, and for policy changes.

“We live, eat and sleep near our customers,” said Denny Drinkard.

The following services are offered at Scott and Wilson: auto (including motorcycle and marine and boats), home and personal insurance, business insurance (commercial property, general liability and workers’ compensation), and life insurance (fixed annuities, mortgage protection and finalTheexpenses).company

Hours of business operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, and closed on the weekends. Visit Scottandwilson.com for more information regarding services and referrals.•

Jackie Drinkard added that one of the most rewarding things about being in business is being able to listen to customer’s needs and creating solutions so “their lives can go on.”

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“The people that work there are very kind and helpful,” said Connie F. (who has been a customer since 2016). “You get an immediate response, they do not keep you hanging.”

The house was previously owned by the Abbitt family, but then it was sold at a public auction to H.C. Babcock for the price of $1,815. There were five original rooms toward the front of the house, and one suite was later added to the house.

Anyone planning to stay in the house can reach representatives (available seven days a week) by phone or email (babcockhousebnb@aol.com). Gift certificates are also offered.•

Guests are able to enjoy a wide selection of books, board games and instruments by the fireplace or a full breakfast and dinner. The onsite restaurant’s menu includes fresh fruit, juice, coffee, tea, cocoa, homemade desserts, and its famous “house crafted” cocktails (Virginia wines and beers).

There are 18 restaurants and seven attractions all within five miles of the Babcock House. A handicapped accessible room is on the main level of the house.

All rooms have private bathrooms, cable television and free Wi-Fi. Central heat and air conditioning were added in the latest years to ensure that all guests are satisfied with their visit at Babcock. The Babcock House has attracted guests from Virginia, but guests also travel from England, Australia and New Zealand because they are interested in American Civil War history.

Out of nearly 230 reviews, over three-fourths of guests have rated Babcock’s service as “excellent” on the website.

The historical Babcock House was built in 1884 by Samuel Patterson Coleman Jr. and was originally owned by Appommatox’s well-known family, the Abbitts. This landmark has been comfortably serving the area and international guests after being restored in the last few decades.

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In Appomattox County, the board of supervisors has been up to the task as they have come together to face the opportunities and challenges presented to them. Below is a list of many of the most vital decisions made in 2021 by the board of supervisors. The board of supervisors:

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• Installed video conferencing equipment in the board of supervisors meeting room to enable the ability for the citizens to view and participate in the board meetings remotely.

• Voted to re-open the Appomattox Animal Shelter, hiring a full-time manager and part-time position.

• Partnered with Central Virginia Electric (Firefly Broadband), Shentel and B2X, provided local and grant funding to develop broadband infrastructure and services to Appomattox citizens. These services improved Internet connectivity for students, home businesses, teleworkers and those in need of broadband accessibility.

• Purchased a new Rescue Squad for the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department.

• Partnered with the town to purchase safety equipment (air packs, masks and bottles) for the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department.

• Assisted Carver-Price Museum with the Department of Historic Resources assessment to successfully nominate the old Carver-Price school to the National Register of Historical Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.

• Funded the lighting of a new ball field at the Appomattox Youth Recreational Facility.

• Partnered with the Carver Price Museum Board of Directors to act as fiscal agent for grant monies received to renovate the museum space. The board of supervisors agreed to convey to the Carver Price the existing museum space plus an additional two rooms fronting Confederate Blvd.

• Committed $250,000 funding to Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department for a new fire truck.

While 2021 was wrought with nationwide uncertainty, in large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the political spectrum, local government agencies were still commissioned with the task of working for the benefit of the citizens within their localities.

• Funding the Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department $250,000 for a new fire truck.

• The Church Street Water Line Replacement project was aided by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development ($670,000) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (1.1 million dollar grant and $500,000 low interest loan).

The fiscal 2021 Annual Audit of the Town of Appomattox was successfully completed, and there were updates to the Town Comprehensive and the Hazardous Mitigation Plans.

This Hazard Mitigation Plan update includes an updated list of identified natural, technological and man-made hazards that are a threat to the Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) area; an update to the evaluation and analysis of the risks to each jurisdiction in CVPDC; a strategy for long and shortterm mitigation of identified natural hazards; and a process for ongoing review and maintenance of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Pamplin City, originally Merriman’s Shop, was once a bustling railroad town. Unfortunately like so many small rural towns, people moved away, roads were bypassed and small businesses closed shop. By the mid 2000s, all industry and most retail businesses had left, leaving the small town in a state of decay.

A financial analysis was completed for the town by Davenport, a financial advisory firm from Richmond, Virginia. It will be utilized in a way that will assist the town council in funding large

Also within the last year, the town contributed $240,000 for a new fire truck and funded Fourth of July fireworks. Other organizations provide other events and activities on the sameAppomattoxday. was awarded the following grants and loans last •year:The

• USDA provided a grant of $5,380,000 and low interest loan of $3,780,000 for water and sewer infrastructure projects. Casto added that the projects are currently 80 percent complete.

The town has set in place financial checks and balances to make sure that the town never returns to its prior financial state. Cleanup also was achieved with the removal of a condemned building on Main Street.

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• Funded $3,000 bonus for all law enforcement officers and $1,000 for county employees.

• The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant provided funds in the amount of $930,562.

Central Virginia is full of rolling hills and small villages reminiscent of decades gone by. One such quaint village is situated on the eastern most edge of Appomattox County.

and business owners have been anticipating the trail’s arrival and have been working toward revitalizing the town. Their revitalization efforts are evident in the small business district: several buildings have new façades and visible improvements throughout. The train depot, owned by the town, was renovated and is now home to the Pamplin town office as well as a large event space. This event space hosts regularly scheduled community events such as live music, yoga classes and movie screenings, as well as private rentals looking for a unique venue.

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• Other grants and loans include the Inflow and Infiltration Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

Mr. Bubbles Snack And Ice Cream Stand opened last summer on Main Street and has been a hit, offering a selection of frozen treats as well as meatball subs, barbeque, hotdogs and pretzels. Presently there are several Main Street buildings in various stages of refurbishment with businesses already set to occupy these buildings.

Appomattox Downtown Revitalization Project received a grant of $700,000.

In addition, the town, in conjunction with The Pamplin Area Legacy Supporters, has become a local affiliate of the Dolly

The Comprehensive Plan is a document used by the town for planning and development by assessing needs and future growth opportunities.

Pamplindepot.residents

The Town of Appomattox has focused on planning and has seen some changes within the last year.

• Utility relief was provided to water/sewer customers during the months of April 2021 and February 2022.

One such change is updating the town website to make online payments easier.

In recent years there has been a light at the end of the tunnel, and that light actually does have to do with trains … a state park recreation trail created from a former Norfolk Southern railroad line. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) purchased 30 acres in Pamplin from Norfolk Southern to be added to High Bridge Trail State Park. The acquisition will connect the trail to its planned western terminus near the Pamplin train

monetary projects.

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The exhibit also focuses on the lives of nine different people who lived during this tumultuous era of American history, providing visitors an opportunity to see the nation’s conflict through the lens of ordinary people of the day.

The buildings that now host the museum were home to Carver-Price High School. The school is named after Mozella Jordan Price, who supervised the African-American schools

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hailed a new beginning as the nation once again became one.

The American Civil War Museum in Appomattox is one of three locations in the state of Virginia. In the Appomattox location, there are more than 400 artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the American Civil War.

CARVER-PRICE LEGACY MUSEUM

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

To learn more about the museum, visit www.acwm.org or call 434-352-5791.

In the heart of Virginia, one will find Appomattox — the location of General Lee’s surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant. An event that proved to be a turning point in American history. It’s only fitting that Appomattox should host the American Civil War Museum.

One of the most notable displays is General Lee’s uniform coat and his sword.

Lee’s surrender brought an end to both the Confederate States of America and to the end of the American Civil War. It also

The museum is located at 159 Horseshoe Road, near Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and the site of the Battle of Appomattox Station.

Parton Imagination Library, which provides books to children under the age of 5 living in the 23958 zip code.

Located on 102 Carver Lane in Appomattox, the Carver-Price Legacy Museum strives to preserve and depict the history of Black Americans from the perspective of daily school life during the segregation era.

The museum offers tours to schools, churches and civic groups.

Southern States’ attempt to create a separate nation.

Though several Confederate armies under different commanders remained in the field, Lee’s surrender signaled the end of the

Teachers featured in recorded interviews include Harriet Pierce James, Joan Lewis, Celestral Turner, Sara Elliot, Joseph Lewis and Josephine Webb.

The school had its last graduating class in 1969.

holds a collection of DVDs featuring recorded interviews of Carver-Price teachers. These recordings provide history buffs or researchers with an oral history and unique perspective on this period of black American history.

of Appomattox County, and George Washington Carver, a prominent black agricultural scientist and inventor.

In 2008, the Carver-Price Alumni Association pulled together to open the museum.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

For more information, visit www.appomattoxhistoricalsociety.org.•

APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

The stories of Appomattox Court House go far beyond the final significant battles of this nation’s Civil War. Learn more by visiting 111 National Park Drive, Appomattox, or www.nps.gov/apco.

Some of the memorabilia on display include photos, books andThedocuments.museumalso

The Historical Society Museum and Library is housed in what was once the county jail. Construction began in 1895 and was completed in 1897. It is located in Courthouse Square at 337 Court Street, Appomattox.

The museum, of Jeffersonian design, is sponsored by the Appomattox Historical Society for the purpose of preserving county history. Among its fascinating features are: a turn-of-thecentury one-room school, doctor’s office, jail cell, general store, country kitchen and room sponsored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which is devoted to memorabilia of the War Between the States plus numerous artifacts and interesting mementos of the past.

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At the original Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee, commanding general of the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses S. Grant, general-inchief of all United States forces.

The many displays, exhibits and artifacts in the museum provide visitors with a thorough education on life for the black American moving forward after the Civil War era.

Today, the National Park Service, which manages this historical park, allows the public to walk the old country lanes where these events took place and in the quietness and stillness imagine the activity of those April days of 1865.

The third jail to have been built in Appomattox County, it was in continuous use until May 1981. The first two jails were located at the present Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.

To learn more about the museum, visit www.carver-price.com or call 434-352-7880.

The Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is assisted by the Appomattox 1865 Foundation, whose mission is to enrich the understanding and appreciation of the heritage and significance of the park. The foundation focuses on efforts to preserve the past, augment financial support, commemorate history and enhance each and every visitor’s experience.

Three days later the men of the Army of Northern Virginia marched before the Union Army, laid down their flags, stacked their weapons, and began the journey back to their homes. For them it was an ending, but for the nation it was a new beginning.

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Ji Ferguson, 14, an Appomattox County High School student, takes a spin on one of the rides at the Summer Fun Carnival on June 4 in Courtland Park. The festival was set up to help raise funds for the 50th Annual Historic Railroad Festival. Photo by Sharon Walker.

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Reassessment Board 352-2512

County of Appomattox

Courthouse 352-5275

Library 352-5340

Building Inspection 352-8183

Social Services 352-7125 Soil Survey 352-5403

Town of Appomattox

School Board Office 352-8251 Sheriff 933-8010352-8241352-7414

Service Unit 352-8224

Emergencies, Holidays & Nights 352-7414

Clerk’s Office Circuit Court 352-5275

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General District Court 352-5540

Housing Assistance 352-0656 Jail 352-2666

Animal Warden 352-7922

Chamber of Commerce 352-2621

Magistrate 352-0422

Director of Public Works 352-8631

Oil & Toxic Chemical Spill 1-800-424-8802

Dental Clinic 352-5794

Virginia Cooperative Extension Service 352-8244

Fire, Police, State Police & Rescue Squads Appomattox, Concord, Pamplin 9-1-1

National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000

or dial the operator (0) & say:

Charlottesville 1-800-451-1428

“I want to report a _____ in (Town Name)” or “I want a policeman in (Town Name)”, etc. *If you are unable to stay at the telephone, clearly state to the operator the exact location where help is needed.

DMV Select Office 352-5547

Sheriff’s Department Morton Street 933-8010352-8241352-7414

Judge Office 352-0717

Commonwealth Attorney 352-7627

Voter Registration 352-5302

Fire Department Linden Street 352-5212

Emergency Numbers

National Response Center

Richmond (Voice/TDD) 1-800-552-6337

Crime Prevention 352-0429

10th District Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court

Poison Centers

Manager’s Office Linden Street 352-8268

Commissioner of Revenue 352-7450

Treasurer’s Office 352-5200

Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court 352-8224 Landfill 352-8184

Recreation Department 352-5996 Rescue Squad 352-5433

“Virginia Missing Children Information Clearing House” 1-800-822-4453

Other Emergency Numbers

Waste Water Treatment Plant 352-2391

Health Department 352-2313

County Administrator 352-2637

Grace Hills Baptist Church 4320 Pumping Station Road, Appomattox 352-8847

Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church Hwy. 648, Appomattox 352-2761

Red Oak Baptist Church Hwy. 26, Appomattox 352-2404

Canaan Baptist Church Hwy. 24, Appomattox 352-5303

Reformed Bible Church Harrell St., Appomattox 352-2667

Glory Baptist Church 195 Park Lane, Appomattox 352-7658

New Jerusalem Baptist Church 14287 Richmond Hwy, Appomattox 352-7339

Galilee Baptist 180 Galilee Road, Gladstone 933-8566

Mt. Lyle Baptist Church 470 Tower Loop Road, Pamplin 248-5844

Churches

Hebron Baptist Church Route 4, Appomattox 993-3828

Appomattox Assembly of God Hwy. 460, Appomattox 352-2524

Bible Baptist Church 297 Bible Baptist Road, Appomattox 352-7817

Peaceful Grove Baptist Church Concord 352-7658

Mt. Airy Baptist Church Hwy. 26, Gladstone 933-8207

Promise Land Baptist Church Hwy. 604, Concord 352-8319

Liberty Baptist Church 1709 Church St., Appomattox 933-4476

Mineral Springs Baptist Church 915 Norwood Road, Gladstone 933-8320

Bethlehem United Methodist Church Concord 993-2873

Pilot Mountain Baptist Church Route 646, Concord 993-3486

Appomattox Presbyterian Church 9 Oakley Ave., Appomattox 352-5119

New Hope Baptist Church Hwy. 24E, Appomattox 352-7968

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Hwy. 631 & Hwy. 627 933-8566

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Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 342 Mount Pleasant Road, Pamplin 248-6657

Reedy Springs Church Hwy. 648, Appomattox 352-2346

Calvary Baptist Church Concord 993-3128

Galilee Baptist Church Hwy. 24, Appomattox 352-5253

The House of Prayer Hwy. 607, Gladstone 933-8288

Mt. Obed Baptist Church Concord 993-3150

Evergreen Baptist Church Evergreen 352-5716

Memorial United Methodist Church 403 Court Street, Appomattox 352-5705

Jordan Baptist Church Hwy. 608, Appomattox 352-2462

Beautiful Zion Baptist Church 5868 Rolling Hill Road Red House 248-5255

Evergreen United Methodist 2466 Cedar Tree Road, Appomattox 352-2824

Appomattox Baptist Temple Hwy. 727 352-8010

Freedom Word Church Appomattox 352-2434

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Concord 993-2885

Elon Baptist Church Pamplin 248-6132

Paradise Ministries Baptist Church Appomattox 352-5253

Piney Ridge United Methodist Pamplin 248-3150

Mt. Comfort Methodist Church Hwy. 611, Gladstone 933-8511

New Beginnings Ministry Hwy. 708, Appomattox 352-4940

New Concord Presbyterian Church 5588 New Chapel Road, Concord 993-2783

Bethany Pentecostal Holiness Church Parsonage Spout Springs 352-5048