SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ALERTED TO EARLY ELECTION DEADLINE Director of Schools Barry Smith notified board members school board races are now part of the Democratic and Republican Primary election cycle. Addressing the board during last Tuesday night’s school board meeting, the director said he was asked by the county’s election commission office to alert school…

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS With Christmas Day falling on a Saturday, it will be a mixed bag for holiday closings, depending on the business’ work days. Some businesses will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Others will only be closed on Friday and Saturday. Since Christmas Day falls on Saturday, Friday is the designated day of observance…

TREE SHINES BRIGHT ON SQUARE IN HICKMAN In recent years, many residents have relocated from the Hickman community for various reasons. Meanwhile, numerous other Hickman area natives have passed away. However, a sense of community still resonates through the small hamlet. At no time is it more evident than during the Christmas holiday season. Volunteers…

HOLIDAY CONCERT @ GHS CANCELED DUE TO ONLINE POST Gordonsville School became caught up in a wave of social media threats targeting schools across the nation last week. The incident resulted in the school’s Winter Band Concert being canceled on Monday night of last week, according to school officials. Once the potential threat had passed,…