1945 Archives
Wounded by a rifle bullet as his unit fought to clear the Colmar Forest of Germans, Private Hubert C. Wilkes, of Appomattox, is now recovering at the United States Army 91st General Hospital in England, where he has been awarded the Purple Heart.
30 YEARS AGO
Winfred Nash named to board
Winfred D. Nash has been appointed to serve a four-year term on the Appomattox County School Board representing the Southside District.
Joan and Scott Stevens set for adventure
Joan and Scott Stevens will be leaving for Mauritania, West Africa. No. it’s not for vacation, they’re joining the Peace Corp. Scott is an Appomattox County High School graduate. His wife, Joan, is from Tennessee.
Chestnut Grove community news
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Cook and children of Raleigh, N.C. were Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Morris.
25 YEARS AGO
County administration resigns
Gordon Rice has resigned as county administrator after 16 months, but did not give reasons for his decision.
Renovations to middle school would be costly
The architectural and engineering firm of Dewberry and Davis said that renovations and additions to the Appomattox Middle School could cost more than $4.6 million, or that a new school could be built instead at close to $6.5 million.
Ayers named to dean’s list
Sandie Ayers, of Appomattox,a senior at Liberty University who is majoring in Education, made the dean’s list with a 3.6 GPA.
20 YEARS AGO
Fine arts building torn down
Demolition began on the fine arts building at Appomattox Middle School as construction workers entered the final stages of a renovation project.
Parkway Grocery robbers will face felonies
The two men accused of stealing more than $400 of lottery tickets in a burglary at the Parkway Grocery in Appomattox will face felony charges.
Miss Appomattox vying for Miss Virginia
Regina McFarland, the reigning Miss Appomattox, will try to go one step further as she participates in the Miss Virginia Pageant in Roanoke.
15 YEARS AGO
Senior prank fails to pull wool over law’s eyes
A senior prank failed miserably as local deputies foiled a scheme and prevented a herd of sheep from being lured onto the site of graduation ceremonies at Appomattox County High School.
Rain has huge impact on town’s water tables
After the severe drought of last year, the recent rains have increased Appomattox well levels by nearly double the amount.
Local Ford technician awarded
Appomattox Ford and Mercury automotive technician Gene Doss, Jr., was presented an award for receiving the Master Technician designation in power chains and chassis by the Ford Motor Company.
10 YEARS AGO
ACHS grad Carter hired as new athletic director
Former Appomattox County High School graduate and assistant football coach Ronald Carter has been named the ACHS athletic director, replacing Bob Hudson.
Coach Tolley retires after 36 remarkable years
Mary Tolley retired after 36 years of serving as a physical education teacher and 30 years as softball and girls basketball coach in the Appomattox County school system.
Shorter gives up bus driving after 36 years
Becky Shorter retired after driving the same Appomattox County school bus route, from Oakleigh Avenue to South Fork Road, for 36 years.
5 YEARS AGO
Town facing sewer issues
An agreement between the Town of Appomattox and the state’s department of environmental quality that required the town to take certain steps to control metal at one of its wastewater treatment plants will soon expire.
No candidate for school board seat
For the second time in two years, no candidate will be on the ballot in the election for the Piney Mountain District seat on the Appomattox County School Board, which will be decided by a write-in vote.
Jamerson selected to play in all-star game
Cole Jamerson of Appomattox County High School has been selected to play in the Southwest and Central Virginia All-Star Football Classic in Roanoke.