3 days ago · Virginia Commonwealth’s Governor Glenn Youngkin released a statement on January 18 following the announcement of two men from Sussex County, Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson, being in… Read more

1 day ago · At the January 16 Sussex County Board of Supervisors meeting, a public hearing was held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed Budget Amendment to the County and the School Division FY 2025 Budget. According to Sussex County Schools Superintendent Dr. Julius Hamlin, the School ...

1 day ago · By Terry Harris Deputy Clerk of Court Carolyn Matthews was recognized at the January Sussex County Board of Supervisors meeting for 50 Consecutive Years of Service to the county. County Administrator Richard Douglas related that, after an initial period of employment with the County from 1965 to 1967 and then time spent starting her family, Ms. Matthews rejoined the County on January 1, 1975 ...

Jan 24, 2025 · The United States, Virginia and Brunswick County flags on the courthouse square were lowered to half-staff this past week in honor and tribute to the memory of President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, Jr. Carter, who died on December 29, 2024, and served as the thirty-ninth President of the Unit…

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

Jan 23, 2025 · Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on January 17 that Surry County will receive two of 35 grants totaling $20 million being awarded through the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund Grant Program. In keeping with the program’s commitment to support capital improvement projects at historic sites and museums as the Commonwealth prepares for the American Revolution anniversary in 2026, Surry County is ...

Jan 23, 2025 · By Terry Harris As is customary at the first regular Board of Supervisors meeting for the year, a new chair and vice chair were elected at the January 16 BOS meeting. According to protocol, County Administrator Richard Douglas conducted the election.

Jan 8, 2025 · While driving across the country last weekend, professional actor and producer Antonio Charity spoke of the changes in his profession over the last few years and how they are affecting

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

3 days ago · The Sussex Surry Dispatch is published once a week covering the Sussex and Surry County Virginia and the surrounding communities. The newspaper is published on Wednesdays, and includes news and pictures about local government, schools, crime, courts, public records, weddings and engagements, church services, social activities, high school and youth sports, and community events and activities ...