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Contents

MECKLENBURG AT A GLANCE

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LOVE IS IN THE AIR

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PRESERVING BRACEY’S HISTORY

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MECKLENBURG’S VERY OWN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST

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SOUTH HILL’S FIRST BANK ROBBERY 50 YEARS LATER

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOME

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THE COLONIAL CENTER

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MECKLENBURG AT A GLANCE

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LOVE is in the air rticle

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he South Hill Chamber of Commerce unveiled the newly re-imagined, one-of-a-kind LOVE sign on Thursday last week.

The sign is a nod to South Hill’s history as a railroad town. It is proudly displayed in front of the former train depot, now the Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center, and constructed out of old

photo by ami Snead

railroad pieces.

The “L” is made from an old railroad crossing sign complete with flashing lights.

The “O” designed to look like a train wheel. The “V” was built out of railway iron and the “E” from railroad ties. At night spotlights shine on each letter so the sign is never unrecognizable in town.

“It is absolutely unique in the state of

Virginia and this is why you discover the unexpected in South Hill,” said Chamber Executive Director Shannon Lambert.

Chamber Board President Teri Walker thanked Extreme Signs and Graphics for bringing the concept to life, Virginia Tourism Corporation for the grant funds used to build the sign, and Allen Wright with Gerdue for the ironwork done. •

Members of the South Hill Chamber of Commerce Board pose with the newly completed LOVE sign on display in front of the Chamber.

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PRESERVING

BRACEY’S HISTORY

LOCAL GROUP AIMS TO RESTORE “OLD TOWN”

Article & photos

by Jami Snead

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he Bracey History Project is a group of Community Center members with a common goal to preserve and remember Bracey’s heritage.

“Our goal is to collect, preserve, and share historical stories, photos, and artifacts pertaining to the Bracey area. We gather oral histories with plans to write engaging stories for publication.”

The group hosted a Bracey History Project Day of Saturday, May 29 with the hope of spreading the word about their mission and gathering stories from those who are from the area and remember the old town.

The primary focus for the project is the “old town” located on Bracey Drive that was formed as a community in 1792. At the time the town was called Saint Tammany when the General Assembly made it the first incorporated town in Mecklenburg County.

The Bracey Train Depot was built in 1900 to service the rail connection portion from Richmond to Ridgeway, NC. When the station was built, railroad officials declined retaining the Saint Tammany name at the time. They chose to name the town after local businessman, A.H. Bracey, giving the community it’s current name. The railroad and station were owned by Seaboard Air Line from 1900 to 1967 when a merger that resulted in the

Pictured above, the Bracey Train Depot after relocating in the early 1900’s. On opposite page, historical Church is one of the first churches in Bracey.

Seaboard Coast Line as owners, followed by CSX in 1983. CSX abandoned the railroad corridor from Petersburg to Norlina in 1987 and removed the rail but retains ownership of the corridor.

This building has been restored by the Barbosa family and is now available for use as an Air BND rental.

The Old Post Office Building was built as a store around 1915 by the son of the town’s namesake. From 1909 to 1943 the post office was located across the street in the Bracey & Co. mercantile with Waller T. Bracey as postmaster. On his retirement his niece, Nancy Bracey Dunn, became postmistress and the post office was relocated to her father’s store. Eventually the postal services became the primary function of the location. The postmistress would put the bag of mail or “catcher pouch” on the mail crane located across the tracks for the depot for the postal clerk on the train to grab as it slowed and passed by the station. Similarly the incoming mail bag would be dropped from the train onto the crane. Sometimes prisoners were temporarily held in the upstairs floor of the post office.

Bracey and Co. was one of the earliest general stores in Bracey. Built in 1900 by Waller Bracey son of A.H. Bracey.

Waller Bracey sold everything from coffins to penny candy. The store was well remembered for it’s old-fashioned soda fountain.

Waller Bracey also handled many funerals, maintained birth and death certificates as the registrar for the community, and served

as postmaster in the store prior to th building of the post office.

The original building was destroyed by by a fire in 1918 and was replaced with the current brick building.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church was organized in 1883.

Beginning in 1885, the Reverend Joseph Carroll, a deacon, served as priest of the congregation. The church prospered under his leadership. The old church building burned on Easter Sunday in 1923. The parishioners and community worked together and rebuilt St. Mark’s in two years. Worship service began in the new building in 1925. It is still currently used today for worship services, weddings, funerals, and other religious activities. St. Mark’s would, in time, increase its membership to become at one stage in history, one of the largest Black rural Episcopal Churches in the nation.

St. Mark’s also operated a parish school that provided Black children the opportunity for an education. Reverend Carroll’s wife, Mary, served as the first teacher at the school. As the number of students continued to grow, plans for a new school were completed in 1927 with financial assistance from the Julius Rosenwald Fund and contributions from the community. The new school was named after Mary Carrol and Nannie Boyd and became known as the Carroll-Boyd School. The building no longer stands in this area.

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to generations of the community. The church was organized in October 1807 as Calvary Church, and was located a few miles southeast of the current church location. Between 1833 and 1836, Calvary was moved to the present site and the name was changed to Kingwood United Methodist Church. The present sanctuary was constructed in 1888.

Other sites for preservation include Lebanon Primitive Baptist Church, the R.G. Kidd General Store, Roanoke R.Z.U.A. Church, the Lambert Store, the Bracey School, and the Bracey Community Center.

The project group members encourage anyone with memories of Bracey over the years to contact them for interviews by visiting their website www.braceyhistoryproject.com.

“Other ways to help in our preservation efforts include purchasing our note cards, calendars, and memorabilia items; keeping up with our website for events as they happen; and contacting our history collectors with pictures, stories, and family trees.”•

Pictured above, the Bracey General store is on it’s way to being restored by the current owners.

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MECKLENBURG’S VERY OWN

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST JOHNSON CONTINUES TO MAKE SOUTHSIDE PROUD

By Dennis Smith Photos contributed.

Former Park View High School standout and Brodnax native Keldon Johnson poses with his gold medal, center, after Team USA topped France 87-82 on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. Even though Johnson did not play in the gold medal game, he received a huge shutout from teammate Draymond Green for his contributions to the team.

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ormer Park View High School standout and Brodnax native Keldon Johnson, who recently completed a very successful second season with the San Antonio Spurs

against Coach Gregg Popovich and the USA Basketball

in the National Basketball League, was selected as one of 17

National Team was headlined by several star players including

players to play with the USA Basketball Men’s Select Team at the

Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, Devin Booker and

Olympic Trials in Japan.

Jayson Tatum.

Johnson and the rest of the team trained with and competed Men’s National Team in Las Vegas from July 6-9. The Men’s

The Select Team is composed of a 17-man roster that’s made up

On the Select Team Johnson in two exhibition games,

of 13 young NBA standouts including Anthony Edwards, Tyrese

averaging 5.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in appearances against

Haliburton, Miles Bridges, and Darius Garland; along with four

Australia and Argentina.

veterans having prior USA Basketball experience.

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He was named to the team after Bradley Beal was ruled out

due to COVID-19 protocol.

“I’m blessed and honored to be an Olympian,” he said.

Johnson is the third player in San Antonio franchise history to be named to the U.S. Olympic team after playing for the Spurs, joining David Robinson (1992, 1996) and Tim Duncan (2004).

He also becomes the 32nd player in Spurs history to suit up for San Antonio and represent their country at the Olympics.

In his sophomore season for the Spurs, Johnson averaged 12.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 28.5 minutes in being named to the 2021 NBA Rising Stars Roster. He became the first player in his first two seasons to average at least 12.0 points and 6.0 rebounds since Duncan in 1998-99.

Added alongside Nuggets center Javale McGee, Johnson joins previously announced U.S. Olympic Team members Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), Jerami Grant (Detroit Pistons), Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks), Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls), Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers), Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).

Team USA, which is coached by Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, will compete in the Summer Olympic Games from July 23 - August 8 in Tokyo, Japan.

Keldon is the son of Chris and Rochelle Johnson of Brodnax.•

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BANK ROBBERY 50 YEARS LATER Article & photo by Jami Snead

The Citizens Bank in South Hill Virginia was the victim of the town’s first ever bank robbery in 1971. The Citizens Bank employee and bank robbery hostage, John Evans, pictured at left.

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hroughout it’s history, South Hill has been known as a small agricultural town with a very low crime rate. That all changed on July 21, 1972 when three men robbed The Citizens Bank and took one of their employees hostage.

On a typical summer morning, John Evans was beginning his day as an Assistant Cashier at the bank. He went to the safe, withdrew a sealed bag concealing $50 in pennies, and left it at the counter for the other cashiers.

The day carried on as usual until three armed men entered the building and began instructing the customers and employees on what to do.

Evans entered the main floor of the bank where he was greeted with a gun to his face. He was taken behind the teller desk where tone of the robbers proceeded to take the bag full of pennies that Evans had brought out of the safe earlier that morning while the second robber was busy controlling the customers and other employees. The third had decided to abandon his colleagues after firing his gun at Virginia State Police Sergeant Cecil Rains, who was at the drive thru window when the men entered the bank. Sergeant Rains was uninjured.

The two remaining robbers exited the building, with Evans as a hostage, where they came face-to-face with law enforcement from all over the county. Not wanting to harm the hostage, police allowed the robbers to enter their vehicle.

In an interview back in 2011, Evans recalled the robbers parking their getaway car 100 feet away from the bank. At the time the parking spots in downtown South Hill faced the buildings and according to Evans the gentlemen would have had to reverse the vehicle to exit the spot, compromising their getaway time.

They fled the scene heading down Mecklenburg Avenue where they avoided traffic lights and cut through a gas station parking lot to reach Highway 58. Law Enforcement continued to pursue the vehicle at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.

After crashing and sliding across the median, the robber’s vehicle was now facing the hoard of police officers. They attempted to escape on foot but after realizing they were surrounded, they started firing their weapons at the officers.

Evans managed to to wrestle one of the robbers to the ground.

As he and the man were falling, he grabbed the second robber and pulled him down as well. After scuffling with both robbers, Evans was eventually separated from them and taken to the hospital where he was treated for broken ribs.

Evans testified against all three robbers at the trial in Richmond.

All three had escaped from a correctional facility in North Carolina. They sent to finish out their remaining sentence and given an additional 20 for their crime in Virginia. •

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WELCOME FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Welcome to the South Hill Chamber of Commerce, located in the heart of beautiful South Hill, Virginia. The South Hill Tourist Information Center and our South Hill Model Train Museum are now open following renovations. Operating hours for the Tourist Information Center and Model Train Museum are Monday-Friday 9 am to 4 pm (excluding State holidays), and Saturdays by advance appointment.

Our Chamber of Commerce headquarters remains open to serve residents and visitors to our wonderful community. Chamber business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm (excluding State holidays.)

Our Tobacco Farm Life Museum is currently closed pending structural repairs.

When you visit South Hill, you will have the opportunity to visit our Chamber

members to enjoy shopping, dining, accommodations and attractions that are as unique and attractive as our community itself.

While visiting, you will also notice a true community spirit that shines through everything we do. Members of our Chamber of Commerce come together to support commerce, activities and special events for all.

Our Chamber is always there to provide support to our members, and to offer unique events for the community.

Visitors and residents can enjoy our Golf Tournament in April, concerts in Centennial Park at our “Concerts in The Park” events May-September, our Picnic in the Park Fireworks show in July, the “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Cruise-in and Car show in August, our “Spooktober”

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events in October, and our extra-special and exceedingly popular “Hometown Christmas” 4-day event in early December. (to mention just a few!) All of this can be found just a few minutes from Lake Gaston and Buggs Island Lake.

The South Hill Chamber of Commerce, our members, and our citizens are excited for everyone to discover our beautiful community, and our local businesses that offer so much.

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THE COLONIAL CENTER

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he Colonial Theatre has a very special place in the history of our community and in the lives of many of our residents. It has weathered many storms and economic crises, as well as years of neglect at various times throughout its history.

The Colonial is one of the few remaining vaudeville theatres of its era in Virginia and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Colonial Theatre was originally constructed in 1925 to house live entertainment, vaudeville, and musical productions. In later years, the Colonial was a theatre for silent movies and major modern motion pictures. In addition to the lobby and theatre auditorium, the Colonial also included the post office at one time on the ground floor, street front as well as office spaces on the second floor, and a social hall on the third floor. The Atlantic and Danville Railroad made possible the vast number of live performances held at the colonial, which included such well-known entertainers as Joan Crawford, Clara Bow, Ronald Coleman, Vilma Banky, Louis Homer, Tex Ritter, Texas Rhythm Rangers, Gene Autry and Champ, Roy Rogers and Trigger, Minnie Pearl, and many more.

The Colonial Theatre closed its doors in the 1970’s to motion picture shows. A group of concerned citizens from the South Hill Civic Center, Inc. raised monies to purchase the old theatre. In the year 2000, the Montgomery family sold the Colonial to the South Hill Civic Center. The following year, 2001, the South Hill Civic Center donated the Colonial to the South Hill Community Development Association, Inc. to establish and maintain a performing arts and cultural center to serve the populace of the town of South Hill, Virginia and the surrounding counties of southern Virginia.

In August 2001, Mayor Earl Horne and the CDA worked to obtain the means to recognize and rehabilitate the Colonial, in an effort to bring it back to its original splendor. Working with grants, local industry, local businesses, interested

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parties, and organizations, the vision has been brought to life.

The Colonial Center is on the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Virginia Landmarks Register, and the National Park Services National Register of Historic Places.

The Colonial Center is three stories tall. The first floor with its beautiful two lobbies also contains a Welcome Center. The second floor serves as an art gallery and offices, and the third floor has a fantastic view of downtown South Hill from the large Ball Room. The auditorium includes the balcony seats, totaling four hundred. The stage, with its three-story fly house will welcome a variety of entertainment.

In January 2011, the project was completed. On January 22, 2011 the CDA Board and South Hill Council named the 400seat auditorium, “The Earl O. Horne Auditorium,” as a tribute to Mayor Horne for his leadership and tireless work toward the restoration of the Colonial Center.

The Colonial Theatre today stands as an important linkage to our past and a vital part of our future.The Colonial Center and the Colonial Actors Theatre Society (C.A.T.S.) believe in fostering and encouraging the development of theatre and performing arts in Southside Virginia and the surrounding regions.

The following outlines our core commitment: • Cooperation: Working with community members and organizations to enhance creative process.

• Education & Training: Providing training to all age groups for roles associated with theatre, both on-stage

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and off-stage.

• Outreach & Opportunity: Giving the community a chance to participate and showcase their talents.

• Diversity: Structuring a variety of theatre performances.

• Promotion: Working with the public to bring awareness about theatre and performance.

If you have any questions, need to order tickets, or would like to view the facilities, call the Colonial Center main office. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Ashlee Smith Technology Support Specialist

Jennifer Owen Educational Diagnostician

Traci Sykes Instructional Technology Resource Teacher

Melissa Smith School Psychologist Ext. 21035

Patricia Stewart Database Support Specialist (SIS) Ext. 21028

Amanda Reed Speech Language Pathologist

Remona Tomko iTRT

CHASE CITY ELEMENTARY BLUESTONE HIGH SCHOOL Dona Worley Infant and Toddler Specialist Erin Spence Educational Specialist Ext. 21050

Crystal Walker Database Support Specialist (SIS) Transportation Donna Conner Transportation Safety Officer Ext. 21405

Marlo Turman Occupational Therapist

Kevin Farrar Routing Specialist Ext. 21404

Crystal Walsh School Psychologist Ext. 21032

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SCHOOL INFORMATION CHASE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5450 Hwy 47 Chase City, VA 23924

Jenny Kirby Secretary (P) 4343724770 (F) 4347385266

Frederick Taylor Principal

Lori Poole Secretary

Giziebeth Chavies Secretary/Attendance Clerk

Lena Puryear Guidance

Lauren Thompson Assistant Principal

Carol Van Dyke Nurse

Loriann Haney Secretary

SOUTH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1290 Plank Road South Hill, VA 23970

Kelly Colgate Guidance Counselor

Jeanne Adams Guidance (P) 4343748668 (F) 4343748157

Ann Dalton Principal

Jo Clary Secretary Amanda Shook Assistant Principal

Devon Forehand Assistant Principal

Rita Huston Guidance

Penni Poole Secretary

Sheila Morse Lowry Office Assistant

Tammy Gardner Book Keeper

Melissa Chumney Assistant Principal

Angie Hite Nurse

Brenda Gill Nurse

Melissa McQuain Guidance LA CROSSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1000 School Circle La Crosse, VA 23950

(P) 4344478134

Michele Icenhour Principal

Peggy Williams Nurse CLARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1696 Noblin Farm Road Clarksville, VA 23927

Connie Puckett Principal

Shanlee Tucker Book Keeper (P) 4347577374 (F) 4347571378

Candi Adcock Assistant Principal Jenny Kirby Secretary

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BLUESTONE MIDDLE SCHOOL 250 Middle School Road Skipwith, VA 23968 Stephanie Neal Principal Tammy Gardner Secretary/Book Keeper

(P) 4343723266

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Tracy Hylton School Nurse

Donn Hackney School Counselor (A-J)

Lesley Rose ISS

Charlotte Mills Receptionist

Chris Clarke Assistant Principal

Abigail Arrington Library Media Specialist

Sherry Gregory Secretary/Attendance Clerk

Cynthia Mayhew School Nurse

Dusty Lett School Resource Officer

Sharon Sadowski Counseling Administrative Assistant

Marty Bowlin Guidance Counselor

Betsy West In School Suspension / Attendance

Jo Tyler Librarian

Shelby Averette Testing Coordinator

Candice Jones Guidance Secretary

Jennifer McKee Bookkeeper

PARK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 365 Dockery Road South Hill, VA 23970

(P) 4344473761 (F) 4344474920

Jonathan Dixon Principal

Michelle Weddle School Counselor (K-Z) PARK VIEW HIGH SCHOOL 205 Park View Circle South Hill, VA 23970

(P) 4344473435

Lekeisha Horton Assistant Principal

Dominique Sturdifen Principal

Sally Adams School Counselor

Colleen Neuer Guidance Counselor, 11th & 12th

Dr. Carrie Link School Counselor

Lou Farrar Administrative Assistant-Front Office

Tammy Bobbitt Nurse

Steven Rea Testing Specialist

Tracey Elam Attendance Secretary

Lynn Lucy Nurse

Wendy Bowers Book Keeper

Amy Wright Assistant Principal

BLUESTONE HIGH SCHOOL 6825 Skipwith Road Skipwith, VA 23968 Velva Kindley Principal

(P) 4343725177

Christine Pennington Guidance Counselor, 9th & 10th Connie Weaver Bookkeeper MECKLENBURG | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 23

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COOPER’S LANDING INN & TRAVELERS TAVERN ($$$)

RESTAURANT GUIDE 313 FRANKLIN ($$)

AAAAA

Bar, Seafood, American APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL ($$)

AAABB

American, Burgers, Sandwiches ARBY’S ($)

AABBB

Sandwiches, Salads, Fast Food BACKYARD BIRDS & COFFEE ($)

AAAAA

Ice Cream, Yogurt, Coffee Shop BLUE HERON ($)

AAAAB Deli

BOJANGLES’ FAMOUS CHICK EN ($)

AAABB

Chicken, Burgers, Fast Food BRIDGEWATER BAR & GRILL ($)

AAAAA American

CHAN’S GARDEN ($)

AAAAA Chinese

313 Franklin St. South Hill, VA 434-584-9382

AAAAA

1149 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-955-2300

AAABB

1149 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-955-2300

AAAAA

3410 Highway 903 Bracey, VA 434-774-4741

AAAAB

100 High St. La Crosse, VA 434-757-2222 1105 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 804-447-6910 201 Virginia Ave. Clarksville, VA 434-362-2222 863 E 2nd St. Chase City, VA 434-372-4911

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Desserts, Seafood, Southern CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE ($) Breakfast, Southern DUNKIN’ ($) Donuts, Breakfast, Coffee Shop EL SAUCITO ($) Mexican

FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES ($)

AAABB

Burgers, Fast Food GINO’S PIZZA ($)

AAAAA Pizza

HUDDLE HOUSE ($)

AAABB

American, Diner JB JONES CO INC. ($$)

AAAAB Bakery

801 Virginia Ave. Clarksville, VA 434-374-2866 1400 Country Ln. South Hill, VA 434-774-2705 3134 State Rte 903 Bracey, VA 434-689-3865 1799 N Mecklenberg Ave. La Crosse, VA 434-447-2666 1015 East Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-584-3483 223 E 2nd St, Chase City, VA 434-372-4466 3134 Highway 903 Bracey, VA 434-689-0100 1823 Blackridge Rd. La Crosse, VA 434-636-2243

LISTINGS

KAHILL’S RESTAURANT & BAR ($$)

AAAAB

American, Burgers, Seafood, Steaks KFC ($)

ABBBB

Chicken, Fast Food LOIS’ KITCHEN ($$)

AAAAB

Italian, Seafood LOS BANDITOS ($)

AAAAB

Mexican, Latin American LOS COCOS ($)

AAAAA

Mexican, Latin American LUCA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT ($)

AAAAB

Italian, Desserts, Pizza MARINO’S PIZZA ($$)

AAAAB

Pizza, Subs, Sandwiches MCDONALD’S ($)

AAAAB

Burgers, Breakfast, Fast Food MCDONALD’S ($)

AAAAB

Burgers, Breakfast, Fast Food MCDONALD’S ($)

AAABB

Burgers, Breakfast, Fast Food NEW CHINA RESTAURANT ($)

AAAAB Chinese

PINO’S PIZZA ($$)

AAAAB

Pizza, Subs, Sandwiches PIZZA PUB ($)

AAAAB

Pizza, Subs, Sandwiches

QUIZNOS SUBS ($)

AAAAA

Subs, Salads, Catering

RISIN’ SMOKE BARBECUE ($)

1791 N Mecklenburg Ave. La Crosse, VA 434-447-6941 701 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-447-2611

AAAAB

Barbecue, Diner, Ice Cream, Yogurt ROMAS ITALIAN RESTAURANT ($$)

AABBB Italian

ROSEMONT OF VA WINERY ($$)

1037 W 2nd St. Chase City, VA 434-372-8716

AAAAB

7331 Highway 58, Clarksville, VA 434-374-2707

AAAAA

Wine Bar

S & B DONUTS ($) Donuts

SHADY SHACK GRILL ($$)

1316 W Danville St. South Hill, VA 434-447-2026

AAABB

932 Cycle Ln. South Hill, VA 434-447-3211

AAABB

300 W Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-447-2979 916 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-447-4338 1846 S Mecklenburg Ave. South Hill, VA 434-447-3725 200 Virginia Ave. Clarksville, VA 434-374-0198 721 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-955-2111 6288 Buggs Island Rd. Boydton, VA 434-738-6999 401 Virginia Ave. Clarksville, VA 434-374-2080

American, Burgers, Seafood, Steak SONIC DRIVEIN ($) Burgers, Desserts, Hot Dogs SUBWAY SANDWICHES & SALADS ($)

AAAAA

Subs, Wraps, Salads, Catering TACO BELL ($)

AABBB

Mexican, Fast Food, Tacos

1310 W Danville St. South Hill, VA 434-447-4994 826 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-447-8884 1050 Blackridge Rd, La Crosse, VA 434-636-9463 115 Brook Ave. South Hill, VA 434-447-8883 183 Hendricks Mill Rd. Bracey, VA 434-636-2175 1110 E Atlantic St. La Crosse, VA 434-757-7515 623 N Main St. Chase City, VA 434-372-0355 701 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-447-2611

THE BOBBIN’ CORK ($)

AAAAA

American, Mediterranean, Sandwiches WENDY’S ($)

AAAAB

Burgers, Chicken, Salads, Fast Food

618 Virginia Ave. Clarksville, VA 434-374-2067 808 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-447-7961

WILSON BROTHERS BARBECUE ($)

AAAAB

BBQ, Ribs, Chicken, Wings, Seafood YUMMY BUFFET ($)

AAABB Buffet

1224 W Danville St. South Hill, VA 434-447-7440 911 E Atlantic St. South Hill, VA 434-955-9999

2883 Hwy 903 Bracey, VA 434- 689-5000

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MARINA INFORMATION There are 3 Marinas in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, serving a population of 30,959 people in an area of 626 square miles. There is 1 Marina per 10,319 people, and 1 Marina per 208 square miles.

In Virginia, Mecklenburg County is ranked 16th of 133 counties in Marinas per capita, and 31st of 133 counties in Marinas per square mile.

Clarksville Marina 411 4th Street Clarksville, VA Holly Grove Marina 8826 Highway Nine O Three Bracey, VA Rudds Creek Marina 1002 Rochichi Drive Boydton, VA About Mecklenburg County Marinas Mecklenburg County Marinas are publicly accessible waterfront facilities that provide access to the water and space to moor or dock small boats and yachts in Mecklenburg County, VA. In addition to docking and storage, Mecklenburg County Marinas often sell fuel and marine supplies, offer boat repair and maintenance services, and provide bilge and sewage pump-outs.

They may offer boat rentals and boat operation or safety instructional classes as well. Some Marinas in Mecklenburg County provide water, television, and phone hookups.

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You may contact the individual Marinas for questions about: • Mecklenburg County Marina facilities and amenities • Boat docks and mooring • Membership, fees, and services • Mecklenburg County boat repair, maintenance, and electrical service • Emergency marine towing in Mecklenburg County • Marine fuel docks and stations

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BOAT RAMPS & GENERAL INFORMATION BOATING REGULATIONS Motorboats, PWSC’s (ie. Jet ski’s) and unmotorized boats (ie. sailboats, canoes, etc) are welcomed on Kerr (Buggs Island) Lake. Because the lake includes water in both Virginia and North Carolina, the rules vary slightly.

However, each state honors the boating and fishing regulations from the other state.

Regulations North Carolina boating is regulated by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Virginia boating is regulated by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. There are a number of regulations regarding life jackets, hullnumbers, registration, boating courses, safety equipment, lighting, alcohol and other things. If you are not familiar with Virginia and North Carolina boating laws, you would wise to read up. Kerr Lake regularly patrolled and boats are sometimes stopped.

Required Boating Courses Both Virginia and North Carolina are ‘phasing in’ requirements that boaters (for motor boats with engines of 10hp or more) and users of PWC’s (Jet Skis, etc) complete ‘Safe Boating Courses.’

In Virginia, as of July 2012, all PWC operators, regardless of age, and motorboat operators 30 years of age or younger must have completed the “safe boating” course and have proof with them.

In North Carolina, the current requirement for the “safe boating” course for boats AND PWC’s is for anyone under the age of 26. If you are visiting North Carolina, you must abide by the requirements of the state where you live.

Both states have an index of both seated and on-line courses by location.

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Bluestone Access Area (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Buffalo Park (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Bullocksville Park (North Carolina Parks) Clarksville Marina (Privately Owned) Clover Landing (Commonwealth of Virginia) County Line Park (NC Division of Parks & Recreation) Eagle Point Landing (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Eastland Creek Landing (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Grassy Creek Park (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Henderson Point (NC Division of Parks & Recreation) Hibernia Recreation Area (NC Division of Parks & Recreation) Island Creek Park (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Ivy Hill Park (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Kimball Point Recreation Area (NC Division of Parks & Recreation) Longwood Recreation Area (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) North Bend Park (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Nutbush Creek Recreation Area (NC Division of Parks & Recreation) Occoneechee State Park (Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation) Palmer Point (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Rudds Creek Recreational Area (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Satterwhite Point (NC Division of Parks & Recreation) Satterwhite Point Marina (Privately Owned) Steele Creek Marina (Privately Owned) Tailrace Park (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Williamsboro Wayside (NC Division of Parks & Recreation)

This information was provided by the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers website.

Boat Ramps & Marinas There are many boat ramps and marinas on Kerr Lake.

Because the lake level can change considerably, when the lake level is low, some ramps do not extend all the way into the water and cannot be used.

BOAT RAMPS / PICNIC AREAS The following is a list of public and private facilities, and who they are maintain by, located on Kerr Lake/Buggs Island Lake. Many of these facilities charge a fee. Some boat ramps cannot be used if the water level in the lake is low. Here are websites to search for more information: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Virginia State Parks; NC Division of Parks & Recreation.

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The Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, Microsoft, and Better Block in a Box teamed up to bring the Container Pop-up Park and several free activities to the county. BIB, Springfield Distillery and Woodbine Vineyards are just a few of the local businesses/ food trucks that came out to join the fun! With the donation of the Container Pop-up Park, community members will be able to bring the fun to some of their own events to come.

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Chase City's Community Ballpark has received a full upgrade in the past year thanks to dedicated volunteers. Pictured is the old mural featuring Pepsi's logo that has looked over the ballpark for many years. Swing by the park to see the new mural!

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Los Bandidos Restaurant 7331 Highway Fifty Eight Clarksville, VA 23927

(434) 374-2707

Mexican Restaurant

Hours Monday - Saturday 11am to 10pm

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