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Irene A. Brown, 90, of Charles City, VA, departed this life on November 10, 2023. Irene was born on October 5, 1933, to the late George and Ashton Brown…

Willo Limerick passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Meridian Star on 2024-03-11.

Despite a change of management contractors, the former Juvenile Hall on Waylan Way in Lakeport can continue as an overnight shelter now that the Board of supervisors approved a three-part resolution to maintain code standards during their regular meeting October 24.

Despite a dearth of personnel, the homeless shelter in Lake County has remained in operation for homeless residents and those lacking safe accommodation during the months when harsh weather conditions prevail.

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Gathering to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, Lake County Community members assembled at the 13th Avenue County Behavioral Health Building last week to celebrate not only survivors, but beloved county residents lost to overdose in prior decades. The nonprofit Any Positive Change Lake County organized the confab that focuses on improving the drug user’s health.

Elsie turned 100 on February 25!

Happy new year!

67-year-old Onslow Feed and Grain is loved by many Onslow County residents. Heres the history behind the store and why people love it so much.

Wilbur Rea Jones NEWPORT NEWS —Our gracious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, called home our beloved, the Rev. Dr. Wilbur Rea Jones, 86, to eternal rest Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Pastor Jones was a great man of God, servant, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many he met along the way. His life was an example of Christ’s love and forgiveness in ways too numerous to describe. His charity toward his family, flock and the community was boundless. God truly blessed ...