‘Paws for Fun’ Saturday at County Fairgrounds

Posted on June 5, 2013 at 4:12 pm

Members of the Caroline County Agricultural Fair Committee gathered Tuesday night to mark construction of the new Kenneth Hayes Building at the County Fairgrounds in Ruther Glen. The building was made possible by a donation from his widow, Edith, of Ruther Glen, who was recognized for her contribution. She is shown in foreground, third from left. Also shown, from left to right, are her son-in-law and daughter, Ellard and Debbie

Meadow to host horse show

Posted on May 30, 2013 at 1:58 pm

The Virginia Arabian Sport Horse Show will be held this weekend at The Meadow Event Park. The show begins 8 p.m. Saturday and runs until 9-10 p.m. Hours Sunday are 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission is free, and the barns will be open to visitors throughout the weekend. The show also will feature an exhibition by the Budweiser Clydesdales at noon on Sunday. The show, sponsored by the Virginia Arabian Horse

‘CHiPs’ star to screen film at church

Posted on February 27, 2013 at 12:36 pm

SPARTA – Erik Estrada, who starred in six seasons of the TV show “CHiPs” in the 1970s and 80s, will speak Tuesday at Salem Baptist Church on behalf of his new movie, “Finding Faith.” The family friendly movie starts at 6:30 p.m., and the church is at 24032 Sparta Road. “Finding Faith” is a full-length narrative motion picture that tells the true story of how a family found faith in

RG man, county fair honored by association

Posted on January 9, 2013 at 3:55 pm

The Caroline County Agricultural Fair won six state awards for communications, and fair manager Mack A. Wright Jr. was named Fair Person of the Year by the Virginia Association of Fairs. Seven members of the Caroline County Agricultural Fair Association attended the Virginia Association of Fairs Convention at The Homestead resort in Hot Springs Jan. 4-5 and took home the wards. The delegation included Mack and Debbie Wright, Herbert Tate,

Christmas musical comedy kicks off Friday

Posted on December 13, 2012 at 1:59 pm

LADYSMITH – Get ready for a hilarious, grown-up comedy as Caroline Community Theatre presents the contemporary musical revue, “A Christmas Survival Guide.” The production will be performed at the group’s theater, located in the Caroline Diversified Learning Center on Ladysmith Road near Jefferson Davis Highway. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. This charming revue, conceived and written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick, pokes

Santa socials begin Saturday

Posted on December 7, 2012 at 1:19 pm

Caroline’s Promise will offer free photos with Santa on Dec. 8, 11 and 13, along with refreshments and gifts. On Dec. 8, Santa will be at the Caroline Community Services Center in the RAAA Room from 10 a.m. to noon. The D.I.V.A.S. will work as volunteers, and breakfast will be served. On Dec. 11, Santa will be at the Caroline Diversified Learning Center (CDLC) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.