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 ...I will say that there is no one on this commission that is trying to hide anything, no one on this commission is taking that money.  - Brad Cox Fayette County Commission, District One

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, June 9, at the courthouse annex building. The meeting began with a prayer led by District Three Commissioner David Hubbert, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman called the meeting to order with all commissioners present.

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, at city hall. All members were present except for Councilmembers Tommy Williams and Aliska Hughes-Monroe. The meeting began with a prayer led by Mayor Pro Temp Eddy Campbell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Fayette County Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, June 10, at the Courthouse Annex building board room. The meeting began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All board members were present.

A Fayette man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child pornography following a four-month investigation.

According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Branndon Collins, the investigation began after they received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) was being downloaded at a residence in Fayette County.

Severe storms swept through Fayette County on Saturday afternoon leaving widespread damage and knocking out power for many residents. A second round of storms followed in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 8. Fayette County EMA Director Michael Stoker reported extensive tree damage across the county, with more than 1,000 left without electricity. One residence on Co. Rd. 134, pictured above, suffered significant damage when a tree fell on the home.

The Glen Allen Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 3 at the town’s community center with all councilors in attendance.

The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting Monday, June 2, at town hall. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Councilor Charles Tidwell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilor Nancy Shepherd. Mayor Mary Sue Lollar called the meeting to order with all council members present except Councilors Russell Madison and Chris Lindsey.

In a recent series of interviews, residents at Fayette Long Term Care shared their most unforgettable moments for National Nursing Home Week from May 11-17, celebrating the “Tapestry of Life”. They shared stories they cherished most from their journeys and the people they shared them with.

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday, May 27, at city hall with all members present. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Rev. Adrian Nottonson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

We have seven minutes to be en route once the call comes in. - Greg Rainey

Across the nation, emergency medical services (EMS) are struggling under increasing financial and logistical pressures. Fayette County, along with other rural areas, is experiencing funding and staffing challenges that can pose risks for residents needing urgent care. Greg Rainey, who has dedicated 38 years to serving his community, offers a sobering look at the unseen struggles of rural EMS.