Virginia Motor Speedway President/Owner Bill Sawyer has decided to cease operations for the dirt track after 25 seasons of racing under his ownership. The Mud bog facility will still host spring and fall 2025 events. buff.ly/3ZsnsJS

The $694 million project, currently slated to begin construction in 2036, could begin earlier if VDOT receives more funding. buff.ly/3ZRGjOG

Christmas Break!! 🎅 There will be no Thursday, Dec. 26, edition of the Southside Sentinel. However, a special New Year's Eve edition will be the final issue of 2024!

The Deltaville Lights community Christmas lights display is open 5-11 p.m. nightly, weather permitting, through Jan. 1, 2025. buff.ly/49OfRdo

“We had a lot of swimmers that swam in their first high school meet, and they did outstanding!” buff.ly/4gHaAax

Months of preparation came to a successful conclusion Saturday with the delivery of Christmas Friends gifts to 256 disadvantaged children and senior adults in Middlesex County. buff.ly/3VTbLuR

“We’re all about helping people. When we see somebody in need we try to help them… we need a lot more of that in these times.” buff.ly/3VPBUuF

The Southside Sentinel issue for next week has been moved to Wednesday, January 8 due to the postal service being closed on the national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter on January 9. All deadlines will move one day ahead of our normal schedule.

As the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad starts its 69th year, keeping the word “volunteer” in its name is becoming increasingly difficult. buff.ly/4hchsfx

The cover of the January-February edition of Virginia Living magazine features the wedding of “Meghan and Mark,” who were married aboard the 46-foot catamaran Nauticat, based in Urbanna. buff.ly/4246ggU

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY buff.ly/409Gcyq

Introducing the 2024-2025 Middlesex High School swim team! The next meet is at the Northern Neck Y on Jan. 17 at 5pm. buff.ly/3PEzwTO

Families gathered throughout Middlesex last weekend to do some sledding after three inches of snow fell on the ground! buff.ly/4gWJmMS

The casting call is for 3 women and 3 men. Auditions are at 7pm today at The Playhouse in White Stone. buff.ly/3Coswrc

Middlesex Supervisors Chairman Harris voted against and noted that he was unhappy with the continued increase in costs of the new Sheriff's Office. buff.ly/42fnYOq

MHS boys basketball defeated West Point on Thursday and lost to Hampton Roads in a non-conference game Friday. buff.ly/3PDijKD

“We knew the kids and parents wanted more… We decided to take a survey and the overall majority vote was tackle football for 2025!” buff.ly/4juzFHs

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