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Message Greetings,It’s with great pleasure to announce that the BrunswickCounty Board of Supervisors has accomplished yetanother goal that was set in it’s 2035 Vision and that is,to continuously promote and market Brunswick Countyas a highly desirable location for business development,retention and expansion. This newsletter captures,reflect and share the growth of Brunswick County, to itscitizens, tourist, visitors and others, via print and socialmedia. It is the vision of this Board, to embrace the richheritage, natural beauty, scenic landmarks, open land,forestry and beautiful farmlands, to help fostereconomic development with local, state and nationalvisibility.The content of this newsletter highlights manyaccomplishments, and growth opportunities throughoutthe day-to-day operation of the county. BrunswickCounty is a place where citizens and visitors benefit fromits unlimited opportunities and enhanced vitality.We look forward to using this platform as a way tocontinue to share highlights, event dates, schedules andother information about the great things that BrunswickCounty has to offer.Best Regards,THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFChair’s CornerEditor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 1The Honorable Dr. Barbara Jarrett Harris, Chair Totaro Election District“Our Journey... Our Story”“Our Journey... Our Story”The Honorable Welton Tyler, Vice Chair Powellton Election District The Honorable Dr. Alfonzo Seward Powellton Election District The Honorable Reggie Owens Meherrin Election District The Honorable Glenda Jackson Gilliam Red Oak Election District JANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTERVOL. 1 May 2025 Board Chair

What’s Stirring in Brunswick County?What’s Stirring in Brunswick County?On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Brunswick County Board ofSupervisors and Brunswick County hosted Brunswick Stew Dayat the General Assembly in Richmond, Virginia. ReigningBrunswick Stew Cook-Off Champion from the 27th Annual Tasteof Brunswick Festival, Mr. Charles Owen and “Owens BrothersThree” stew crew graciously prepared roughly 95 gallons of theiraward winning Brunswick Stew for the General Assembly. The event was well attended by various state leaders includingthe 74th Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, Lt. Governor,Winsome Sears, Matt Lohr, Secretary of Agriculture, DelegateOtto Wachsmann, Senator Emily Brewer, and Speaker of theHouse Don Scott, just to name a few. Brunswick Stew Day at the General AssemblyEditor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 2Stew Master Charles Owen, from the"Owens Brothers Three" stew crew,was supported at the event by hisdedicated team, which includedMarshall Owen, Joey Owen, MikeSasser, Freddy Rego, Billy Holloway,Shep Ware, and Wyatt Holloway.Brunswick Stew Day Volunteers Included: Supervisor Dr. Barbara Jarrett Harris, ChairSupervisor Welton Tyler, Vice ChairSupervisor Dr. Alfonzo R. SewardLeslie Weddington, County AdministratorAlfreda Jarrett Reynolds, Director ofEconomic DevelopmentDixie Daniel, Tourism CoordinatorCaptain Joey Lopresti, Sheriff's OfficeRev. Alonzo Seward, VolunteerDennis Brown, Volunteer Sylvia Allen, Press/VolunteerJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEF

THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 3A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening for the newly renovated and reimagined Peebles Apartments &Commercial Space took place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 203 North Main Street, Lawrenceville, VA. This mixed-use building features a variety of 2-3 bedroom apartments, office spaces, and retail areas available for lease. Theproperty provides free wifi, free parking, and free water and sewer as offered amenities. Leases start at $1,600 amonth, currently one apartment is rented and there are five additional floor plans to choose from. Peebles Apartments Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The ceremony featured greetings from several distinguished individuals,including Alfreda Jarrett Reynolds, Director of Economic Development; TheHonorable Dr. Barbara J. Harris, Chair of the Brunswick County Board ofSupervisors; The Honorable Lawanda Tatum, Mayor of the Town of Lawrenceville; Stephen Staats, investor; and Michael Bradley, contractor.This event was proudly supported by the Brunswick County Department ofEconomic Development. For more information on leasing a space, please reachout to Sherwood Baskerville Real Estate at 434-955-0550 or visitrentals.sherwoodbaskerville.com.Brunswick County will work withRetail Strategies, a consultingfirm, to perform a servicecooperative procurement study.This study will provide the Countywith essential data to aid in therecruitment of retailopportunities and attractbusiness franchises to the region.Project Whitehouse Development LLC is making stridesin collaboration with Wyndham Hotel Group, which willconduct a study to identify the most appropriateWyndham hotelier product to meet the needs of ourarea.Employment OpportunitiesConvenience Center Attendant Code Enforcement Officer EMS Basic Life Support Provider - FULL TIMEEMS Basic & Advanced Providers - PART TIME For more information regarding these job listings, please visit, www.brunswickco.com/departments/human_resources/job_listings

THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 5ElevateHER Exchange: Speed Networking and Professional Matchmaking for Women in BusinessOn Thursday, March 24, 2025, the second annualElevateHER Exchange took place at the BrunswickCounty Conference Center in Lawrenceville, VA. Thisluncheon focused on speed networking andprofessional matchmaking for women in business,offering a platform for like-minded individuals toconnect, engage, and find inspiration while fosteringmeaningful relationships.Guests participated in a professional matchmakingactivity and had the opportunity to hear from Dr.Tenace Kwafu Setor, an AI specialist and AssistantProfessor of Analytics and Operations at the RobinsSchool of Business, University of Richmond, whoserved as the keynote speaker for the event.The event commenced with a warm welcome fromAlfreda Jarrett Reynolds, the Director of EconomicDevelopment, who acknowledged the remarkablewomen present. Mrs. Reynolds co-hosted the eventwith Holly Byrd Miller, Entrepreneur and Consultantat Makeup by Holly Beauty Partners.The event featured the Cornerstone Awards,celebrating community leaders and remarkablewomen who are making a significant impact in theirneighborhoods. The following outstanding womenwere recognized for their excellence:Celestine Wilkins-Mitchell: Exquisite Trendz Beauty Salon, LLC Bernadette RobinsonChuck N’ BarbEvelyn Wall Carpenter - Posthumous RecognitionCitizens Insurance Magnola Cole & DaAnya S. Denson Sweet Treats & Boutique Shelby Brown-McDowneyStory Cafe The ElevateHER event received substantial sponsorship andfeatured a range of vendors from Brunswick County and theRichmond area. They offered essential information, tools,and resources to help you develop or launch your nextbusiness idea. Mrs. Reynolds introduced the phrase of the day, “Who’s GotNext,” during the event. In tribute to Joye B. Moore,Founder and CEO of JoyBells, an attendee and specialguest from the previous ElevateHER event, she wasrecently showcased on Shark Tank for her renowned piesthat have gained national recognition. A brief clip from herappearance on the show was also shared. As the event drew to a close, participants left with not onlynew connections and ideas but also a renewed sense ofpurpose and motivation. The ElevateHER Exchangecontinues to grow as a pivotal event for women in business,fostering a supportive and dynamic community thatchampions growth, innovation, and collaboration.

THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER Grants Received. Brunswick County Public Schools received a grant of$2,268,088 from the School Construction AssistanceProgram (SCAP) to support the renovation of BrunswickHigh School. A public hearing was held at the Board ofSupervisors March Meeting for this appropriation.Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 6The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office has received a$3,200 grant to acquire a laptop computer, projectorscreen, and sound system to replace outdatedequipment. This new equipment will be used for trainingsessions, presentations, and community informationevents.Yesah Art Monument Unveiling at Fort Christanna On Saturday, March 22, 2025, a community event was held atFort Christanna in Lawrenceville, Virginia, marking theunveiling of the Yesáh (Portable) Art Monument & Mapping.This gathering is part of the Yesá:sahį Language and SacredPlaces Project, supported by Virginia Tech’s MonumentsAcross Appalachia Virginia, Indigenous East (a program of theLandberry Foundation), and the Yesá:sahį Language andSacred Places Project. Fort Christanna was selected as asignificant site for the artwork's unveiling, as noted by eventorganizer Dominique Hunter.The program featured remarks from various Native communities and organizations, emphasizing their history,cultural and language revitalization, and food sovereignty. Brunswick County Board of Supervisors Chair Dr.Barbara Jarrett Harris from the Totaro District and Dr. Alfonzo Seward from the Sturgeon District also shared theirinsights on behalf of Brunswick County. Numerous sponsors attended the event, and a private gathering for Yesáhcommunity members and their families preceded the public program, allowing guests to sample a variety of nativeheritage cuisines, including bison, vegan chili, and blue corn cornbread. She remarked, "Our Yesáh (Eastern Siouan) people once gathered here and later spread out, creating the sevendiasporic communities represented at this event: the Occaneechi Saponi Virginia Tribe, the Occaneechi Band ofthe Saponi Nation, the Sappony of Person County, the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, the Saponi Nation of Ohio, theMonacan Indian Nation, and the Saponi of Granville County. It is a beautiful day to assemble in this place, just ashort walk from where our ancestors convened in Saponi Town. The children, who will eventually becomeancestors themselves, attended Fort Christanna's school, where our language and aspects of our heritage weredocumented. They were also introduced to Christianity, the English language, and European cultural practices."She further explained, "This artwork monument symbolizes our Four Daughter agricultural ceremonial calendar.Each direction represents a specific daughter, and the seat we created in her honor is made from wood sourcedfrom her corresponding direction. This also reflects the four seasons, four elements, four clans, and our fourtraditional plant foods: corn, beans, squash, and sunflower. Additionally, there are 13 shells representing our lunarcalendar and artistically crafted stones symbolizing our traditional mound culture."

THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 7Town Hall DiscussionTown Hall DiscussionOn Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors welcomedCongresswoman Jennifer McClellan to the County. Congresswoman McClellan held a townhall meeting at the Brunswick County Conference Center. The session focused on providinglegislative updates and addressing citizens' concerns and inquiries regarding federal budgetcuts, layoffs, and other anticipated reductions. The public was given an opportunity to voicetheir concerns and engage in a dialogue.Congresswoman McClellan has a satellite office located at the Brunswick County ConferenceCenter located on the second floor, office hours are Thursday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. CONGRESSWOMAN JENNIFER MCCLELLAN TOWN HALL MEETING BRUNSWICK COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors organized andprovided lunch for County staff in celebration of EmployeeAppreciation Day, observed on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Thisgesture was intended to express gratitude to all Countyemployees for their dedicated efforts throughout the year.Supervisor Dr. Barbara Jarrett Harris, Chair, provided a quote,“The weather was beautiful and a spirit of unity and teamworkwas definitely in the air, as we, the Brunswick County Board ofSupervisors expressed appreciation to our county staff,Constitutional Officers and individuals appointed, by BoardMembers to various committees and boards, for the awesomejob they do on a day-to-day basis, to ensure continuity andcontinuous growth of the county. Our Board was honored tocook and serve over 150 individuals in recognition ofEmployee Appreciation Day. It was truly a great day filled withjoy, laughter and good food as a token of THANKS!”

THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 8VACo Region 4 MeetingVACo Region 4 Meeting On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Brunswick CountyBoard of Supervisors hosted the VACo Region 4meeting at the Brunswick County Conference Center.The meeting included VACo Region 4 County members,local officials, as well as Federal and State legislatorsfrom the region.VACo Region 4 encompasses the following counties:Amelia, Dinwiddie, Prince Edward, Charlotte,Mecklenburg, Brunswick, Lunenburg, and Greensville.IntroductionsIntroductionsDr. Barbara Jarrett Harris, Chair of the BrunswickCounty Board of Supervisors, warmly welcomed thedistinguished Region 4 VACo guests to the BrunswickCounty Conference Center and Ruth Larson, VACoPresident, also extended her greetings to everyoneand acknowledged VACo’s key sponsors.Leslie Weddington, County Administrator, along withAlfreda Jarrett Reynolds, Director of EconomicDevelopment, shared valuable insights about theBrunswick County Conference Center. Mrs.Weddington highlighted the center's history,explaining that it was formerly the Student UnionBuilding of the now-closed Saint Paul’s College, builtin 2005. Mrs. Reynolds added further details aboutthe center's current occupants, which include theCounty's DMV select office, a four-lane bowling alley,James Solomon Russell - Saint Paul’s College Museumand Archives, and offices for Congresswoman JenniferMcClellan, Brunswick County Health Ambassadors,and the Metropolitan Business League.Learn about the LocationLearn about the LocationCounty TalkCounty TalkThis segment of the meeting provided an opportunityfor the Counties of Region 4 to briefly share their toplegislative concerns impacting their County, aiding in thedevelopment of VACo’s 2026 Legislative Program.Key Concerns from VACo Region 4 LocalitiesSchool Funding. A number of counties haveexpressed their worries about the necessity forenhanced school funding. Many of these areas haveaging facilities, and the expenses associated withrenovations are often too high for rural communities.Solar Energy: Several counties in attendance voicedtheir concerns about maintaining solar oversight atthe local level rather than the state level. There areworries about delays in connecting to the 230 KV lineprovided by Dominion Energy, which is expected totake four years.Road Maintenance: The condition of secondaryroads and the need for funding to maintain themwere highlighted as significant issues by multiplecounties.Reassessment: Funding for reassessment ischallenging; exploring the possibility of a regionalproject could help alleviate costs.Mandates: Counties are facing costly requirementsimposed by the State that are not fully funded.Emergency Services: There is a decline in volunteerparticipation, and funding for hourly or salariedpositions, along with additional operational costs, isinsufficient or unaffordable.Litter Control: Illegal dumping of trash and otherhousehold items has become a pressing concern inrural Southern Virginia. It was suggested to increasepenalties for these irresponsible actions.Public Notice: Proposed changes to Public Noticerequirements were discussed, as newspaper postingsare expensive and it is uncertain if they are stilleffective given the rise of new social media platformsand websites. Could these requirements be revised?Animal Control: A recommendation was made tointegrate the Animal Control department under lawenforcement, providing additional support similar tothat offered to line-of-duty officers.Data Centers: Some counties expressed feelingoverlooked, as Data Centers are not adequatelyconsidering the entire region in their plans. BRUNSWICK COUNTY HOST VACO REGION 4 MEETING

Dr. Barbara Jarrett Harris,Chair, Brunswick CountyBoard of SupervisorsAlfreda Jarrett Reynolds,Director of EconomicDevelopment,Brunswick County THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 9VACo Region 4 Meeting - Continued.VACo Region 4 Meeting - Continued. Conversations with LegislatorsConversations with LegislatorsKey Concerns from VACo Region 4 Localities - Continued.1% Sales Tax Option: Several localities haveconsidered using the 1% sales tax option as a meansto finance schools; however, none have implementedthis option yet.A number of legislators and their representatives werepresent to listen to the localities express their mainconcerns from VACo Region 4. Delegate OttoWachsmann, accompanied by his legislative aide, WillPace, attended the meeting. Delegate Wachsmannprovided insights on various bills he has sponsored,along with other topics from the General Assembly.Additionally, Reed Terry, District Representative forCongressman McGuire, and Blake Roark, Legislative Aideto Senator Cifers, participated in the discussions.VACo Legislative Staff ReportsVACo Legislative Staff ReportsVACo Region 4 Members in attendance received the2025 First Edition copy of the VACo LegislativeSummary. Katie Boyle shared the Governor of Virginiais to sign and adopt the budget by Friday at midnight.Additionally, Katie mentioned bills that were passed willbe updated after the budget is signed.Delegate, OttoWachsmann, Jr. PharmDVACo President, Ruth Larson,James City CountyReed Terry, DistrictRepresentative forCongressman McGuireJeremy Bennett,Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, VACo Legislative Team Joe Lerch, AICPDirector of LocalGovernment Policy,VACo Legislative TeamBarbara Jarrett Harris, Chair of the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors, warmlywelcomes attendees to the VACo Region 4 Meeting at the Brunswick County ConferenceCenter, accompanied by her colleagues from the Board who are also present.BRUNSWICK COUNTY HOST VACO REGION 4 MEETING Leslie Weddington,County Administrator,Brunswick County

TM Associates requested a resolution of endorsementfor renovations at Lawrenceville Manor. Therehabilitation will cover three buildings, totaling twentyfour units. Lawrenceville Manor Apartments offeraffordable housing for low to moderate-incomeindividuals, and this renovation is timely, as the unitshave not been updated since their construction in 1990.THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 10Broadband is expanding in Brunswick. RiverStreet Networks provided a broadband update tothe Board of Supervisors at their March 19, 2025 Boardmeeting. RiverStreet Networks is currently engaged inthe construction phase at 1,060 locations and hassuccessfully connected power to the Freeman RemoteBuilding. Their goal is to have approximately 566locations operational by April 2025.David Lipscomb provided a broadband update onbehalf of Empower at the February Brunswick CountyBoard of Supervisors monthly meeting. Currently,Brunswick County has 1,295 active fiber locations.Empower requested a letter of support for theBroadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)grant to sustain and expand broadband access toeligible rural areas.If you're interested in broadband services available inyour area, visit www.myriverstreet.net to checkavailability.Additionally, RiverStreet plans to organize future sign-updays at various locations, allowing residents to registerfor broadband services in person.CHECK FOR BROADBAND AVAILABILITYWITH YOUR 911 ADDRESShttps://www.empowermec.net/?gad_source=1Lawrenceville ManorRepublic Services announced significant changesconcerning The Citizen's Waste Drop-Off Site,currently located at the landfill entrance. This site willbe moved to a gated area behind the scale house tohelp alleviate traffic congestion. In addition, proof of residency will soon be required fortrash disposal, a new policy aimed at protectingtaxpayer resources from misuse by non-residents. Thehours of operation will remain the same.Landfill Changes Proposed. Stay Tuned for Updates. Lawrenceville Manor is scheduled for upcoming renovations.Mr. Tommy Johnson has reported that VDOT hassuccessfully repaired a total of 1,150 potholes withinthe County. In addition, maintenance work has beencarried out on ditches, brush, and litter control. VDOThas announced that the bridge at Highway 46 over theNottoway River is now expected to be completed inJuly 2025 due to supply delays.Highway Clean Up and Maintenance.

Bright Leaf. Following presentations from CEP Solar, LLC, along with public feedback, the Planning Commissionrecommended to approval of CEP Solar, LLC’s request for a conditional use permit to construct, operate, andmaintain a utility-scale solar facility with a capacity of up to 8.75 megawatts. The project will cover roughly 64.5acres, which includes a secured area for solar panels and stormwater management ponds that total about 39.3acres. Located in the Sturgeon Election District and the Sturgeon Magisterial District, the facility will be positionednear the intersection of Bright Leaf Road and Planters Road—specifically to the south of Bright Leaf Road, east ofPlanters Road, and north of Governor Harrison Parkway. After the Planning Commission's endorsement, theBrunswick County Board of Supervisors approved the project. THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 11Rocky Run. The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors has approved the proposed Solar Facility SitingAgreement, as outlined in Virginia Code Sections 15.2-2316.6 through 15.2-2316.9. This agreement is betweenBrunswick County and Virginia Electric and Power Company concerning the application for a conditional usepermit, Case No. 22-002, for a utility-scale solar electric facility with a capacity of up to 300 megawatts. Thisfacility will be situated across forty-one parcels, totaling approximately 5,813 acres, owned by various individualsand entities. The agreement approved provides terms governing the development and decommissioning of theproposed solar facility and financial compensation to be paid to the County, in addition to tax payments. Solar Facility Siting Agreement between Brunswick County and Virginia Electric and Power Company (d/b/aDominion Energy Virginia - Board of Supervisors Conditional Use Permit Case No. 23-029 - CEP Solar, LLC (Commonwealth Energy Partners) to construct, operateand maintain an approximately 8.75 megawatt utility-scale solar electric facility. - Joint Public Hearing Solar Facility Siting Agreement, between Brunswick County and CEP Solar, LLC (Commonwealth Energy Partners) - Board of Supervisors Bright Leaf. The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors approved the Solar Facility Siting Agreement betweenBrunswick County and CEP Solar, LLC, related to their application for a conditional use permit, Case No. 23-029,for a utility-scale solar facility of up to 8.75 megawatts (MWac) on County tax map parcel 53-13 known as theBright Leaf solar project. The agreement approved provides terms governing the development anddecommissioning of the proposed solar facility and financial compensation to be paid to the County, in addition totax payments. Public HearingsPublic Hearings Solar Applications Updates.

THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors approvedconditional use permit Case Number #22-002 submittedby Virginia Electric and Power Company (d/b/a DominionEnergy Virginia) to construct, operate and maintain an300 megawatt utility scale solar electric facility, knownas Rocky Run Solar project.Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 12Solar Facility Siting Agreement, between Brunswick County and Zeus Energy, LLC - Board of Supervisors Zeus Phase 1. The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors has approved the Solar Facility Siting Agreement inaccordance with Virginia Code Sections 15.2-2316.6 to 15.2-2316.9. This agreement, made between BrunswickCounty and Zeus Energy, LLC, pertains to Zeus Energy's application for a conditional use permit (“CUP”) for autility-scale solar electric facility with a capacity of up to 200 megawatts (“MWac”) and an accompanying batteryenergy storage facility of up to 100 MWac. The agreement outlines the terms for developing anddecommissioning both the solar and battery energy storage facilities, as well as the financial compensation to beprovided to the County, in addition to tax payments. Zeus Phase 1. The Planning Commission recommended the approval of Conditional Use Permit Case No. 23-006for Zeus Energy, LLC. This permit allows for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a utility-scale solarfacility with a capacity of up to 200 megawatts, along with a battery energy storage facility of up to 100megawatts. The property in question spans approximately 2,146 acres, which includes a proposed fenced area forsolar panels and stormwater control ponds covering around 1,484 acres. It is situated in the Powellton MagisterialDistrict and the Powellton Election District. The parcels are primarily located in the southeastern area of theCounty, south and east of Dry Bread Road and west of Halifax Road. After considering the Planning Commission'srecommendation and taking public input into account, the Board of Supervisors voted to approve Conditional UsePermit Case No. 23-006. Conditional Use Permit Case No. 23-006 Zeus Energy, LLC to construct, operate and maintain an approximately200 megawatt utility-scale solar electric facility and a 100 megawatt battery energy storage facility. - Joint Public Hearing Solar Applications Updates. - Continued.Solar Facility Siting Agreement, between BrunswickCounty and Virginia Electric and Power Company (d/b/a)Dominion Energy Virginia - Board of Supervisors The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors hasscheduled to hold a public hearing at their April monthlymeeting on Conditional Use Permit Case #24-024submitted by Lightning Renewables, LLC to construct,operate, and maintain a non-public energy generationutility facility. Conditional Use Permit Case No. 23-029 - CEP Solar, LLC( Commonwealth Energy Partners) to construct, operateand maintain an approximately 8.75 megawatt utility-scale solar electric facility. - Joint Public Hearing

The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors herebyrecognizes the Brunswick Academy Varsity GirlsBasketball Team as 2025 Division IV State ChampionsHead of School - Brittney WeidmanAthletic Director - Jannon ColeyHead Coach - Tommy KingAsst. Coach - Bill RussellAsst. Coach - Corey DavisPlayersMartha Rose BishopAylor CollinsAubrey CorumRyan DickensOlivia EvansAvery GriffinLexi HowertonCaylen JacksonKyndall JonesEmily KingHaley ReeseStuart SkeaEditor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 13The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizesthe Brunswick High School Outdoor Track & Field Girls Team2024 Tri-Rivers District Champions 2024 Class 1 Region B Champions 2024 Class 1 State ChampionsHead Coach - Darrell OwensAsst. Head - Coach Shanika MorganAsst. Coach - Darren OwensAsst. Coach - Christopher FrazierPlayersDestiny Barnes, Somia Jackson, Zy’Aijah Bland, Bianca Jones,Dakhia Boothe-Turner, Shyla Jones-Brown, Alazae Brown-Pearson, DeNajia King, Destnee Bullock,Zaniyah Malone, Akira Easter, Alana Moore, Amaria Evans,She’Mya Moore, Alexandria Harrison, Ke’Asia Powell,Shamyracle Harrison, Tamaya Morgan-Rhodes, Zella Harrison, Tacorian Rook, Amber Hicks, Jada Seaborne, Taniyah Hicks, Thomajae Walker, Aniyah Hodo.Mrs. Clary accepts the recognition plaque on behalf of theBrunswick High School. THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER

Editor: Dixie W. Daniel, Tourism, Marketing, & Social Media Manager PAGE 14THE BRUNSWICK BRIEFTHE BRUNSWICK BRIEFJANUARY - APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER Events and Activities Across Brunswick CountyThe Brunswick Youth League held OpeningCeremonies for boys baseball and girls softballon Saturday, April 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM at SonnyWholey Field in Lawrenceville, VA.Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office will behosting their annual Public Safety DiscoveryCamp 2025 the week of July 21, 2025 from 8:00AM until 4:00 PM each day at Southside VirginiaCommunity College in Alberta, VA. Jazz on the Square 2025 will be August 23, 2025in downtown Lawrenceville, VA from 4:00 PMuntil 9:00 PM. Monthly MeetingsBrunswick County Board of Supervisors - Board Meeting 3rd Wednesday - 7 PM2nd Monday - 7 PMBrunswick County School Board - Board Meeting 1718 Farmers Field Road | Lawrenceville, VA 23868228 North Main Street | Lawrenceville, VA 238682nd Tuesday - 7 PMBrunswick County Industrial Development Authority -Board Meeting 2nd Tuesday - 6 PM100 Athletic Field Road | Lawrenceville, VA 23868Brunswick County Planning Commission - Board Meeting 100 Athletic Field Road | Lawrenceville, VA 23868*unless otherwise posted.