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A man was hit and killed on Interstate 20 in Terrell in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 17. The Terrell Police Department received two calls from concerned motorists driving westbound on Interstate 20 about a person standing in the roadway.

Clockwise, the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce hosted their first ‘Meet and Mingle Night’ of 2024 on March 12 at the Van Zandt Country Club. Among those in attendance were Holly Anderson, far left, and Clint Walker, far right, from Legacy Ag Credit, and Emily Harford and Tiffany McBride from Elliott & Waldren Abstract & Title. A good turnout was on hand March 12 at the Van Zandt Country Club. Nickie Brown with Axe & Arrow, left, and Stephanie Smith with Farmers Insurance Agency were also among those in attendance.

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Carter BloodCare has scheduled a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Monday, April 1, at the Walmart Supercenter located at 603 East State Highway 243 in Canton.

With a number of law enforcement and elected officials in and around Van Zandt County standing behind them, VZC Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff’s Department Lt. Bob Keltner held a news conference regarding an update on sex offender investigations in VZC.

The Edom arts community and many other well-wishers turned out on March 9 to dedicate a historical marker for Potters Brown, a pottery shop and studio opened in Edom in 1971 by revered artist Doug Brown (1943-2020).

After narrowly avoiding a runoff election, Kevin Bridger, the likely new Van Zandt County Sheriff, released a statement after winning in the March 5 Primary Election over three opponents. Current VZC Sheriff Joe Carter chose not to seek re-election.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com After losing in a special called election Jan. 30, Brent Money of Greenville rebounded in the March 5 Primary Election to win the Republican Primary as he defeated Jill Dutton of Van in the three-county race for the Texas House District 2 seat.

A major accident involving multiple vehicles caused major delays at Interstate 20 in between Terrell and Canton Sunday afternoon. Engine 5501 of the Elmo Fire Department was driving by as the accident occurred March 10 and immediately started assessing the scene.

In discussing his life in the military, VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr. said that he would not have had the successful career that he had without his upbringing and his faith in Jesus Christ.