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South Boston Police seek 27-year-old man for robbery and abduction charges
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The South Boston Police Department (SBPD) is searching for a suspect wanted for robbery and abduction. In a Facebook post, SBPD posted that they are searching for 27-year-old K'Keon Nathaniel Watson. Watson is described as being 6' 5", weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes...
Danville City Council salaries triple to meet state standards
Members of Danville’s City Council will see a pay increase beginning in July 2025, thanks to changes made in the General Assembly. “The maximum pay under the state law is based on a city’s population,” said Danville Public Information Officer Arnold Hendrix. “For a city of Danville’s size, the mayor is now allowed a salary of $37,000. City council members are allowed a salary of $34,000.”
10 displaced after vehicle ‘rolls’ into apartment building on Electric Road
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Roanoke County Fire and Rescue reported a vehicle rolled into a building on Electric Road during the afternoon of Saturday, July 20. According to the fire department, crews responded at 3:57 p.m. to the 4300 block of Electric Rd on a report of a vehicle into a building. Units arrived to find a wall collapsed in an apartment building, and the vehicle had already been moved.
For King and Country: The Life of The British Soldier
TV shows and movies have spread many myths and inaccuracies about the British soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. Jeff Briggs will present little known facts about the British Army in general and the British soldier in particular. He will explain the uniform and equipment worn and used by the British soldiers. This talk […]
Vanderbilt football stunningly receives votes to win the SEC in 2024
The Virginia Tech football team will open the season next month on Labor Day Weekend against SEC foe Vanderbilt on the road in Nashville. The Commodores are rebuilding in the very tough SEC, but some people think they are way ahead in their rebuild. This past week, the SEC held...
Tobs bash 4 HRs as Miller gets 5th win in romp over HiToms
THOMASVILLE — When the Wilson Tobs packed their power-hitting bats their bags for their annual trip to play their Coastal Plain League sister club, the High Point-Thomasville HiToms, on Friday night. Wilson bashed a season-high four home runs while CPL All-Star starter Reese Miller notched his fifth victory in a 14-4 outcome in eight innings at Finch Field. The teams, […] The post Tobs bash 4 HRs as Miller gets 5th win in romp over HiToms first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Capitol Region Military Alliance of Virginia First Inaugural Business Meeting Held
On July 11, America's newest military advisory council, known as the Capitol Region Military Alliance of Virginia, held its inaugural meeting. The event brought together business leaders, government officials, military personnel, military service organizations, educators, and civic leaders to support national defense and enhance the quality of life in our region. CaRMA serves the three military installations of Fort Gregg-Adams, Fort Barfoot, and Defense Supply Center - Richmond, and brings business, government, military, military service organizations, education, civic leaders together to support national defense and quality of life for the region. The initiative is supported by the three installations, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Crater Planning District Commission, local governments that surround the installations, and chambers of commerce that serve the region. CaRMA-VA is a start-up organization chartered on February 1, 2024.
Infographic for Martinsville County: Night Light Exposure Raises Your Risk Diabetes
**Why This Matters to You: **Mobile devices before bed? New research highlights an important and modifiable risk factor that could affect your health and well-being. Take Note: Reducing night light exposure could be a simple way to lower your risk of facing many negative health consequences. You can view the...
Three shot during party in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Three people were injured in a drive-by shooting during a private party in Danville. The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. Friday in the 1500 block of Halifax Rd. A 40-year-old security guard was shot in the leg, and a 19-year-old man and 20-year-old woman also...
Danville Schools Announce Cell Phone Policy for Upcoming School Year
The Danville School Board unveiled its new cell phone policy for middle and high school students on Thursday. Students will have to keep their phones bagged up during school hours. Students will be required to use Yonder bags to store their phones during the day. The phones will remain locked...
Sorority chapter celebrates 48 years of service
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, recently celebrated its 48th anniversary of service to the community through its support of several cultural, family, community and educational endeavors. Some of the projects that the chapter has supported include donations to local libraries, Piedmont Resources Services, FACES, and scholarships; sponsorship of the […] The post Sorority chapter celebrates 48 years of service appeared first on Farmville.
3 arrested in murder of missing person out of Scotland Co.
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A joint investigation involving the Scotland County Sheriff's Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) has led to the arrests of three people from Scotland County for the 2021 murder of Brandon Carl Wayne McDonald, according to Captain Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff's Office.
Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage
Weather experts say the 2024 hurricane season could spawn a record number of storms along with increased intensity. News that once again has observers keeping a close eye on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. One natural mitigator to potential storm damage is North Carolina’s approximately 222,000 acres of salt marshes, which play a key role in […] The post Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
Martinsville Middle School teacher publishes book on Patrick County history
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - In Patrick County, there are hundreds of stories that make up its town origins and people who paved the way for the next generations. A Martinsville Middle School teacher took a deep dive into the county’s records, publishing her first book about its history over decades.
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