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Public safety is focus of Haliwa-Saponi Night Out
The National Crime Prevention Council’s McGruff the Crime Dog® meets local residents during the Aug. 14 Haliwa-Saponi Night Out, held as part of National Night Out. Among other participants were law enforcement officers representing Warren and Halifax counties, other area emergency response personnel and community organizations. The local event was held at the Rev. C.H. Richardson Building in Hollister. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring place to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Dominion changes location of planned Chesterfield gas plant
Dominion Energy announced Wednesday that it’s relocating the proposed Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center to the adjacent site of the retired Chesterfield Power Station. The new site, which sits northwest of Dutch Gap Conservation Area, comes with a 2010 conditional use permit that the county says would apply to the proposed gas plant — allowing the project to continue without public hearings and notices that are part of the county’s permitting process.
Virginia 2023 crime report shows some troubling trends
(The Center Square) — Virginia State Police released its annual Crime in Virginia report, revealing an overall increase in violent crime in 2023 and some troubling trends that could worsen in 2024. In 2023, 20,549 violent crimes were reported in the commonwealth, a near 10% increase over 2022—though the population also grew by about 10% during that time. The number of assaults on officers also rose by nearly 9%, increasing...
Interim superintendent visits Warrenton radio station
WARR Radio welcomed Warren County Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Carol Montague-Davis as she participated in a radio program on Thursday, Aug. 15. Pictured, from the left, are WARR Radio personality Vonn P; Delan Marable, WARR interim general manager; the Rev. Dr. Lilipiana Darensburg, WARR Radio CEO/president and Dr. Carol Montague-Davis.
Caregiver charged after man left alone in car dies
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. (WRAL) - A Johnston County man called 911 to report that a man in his care had died and ended up with a charge for involuntary manslaughter. Rogers Lee Inge Jr., 55, of Warrenton, N.C., told deputies that he was the caretaker for 25-year-old Dontarious Batts, who has special needs and was unable to care for himself. Inge said he was an employee of Universal Health Care and that he also worked as a janitor at Cleveland High School.
Pittsylvania Co. deputies looking for the public's help with thefts that occurred
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said they are looking for the public’s help with thefts that occurred in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Deputies said around 2:30 a.m., a 2018 blue and white Peterbilt Tractor, and low-boy trailer, a 2020 Maroon...
Police search for owners of emu wandering around Roanoke and more Va. headlines
The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Blacksburg’s Liam Watson, facing election fraud charges, nixes leave of absence from town council.”—Roanoke Times. • “Northern Va. man pleads guilty to making and possessing toxic ricin.”—WJLA. • “VCU Police launch campaign to improve pedestrian safety.”—WRIC...
Family pleads for help as search for missing 15-year-old girl enters fifth week
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The search for 15-year-old Alaina Hendricks has entered its fifth week, leaving her Campbell County family desperate for answers. Hendricks, who was staying at a group home in Henrico, ran away with another girl and no one has reported seeing her since. Her family is growing increasingly concerned as the days go by without any word from her.
Festival gives attendees a chance to learn about Egyptian culture and religion
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)— This weekend, St. Mina and Pope Kyrillous Church in the Greater Richmond area will host an unforgettable celebration of Coptic Egyptian culture. There are tons of activities for all ages, delicious food and more. Everything kicks off at the Coptic Orthodox Church at 11 a.m. Saturday,...
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