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South Boston Police arrest suspect wanted for car theft and assault
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The South Boston Police Department (SBPD) has arrested a suspect wanted for car theft and assault. SBPD currently has warrants for the arrest of 37-year-old Quinn Tucker. Tucker was wanted for the following charges:. Felony motor vehicle theft. Felony property damage. Misdemeanor assault and...
Danville Parks and Rec. Officially Opens Doyle Thomas Splash Pad
Danville Parks and Recreation held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday for the new splash pad in Doyle J Thomas Park. The ribbon cutting followed a soft opening on Monday. The new splash pad will be open from 10 am to 6 pm Monday-Thursday and 10 am to 8 pm Friday-Sunday. This is the second splash pad that the City of Danville has opened this summer after opening the one at Third Avenue earlier in the summer.
Rescue Mission of Roanoke offering limited time Drumstick Dash deal
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– The Rescue Mission Ministries are seeking help to raise money for their mission and over the next week, are offering a ‘Drumstick-sized’ return. From now until Saturday at midnight, anyone who signs up for the Drumstick Dash can do it for a lower price.
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction Monday on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company plans to replace and widen about 49 miles...
Five Cougars earn VaSID All-State honors for men's wrestling
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University wrestling had five student-athletes voted to the 2023-24 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State Team, which was announced Friday. The Cougars had three VaSID First Team selections and two earned Second Team accolades. Juniors Mason Barrett and Khalil Mitchell, along with senior...
City says lockers will return to John Marshall courthouse after complaints
A spokesperson for the city of Richmond says lockers outside the John Marshall Courts Building will be reinstalled within the next few weeks. But legal and justice advocates say courthouses across Virginia should consider doing away with bans on electronic devices, so the lockers — which are often damaged or out of service — won’t be necessary.
PEAK Chevy Preparing for Return Without Force
On a Pacific Raceways track on which he has won a record nine times, most recently in 2019, John Force won’t have the opportunity to reach double digit success during this week’s 35th NHRA Northwest Nationals. Instead, drag racing’s winningest driver will continue to rehab at an Arizona...
Petersburg: Black Girl Social Club hosts successful Back to School Bash at Poplar Lawn
PETERSBURG — The Petersburg Chapter of Black Girl Social Club [BGSC Petersburg] hosted its second annual Back to School Bash at Poplar Lawn Park on July 13. Under the leadership of Dr. Shaneka Rose and Tomeca Bynum, the ladies of BGSC Petersburg served over 200 families with fully packed book bags, gently used clothing items, food and community resources, all free of charge to citizens.
Three injured during shooting at house party on Halifax Rd in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — The Danville Police Department says they are investigating after a shooting on Halifax Road hospitalized three people on Friday, July 19. According to the police, officers responded to a home on the 1500 block of Halifax Road at 9:56 p.m. after receiving a call about shots being fired. After arriving, officers […]
Major League Fishing to bring All-Star event to Smith Mountain Lake
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Major League Fishing (MLF), one of the top professional bass fishing circuits in the world, will bring its 2025 General Tire Heavy Hitters All-Stars event to Smith Mountain Lake. The nationally-televised, big money tournament will be held from May 17 to May 22 of next year. Not only will it provide […]
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.”
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.
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