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Post 79 Splits a Pair in DH
The South Hill Post 79 American Legion junior team split a pair of games against visiting Norfolk Post 327 on Saturday afternoon at Mecklenburg County High School. Xander Pulley pitched four innings to earn the win on the mound in the first game, allowing two earned runs on seven hits while striking out nine and walking one. Caleb Ward pitched three scoreless innings, allowing only one hit while striking out six and walking one.
Design unveiled for new public safety building in Mecklenburg
The Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors got a first look Wednesday at the design of the county’s new public safety building, a 42,000 square foot facility that is expected to open in late 2027 or early 2028. Once complete, the building will house the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, the...
On our wilderness retreat
(The following is an open letter written in advance of the July 8 meeting of the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors, when a vote is expected on a request to establish Lakeshore Wilderness Retreats in the Finchley area — Ed.) Dear Viewpoint:. We write to you as a family...
Mecklenburg falls in semifinals of Babe Ruth 13-16 district tournament
The Mecklenburg Babe Ruth 13-16 All-Stars lost its Sunday semifinal game with Babe Ruth 13-16 Nottoway All-Stars 8-4 to end their Babe Ruth All-Stars District Championship hopes at Central High School in Victoria. Mecklenburg fell in its Thursday opener to Lunenburg 11-5 but bounced back on Saturday to claim wins...
Chase City man gets 56 years for killing neighbor
A Chase City man will spend the next 56 years in prison for killing his neighbor after a dispute over who was “the baddest,” according to Mecklenburg County Commonwealth’s Attorney Allen Nash. On Friday, Circuit Court Judge S. Anderson Nelson sentenced Mark Clifford Dicks to 108 years...
Town of South Hill; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission or FERC) regulations, 18 CFR part 380, Commission staff reviewed the Town of South Hill, Virginia's application for surrender of exemption from licensing for the Whittles Mill Dam Project No. 7630 and have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed surrender. The Town of South Hill proposes to keep the dam, powerhouse, and associated facilities intact to serve as a historic landmark and remove other electrical and mechanical components. The impoundment would be maintained at the level of the dam, and the Town of South Hill would retain ownership and management responsibilities associated with the property. The project is located on the Meherrin River in the Town of South Hill in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The project does not occupy federal lands.
Man drowns near dam
A Norlina, N.C. man drowned Sunday after jumping from John H. Kerr Dam into Buggs Island Lake. Captain Chris Whittemore with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the Liberty Hill public access area at John H. Kerr Dam near Boydton at 3:06 p.m. Sunday for a drowning on the lake side of the dam.
County incident report
On June 10, 2024, Deputy Z. Currin was dispatched to the 8600 block of Highway Forty-Seven for a disturbance. Chase City Police Department was requested to respond to this call because of the vicinity of the call. Deputy Currin continued to the residence and found that the two occupants were having a verbal disagreement with each other due to being under the influence of alcohol. Ana Pena, 43-year-old-female from Chase City was arrested and charged with Drunk in Public.
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