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La Crosse Elementary placed on lockdown after hoax phone call
Teachers and school personnel at La Crosse Elementary School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning when the school received a phone call about a shooter with a gun threatening suicide. The call came in around 9:32 a.m. Mecklenburg County Superintendent of Schools Scott Worner, who was at La Crosse Elementary...
Phoenix get over nerves in season’s first golf match
The Mecklenburg County High School varsity golf team performed well in its first match of the season held in Appomattox at Falling River Country Club Monday. Final results for the match were unavailable Tuesday as four teams had yet to complete their games in the 11-team field when the Phoenix departed the match.
Debby poised to bring heavy rains, flood risks; events canceled
Southside Virginia is bracing for the effects of Tropical Storm Debby as the moisture-laden system treks north. Debby, which has been reduced to tropical storm status after striking Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, is expected to reach Mecklenburg and nearby areas by Wednesday night and dump upwards of five inches of rain on already saturated ground.
Mecklenburg County Incident Report
On July 23, 2024, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 11700 block of Highway Fifty-Eight in Clarksville for a reported Breaking and Entering. Deputy Keon Richardson and Deputy Cameron Hatcher responded to a report of an attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival, deputies found a broken window on the side of the building. Upon further investigation, it appeared nothing was stolen and the bars on the windows prevented entry.
Virginia Nursing Home Empowers Men to Regain Voting Rights
CHASE CITY, Va. – With the Presidential Election less than three months away, voting is on many Americans’ minds. For two men in Mecklenburg County, casting their ballots this November is especially meaningful. One of those men is 64-year-old Willie Gayles, who lives at Chase City Health and...
County Incident Report
On July 23, 2024, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 11700 block of Highway Fifty-Eight in Clarksville for a reported Breaking and Entering. Deputy Keon Richardson and Deputy Cameron Hatcher responded to a report of an attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival, deputies found a broken window on the side of the building. Upon further investigation, it appeared nothing was stolen and the bars on the windows prevented entry.
Solar developer offers $500,000 for Chase City recreation projects
Efforts by Chase City officials to bring more recreational opportunities to town may soon get a boost with a promise by Longroad Energy to donate a half-million dollars — if the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors allows the solar developer to go forward with a proposed generation facility. Representatives...
The Blueway Series III: The Dan River
Experience the Dan River, part of the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway, where three rivers and two lakes span Halifax and Mecklenburg counties. This unparalleled paddling destination offers untouched landscapes, abundant wildlife, and easy access from major metro areas. Whether you seek a leisurely lake excursion or a challenging multi-day river adventure, the Blueway and delivers.
Charlotte company sues St. Aug's over unpaid bills
A Charlotte-area design firm filed suit in Mecklenburg County, asking for more than $100,000 it says it owed by Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh. Saint Augustine’s financial issues have been well documented over the last several months. What began with complaints from employees who were not paid lets to students being sent home before the end of the spring semester. The school faces tax liens and lawsuits totaling more than $10 million.
Mecklenburg Middle Schoolers Shine as National Ambassadors in D.C. Against Youth Violence
Two local middle school students have recently made a mark on the national stage, tackling the issue of youth violence with their words. As reported by Mecklenburg County News, Justice Fields, and Qui’Arie Randall were selected as national ambassadors at the Do the Write Thing (DtWT) Recognition Summit held in Washington, D.C. from July 20-24.
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