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South Hill, VA Fire Update from NC DHHS
Warren County, North Carolina- The Virginia Department of Health has issued a recreational swimming and fish consumption advisory until further notice for surface waters, including the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers, that extend to the North Carolina-Virginia border after a fire at a chemical storage facility in South Hill, Virginia on July 6, 2024.
VDH issues recreational water advisory after industrial fire; Nutrien sets up operations in Boydton and South Hill locations
The Roanoke and Meherrin Rivers are both under a recreational water and fish consumption advisory after the Nutrien Ag Solutions industrial fire on July 6 in South Hill. For the safety of people and pets, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) warns against water activities, such as swimming, wading, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating. Additionally, VDH recommends not consuming any fish taken from these waterways until further notice.
Contamination in Virginia waterways leads to recreational, fish consumption advisories
A recent fire at a storage warehouse in South Hill has led the Virginia Department of Health to issue recreational water and fish consumption advisories in response. The fire occurred at the Nutrien Ag Solutions facility at 501 W. Danville St. on July 6. Water used to fight the fire...
Ebony rezoning - Dollar General litigation update
This case to save historic Ebony, Virginia, the local businesses, and the quality of life and safety of this residential, agricultural community and the sanctity of Prospect Cemetery and Church now lies with the Supreme Court of Virginia. This nightmare started five years ago and is in its fifth year of litigation.
Local non-profit aims to restore CC theater for community benefit
Director of Renovation Beverly Wood and Save Our Heritage (SOH) of Chase City continue their mission to revitalize the historic Mecca Theatre in the downtown area. The plan is to restore the theater, located at 137 North Main Street, to a second-run movie theater and cultural arts center. It will offer a wide range of classes and events to maximize the financial success of the organization while offering filmmaking and photography classes, hosting music events, and a “talk-series” featuring film directors, writers, and other arts industry professionals.
Adventure Begins at your Library
Summer fun is in full swing at the Meherrin Regional Library System. This year’s Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library, offers special performances, reading challenges, and more for preschoolers through adults. Registration for Summer Reading began on June 1, 2024 and the reading challenge ends July 31, 2024.
Pool at Soul City opens
Warren County Parks and Recreation announces that the pool at the Magnolia Ernest Recreation Complex is now open. The pool is located at 252 Duke Dr., Norlina, in the Soul City community. Through Friday of this week, the pool will be open from noon-5 p.m. On Saturday, July 20, the...
VDH Adds Meherrin, Roanoke Rivers to recreational water, fish consumption advisories
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is extending its recreational water advisory and its fish consumption advisory to include the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers. For the safety of people and pets, VDH is advising that recreational water activities, such as swimming, wading, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating should be avoided. Additionally, VDH recommends not consuming any fish taken from these waterways effective Saturday, July 6 until further notice.
Gateway Marker To Be Dedicated
KEYSVILLE — The Lunenburg County Historical Society will host the dedication of the new state historical marker on Route 40 at the Lunenburg-Charlotte County line near Keysville on Saturday, July 27, at 10:00 a.m.. Parking is available at a nearby SVCC lot. This will be an Informal and short...
FY24 School Finance report approved
LAWRENCEVILLE – Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette, Division Superintendent, Brunswick County Public Schools, submitted the report to the members of the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors at the June meeting. Expenditures totaled $23,047,034.34 as of May 31, 2024 and revenues totaled $22,015,476.74. The FY24 Budget was created on an ADM (Average...
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