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Three men arrested and charged for illegal drugs
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Three men were arrested for illegal possession, manufacturing, and distribution of drugs in Martinsville on Tuesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed search warrants at 66 Valentine Ct, Martinsville, 134 Preston-Scales Dr., Martinsville,...
Parent alleges unfair treatment at Danville restaurant, attorney denies claims
DANVILLE, Va. – One parent is speaking out after she claims her son’s group with special needs was treated unfairly when she said they weren’t served at a downtown restaurant. The restaurant’s attorney said that’s not the case. Parent Stacy Ingram wasn’t there to witness...
Central Virginia area schools detail plan to get off federal support list
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — 247 schools made the Virginia Department of Education's schools in need of federal support list, under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The goal is to close the achievement gap for Virginia's most at-risk students. This year the criteria was updated to include learning loss as school performance criteria and higher performance targets in reading and math.
Governor Youngkin wants to invest $1.2 billion more into Va. schools; Lawmakers weigh in
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg, Franklin and Bedford counties have all seen increases in state funding over the past several years. In fact, spending on education overall in the state is up. But with the biennial budget in limbo, lawmakers are still grappling with how to make it all work.
Virginia public school enrollment is down. Where are the students going?
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia’s public school enrollment numbers have been down compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Virginia Department of Education's website:. 2019-20: 1,298,083. 2020-21: 1,252,752. 2021-22: 1,251,970. 2022-23: 1,263,342. 2023-24: 1,261,962. Most school systems took a big hit during the 2021-2022 school year. That tracks...
Power restored to hundreds in Danville after lightning strikes transformer
UPDATE: 5/2 7:56 A.M. DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — After lightning hit a substation transformer leaving more than 2,000 customers without power on April 30, Danville Utilities says service has been restored. Anyone still facing an outage is encouraged to call the outage hotline at 434-773-8300. — UPDATE 11:23 P.M. DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– Danville Utilities crews […]
Four Virginia men arrested after high-speed chase with stolen car in North Carolina
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NC. (WFXR) — Four men from Virginia are in custody after allegedly leading North Carolina deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen car on April 26. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, around 11:15 a.m., a deputy observed a Dodge Charger allegedly speeding on the US-220 Bypass. The deputy attempted to […]
Danville Public Schools using 1% sales tax increase to fund millions in projects
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville Public Schools is continuing to reap the benefits of the 1% sales tax increase that voters said yes to back in 2021. In April 2022, they sold the bonds for $127 million. They are using that money to fund several different construction projects, including the $41.8 million revocation of the historic Langston Campus.
God’s Pit Crew sends relief to victims of Midwest tornadoes
DANVILLE, Va. – Following the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma and Nebraska, the Danville-based non-profit, God’s Pit Crew is sending much-needed relief to victims. Wednesday morning, over 1,100 Blessing Buckets and Play Pails were unloaded in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Blessing Buckets are a signature for God’s Pit Crew, filled with...
Rat Rod is big hit at April 27 Chatham Car Cruise In
This 1931 Chevrolet Rat Rod owned by David Gibson of Gretna was a real eye catcher on Saturday during the first Chatham Cruise In of 2024. Other cruise ins are set for May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28, all from 4-8 p.m. on Main Street, Chatham.
Attorney General’s Operation Ceasefire credited for decrease in violent crime across Virginia
DANVILLE, Va. – Violent crime is down across the Commonwealth, and state leaders are attributing the decrease to an initiative put in place by Attorney General Jason Miyares. Operation Ceasefire was implemented back in 2022, focusing on three areas: prevention, intervention and prosecution. The program is in 13 cities...
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