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Missing 15-year-old in South Boston was found, police say
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WSET) — The South Boston Police Department was asking for the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy. According to police, they were looking for Tim'Monee Jerome Marshall. In an update on Saturday morning, police said Marshall was located.
Former South Boston Kennel Owner Given Probation in Animal Cruelty Case
A South Boston dog kennel owner, previously charged with animal cruelty, has struck a deal that has landed him two years on probation. Tyler Falconer, 31, former proprietor of Falco K9, accepted a continuance without a finding on two counts of animal cruelty on Wednesday, thereby avoiding a definitive conviction, provided he adheres to the court's conditions.
Health Department issues rabies warning after Charlotte outbreak
Keep your pets inside. That’s the message issued by the Piedmont Health District to folks in the Randolph area. On Friday, April 26, district officials issued a warning to anyone living in or visiting the area near Scuffletown Road and Harrisburg Road. The reason is due to a problem with rabies. “Efforts are being taken […] The post Health Department issues rabies warning after Charlotte outbreak appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Early voting begins next week across the region
Starting late next week, residents across this region will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming primary races. Early voting begins on Friday, May 3 for primaries in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Primary Day itself is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18. But early voting can be confusing. […] The post Early voting begins next week across the region appeared first on Farmville.
Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. This is because General Assembly action is needed to mandate options such as flashing lights that would make them more visible to drivers. Buckingham County saw another buggy accident Thursday, April 18 when the horse was spooked […] The post Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed appeared first on Farmville.
Concert series rescheduled, years later
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Along with most other events, the quarterly Lunenburg County Community Concert series, which began in 2017 and featured talented performers with ties to Lunenburg County, came to a grinding halt as the winter concert scheduled for March 20, 2020 was canceled. Now flash […] The post Concert series rescheduled, years later appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Substation plans move forward
By Nate Pentecost The K-V Dispatch Plans for a Dominion substation near Dusty Lane in Kenbridge are moving forward. The question is what does that mean for the area? Residents have asked how that will help or affect them. The answer, Dominion officials say, is that it will improve reliability. But before we get into […] The post Substation plans move forward appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Lady Hawks defeat Nelson and Chatham
The Lady Hawks softball team who has been struggling found ways to get two big wins. First Nelson County with an 11-8 win. It appeared it would be more of the same as the Lady Governors jumped out to a solid lead going up 8-3 in the fifth inning. Nelson got on the board first by scoring a run in the first inning to be followed up by two more runs from a homer by Chandler Giles in the third inning.
LGA’s Jack D. Saunders Community Paper Shred scheduled for, May 4
On May 4, the Lake Gaston Association (LGA) will offer free document shredding for Lake Gaston area residents and businesses. The annual Jack D. Saunders Community Paper Shred Event will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Station on 790 Lizard Creek Rd, Littleton, NC.
Wise Owl Flying High After Big Weekend
LOS ANGELES – Wise Owl Boxing had a knockout weekend with all five of the company's fighters scoring stoppage victories. It started off Friday night when former world title challenger Brandon Adams shook off rust and stopped Ismael Villareal in round three of their scheduled 10-round bout as part of the Overtime junior middleweight tournament in Atlanta.
Calling All Boy Banders to the VA Vibe Festival Hosted by The Prizery
SOUTH BOSTON, Va (WSET) — You have the chance to relive the early 2000s with the VA Vibe Festival which features the Pop 2000's Tour! Big names like Chris Kirkpatrick from NSYNC, LFO, O-Town, and more are included. Kaci visited the host of this event and found out how you can be a part of it all from volunteering to being a VIP ticket holder.
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