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2 VA Men Split Lottery Ticket, One Purchased In Loudoun County
Sharing is caring for two Virginia men, each $122,500 richer before taxes.Darrell Terry, of South Boston, and Lou Malfi, of Leesburg, won the tickets in the Cash 5 on Feb. 28, with EZ Match drawing.Terry bought his winning ticket at Blue Ridge Tobacco & Candle, located at 1024 Bill Tuck Highway…
South Boston Speedway Returns to Night Racing Saturday with Double Races for Two Divisions
With double races set for two divisions, extra prize money on the table for the Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division, and close points races in all four divisions, South Boston Speedway moves back to night racing on Saturday night, May 4 with the God’s Pit Crew Race Night presented by Billy’s A/C Service event. Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Charlotte shooting 'hits close to home' for Person County deputies who went to suspect's home in 2023
The shooting that killed four law enforcement officers in Charlotte hits especially close to home for deputies with the Person County Sheriff's Office. Person County deputies have had a lengthy history with the suspect.
Warrenton Rural VFD announces fire training exercise
Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a live fire training exercise at 611 W. Ridgeway St. on May 4 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. One lane of travel will be shut down on W. Ridgeway Street between Ridgeway Warrenton Road and the old Lee Roy West building.
Eastern Bluebird Festival
FRANK NEWELL’S LEGACY CONTINUES—Warrenton’s traditional SpringFest event took on a new name as the first Eastern Bluebird Festival was held Saturday on Courthouse Square. The name change honors the legacy of the late Frank Newell, a Warren County native and wildlife rehabilitator who, along with his daughter Kristye Newell Steed and son-in-law Anthony Steed, founded the Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group, Inc. to build bluebird houses in an effort to restore populations of the Eastern Bluebird. Today, Newell’s family continues the Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group. Pictured, from the left, are Johnny Steed (Anthony’s father), Anthony Steed, Zachary Varnadore (longtime volunteer) and Kristye Newell Steed. The festival featured music, food and craft vendors, representatives from local organizations and more.
Bridge & Back for Q.W.A.C. welcomes special guest
Richmond native Courtney Paulk raised eyebrows in the Lake Gaston community last October when she swam the 34-mile distance from Tailrace Park, below the dam separating John H. Kerr Lake from Lake Gaston to the public beach near the barrier separating Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake. Paulk started her swim shortly before 7 a.m. and finished at 3:14 a.m., a 19 hours and 39 minutes adventure. Paulk will be back at Lake Gaston at 8 a.m. this Saturday to meet with participants and onlookers of the third annual Bridge and Back for Q.W.A.C. at the Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2357 Eaton Ferry Road.
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