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Three men arrested for illegal drugs
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Three men were arrested for illegal possession, manufacturing, and distribution of drugs 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, and 439...
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.
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.
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...
Students hold recital in Gretna
Jolie Osborne of Gretna and her piano students held their annual Spring piano recital April 28 at 2:00 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Gretna. Twenty-four students performed classics such as Pachelbell's "Canon in D," Beethoven's "Ode to Joy," "Moonlight Sonata" & "Fur Elise." The musical line-up also included...
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...
Virginia man sentenced for felony drug crime in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A Virginia man was sentenced to prison for a felony drug crime in Fayette County. 34-year-old Joshua A. Moore, of Axton, Virginia, was sentenced on April 26, 2024 to ten years in prison for the felony offense of conspiracy. He will need to spend two years and six months in […]
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...
Danville police honor the memory of fallen Charlotte law enforcement officers
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The Danville Police Department is standing with the Charlotte community and law enforcement after a tragic shooting that left four officers dead on Monday. Chief Chris Wiles authorized the shrouding of badges in memory of the four fallen officers in Charlotte. He said in devastating...
SOVAH Health Danville introduces new surgical robot
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — SOVAH Heath Danville has a brand-new tool in its arsenal that it hopes will benefit patients in a big way. SOVAH recently unveiled the new Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System. It will mainly be used for hernia, gallbladder, and colorectal surgeries. General Surgeon, Dr....
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.
Smoking materials blamed for house fire on Broad Street in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — The Danville Fire Department is reminding residents to properly remove smoking materials and ensure all smoking alarms are working after a house fire on Monday afternoon. Around 1 p.m. on April 29, firefighters in Danville were called to the 200 block of Broad Street for a house fire. When firefighters arrived, […]
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 […]
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