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Teen shot while sitting in car outside store, Halifax County deputies say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies are working to learn who shot a teen while he was sitting in a car outside of a store, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. At about 5 p.m. Tuesday, deputies said they were called to the parking lot of a...
Farmers Market Opens
FARMERS MARKET OPENS FOR THE SEASON—Saturday was Opening Day for the 2024 growing season at the Warren County Farmers Market. The first day of the season featured spring produce, including strawberries, meats and seafood, baked goods, skincare products, and a variety of artisan crafts. The Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays throughout the growing season in the Warren County Health Department parking lot, located at 544 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton.
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.
Norlina to consider Capital Improvements Plan
As the town of Norlina moves closer to finalizing its budget for fiscal year 2024-25, it is also looking toward the future through plans to develop a Capital Improvements Plan covering 2024-2029. Town Director of Operations Blaine Reese presented an outline of what such planning would involve during the Norlina...
Dominion’s Shoreline Management head Hart transitions into a new post
In March 2023, Dominion Energy North Carolina Reservoir Program Manager Glenn Hart delivered his first public address to the Lake Gaston Water Safety Council when he became the point man for shoreline property changes on Lake Gaston. It was only fitting Hart broke the news to the LGWSC last week that he is transitioning into a new position with the company.
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.
County schools earn state honors
The numbers don’t lie. While chronic absenteeism continues to be a problem across this region, Lunenburg County schools have the answer. So far this school year, chronic absences have gone from 30.1% to 13.63% in the district. It’s an impressive effort, the best by far within both Central and Southside Virginia, one that Superintendent Sharon […] The post County schools earn state honors appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Saint Paul’s College Community History Day is May 18
LAWRENCEVILLE - The James Solomon Russell-Saint Paul's College Museum & Archives invites you to bring your Saint Paul's College stories and memorabilia to the Saint Paul's College Community History Day!. The event will be held on May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brunswick County Conference...
Film Documenting Warren County to Premiere in Afton and Raleigh
Southern Documentary Project producers/directors John Rash and Melanie Ho announced today their feature documentary Our Movement Starts Here will premiere Saturday, May 11, 1p.m., at the NC Museum of History’s 2024 Long Leaf Film Festival. A free public preview screening will be held prior to the festival on Thursday,...
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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