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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.
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.
Fellowship luncheon ministry meets
The Ladies Day Out Fellowship Luncheon Ministry met on Thursday, April 18, at the Restaurant 39 in Henderson. So much fun was had as the ladies recognized and celebrated April birthdays. Everyone reported having a wonderful time. Pictured, from the left, are, first row (seated): Deaconess Alice Harrison and Deaconess Anna Bullock; second row: Ruby Downey 2, Rev. Dora Dorsey, Gert Downey and Anna Fowler; third row: Deaconess Barbara Harris, Deacon Cora Fogg, Paulette Durham, Grace Wallace, Eva Brown, Elder Sophia Jefferson and Deconess Catherine Andrews; fourth row: Pastor Maggie Stinnett, Deacon Gerri Nichelson, Wanda Conyer, Maretha Williams, Deaconess Vivian Joseph, Ethel Bell, the Rev. Theresa Washington, Deacon Margaret Alexander, Trustee Ruby Downey and Deacon Arvella Downey-Scott.
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.
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.
Vance County claims county line clash over Warren
HENDERSON — The Vipers pulled out a victory in the softball county line clash on Thursday, beating the Warren County Eagles 15-10 to extend their home winning streak to three games. After a home run from the Eagles in the first inning, the Vipers responded with a rally in...
New drop-in daycare opens downtown
HENDERSON — The Community Uplift Project opened its drop-in daycare with a ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. The term “drop-in” is nearly literal as parents can leave kids at the facility on 105 South Garnett for up to four hours at a time. Owner Tiffany has had the space leased out since July — now, it’s complete with decals on the windows.
UNC appoints Henderson native as a vice dean
CHAPEL HILL — In an April 18 press release, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced that Robert Hawkins, a Henderson native, was tapped as vice dean for its School of Social Work, effective July 1. Hawkins currently serves as an associate dean for academic and faculty...
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