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HENDERSON — More than 20 rounds were fired outside Vance County High School Tuesday night after an on-court brawl between alleged gang members interrupted the varsity boys’ basketball game against Louisburg. No one was struck, but a passing vehicle was hit in the crossfire. According to Sheriff Curtis...

State Rep. Michael Wray recently presented a ceremonial check for $500,000 to members of the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department, represesenting funding he helped secure for the department from this year’s state budget. Wray is pictured with members of the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department, from the left, front row: Dale Earley, captain; Rep. Michael Wray; Glenn Pulley, chief; Doug Marshall, emergency medical services chief; back row: Tony Davis, lieutenant; McConnel Silver, assistant chief; Lester Capps, treasurer; Jacob Lynch, captain; Kemry Richardson, captain; and Jessica Hedgepeth, board member.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of clarksville..

Earle Davis Gregory was an American World War I Veteran and one of two Medal of Honor recipients from Mecklenburg County. Gregory was born in Clayville in October of 1897 and raised in Chase City before graduating from Fork Union Military Academy. He went on to enroll in Virginia Tech in 1919 to study electrical engineering.

HENDERSON — The Vance County Commissioners elected commissioners Dan Brummitt and Leo Kelly as chair and vice-chair for 2024 at its meeting Monday night. “Elected,” perhaps, doesn’t tell the whole story. The commissioners generally take turns serving as chair, starting with whoever represents District 1, then District 2 and so on. There have been a few breaks in that pattern. For example, in 2017, Commissioner Tommy Hester succeeded then-chairman Dan Brummitt, skipping over a few newly elected commissioners.

They said yes. After requests came in from officials in Prince Edward, Charlotte and Lunenburg counties, state lawmakers have pre-filed a bill to extend the regional enterprise zone.  Del. Tommy Wright, R-Victoria, said he jumped into action when he learned about the problem that would lower to 30 the number of statewide enterprise zones, where […] The post Virginia lawmakers support EZ request from Prince Edward County appeared first on Farmville.

A pair of Warrenton wrestlers took home first place finishes at the Ft. Zumwalt North Invite last weekend. Warrenton senior Jacob Ruff and sophomore Allison Vacek both won all four of their matches to place first in their weight class. Competing in the 215 weight class, Ruff won the weight...

George's Restaurant in Oxford is a fantastic place for people who love food. Located just 1.2 miles from the busy city center, this place is a cozy getaway with a wide variety of delicious food options. The food options are a delicious combination of American and Italian tastes, and they consist of:

South Hill Police officers obtained a warrant for the arrest of Omarion Applewhite, 20, of Knightsdale, NC, for the shooting that took place at Raceway in South Hill on November 25. Applewhite was arrested on December 1 in Smithfield, NC and charged with use of a firearm in commission of...

It felt like a heavyweight fight in Lawrenceville on Friday night with homestanding Brunswick HS playing host to a good Mecklenburg County HS team. As expected with two good teams, the game came down to the final two minutes and it was the visitors who held on to earn a 53-49 victory.

The quaint city of Henderson, North Carolina, has recently been thrust into the spotlight, not for its scenic beauty or cultural heritage, but for a far more somber reason. In 2020, Henderson reported a murder rate of 67.6 per 100,000 residents, resulting in 10 murders. This rate is alarmingly higher than both the state and national averages. The city's struggles with socioeconomic issues such as a high poverty rate of 30.9%, racial tensions, and a history of violence paint a distressing picture of the challenges it faces. With a population consisting of 59% Black and 13% Hispanic residents, Henderson reflects the systemic oppression these communities have historically endured.

Celebrate the traditional start of the Christmas season in the community with the Warren County Christmas Parade, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Town of Warrenton and Warrenton Rotary Club, the parade will line up at Mariam Boyd Elementary School on Cousin Lucy’s Lane and will follow a route down Main Street in downtown Warrenton. The event will be part of a evening of activities for people of all ages.

On Monday, Dec. 11, the VGCC Community Band will present its annual Holiday Concert at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. There is no charge for admission. The public is invited to this performance, which...

Warren County, North Carolina-Warren County Parks and Recreation is offering a FREE program-Grinch’s Night Out. Children can be dropped off between 5:30pm and 9:00pm on Saturday, December 16 for a night of fun games, jump castle, crafts, dinner, and a movie in this Grinch-themed event. Registration is being accepted through December 9 for this free event (LIMITED SPACE).

Warrenton artist Michael Layne has spent the past two years and one month repairing and restoring the building on Warrenton’s South Main Street that houses his LegacyWorks Studio-Arts. Layne hand-painted the structure and its intricate façade design. Recently, the scaffolding was removed, revealing the completed project to the...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

The high school basketball season is underway, and if you're searching for how to watch games in Granville County, North Carolina today, we've got the information. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Granville County, North...

On December 4, 2023, the Granville County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center. Commissioner Timothy Karan (District 6) was elected as Chair and Commissioner Jimmy Gooch (District 7) as Vice-Chair. Both will serve until December 2024. Karan is in his fourth term as a Commissioner, having previously served as Chair and Vice-Chair. Gooch, appointed in 2020 and elected in 2022, is serving as Vice-Chair for the first time.

It was a great opening week for the Mecklenburg County Middle School girls’ basketball team as the Lady Phoenix won a pair of games including topping Halifax on the road 41-33 in overtime on Thursday evening to improve to 2-0 on the campaign. Londyn Crenshaw completed a four-point play...

The 2024 Primary Election filing period started on Monday, December 4, 2023, and ends on Friday, December 15, 2023. The Board of Elections office is at 208 Wall Street, Oxford. It's open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, with no lunch break.