Chase City, VA

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WFXR) — A man is facing multiple charges after a Thursday night shooting at Willow Oaks Apartments in South Boston left a 14-year-old injured. According to the South Boston Police Department, at approximately 7:38 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, officers responded to the 300 block of Poplar Creek Street for a report […]

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WSET) — Crime and calls for service are spiking in South Boston. In 2021, 117 more crimes were committed than the previous year. The annual police report revealed 1,180 offenses in 2021 and 1,063 offenses. South Boston Police Department Chief of Police Bryan Young believes the...

Dawn is an accomplished artist whose dynamic paintings and illustrations have been exhibited throughout the United States. While occasionally exploring various visual genres, her passion is helping to bring others’ visions and passions to life. She is the illustrator and cover artist for several books. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s acclaimed art program, this Richmond-based artist often leads workshops, teaches classes, and enjoys helping others explore their artistic side. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Art Therapy Counseling from Edinboro University. A native of Washington, D.C., Dawn currently resides in Richmond, VA, with her supportive husband and two children.

Now here’s something you don’t see everyday…. Just a cowboy, a horse + his dog trotting down East Broadway this weekend. Not sure if he was looking to wrangle up some cows, but there he is. So what was the trio doing in town?. Spreading joy and...

For many American race fans, the enduring images of Memorial Day weekend are the checkered flags at marquee events across the globe and of cemeteries full of white crosses marking the graves of American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country they loved. This year there is...

There is nothing better than a win for boosting a racer’s confidence. That is certainly the case for Daniel Crews. Crews broke a nine-year drought with a win in the second of two 30-lap Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division races on May 21 at South Boston Speedway. Now, the Long Island, Virginia resident feels more wins will come.

HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Southside Virginia community, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital says it will continue with modified visitation guidelines until it can safely implement additional opportunities for visitation. Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital released its updated visitation policy, effective Tuesday, May 24: Inpatients No visitors […]

HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Rising COVID-19 cases has forced a Central Virginia hospital to restrict visitation. Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital said this week that modified visitation guidelines are in effect:. Inpatients. No visitors are allowed at this time for patients in the hospital. Exceptions will be made for...

CHASE CITY—In late 2021, state officials announced the award of a $69 million Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant to the Southside Planning District Commission and EMPOWER Broadband for a combined grant and match total of $154 million. The project will provide world class broadband to thousands in Brunswick, Charlotte, Halifax, and Mecklenburg Counties. And on Monday, May 16, EMPOWER Broadband’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for the substantial fiber construction project “hit the streets” to secure contractors to assist with the significant undertaking that will result in world class broadband access to thousands and thousands of Virginians in rural Southside communities.

John Bullock, a member of the Norlina High School graduating Class of 1980, continues his work to renovate the former high school campus for use as the AmenRa Institute of Higher Learning. After graduating from Norlina, Bullock earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from North Carolina Central University in...

Aletha Gee Walton's friends and family expressed gratitude Monday after their loved one, missing for more than a week, was found alive in the woods near her Virginia home.

Green Bandana Project adds color to mental health conversation. Randolph-Macon is the home of Lemon and Black, but this year, Yellow Jackets surely noticed flashes of lime green across campus. The bright bandanas seen hanging from students’ backpacks indicate support for the Green Bandana Project, a nationwide mental health and suicide prevention campaign that has found widespread adoption at the College thanks to the dedicated work of R-MC’s campus chapter.

ALBERTA – Justice Cleo Powell of the Supreme Court of Virginia visited Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary School to read to the students and talk about the importance of reading and learning. Principal Dr. Mark Harrison welcomed Justice Powell and thanked her for taking time out of her busy schedule to...

Best known for his role as David on the OWN hit television series Greenleaf, Julian Brittano has always had his hand in business. The actor and entrepreneur has owned a barbershop, a restaurant, and worked in many facets of business. However, when the chance to enter the hospitality and tourism industry, Brittano couldn’t pass up the opportunity.