Clarksville, VA

On Wednesday, May 18 at approximately 4:02 a.m. the South hill Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the northbound 2 mile marker. A Tractor Trailer traveling southbound, crossed over the southbound lanes and across median into the northbound lanes and ended up jumping the embankment and coming to a halt in the trees.

HENDERSON, N.C. (WNCN) – A Walmart in Henderson went on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after multiple armed people were suspected inside, police said. The Henderson Police Department responded to the Walmart located on N. Cooper Drive at approximately 4:15 p.m. and evacuated the store to conduct a site-wide search. Police...

Oxford, N.C. — It's not just the cities, but small towns in North Carolina are big on the idea of social districts – special areas where visitors can grab an adult drink and stroll the streets. Raleigh already has one in the works – and in the past...

The Park View High School varsity baseball team knocked off the district-leading Surry Cougars 10-7 on Monday evening in South Hill in a big Tri-Rivers District contest. The victory improved the Dragons to 11-7 overall and 10-3 in the district. The visitors got off to a great start, taking advantage...

Excitement was in the air on May 13 as, for the first time in three years, Piedmont Community College (PCC) held an in-person, traditional Commencement to celebrate the success of its students who earned degrees, diplomas, and certifications. The ceremony was planned to be outside on PCC’s campus, but due...

HENDERSONVILLE — Flat Rock's Andrew Murray will be the lone candidate on the ballot for District Attorney for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties after being declared the top candidate for the position by voters in Tuesday night's primary. At 9:15 p.m., Murray called out to his supporters that he was "calling this race" after...

On Sunday, May 15, at approximately 6:13 a.m., the South Hill Volunteer Fire Department and the Southside Rescue Squad were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lane of Interstate 85 at the one-mile marker. Fire Chief Michael Vaughn was the first to arrive on scene after the initial...

Two area volunteer fire departments are still accepting applicants for youth fire camps being offered next month that teach firefighting and rescue skills. Both camps are free and will be held June 20-25. Hawtree VFD. The Kids Fire Camp hosted by the Hawtree Volunteer Fire Department in the Wise community...

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — One of the greatest athletes in East Henderson High School history is coming back to help her alma mater. Tammy George was named the new head girls basketball coach for the Eagles on Monday, May 16. The all-time leader in victories at USC Upstate,...

HENDERSON — Throughout her 49 years of life and especially during her youth, Henderson’s Mary Lloyd Hodges Barbera prolifically achieved recognition for her tennis skills. Posthumously selected to the N.C. Tennis Hall of Fame in 2016 as an ambassador, the former Peace College All-American excelled at every level of the game as a player.

With the placement of an “Open” flag on Friday, May 13, Kim Catron and Rickey Branning officially announce the soft opening of Bragging Rooster Beer and Mead in the former Leggett’s building on Warrenton’s Main Street. Not pictured is Head Brewer R.J. Cassie. Catron expressed appreciation to general contractor Builtmoore Contracting LLC of Zebulon. More than 300 people attended the soft opening on Friday alone. Bragging Rooster Beer and Mead will be open from noon-8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from noon-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. See additional photographs in the attached gallery.

Vince passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 due to health issues. He was born in Oxford, NC to Thomas Howard Wilkins and Kathryn Toler Wilkins. Vince grew up in Franklinton, NC and went to Franklinton High School where he graduated in 1989. He worked in a variety of jobs, most recently at Novozymes North America Inc. in Franklinton, NC as a Waste Management Operator until his death.

According to a report from WTVR, Virginia state troopers are now investigating a motor vehicle accident (MVA) on Interstate 85 (I-85) involving two South Hill Fire Department (SHFD) in Mecklenburg County near the North Carolina border. The accident occurred just before 6:35 a.m. Sunday when a Hyundai Sonata struck two...

Troopers are investigating an early-morning crash on Interstate 85 in Mecklenburg County near the North Carolina state line.

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WFXR) — A man has been arrested for multiple charges — including murder — in connection with another man’s death in South Boston following a joint investigation among Halifax County authorities. According to the South Boston Police Department, word came in just after 5 p.m. on April 29 about an unresponsive man […]