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15 years later, Virginia State Police still working to locate missing Halifax woman
APPOMATTOX, Va. – May 16, 2024, marked 15 years since Halifax County resident, Hattie G. Brown, disappeared from a gas station in South Boston, Va. The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office, with the assistance of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office and South Boston Police, are still actively pursuing the criminal investigation and seeking information from the public.
New surveillance video shows last moments Hattie Brown was seen alive 15 years ago
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — May 16th marks 15 years since a Halifax County woman mysteriously disappeared. Hattie Brown was last seen in the early morning hours in South Boston, and her burned-out car was found a few months later. Hattie Brown's family says there's not a day that...
Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools?
Susan Kimbrough would like the Prince Edward County School Board to consider something different, when it comes to dealing with student cell phones next year. The board member wants to take phones away, in order to help them focus. “I highly think that is something this board should take a look at in the upcoming […] The post Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools? appeared first on Farmville.
DINOSAUR STORY TIME PLANNED
If your kiddos are fascinated by dinosaurs, you’ll want to be sure to join Ms Melissa for Story Time next week. She’s offering dinosaur-themed fun on Tuesday, May 28, in Blackstone (12-3), Wednesday, May 29, in Crewe (5-8) or Thursday, May 30, in Burkeville (1-4). Come to the...
Jackie Trotter Dove’s Paraclete Palace bringing comfort to cancer patients
Since 2019, Paraclete Palace on Lake Gaston has provided physical, spiritual, and emotional support to cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Reverend Dr. Jackie Trotter Dove founded the 501(c)(3) organization in 2013 before coming to Lake Gaston. The Paraclete Palace services are free. Trotter Dove was diagnosed with stage 2...
Students in Virginia county protest inadequate school facilities for Black students
Let's follow up now on a landmark moment in American history. Seventy years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against racial segregation in schools. The old doctrine of separate but equal left many students learning in schools that were not equal at all. So after 70 years, what has changed, and what hasn't, in one Virginia community? Megan Pauly of member station VPM reports.
Truck driver wins $500,000 while stopping to buy chicken
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) – A truck driver won $500,000 on a lottery ticket that he bought when he stopped at a grocery store to buy chicken. According to the Virginia Lottery, Russell Gomes stopped at a Food Lion grocery store in South Boston for some chicken when he decided to buy a Magnificent 7s scratcher.
Entries sought for Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival
Wise is having its annual Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival on July 4 from 10 a.m -2 p.m. The parade will start at 10a.m. by Bruce Parkinson’s house and end at Wise Baptist Church. The honorable Bernard Harris will be the grand marshal for the parade. The festival...
Neighborly feud continues at KLCC
HENDERSON — Back in March, eyewitnesses allege that a dog was shot at Kerr Lake Country Club. Several news outlets, including the Dispatch, published a press release from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office about the event. CBS News went so far as to show up outside of James...
Nearly 200-year sentence given
Two Charlotte County residents have been sentenced to a combined 194 years in prison due to their roles in a 2020 fatal overdose. The sentence was handed down this week, connected with the death of a Virginia Beach resident. On June 13, 2020, Virginia Beach resident Harrison M. Overcash died at a residence in Saxe, […] The post Nearly 200-year sentence given appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Second Matt Nelson Day coming to Ridgeway Opry House
Matt Nelson, a Ridgeway Opry House favorite known for his talent on the harmonica, or blues harp, will be honored with the second Matt Nelson Day on Saturday, May 25, from 3-8 p.m. at the Opry House, located at 704 US 1, Ridgeway. The event, which is free of charge,...
Missing Man Tables remember veterans who did not return home
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4096, Norlina, is carrying out a military tradition of remembering those veterans who did not return home by placing Missing Man Tables at two Norlina restaurants: Rachel’s Whistle Stop Café and Carini’s Italian Restaurant. According to the War Memorial Center’s website, the...
Senior awards handed out at R-H
The senior class of Randolph-Henry High School (R-H) will graduate with more than $78,000 in scholarships. Senior Awards Day was held on Sunday, May 5, right before the senior slideshow was unveiled in the library. Mason Hamlett was honored with a plaque, as he was named Senior of the Year. Also, prior to the ceremony, […] The post Senior awards handed out at R-H appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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