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Franklin Co. nonprofit to house girls aging out of foster care this fall
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Imagine being in the foster care system and turning 18 and suddenly finding yourself on your own for the first time. Becoming an adult can be overwhelming for anybody, but especially teens leaving foster care. Bobby Canipe, CEO of Fostering Champions is trying to smooth...
Inmate death under investigation in Pittsylvania County
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia State Police and Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) have launched an investigation after a man died at a jail in Pittsylvania County on May 14. The Sheriff’s Office says around 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, deputies alerted staff that 28-year-old Dustin Spake was slumped over in his cell. Staff along […]
Void left by board leader departure
ARARAT, Va. — It’s unusual for the chairman of a county governing board to step down in the midst of his or her term, but Brandon Simmons had simply had enough. “It’s a thankless job,” Simmons, an Ararat resident, said of serving on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors. He cited increasing time demands to the detriment of his family and constant “griping and complaining” from some constituents as catalysts...
Martinsville City schools on two-hour delay due to power outage
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — All Martinsville City Public Schools will operate under a two-hour delay on May 14. The school district announced on social media that the delay was due to a power outage. There are no further details at this time. WFXR News will update this story as more information becomes available.
Suspect charged after fatal Stokesdale shooting, sheriff’s office says
STOKESDALE, N.C. (WGHP) — Deputies have charged a suspect in connection to a Guilford County homicide. According to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, John Austin Cain, 18, was arrested in Rockingham County and charged with first-degree murder. These charges stem from a shooting just after 5 p.m. on Sunday when deputies responded to the 7800 […]
Baseball Recap: Randleman's loss ends ten-game winning streak on the road
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Randleman can now relate to. They fell just short of the Morehead Panthers by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Randleman's shutout was a dramatic turnaround. For...
Moneta Volunteer Rescue Squad volunteers step up their skills through EMT certification training
‘Fully involved.” In the first responder field of firefighting, it’s a term used to describe a fire that has spread and engulfed a structure or building. In a related first responder field – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – “fully involved” isn’t a term that fits within the job duties of Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. But it does put action to the expectations of its volunteers: they are required to be fully certified the same as paid professionals.
Henry County man dies after being pulled from ocean in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WSET) — A Henry County man is dead after being pulled from the ocean in North Myrtle Beach on Thursday. A South Carolina coroner's office said 55-year-old Timothy "Tim" Eanes, of Axton, was taken out of the water near 10th Avenue South just before noon.
One dead, children flown to hospital with critical injuries after Henry County crash
HENRY COUNTY, Va. – One person is dead and two children were flown to a hospital following a Henry County crash, according to Virginia State Police. On Saturday at about 7:10 p.m. on Joseph Martin Highway, 52-year-old Gregory Lee Myers, of Martinsville, was headed west on Route 641 in a Nissan Frontier when an eastbound Dodge Ram 3500, which was driven by a 32-year-old, crossed the center-line and hit him, authorities said.
Eden Police Department finds missing woman, officers say
EDEN, N.C. — UPDATE MAY 13: The Eden Police Department reports Rosa Maria Lugo was found Sunday and reunited with her family. This case has been closed. The Eden Police Department asked for the public's assistance to find a missing person. Rosa Maria Lugo was reported missing on May...
Sandy Ridge News — Top shelf door prizes available at Saturday's Bingo
The Bingo Fundraiser for the community building is this Saturday at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. The Coverall Prize is a Michael Kors Large Tote Bag valued at $498. Each person who brings in items for the Backpack Program will get their name in a pot to win a special prize. For every item brought in, (10 maximum) you will receive a free door prize ticket. Please check the expiration date; these will be for the 2024-2025 school year. We have some great Bingo and door prizes, too many to mention. You will just have to come on out and see for yourself. Remember, all proceeds are for the upkeep of our community building. We’re going to have a good time!
Meadows of Dan Alumni announce covered dish dinner
A Meadows Of Dan High School Alumni meeting and covered dish dinner is scheduled for Saturday, May 25 in the Meadows Of Dan Elementary School Cafeteria. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and a covered dish dinner follows at 6 p.m. and the alumni meeting will follow. Alumni and anyone that attended Meadows Of Dan High School are welcomed to attend! For more information, call Betty Banks at 276-952-2674.
Agritourism RV park opens in Stokes County
PILOT MOUNTAIN — The Tedder family opened Black Dog Acres RV Park in May with the goal of going beyond starting a business. "It is something that will promote tourism," said owner and operator Ian Tedder. "We're promoting agriculture, we're promoting Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain and Mayberry and Danbury and everything in between." Black Dog Acres — named in honor of the Tedders' black dog Tilly May — is...
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