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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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Bassett man arrested in Henry County drug bust
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Bassett man has been arrested after a Thursday drug bust in Henry County. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant in regards to illegal narcotics on the 400 block of Fairmont Drive in Bassett. Deputies seized suspected methamphetamine,...
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.
Danville Police arrest man who allegedly shot 19-year-old
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The Danville Police Department has arrested a man who was on the run for months after they say he shot a 19-year-old. According to DPD, officers arrested 32-year-old Devonta Lewayne Dodson of Pittsylvania County on Wednesday, May 8. The department said Dodson had been wanted since January 17 after he was identified as the suspect in a shooting on Keen Street.
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!
P&HCC Softball Wins Appalachian District Championship, Earns Bid to NJCAA Softball World Series
Patrick & Henry Community College’s Lady Pats softball team is heading to Chattanooga, Tennessee to participate in the NJCAA DIII Softball World Series from May 22-25, 2024!. They defeated Caldwell Community College 4-0 to win the Region 10 Championship and then defeated Owens Community College 13-2 to win the Appalachian District Championship.
K9, Franklin County deputy recognized as heroes for finding missing woman
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — One deputy in Franklin County and his K9 are being recognized for saving a missing woman’s life on May 9. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says just after midnight, deputies responded to a home in Ferrum for a woman who was reported missing by her husband. Deputy Gaetano and his […]
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