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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Emporia
Emporia, Va. — On May 20, 2024, a raccoon entered a domestic dog’s pen on Chambliss Road in Emporia, Virginia. The dog killed the raccoon. The raccoon has since tested positive for rabies. "Please notify public health officials or animal control immediately if you live near Chambliss Road...
Nearly 100 drivers in Virginia cited during traffic safety initiative
RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — More than 90 drivers were cited for speeding in a recent traffic safety enforcement initiative that was conducted as a joint effort between multiple agencies. The Southern Virginia US58 Safety Initiative took place from May 13 through May 17 along 116 miles of U.S. Route...
Brunswick Academy grads sign to play college football
Brunswick Academy has two young gentlemen that will be furthering their education and football career at the next level. On April 30th, Jerry Powell, Jr (JP) son of Crystal Powell and Jerry Powell, Sr of Emporia, VA signed his letter of intent to further his education and play NCAA Division lll football at Roanoke College in Salem, VA. JP won several accolades during his time at Brunswick Academy. He won the VISFL first team all state defensive back and running back for 2022 and 2023. He was also named the VISFL 2023 Player of the Year and his team won the VISFL Division ll State Championship in 2022 and 2023.
North Carolina police chief blasts low bond for suspect accused of shooting at law enforcement during standoff
"Menace to society" Umel Jackson, 18, was "shielded" by a female as he fired gunshots from an "assault rifle" at law enforcement at a Halifax County home standoff this week, deputies and police said.
Public’s help needed after someone shot at 2 homes in Roanoke Rapids, police say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — The Roanoke Rapids Police Department said Wednesday that its investigators are seeking the public’s help in a shots fired investigation. At about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, officers said they were called to the 100 block of Washington Street in reference to a shooting. When...
Virginia jail officer in training charged with smuggling cell phone, charger into facility
A former Officer in Training with the Virginia Department of Corrections has been arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle a cell phone and charger into a state prison facility in Sussex County.
US 13 crash claims trucker’s life
GATES – A two-vehicle accident claimed one life near here Thursday morning. Edward George O’Connor, 54, of Woodland, died after the 18-wheeler he was operating was struck head-on by a passenger car on US 13 near its intersection with Smith Road in Gates County. Trooper E. Lujan of...
Motorcyclist leads deputies on 100+ mph chase with fentanyl, Halifax County Sherriff’s Office says
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — A motorcyclist is facing charges after he led deputies on a chase and was discovered to be in possession of fentanyl, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. At about 10 p.m. Wednesday, deputies said they were on Tenth Street in Roanoke Rapids...
SCPS reacts to proposed budget cuts
Southampton County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn P. Shannon indicated May 13 that budget cuts the division is facing as a result of a proposed reduction in local funding are getting to the point where they are going to impact the quality of education at SCPS. At the Southampton County School Board’s May 13 meeting, […] The post SCPS reacts to proposed budget cuts appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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