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DPD hosts 2nd annual officer memorial service
The Danville Police Department hosted its second annual Peace Officer Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 15 at 10 a.m. inside the department building. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, so there would be a day to recognize those who have died every year after that especially.
Eden toddler recovering after police rescue him from river
EDEN, N.C. — A toddler is recovering after two Eden police officers rescued him after he fell into the Dan River Tuesday afternoon. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Earlier on Wednesday, the boy's mother, Makala Williamson, told WXII over the phone that she was...
Who's your (baseball) daddy
A new minor league baseball team will take to the field for the first time ever Friday in Danville.Why it matters: The team is called the Dairy Daddies, and they're already racking up nationwide headlines for a name that's making some folks blush — and a mascot that's making others swoon.State of play: The parent organization behind Danville's existing minor league baseball team, the Otterbots, announced in February a second summer team for the town 2.5 hours southwest of Richmond.And just like that, the Dairy Daddies — "udderly" the most innuendo-filled team in baseball — hit the internet, inviting fans...
'It's hard to believe she's gone' | Close friend of corrections officer killed mourns the loss
CASWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Terror entered a home on Saturday on Cherry Grove Road in Reidsville, on the Caswell County side. The Caswell County Sheriff's office said they found four people shot. Deputies said 37-year-old Danielle Hines died, along with one of her children who was just a 9th...
May plays toward rainy form of recent years as Memorial Day approaches
Last week’s rain has eased widespread dryness, but the holiday weekend may be soggier than many would like. The post May plays toward rainy form of recent years as Memorial Day approaches appeared first on Cardinal News.
An early morning fire destroys a Henry County home, no injuries reported
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Flames tore through a Henry County home early Thursday morning, leaving it destroyed. At around 7:00 a.m., the Ridgeway Fire Department responded to reports of a brush fire on the 200 block of White House Road in Ridgeway. When they got there, they found...
Danville landmark under consideration for National Register
(Danville) — State officials have nominated a historic former hospital building in Danville for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The Department of Historic Resources also wants to place the former Winslow Hospital on Betts Street in the Virginia Landmarks Register. Last year the Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority...
Two Martinsville teens dead in fiery wreck in Henry County Saturday morning
A fiery wreck in Henry County claimed the lives of two Martinsville girls early Saturday morning. Azetta Sone Hairston, 17, and Jahnavia Sadee Rose Hairston, 19, both of Martinsville, died at the scene, according to Virginia State Police. The crash occurred Saturday at 12:20 a.m. on Route 108, three-tenths of...
Gretna Theatre’s 2024 Mainstage Season
Gretna Theatre is the oldest continually running theatre in the country, having entertained guests for 97 seasons! This year they have another spectacular lineup of shows for all ages. Hear what’s coming to the Gretna Theatre this season and how to get tickets!
Danville school budget adopted
(Danville) — The Danville School System has a budget. City Council Tuesday unanimously signed off on the school system’s 24-25 spending blueprint. The nearly 102 million dollar budget is six-and-a-half million dollars more than the current one. They’re getting a two-and-a-half million dollar increase in local funding. The budget continues all current initiatives and includes...
VSP says nearly 100 drivers cited for speeding during safety initiative along Route 58
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia State Police says nearly 100 drivers were cited for speeding during the “Southern Virginia US58 Safety Initiative.” On May 13, state troopers and several local law enforcement agencies including Pittsylvania County and Halifax County Sheriff’s Offices kicked off the initiative to reduce deadly crashes and increase safety on U.S. Route […]
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