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Second annual Peace Officers Memorial Service held in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. On Wednesday, the Danville Police Department participated in National Police Week by holding its second annual Peace Officers Memorial Service. Police Chief Chris Wiles spoke during the ceremony about how brave law enforcement officers are to put their...
Danville PD arrest wanted man connected to Keen Street shooting
Danville Police say they have arrested a wanted man in connection to a shooting that occurred on Keen Street in January 2024. Read the article here: https://www.wfxrtv.com/city-of-danivlle/danville-pd-arrest-wanted-man-connected-to-keen-street-shooting/
K-9 officer in critical condition after surgery; Roxboro police asking public for support
ROXBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — A brave police K-9 named Kilo is fighting for his life, according to the Roxboro Police Department. Kilo suffered a medical emergency on Tuesday, the department said just after 4 p.m. in a post to its Facebook page. The agency said a surgery to help stabilize Kilo was performed by the Bahama Road Veterinarian Hospital before he was transported to the NC State Veterinarian Hospital where he is now in critical condition.
Council explores reduction in real estate rate
(Danville) — Danville leaders are floating a plan to knock a penny off of the city’s real estate tax rate. And there may be more to come. City Council next week will hold a first reading on a proposal to reduce the rate from 84 to 83 cents per hundred dollar value. Staffers say a...
Martinsville student commits to play football, run track at Averett Univ.
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — One Martinsville High School senior put his pen to paper and is continuing his athletic career on the collegiate level. The Martinsville City Public Schools has announced that Jordan Smith committed to playing football and running track at Averett University. Smith first started playing football when he was 7 years old. […]
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.
Local advocate wins national award
(Danville) — Another major honor is on the way for the man heading up Danville’s Anti-Gang efforts. Robert David has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Chairman Emeritus Award by the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice. They are a professional organization dedicated to promoting justice, fairness, and effectiveness in...
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 […]
Softball Recap: Bear Grass Charter sees their postseason come to a close
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Bear Grass Charter can now relate to. They fell just short of the Roxboro Community Bulldogs by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. Bear Grass Charter's defeat signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak. For Roxboro Community's...
Danville firefighters put out fire sparked from earlier blaze at Blue Ridge Fiberboard
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A fire that wasn't quite put out at Blue Ridge Fiberboard was later extinguished for good by Danville Fire Department members. According to DFD, the fire started Sunday, and their crews had thought then it was gone. But Monday the department responded once more to Blue Ridge Fiberboard after remnants of the original fire were found still burning.
Pet found dead after Danville house fire
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A pet was found dead in the aftermath of a house fire in Danville early Monday, according to the Danville Fire Department. Fire crews responded to the fire in the 400 block of Kemper Road at 4:30 a.m., finding smoke coming from the home, with all residents outside and accounted for, according to the fire department.
Roxboro police crackdown on Walmart ‘theft blitz’
ROXBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — The Roxboro Police Department announced on Monday morning that their one-day retail blitz was successful. Police said in a bid to enhance safety and security, officers partnered with Walmart asset protection teams last month to tackle theft and other criminal activities. Officials said the collaboration...
DFD battles re-ignition at local plant
(Danville) — The Danville Fire Department had to make a return trip to a local factory Monday to battle a fire that began on Sunday, but managed to rekindle. Crews went to Blue Ridge Fiberboard for the second time in as many days. A single stack of fiberboard was burning with other stacks nearby....
Baseball Recap: Roxboro Community triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Carver Pleasant
Roxboro Community extended their postseason success on Thursday against Wilson Prep. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Wilson Prep Tigers a 14-0 shutout. Roxboro Community might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won ten contests by seven runs or more this season. Ellis Coleman made...
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