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Adult victim in Caswell County murder-suicide identified as corrections officer
CASWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The victim of a deadly shooting in the Piedmont Triad has been identified as a corrections officer. Officer Danielle Hines, 37, was shot and killed along with a juvenile victim on Saturday at a home on Cherry Grove Road. Two other children were also shot but survived with non-life-threatening injuries. […]
Former Reidsville YMCA staff member charged with indecent liberties with child
REIDSVILLE, N.C. — A former employee at the Reidsville YMCA is facing a charge for indecent liberties with a minor. Reidsville police confirmed Zachary Highsmith, 24, was arrested Thursday in Matthews by Mecklenburg County Sherriff’s deputies. The YMCA said they were made aware of accusations against Highsmith in...
Animal cruelty complaint leads to arrest
On May 9, the Danville Police Department was made aware of the complaint of prior animal abuse by an employee at a local business providing grooming and care services located on Hairston Street in Danville. This complaint included videos of the employee striking a dog in January and February, which...
Legislative updates shared at chamber of commerce event
Two Virginia House of Delegates representatives and the community liaison for the Office of the Attorney General joined about 150 members of the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research on Thursday morning, May 9, to share legislative updates from the General Assembly. Delegate...
78-year-old completes marathons in all 50 states
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - 52,412 miles. Two trips around the earth. That’s how much ground John Wilt has covered on foot. “I’ve accomplished what I set out to do,” said John Wilt, Danville resident. At 78 years old, Wilt recently achieved his goal of completing marathons in...
Former Pitt. Co. Administrator lands new post
(Southport, N.C.) — Pittsylvania County’s former Administrator didn’t stay unemployed for long. Stuart Turille was announced this weekend as the new City Manager of Southport, North Carolina. He’ll begin the new job on July second. “The importance of a City Manager is indescribable,” said Southport Mayor Rich Alt. “I believe that Stuart is...
Ride along with professional drivers during this weekend’s HyperFest
DANVILLE, Va. – HyperFest, the largest automotive event on the East Coast is back. Starting Friday through Sunday, you, friends and family can experience fast cars and all sorts of fun activities. “HyperFest is what we call the automotive amusement park. It’s a great weekend three days straight here...
Whitewater channel project in Danville receives $3 million in state budget
The channel is being designed to include adjustable whitewater features, so that it is appropriate for activities including tubing, whitewater paddling, competitions and river rescue training. The post Whitewater channel project in Danville receives $3 million in state budget appeared first on Cardinal News.
River District Association earn re-accreditation
(Danville) — Danville’s top downtown group has gained another big honor. The River District Association is once again an accredited Main Street program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Main Street America recognizes downtown areas for preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. RDA’s performance was evaluated through assessments conducted by the organization’s personnel and board...
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