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Missing 15-year-old in South Boston was found, police say
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WSET) — The South Boston Police Department was asking for the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy. According to police, they were looking for Tim'Monee Jerome Marshall. In an update on Saturday morning, police said Marshall was located.
Former South Boston Kennel Owner Given Probation in Animal Cruelty Case
A South Boston dog kennel owner, previously charged with animal cruelty, has struck a deal that has landed him two years on probation. Tyler Falconer, 31, former proprietor of Falco K9, accepted a continuance without a finding on two counts of animal cruelty on Wednesday, thereby avoiding a definitive conviction, provided he adheres to the court's conditions.
Striped Bass and Catfish tournaments go well in 2024
Although there were a few sprinkles and chilly weather here and there, the 2024 Striped Bass Fishing Tournament and the 2024 Catfish Tournament were great successes this past weekend, April 19, 20 and 21, on the Staunton River/Brookneal Boat Ramp in Brookneal. The catfish tournament was sponsored by American Legion...
2 Southside schools earn a high honor from the Virginia Board of Education
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Two schools on the Southside received a high honor from the Virginia Board of Education on Thursday. Stony Mill Elementary School in Pittsylvania County and Galileo Magnet High School in Danville are two of 37 schools in the state to earn the 2023-2024 Board of Education Highest Achievement Award.
Danville firefighters battling housefire
DANVILLE, Va. – Danville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 452 Church Ave. this morning shortly after 5:00am. Units from our Westover Drive station were first to arrive and found a detached garage full involved with fire. Investigators say units are still on the scene managing hot spots due to the roof and walls collapsing. The cause of this fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
100 mile yard sale set for May 2-5
It’s most everybody’s favorite time of year---time for the spring version of the 100 mile yard sale along U.S. 29, generally running from Amherst to Danville. Yard sales do not encompass the entire route as some stretches of 29 are wooded with no residential areas. All the towns usually participate in some way. It’s not uncommon to see yard sales set up at vacant buildings and businesses’ parking lots throughout the towns.
Health Department issues rabies warning after Charlotte outbreak
Keep your pets inside. That’s the message issued by the Piedmont Health District to folks in the Randolph area. On Friday, April 26, district officials issued a warning to anyone living in or visiting the area near Scuffletown Road and Harrisburg Road. The reason is due to a problem with rabies. “Efforts are being taken […] The post Health Department issues rabies warning after Charlotte outbreak appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Danville native commands U.S. Navy fighter squadron
Cmdr. Michael Farley, a native of Danville, Virginia, serves as the commanding officer of the U.S. Navy’s Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, which operates the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet. Farley graduated from Westover High School in 2002. Additionally, Farley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2006...
Planners advance transportation safety studies
(Danville) — Local planners are finalizing a list of transportation safety studies that will take a deeper look at potential problem areas. The Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization this week adopted their Unified Transportation Planning Work Program. They’re recommending consultant‐led studies in three areas. The first will examine the railroad tracks that...
Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. This is because General Assembly action is needed to mandate options such as flashing lights that would make them more visible to drivers. Buckingham County saw another buggy accident Thursday, April 18 when the horse was spooked […] The post Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed appeared first on Farmville.
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