LATEST NEWS

Over 160 family members traveled from far and near to attend the 2023 Chavis-Townes family reunion, which was held at the Dogwood Center in South Hill, Va., on Aug. 5. The event provided a time of food, fun and fellowship. This family reunion reunited members that had not assembled together...

Littleton police, with assistance of several agencies today, arrested a man wanted in a shooting death Sunday morning which occurred during a DJ night at a Mexican restaurant. Chief Phillip Trivette said warrants had been taken out on 26-year-old Lavonte Taylor Wednesday for felony murder and felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

A Mecklenburg County Grand Jury indicted 13 individuals in June. An indictment is not a verdict of guilt but rather a formal accusation initiating a criminal case. Nehemiah Moore of South Hill is charged with one felony count of malicious wounding, one count of felony possession of a schedule I or II drug with intent to distribute, one count of attempted second degree murder, two felony counts of use of a firearm, non-violent felony possession of a gun within 10 years, feloniously eluding law enforcement, malicious assault, violent possession or transportation of a weapon, and two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

LAWRENCEVILLE – Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2023 Taste of Brunswick Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brunswick County Airport, 77 Airport Drive. Planning for the festival began in April. A committee meeting was held on Tuesday, Sept....

South Hill,Va. – The C.A.T.S. Community Theatre production of The Diary of Anne Frank will be performed on Oct. 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinee performances at 2:30p.m. on Oct. 15 and 22. This classic drama depicts one of the darkest times in world history:...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of henderson..

The Virginia Department of Transportation will have to close Route 628, Clifton Road for emergency pipe repairs beginning Thursday, September 28, 2023. Weather permitting the repairs should be completed by Friday, October 20, 2023. The road will be closed between Route 636, Kress Road and Route 616, Lew Jones Road. A signed detour will be provided.

Some Brunswick County parents are asking for answers after finding out a student brought a gun to Brunswick High School on Wednesday.

(StatePoint) Curb appeal is important, but it’s not the be-all and end-all of house hunting. By factoring in other priorities, such as great schools, a community feel, along with nearby amenities that improve your quality of life, you can feel right at home in your new neighborhood from the moment you arrive.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, a yard sale bake sale fundraiser at Littleton’s Antioch Christian Church is scheduled to raise funds to ensure a cancer patient can come home following a three-month hospital stay. The fundraiser is the brainstorm of a 10-year-old girl. Hallie...

While on his route, Virginia delivery truck driver Alex Badecker saw two abandoned and emaciated dogs on the side of the road - both of whom he managed to save and bring to a nearby animal rescue.

This article presents a guide to four exceptional seafood restaurants in Henrico. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments? If yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below:

AWRENCEVILLE – The Town of Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville Fire Department present The Haunted House. The event is Oct. 27-Oct. 30, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the old Brick & Tile office building, 1244 Brickyard Street, Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868. Admission is $5 at the door. Children under 10 are free with a paying adult. Enter if you dare.

The Harvest Days Festival 2023 will take place in Clarksville on Saturday, October 7, 2023. This event celebrates the fall season from 9 am to 3 pm. Vendors will line Virginia Avenue, selling a variety of items such as seasonal crafts, antiques, and collectibles.

Maria Parham Hospital is an impressive structure standing along Ruin Creek Road. But the visual image of Maria Parham provides little understanding of what the hospital is really like and what it does. To fully grasp its essential workings, a look inside is needed.

LAWRENCEVILLE – A Pumpkin Decorating Contest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 100-A Tobacco Street, Room 207. The age groups are: Cloverbud – 5-8 year olds, Junior – 9-13 years old and Senior – 14-19 years old. There will be one winner chosen from each group. A parent/guardian must attend with Cloverbud. The deadline to register is Oct. 20, 2023.

Ka’Shayla Wilson is Mecklenburg County Middle School Student of the Month. She resides with her grandmother, Linda Allen, and her two older brothers, one that is a Senior this year at Mecklenburg High School. Ka’Shayla is an amazing student at Mecklenburg Middle School. She is a member of the Beta Club. Her teachers describe Ka’Shayla as the student that is willing to help others and always does her best. She maintains honor roll, and her favorite subject is language arts. Her favorite meal is steak and macaroni and cheese. In her free time, she likes to play online games and read books. When Ka’Shayla grows up, she wants to attend a culinary arts school to become a baker, specializing in cup cakes, cakes, and other sweet items. Ka’Shayla is the perfect choice for student of the month. The 7th grade team is proud to recognize Ka’Shayla Wilson as Student of the Month for the month of September.

In the 1960s, Floyd B. McKissick, a prolific civil rights activist, embarked on an ambitious idea: What if Black Americans could build and lead their own city? A place centered on the idea of racial equality and economic power, where everyone, especially people of color and the poor, could thrive? That idea turned into Soul City, North Carolina: the Black-led capitalist utopia that almost came to be.

The Mecklenburg County Court system is about to get a major overhaul.

The visiting Danville Middle School football team took advantage of several Mecklenburg Middle School miscues to jump out to an early lead and cruise to a 42-6 victory in Baskerville last Wednesday night. The loss was the first for MMS as they fell to 2-1 on the season. Danville, the...