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Thieves ram forklift into shooting range to steal pistols, long guns
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C. (WRAL) - A group of thieves were caught on camera using a forklift to break through the doors of a North Carolina gun shop. It happened Wednesday in Youngsville, just north of Raleigh. The owner said he hopes the surveillance video leads police to the suspects. Customers were...
Eastern Bluebird Festival
FRANK NEWELL’S LEGACY CONTINUES—Warrenton’s traditional SpringFest event took on a new name as the first Eastern Bluebird Festival was held Saturday on Courthouse Square. The name change honors the legacy of the late Frank Newell, a Warren County native and wildlife rehabilitator who, along with his daughter Kristye Newell Steed and son-in-law Anthony Steed, founded the Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group, Inc. to build bluebird houses in an effort to restore populations of the Eastern Bluebird. Today, Newell’s family continues the Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group. Pictured, from the left, are Johnny Steed (Anthony’s father), Anthony Steed, Zachary Varnadore (longtime volunteer) and Kristye Newell Steed. The festival featured music, food and craft vendors, representatives from local organizations and more.
Gasburg VFD dedicates new fire boat
The Gasburg Volunteer Fire Department dedicated its new fire and rescue boat Saturday morning in Valentines. Gasburg VFD Chief Paul Foster arranged the ceremony. It’s the first water vessel in the department’s history. Gasburg VFD President David Blount said the department has long wanted to add a boat...
1 dead, 3 hurt in Henrico apartment complex shooting
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - One person is dead, and three others are hurt after a shooting at an apartment complex near Richmond Raceway. Officers were called to the 3800 block of Delmont Street shortly before 11:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving a call about a shooting. “Once on scene, officers located...
Warren Ministries United plans clothing giveaway
Warren Ministries United will hold a clothing giveaway to benefit those in need from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3, in front of Mag’s Marketplace (former Just Save), located at 307 E. Macon St., Warrenton. All clothes are free for women, men and children. Donations will...
From the Warren County Sheriff’s Office
• Keyetta Nikkia Haywood, 35, of S. Clark St., Henderson, was arrested on April 2 and charged with misdemeanor failure to appear (Wake County) and felony habitual larceny (Warren County). She was confined in the Warren County Detention Center without bond, and a May 13 court appearance in Warren County was scheduled.
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