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June 26, 2008
Dan River Region gets grants to help crime victims
Danville Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office got $46,350 in state and federal funds
Pittsylvania County addresses 911 system issues
Problem could have cost an accident victim their life, emergency services director said
Henry County authorities still seek murder suspect
Police are still looking for 17-year-old in connection with homicides
Danville police find cat in bag
Officers responding to a call about an unresponsive woman in the 300 block of Bellevue Street on Wednesday night were surprised to find a cat zipped inside a lunch bag.
Gwaltney owed vacation compensation
Danville council will decide how much money city manager should receive
June 25, 2008
Bad rap: After song, sheriff boots Shaq
Bedford County official calls basketball star’s comments ‘unacceptable’
Get culture, encouragement at Black Family Day in Reidsville
Black Family Day showcases the talents of local rap artist Dymez “Da General,” gospel singer Willie T. Green, 16-year-old hip-hop/R&B artist Jacqori and more.
Peebles to move from Eden Mall to Kingsway Plaza
“I think the days of the big malls with the big retail establishments are on the wane,” Koffarnus said. Mall owners are transforming the shopping spaces to keep the buildings viable. The Eden Mall has a license-plate agency, a day care, a fitness center and recreation area — laser tag and batting cages — where retail stores had been.
Car strikes Eden home; no one hurt
A two-vehicle accident caused one car to hit a house on Patterson Street in Eden about 3:15 Wednesday afternoon.
Local bill allowing golf carts Mayodan streets passes the N.C. House
Mayodan came one step closer to seeing golf carts traveling the town’s streets this week.
Bedford severs ties to Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal is no longer affiliated with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office or the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, known locally as Operation Blue Ridge Thunder.
DRMC calls for blood donors
Blood supplies at the Danville Regional Blood Donor Center have reached critically low levels,
Donnan favorite among Rockingham voters
Tuesday, more than 70 percent of Rockingham County voters cast ballots for Mary Fant Donnan, Democratic candidate for state commissioner of labor, during the second primary of the year. In the county, she got 217 votes.
Three men and one juvenile charged in triple slaying
Maurice Pritchett, 32, and Jordon Stockton, 31, have been charged with capital murder, armed robbery, the use of firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by convicted felon
Saunders calls special council session. Tell us what you think
Discussion will include whether to pay Jerry Gwaltney’s accrued vacation time and other contract modifications.
Former city official announces bid for Treasurer
Former city official Lynwood Barbour announced his plans to run for Danville treasurer.
Wrongfully convicted may be paid more in N.C.
Bill proposes $50,000 for each year in prison
Hearing today on proposed coal power plant in southwest Va.
A permit is needed for Dominion to build the $1.8 billion plant near St. Paul in Wise County.
Conservative groups call for action at N.C. Legislature
Conservative groups say they’re frustrated by government corruption and high taxes.
100th execution will draw opponents
But the families of victims speak out for the dead as Virginia nears a milestone
Fort Lee soldiers due to return home today
The members of the Army’s 54th Quartermaster Company, a mortuary affairs unit, have spent six months on duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.
NC primary season ends with record low turnout
Three races decided in a runoff primary Tuesday attracted about 1.9 percent of voters to the polls — an unprecedentedly soft showing that came just six weeks after the initial primary brought turnout of 37 percent to shatter records.
June 24, 2008
Danville gashouses could soon get facelifts
Quality Oil Co. has a unique set up at its service stations: the managers live on-site, in buildings that are divided into home and office areas.
Coverage makes Danville attractive to businesses
As Danville and Pittsylvania County make front-page stories in national media outlets, city and county officials point out a beneficial correlation between positive media coverage and economic growth.
Danville’s Home Depot to open to public Thursday
The aisles and shelves at Home Depot are just about full, and flowers, lawnmowers and grills already line the sidewalk outside the store.
New meals tax takes effect next week in Pittsylvania County
Diners in Pittsylvania County can enjoy a few last bites before the county’s 4-percent meals tax goes into effect on July 1.
Volunteers hit the streets with political messages
With an incredibly contentious primary season just barely wrapped up, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this is an election year.
Dog saves Danville teen from snake attack
A Danville teenager said he feels lucky that he returned from his first mission trip to Kentucky.
Rockingham churches begin holding Vacation Bible School
The theme of Tri-City Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School is Olympics “Good News — Winning with God’s Team.” The 2008 Summer Olympics will be held in China in August, and the theme verse for VBS is Hebrews 12:1, which instructs Christians to run the race with patience.
Will new taxes be business magnet for Eden?
Beginning Tuesday, businesses in parts of Old Leaksville and Draper Village officially become part of two municipal service districts to collect revenue that fund improvements to attract more business downtown.
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