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April 08, 2008
Reward offered for person who cut puppy’s ears off
A pit bull puppy that had its ears removed by box cutters is now at the Danville Area Humane Society.
April 07, 2008
Plans to build Wal-Mart Supercenter in Pittsylvania County nixed
Wal-Mart backs out of building a supercenter in Blairs.
Breakfast restaurant fetches four-legged customers
It’s 11:00 a.m. and it’s time to make the biscuits. For hundreds of dogs around Danville that’s welcome news. Some banks offer dog treats.
Book reveals details of murder of Danville woman
The trial is long over and Pulley’s husband, Eugene Rick Pulley, is serving life without parole. But the road to justice was a long and winding one for the family. And now Connie Smithson says she’s finally able to share the details of the story the media didn’t have.
Man found stabbed in chest in Danville
Danville Police are investigating after a man is found stabbed in the chest early Monday morning. Police have charged Wykeema McClark, 19, from Danville, with aggravated malicious wounding in conjunction with the stabbing.
April 06, 2008
Chatham Man Killed In Crash
A Chatham man was killed in a single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning.
April 05, 2008
Remains Of Local Korean War Solider On The Way Home
Elwood Reynolds was described by family members as a handsome young man with wavy blond hair and piercing blue eyes. He rode around Danville in his 1937 Chevy and knew how to charm a pretty girl with his outgoing personality. The remains of the local Korean War solider should be returning home in mid-April in anticipation of an April 17 funeral.
New Father’s Home Catches Fire
A fire gutted the home of a new father, only hours after his daughter was born.
Eden Police Arrest Five In Series Of Break-ins
Eden police have charged five people in a series of break-ins.
April 04, 2008
Danville soldier missing in Korean War identified
The Department of Defense says the remains of Private First Class Elwood Reynolds were found in an area that saw heavy fighting in 1950
April 03, 2008
Handicapped van crashes in Martinsville
State Police say the van flipped, and blocked Fishers Farm Road for part of this morning.
16-year-old killed in Halifax County crash
Tyler Wayne Hunt, was pulling out of his drive way when his 1990 Chevrolet Silverado pick up was struck by a tractor-trailer hauling logs. He was a pitcher on the Halifax County High School varsity baseball team.
Fire sparks at old Hooker Furniture plant
Martinsville firefighters say a contract crew was working to take apart and remove equipment from the area of the facility formerly used to finish furniture., when sparks from their work ignited flammable material in a spray booth.
Job Scene Improving in Southside
February unemployment inched up in the Danville area
Local Charities Face Tough Times Aiding the Needy
As increasing numbers of Danville residents are choosing between filling their gas tanks and filling their bellies, local charity organizations are working overtime.
April 02, 2008
Car crashes into school bus in Pittsylvania County
A car rear-ended a school bus this morning on Rt. 58 West, say Virginia State police
Danville man accidentally shoots self
A Danville man accidentally shot himself Tuesday night while cleaning his personal gun.
Window broken out at Danville Dollar General
Danville Police are investigating a possible breaking and entering at a Dollar General early Wednesday morning.
April 01, 2008
AVID LLC to open in Halifax
AVID LLC announced open a regional office in the Riverstone Technology Building in Riverstone Technology Park in Halifax County.
Patrick County attorney resigns
Eric Monday will stay on as the attorney for Martinsville City though
Henry County biodiesel plant could soon help you save cash
Buckets of canola could soon save you buckets of money if you use diesel fuel.
Stolen Lottery Tickets
$17,000 face value but there’s no telling how much they’re really worth
Henry County deputies ask for help to find murder suspect
Investigators tell us 17-year-old Christopher Lee Wharton faces charges of first degree murder in the death of Heath Alloway
Rash of bogus checks hits Reidsville, NC
Several bogus payroll checks have been cashed at convenience stores over the past few days, Reidsville, NC police said.
VDOT to activate new traffic signal at the intersection of Route 87 and Route 220 in Ridgeway
Drivers will need to use caution and adjust to a new traffic pattern at this location. The new signal allows permissive left turns on green. This means that motorists must yield to oncoming traffic when making a left turn from southbound Route 220 onto Route 87 on a solid green light.
March 31, 2008
Loss of recreation tops Pittsylvania Co. budget hearing
About 100 residents packed the general district courtroom Monday night to sound off on Pittsylvania County’s proposed $176.2 million 2008-09 budget. Most of them showed up to oppose the county’s elimination of recreation from its budget and to request that supervisors establish a recreation advisory board.
Martinsville Police to host Guitar Hero tournament
The Martinsville Police Department is hosting a “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock” tournament at Liberty Fair Mall on Saturday, April 5, 2008.
Pot Left On Hot Stove Causes Apartment Fire
Martinsville City Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire that destroyed an apartment was caused by a pot full of grease, left on a hot stove.
Police: Man kills sister in fight
Halifax County Deputeis say a fight between a brother and sister turns deadly.
South Boston Police looking for armed robbery suspect
Police in South Boston are looking for a man they say robbed the Jiffy Food Store Sunday night at gunpoint.