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September 02, 2008
Search for robbery suspect in Henry Co.
The Henry Co. Sheriff’s Office searches for a suspect in an attempted robbery Saturday.
Danville Police search for three suspects in armed robbery
Danville Police search for three suspects involved in an armed robbery Monday night.
Danville Police investigate pizza delivery robbery
Papa John’s delivery man was delivering pizza in the 1500 block on Glenn Street when three suspects approached him
Danville soldier earns break with family
After serving in Iraq for almost a year staking out explosive devices, Courtney Newby is savoring the 18 days he gets to spend with family and friends.
September 01, 2008
GW Danville’s Waters is Air Force Assoc. teacher of the year
Daniel Waters, a technology education teacher at George Washington High School, has been named the Virginia Air Force Association Teacher of the Year for 2008
August 29, 2008
White powder at eToys was non-toxic
The white powder that sickened two workers at an eToys warehouse in Ring-gold on Wednesday was a substance used in bean bags and in packaging material for shipping
Convocation officially opens Averett’s 150th year
Tiffany Franks, the university’s new president, welcomed students and staff and gave the convocation address
Fire retardant may have caused workers’ itching
The white powder that sickened two workers at an eToys warehouse in Ringgold on Wednesday was a substance used in bean bags and in packaging material for shipping, Ringgold Fire & Rescue Chief Mike Neal said Thursday.
August 28, 2008
Flood Warning for South Boston
The NWS expects the Dan River to go above flood stage by late this morning
Danville’s Stratford Inn on the block
One of Danville’s prime pieces of real estate is on the market with an asking price of $2.75 million
Century-old Danville church to move to new location
One of North Main Hill’s historic churches will hold its last worship service Sunday
August 27, 2008
Nine exposed to a white powdery substance at eToys Distribution Center
Nine people were exposed to a white powdery substance Wednesday while unloading toy baby seats at the eToys Distribution Center on Factory Lane in Ringgold.
Southside unemployment spikes due to summer furloughs
Furloughs during the July 6-12 reference week were up 17 percent from this time last year
Search for shooter in Danville
Police say the victim was shot three times
Pittsylvania Co. schools short of AYP mark
Eleven of 18 Pittsylvania County schools made federal Adequate Yearly Progress for the 2007-08 year, while seven others and the school division as a whole fell below par
Three arrested in burglary ring bust
Three people are charged in connection with multiple home burglaries over the last few months in Virginia and North Carolina.
August 26, 2008
Danville nightclub owner surrenders license to sell alcohol
The owner of a local nightclub has turned in his license to sell alcohol, a month after a Danville Circuit Court judge issued a temporary injunction prohibiting alcohol sales at his business
Pittsylvania County kicks off new school year
The day dreaded by many young people arrived Monday as summer ended and the new school year began.
Students in Danville head back to school
High school students were greeted with ongoing renovations, while a local elementary school received a large donation of supplies
Pittsylvania Co. investigators to talk about recent burglaries
A recent rash of residential burglaries in the Southside area will be addressed during a news conference today in Chatham.
August 25, 2008
Danville couple watches relative win gold at Olympics
A Danville couple witnessed Olympic history and got a snapshot of Chinese culture this month when they traveled to Beijing to watch a relative compete in the Summer Games.
Pittsylvania County schools adjust to high costs
They won’t be major, but some students might be seeing a few changes, particularly in county cafeterias
August 24, 2008
Attack, abduction arrests in Martinsville
Officers say two men went in to a home uninvited, took out a gun, and a fight began
Seminar to take place over proposed uranium mine in Pittsylvania Co.
An educational seminar will take place Friday, August 29 in Chatham over a proposed uranium mine in Pittsylvania Co.
Institute forum set for 5th District congressional candidates
A location is set for the congressional issues forum Sept. 3 for U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode, R-5th, and Democratic challenger Tom Periello.
August 21, 2008
Martinsville Police warn of phone scam
The scam is a phone call claiming cards of the Martinsville-DuPont Credit Union have been deactivated.
Two die in Pittsylvania County crash
Pickup truck runs off road killing driver and passenger.
August 20, 2008
Missing Danville woman found
Danville Police say Marie Walton returned safe to her home
McCain and Obama supporters make voices heard
Both sides made their voices heard with signs and chants outside where Obama gave his speech.
Obama and Warner rally voters in Martinsville
The Illinois Senator and presidential hopeful rolled up his sleeves, praised his party pal and then started talking issues.