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CHARLOTTE COUNTY


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Department of Homeland Security releases public list of alleged Sanctuary Jurisdictions

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The Department of Homeland Security has recently released a public list of alleged sanctuary jurisdictions, including several in our area — some of which say they were unaware they were even listed.

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Red Flag Warning issued for multiple Southwest Virginia counties on Saturday

Read full article: Red Flag Warning issued for multiple Southwest Virginia counties on Saturday

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for many counties and cities in our area on Saturday.

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John McGuire III projected to win the U.S. House 5th district seat, defeating Gloria Witt

Read full article: John McGuire III projected to win the U.S. House 5th district seat, defeating Gloria Witt

John McGuire III is projected to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the 5th district, defeating Gloria Witt.

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Tornado warning issued for Charlotte County, Campbell County and Halifax County

Read full article: Tornado warning issued for Charlotte County, Campbell County and Halifax County

A tornado warning has been issued for Charlotte County, Campbell County and Halifax County.

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Severe storms in Southwest Virginia causing power outages, possible damages

Read full article: Severe storms in Southwest Virginia causing power outages, possible damages

Some parts of Southwest Virginia are under a severe weather warning at the moment, which may result in quarter-sized hail, lightning, severe rain, and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

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Charlotte County crash leaves one dead, another injured

Read full article: Charlotte County crash leaves one dead, another injured

One person was killed and another was injured in a crash Tuesday in Charlotte County, according to Virginia State Police.

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Charlotte Co. duo sentenced to nearly 2 centuries in prison in connection with 2020 fatal overdose

Read full article: Charlotte Co. duo sentenced to nearly 2 centuries in prison in connection with 2020 fatal overdose

Two Charlotte County residents have been sentenced to nearly 200 total years in prison in connection with a 2020 deadly overdose of a 27-year-old man from Virginia Beach, according to Virginia State Police.

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Charlotte County man indicted on close to 80 counts of child porn, bestiality charges

Read full article: Charlotte County man indicted on close to 80 counts of child porn, bestiality charges

A Charlotte County man is behind bars in connection with close to 80 child porn and bestiality charges that have been brought against him, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.

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Virginia State Police investigating Charlotte County fatal crash

Read full article: Virginia State Police investigating Charlotte County fatal crash

Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a 60-year-old man dead in Charlotte County Tuesday.

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Charlotte County crash leaves 45-year-old man dead

Read full article: Charlotte County crash leaves 45-year-old man dead

A 45-year-old man is dead after a crash in Charlotte County Saturday night, according to Virginia State Police.

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11-year-old dead, five others injured after crash in Charlotte County

Read full article: 11-year-old dead, five others injured after crash in Charlotte County

An 11-year-old boy was killed and in a three-vehicle crash in Charlotte County on Monday night, according to Virginia State Police.

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Charlotte County supervisor charged with perjury, violation of Conflict of Interest Act

Read full article: Charlotte County supervisor charged with perjury, violation of Conflict of Interest Act

The supervisor of Charlotte County is facing charges after an investigation authorized by the Virginia Attorney General’s office.

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Charlotte County election results for Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023

Read full article: Charlotte County election results for Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find the results for Charlotte County here.

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Charlotte County election results for Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023

Read full article: Charlotte County election results for Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find the results for Charlotte County here.

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Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 50 on November 7, 2023

Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 50 on November 7, 2023

The 2023 general election will be held on November 7. You can find the results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 50 race here.

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79-year-old woman killed, two injured in Charlotte County crash on Route 360

Read full article: 79-year-old woman killed, two injured in Charlotte County crash on Route 360

An investigation is underway after an elderly man was killed and two others were injured in a crash on Route 360 in Charlotte County, according to Virginia State Police.

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Back to school safety and security: Charlotte County Public Schools

Read full article: Back to school safety and security: Charlotte County Public Schools

Charlotte County Public Schools consists of Randolph-Henry High School, one middle school and three elementary schools.

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Looking back: One year since Bedford County tornado

Read full article: Looking back: One year since Bedford County tornado

Last year’s storm damaged homes and injured two people

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Two dead after vehicle crash, fire in Charlotte County, VSP says

Read full article: Two dead after vehicle crash, fire in Charlotte County, VSP says

Two people are dead after a crash over the weekend in Charlotte County, according to Virginia State Police.

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Shelter-in-place issued for parts of Charlotte County

Read full article: Shelter-in-place issued for parts of Charlotte County

A shelter-in-place has been issued in the area of Bacon School and Deupress Store Road in Charlotte County, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.

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State police investigating fatal crash in Charlotte County

Read full article: State police investigating fatal crash in Charlotte County

Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one dead in Campbell County on Saturday, March 11.

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64-year-old man dead after Charlotte County crash

Read full article: 64-year-old man dead after Charlotte County crash

A 64-year-old man is dead after a deadly crash in Charlotte County on Jan. 23, according to Virginia State Police.

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State police investigating fatal crash in Charlotte County

Read full article: State police investigating fatal crash in Charlotte County

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that left a 75-year-old woman dead Thursday in Charlotte County.

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Two dead after crash in Charlotte County

Read full article: Two dead after crash in Charlotte County

Two people are dead following a crash on U.S. 360 in Charlotte County, according to Virginia State Police.

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76-year-old Roanoke man dies after crashing in Charlotte County

Read full article: 76-year-old Roanoke man dies after crashing in Charlotte County

Virginia State Police is investigating after a 76-year-old man lost his life after crashing in Charlotte County on July 24.

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NWS confirms tornado in Charlotte County during May 27 storms

Read full article: NWS confirms tornado in Charlotte County during May 27 storms

The twister was rated EF-1 with maximum wind gusts of 95 miles per hour

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Nearly 20,000 still without power after snow rolls through Southwest, Central Virginia

Read full article: Nearly 20,000 still without power after snow rolls through Southwest, Central Virginia

Monday morning’s snow has left many without power.

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Needing rain! Southside now included in ‘severe’ drought

Read full article: Needing rain! Southside now included in ‘severe’ drought

For Danville, 2021 has been the driest year since 2001 so far

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40-year-old man dies in Charlotte County crash

Read full article: 40-year-old man dies in Charlotte County crash

A 40-year-old man is dead following a crash in Charlotte County on Saturday, Oct. 30, according to Virginia State Police.

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Virginia general election results for Charlotte County on Nov. 2, 2021

Read full article: Virginia general election results for Charlotte County on Nov. 2, 2021

The 2021 General Election will be held on November 2. You can find results for Charlotte County here.

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Virginia family able to thank the blood marrow donors who saved their 8-year-old son’s life

Read full article: Virginia family able to thank the blood marrow donors who saved their 8-year-old son’s life

Watching 8-year-old Zeke Puig run around with his siblings in their Charlotte County backyard, one would never guess he spent more than 220 days in the hospital last year.

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36-year-old Charlotte County man dies in Kings Highway crash

Read full article: 36-year-old Charlotte County man dies in Kings Highway crash

A 36-year-old Drakes Branch man died Friday morning after a single-vehicle crash along Kings Highway, according to Virginia State Police.

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Trooper, K-9 injured after vehicle was repeatedly hit during highspeed Charlotte County pursuit

Read full article: Trooper, K-9 injured after vehicle was repeatedly hit during highspeed Charlotte County pursuit

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. – A Virginia State Police Trooper and his K-9 sustained injuries during an early Friday morning pursuit in Charlotte County. Meeks responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving around a private property on Ridgeway Farm Lane in Charlotte County. However, the driver of Volvo rammed his vehicle into the trooper’s vehicle before leaving the scene at a high speed. Authorities said a pursuit was initiated afterward with assistance from a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Deputy. He and his K-9 sustained minor injuries during the pursuit and are receiving treatment.

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Gov. Ralph Northam assesses storm damage in Southside

Read full article: Gov. Ralph Northam assesses storm damage in Southside

CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE, Va – Hundreds of people in Southside are going on nearly two weeks without power after the area was hit hard by winter storms. Ralph Northam visited the area to assess the damage. “The first storm, which was really bad I’ve never seen ice like that, and the power went off. Northam spent time with some of the crews who have been working long shifts in dangerous conditions. AdBouldin is one of many people in the Charlotte Court House area who has been without power for almost two weeks.

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Thousands without power as winter weather hits Southwest, Central Virginia

Read full article: Thousands without power as winter weather hits Southwest, Central Virginia

AEP outages as of 5 p.m.Thousands are without power as Southwest and Central Virginia are experiencing wintry weather. Below are the worst outage areas among the 2,724 Appalachian Power customers in Virginia without power:County/City Customer Outages Pulaski County 1,347 Montgomery County 500 Wythe County 162 Roanoke County 148 Giles County 144 Pittsylvania County 94 Carroll County 28 Smyth County 20 Franklin County 41 Grayson County Fewer than 5Here’s a breakdown of the Dominion Energy customers in our region without power:Charlotte County: 44Halifax County: 169Alleghany County: 36Danville officials say that 1,200 customers on Memorial Drive, Lanier Avenue, Park Avenue, Bishop Road and across the river on Piedmont Drive are without power. Here’s a breakdown of the Mecklenburg Electric customers in our region without power:Halifax County: 608Pittsylvania County: 459Here’s a breakdown of the BARC Electric Cooperative customers in our region without power:AdHighland County: 109Here’s a breakdown of the Southside Electric Cooperative customers in our region without power:

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Nonprofit donates Gatorade, Muscle Milk and blankets to help those without power in Charlotte County

Read full article: Nonprofit donates Gatorade, Muscle Milk and blankets to help those without power in Charlotte County

Eighty percent of Charlotte County is still without power, according to Gleaning For The World and the non-profit said there is no indication of when power will return. The organization has offered its support by donating about 2,500 blankets and over 1,000 bottles of Gatorade and Muscle Milk to the Charlotte County firehouse..“We hope these items will help provide comfort to those dealing with this power outage,” said Gleaning president Jeane Smiley-Mason. “The electrolyte drinks and protein shakes should help during a time when folks simply cannot cook in their homes. Our prayers are with everyone facing this difficult circumstance right now.”Gleaning For The World plans to contact Charlotte County officials to provide more help given that another ice storm is forecasted for Thursday. Anyone interested in donating can support Gleaning’s efforts here.

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More than 31,000 without power across Southwest, Central Virginia

Read full article: More than 31,000 without power across Southwest, Central Virginia

Tree down in DanvilleROANOKE, Va. – Saturday’s winter weather continues to cause thousands to lose power. As of 10:15 p.m. Monday, Appalachian Power is reporting 9,011 customers without power in Virginia. Here’s a county-by-county breakdown:2,895 customers in Halifax County1,541 customers in Charlotte County1,138 customers in Pittsylvania County665 customers in Campbell County420 customers in Appomattox CountyAs of 10:20 p.m. Monday, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative is reporting 5,388 customers without power in our region. Here’s a county-by-county breakdown:2,751 members in Halifax County2,441 members in Pittsylvania County196 members in Charlotte CountyAs of 10:20 p.m. Monday, Southside Electric Cooperative is reporting ‬8,994 customers without power in our region. Here’s a county-by-county breakdown:3,405 members in Charlotte County3,039 members in Campbell County1,469 members in Bedford County866 members in Pittsylvania County215 members in Appomattox CountyAs of 10:24 p.m. Monday, Danville Utilities reports 1,556 customers are without power.

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Virginia State Police trooper arrested, indicted on rape charge, other sex crimes

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. – A Virginia State Police trooper is in jail after being indicted by a grand jury on charges of multiple sex crimes. On Thursday, authorities arrested Derrick Thompson, of Drakes Branch, on charges of rape, sodomy and object sexual penetration. Police said the indictments handed down by a Charlotte County grand jury stem from a state police investigation into an incident reported to the department in September 2020. He was taken into custody without incident and is being held at the New River Regional Jail without bond, according to State Police. Thompson was suspended without pay pending the outcome of the judicial process, according to State Police.

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Charlotte County man reported missing found safe

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEA 74-year-old man reported missing out of Charlotte County has been found safe, according to the county’s sheriff’s office. Authorities had issued a senior alert for Richard Bankston just before 6 p.m. Monday/ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities are looking for a 74-year-old man who was last seen Monday in Charlotte County. Virginia State Police issued a senior alert for Richard Bankston just before 6 p.m.Bankston was last seen on Richardson Road at 12:30 p.m. in Keysville. At the time he was possibly wearing a long sleeve, dark-colored shirt and dark nylon sweatpants with white tennis shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at 434-542-5141.

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What’s News Today for Monday, January 4, 2021

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The rising number of COVID-19 cases has many school districts starting 2021 with all virtual learning, including Allegany County, Charlotte County, Lynchburg and Galax. The Roanoke City Council meets officially for the first time with new members Robert Jeffrey and Stephanie Moon. No one can attend the Roanoke City Council meeting in person today because of COVID. City Council members will be the only ones allowed in council chambers. Martinsville City Council meets this morning where Tammy Pearson will be sworn in as a newly elected council member.

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Virginia General Election Results for Charlotte County on Nov. 3, 2020

Read full article: Virginia General Election Results for Charlotte County on Nov. 3, 2020

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Charlotte County here. This includes how the county voted in the U.S. Presidential, U.S. Senate and any U.S. House races or locally-contested races. Use the picker below to find them:Find Race ResultsOnly care how other counties and cities in the area voted? You’ll find all those options in this picker:How cities, counties in our region votedGet the latest Virginia election news here

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Virginia General Election results for Sale Tax Referendums in some counties on Nov. 3, 2020

Read full article: Virginia General Election results for Sale Tax Referendums in some counties on Nov. 3, 2020

Taxes could be changing for some Virginians after this election. In our region, voters in Charlotte, Henry and Patrick counties will see a sales tax referendum on their ballot. Each referendum differs, but if approved, they would alter the county’s sales tax. Interested in the results of other races? Use the picker below:Find Race ResultsGet the latest Virginia Election news here

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Charlotte County schools likely won’t begin in-person learning until mid-October

Read full article: Charlotte County schools likely won’t begin in-person learning until mid-October

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. – Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Virginia and Charlotte County Public Schools are taking extra precautions. The school district announced on Wednesday that it will delay in-person hybrid learning to October 19 because of increasing COVID-19 cases in the county. Due to a dramatic rise in overall COVID-19 cases in Charlotte County, as well as an increase in positive COVID-19 cases... Posted by Charlotte County Public Schools, VA on Wednesday, September 9, 2020The schools brought up concerns in increasing positive cases among school-age children over the past two weeks. Some students including those with disabilities, English language learners and Pre-K through 2nd grade students will be allowed back to school before Oct. 19, if the county’s coronavirus cases improve. For now, Charlotte County Public School students will continue virtual learning.

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Danville man charged with DUI in connection with fatal crash

Read full article: Danville man charged with DUI in connection with fatal crash

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. – A Danville man is facing several charges, including DUI manslaughter, after a fatal crash in Charlotte County on April 4, according to the Virginia State Police. The single-vehicle crash happened on April 4 just after 1 a.m. on Route 360, less than a mile west of Route 710, according to Virginia State Police. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, according to Virginia State Police. One was treated and released; the other is still being treated at VCU Medical Center, according to Virginia State Police. Williams is being held without bond at the Charlotte County Jail.

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Man dead, three hurt after Charlotte County crash

Read full article: Man dead, three hurt after Charlotte County crash

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. – A man is dead and two others are hurt after a crash in Charlotte County on Saturday, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities say the driver, a woman from Danville, was flown to VCU Medical Center in Richmond for treatment of serious injuries. According to police, a second passenger, a woman from Fredericksburg, was flown to VCU Medical Center in Richmond for treatment of serious injuries. Police say the third passenger, a man from Danville, was treated at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital for minor injuries. According to police, the crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.

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Tornado warnings were issued for Halifax, Charlotte counties Thursday night

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HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. - The National Weather Service issued two tornado warnings on Thursday night. The Halifax County portion of a warning expired shortly after 7:45 p.m. The other warning, which covered parts of Charlotte County expired at 8:15 p.m. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

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Lightning strike causes toilet to explode

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Homeowners in Charlotte County, Florida, were startled when their toilet exploded after lightning struck the ground near their septic tank.

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Man arrested in Charlotte County with 3 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop

Read full article: Man arrested in Charlotte County with 3 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. - Authorities arrested a man they say had about 3 pounds of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop in Charlotte County Thursday. Jeremy Ray, 25, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was stopped by deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office on U.S. Highway 360. They seized about 3 pounds of marijuana, more than $1,000 in cash and items related to the distribution of marijuana, according to the Sheriff's Office. Ray faces a charge of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute and is currently being held at the Charlotte County Jail. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

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$6.3 million in broadband funding authorized for Bedford County

Read full article: $6.3 million in broadband funding authorized for Bedford County

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The FCC authorized $47.5 million in funding to expand broadband services in 11 rural counties in Virginia. The 11 counties, which include Bedford and Charlotte, will receive the funding over the next decade. The two counties in Virginia to receive the highest amount in this wave of funding are Charlotte County, which is receiving $9,136,405, and Bedford County, which is receiving $6,364,758. In Charlotte County, the funding will support 3,657 locations, while in Bedford County, it will support 3,343 locations. Providers will begin receiving funding later this month.

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