Averett University Announces NASA Pioneer as 2024 Commencement Speaker
Averett University is set to celebrate its spring 2024 commencement exercises. On Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m., more than 200 graduating students will be honored at the ceremony. Retired NASA pioneer Dr. Gregory L. Robinson ’93 will
Virginia State Police Investigating Plane Crash in Henry County
Virginia State Police is investigating a plane crash that occurred in Henry County on Monday. Details are scarce at this time, but according to state police the crash occurred at 6pm in the 200 block of Airport
Average Gas Prices Up Slightly in Virginia, Prices Up and Down Across the Southside
Average gas prices across Virginia increased again this week up by a penny to $3.51 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is up four cents for the second week in a row
VDOT Proposes Three Roads in Pittsylvania County for Rural Rustic Program
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is proposing to add three Pittsylvania County roads to the state’s secondary six-year plan for unpaved roads, also known as the Rural Rustic Roads program. The three proposed roads are Dairy
Pittsylvania County Deputy Clerk Earns Prestigious Award
Pittsylvania County Deputy Clerk Kaylyn McCluster was named Clerk of the Year by the Virginia Municipal Clerks Association during its annual conference in Charlottesville. The award was based on a nomination process of clerks throughout Virginia
Rockingham County Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Shooting Incident
A man was arrested in Reidsville early Thursday morning after a reported shooting. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, at 1:34 am, deputies were dispatched to 165 Landen Dr. in response to gunshots being fired and
Danville Utilities Receives Environmental Excellence Award
Danville Utilities has been recognized as a bronze medal award winner in the 2024 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony, held earlier this month at the Environment Virginia Symposium, celebrated successful and innovative efforts to improve
Fieldale Woman Killed in Henry County Crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Thursday at 4:36 pm on Fairystone Park Highway, just south of Woody Circle in Henry County. A 2003 Dodge Neon
Eight People Displaced by Danville Fire
Eight people were displaced by a fire in Danville on Thursday afternoon. At 3:14 pm, the Danville Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 155 Marshall Terrace. During Engine three’s arrival, there was light smoke
God’s Pit Crew Volunteers Build Third New Home in Mississippi Following Devastating Tornado
God’s Pit Crew recently redeployed to the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi to build a new home for a family that has been busy helping others reconstruct their lives since a deadly tornado ripped through their
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Christy Harper, Director of Member Engagement, with the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce stopped by to chat about the Chamber’s upcoming seminar, How to Become a Leader. This will be taking place at the RCATT Center
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Karen Harris from God’s Storehouse sat down with Josh to talk about the upcoming Empty Bowls Fundraiser Friday February 23rd.
Entertainment news
Disney+ to stream original Beatles’ 1970 ‘Let It Be’ film restored by Peter Jackson
Disney+ announced they will release a restored version of the Beatles film Let It Be, announcing in a press release that the film will premiere May 8 Per Billboard, the film chronicling the final days of John
‘Sunset Boulevard’ starring Nicole Scherzinger to open on Broadway this fall
The musical Sunset Boulevard is headed to Broadway in the fall, marking the Broadway debut of singer/actress Nicole Scherzinger in the title role of Norma Desmond. Scherzinger starred in the West End revival of the production in