The oil spill in the Gulf Coast has been the worst spill in US history and has disrupted many people’s lives in ways we cannot imagine. However, people are not the only ones affected by this disaster. Many animals and organisms have been devastated by the oil as it flows in to the ocean and reaches the coastlines. Mike Hankins, Environmental Services (EVS) Director at Community Memorial Healthcenter (CMH), and some of the EVS staff wanted to help but they were unsure how a few people at a hospital in Southside Virginia could do anything almost a thousand miles away.

A Canadian-owned textile company, buoyed by economic development incentives, has taken over operations of the ailing Brodnax Mills.

Régitex USA LLC, a manufacturer of made-to-order ring spun and open end yarns, will invest $1.5 million to open a manufacturing operation in Mecklenburg County. The company will acquire and upgrade an existing textile plant, creating 60 new jobs.

Big dreams, diligent effort and hard-won progress will be celebrated when the Southside Rescue Squad, Inc. marks its 50th anniversary this Saturday, July 10 beginning at 11 a.m.

South Hill will host a public town hall meeting next week to give local residents a chance to offer input on state government reforms sought by Gov. Bob McDonnell.

Mecklenburg County Circuit Court Judge Leslie Osborn Tuesday found Kimberly Andrea Reese, 46, of South Hill, guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Paul Revere Bennett.