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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Effort to curb local control of solar stalls
Mecklenburg County dodged a bullet this year when the Virginia General Assembly ended its annual session without enacting legislation that would have stripped localities of much of their decision-making authority over solar energy projects.
Crash claims life in Brunswick
Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash Friday in Brunswick County that claimed the life of a Lawrenceville man. The crash occurred March 8 just after 9:30 a.m. According to State Police, John Oliver Harrison, 52, was behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer that...
Steep toll in U.S. 58 crash
Two drivers were transported by helicopter for hospital treatment after a collision Thursday in the 2800 block of U.S. 58 near South Hill. The two-vehicle crash involved a Nissan sedan and a garbage truck that careened into nearby power lines and caused significant traffic delays...
Maker’s Market stirs complaints, warning on misinformation
The Southern Virginia Food Hub and Maker’s Market was the topic of prolonged discussion at Monday’s meeting of South Hill Town Council as members fielded complaints from a citizen in attendance and touched on a social media uproar that town officials say is mostly based...
Phoenix softball scores 7-5 win over Chatham
Tied 5-5 at top of seventh, MCHS scores two for the victoryTied at 5-5 at the top of the seventh inning, the Mecklenburg County High School varsity softball team got the 7-5 win over Chatham High School Friday. Mecklenburg had a strong finish, placing seven runners on the bags and scoring two runs at the top...
Varsity baseball falls to Chatham, 15-7
Holding a 1-0 lead, MCHS gives up 13 runs in fourth inning for scrimmage lossThe Mecklenburg County High School varsity baseball team held a 1-0 lead going to the fourth inning but allowed Chatham High School to score 13 fourth-inning runs to eventually fall 15-7 in the team’s preseason scrimmage. Jake Wesson took the loss for the Phoenix. Wesson...
SBS looking for new Hornets champion this season
With last year’s division winner moving up to Pure Stock, bragging rights up for grabs as opener loomsA new champion will be crowned this season in South Boston Speedway’s Hornets division which will have a nucleus of returning drivers and some newcomers that together are expected to create one of the most competitive seasons in the division’s history. Kendall Milam, the 2023...
Michael Craig Byrd
Michael Craig Byrd of South Boston, died Tuesday, March 5 at the age of 64. He was born in Washington,...
Willard Wayne Noblin
Willard Wayne Noblin of South Boston passed away March 11, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in...
Joyce Newcomb Martin
Joyce Newcomb Martin of Clover passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the age of 77. She was born in...
Robin Lynn McKinney
Robin Lynn McKinney, 60, of South Boston, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, March 6, 2024...
Howard Irvin Barksdale
Howard Irvin Barksdale of Clover, died Tuesday, March 5 at the age of 60. Mr. Barksdale was born in Halifax...
Bernard Francis Adams
Bernard Francis “Billy” Adams entered his eternal home Thursday, March14, 2024 at the age of 94. Born on Easter Sunday,...
Elizabeth Kates Dearman
Elizabeth Kates Dearman, 93, of Skipwith passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home. She was born Sept....
Ralph B. Howerton
Ralph B. Howerton, “Goat”, age 85 of Red Oak, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was a retired...
Edward Bernard Jeffers
Edward Bernard Jeffers, 70, of Boydton, entered eternal rest Monday, March 11, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Jeffers was born...
Victor Wayne Simmons Sr.
Victor Wayne Simmons Sr., age 74, of South Hill, died on Monday March 11, 2024 in his home. He was...
Rebuilding health
The recent decade has brought a welcome burst of rebuilding — in particular, new schools to replace ones that should have been put out to...
Shameless name dropping: Guilty as charged!
The best thing about being AP’s Las Vegas correspondent was all of the musical performances I saw. Most of the casino/hotels invited the press...
A dark vision for America
Dear Viewpoint: In what may be described as the most chaotic election year in our history, I think it’s best to consider the “vision”...
Fair share of what?
Dear Viewpoint: Once again the administration has called for the highest one percent to “pay their fair share.” Biden, Sanders, Warren and company have...
The risks of timing the market
To me, a house is a home, not an investment. Case in point: My mother’s residence in Placerville, Calif. She died in December 2008, at...
Into the Woods this weekend at the Colonial Center
Saturday show at 7 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2:30Get ready for a stage experience unlike any other when Into the Woods hits the stage at Saturday at 7 p.m. at The Colonial Center in South Hill. Into the Woods is one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time. Whimsical fairy tales...
Roanoke Ballet Theatre and Rainier Trio to perform together March 10
The Chatham Concert Series brings the Roanoke Ballet Theatre to perform at Chatham Hall’s VanVoorhis Hall Sunday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m.. New choreography to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream and Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-down” will be accompanied by live music of...
Clarksville Players get $10,000 grant for education of artists
The Clarksville Community Players have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation for the Virginia ArtStars program, which recognizes five organizations in the state each year for their arts education programs and community impact. As a non-profit organization with 50 years...
A Deeper Shade of Blue to perform at the Prizery
The bluegrass band, Deeper Shade of Blue will perform at The Prizery Friday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 pm. The group, from Monroe, N.C., is comprised of Troy Pope (guitar/vocals), Frank Poindexter (dobro/vocals), Scott Burgess (bass/vocals), Chad Day (banjo), and Milom Williams II (mandolin/vocals). With their...
Auditions set for Prizery’s Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids
Prizery Players announce auditions for Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids. Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a...