Hundreds attend rally for GOP vice presidential nominee

$387,000 in pot plants seized in Scottsburg
State Police Officer Jay George said the plants were among the nicest he’d seen growing outdoors and were well maintained despite the drought.

Woman killed in apparent murder-suicide
Chase City resident found dead Friday at boyfriend’s Chesterfield home
More spending than saving on energy plan
Mecklenburg County public schools spent nearly $150,000 in the past year to save $146,000 in energy costs, according to a report presented to the School Board Monday night.
Mecklenburg trustees seek property by Chase City Elementary
The purchase price for the house and seven acres is approximately $40,000. According to School Superintendent James Thornton, this will give the school additional space for athletic fields or building expansion in the future.
Man indicted on forcible sodomy charge
A Mecklenburg County grand jury indicted 12 individuals Monday, including Michael Chavolus Hayes for alleged forcible sodomy with an unnamed victim, not his spouse. Hayes was also charged with abduction and kidnapping and malicious wounding of the same victim.

Jennifer Lynn Tollerson, Travis Ryan Conner wed
Jennifer Lynn Tollerson and Travis Ryan Conner were married on May 19, at Falkland Farms in Scottsburg. Gene Burris, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, was the officiator for the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Tollerson of Boydton. She is the grandaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Tollerson of Boydton and Blair Stephens of Skipwith. […]
SLUMP BUSTERS
The Bluestone Barons entered the 2012 high school football season with several goals, but number one on the list was breaking a winless streak stretching back more than five seasons.