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      Updated: January 28, 2023 @ 10:16 am

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Interstate 85 shuts down as crews work to retrieve water-submerged vehicle

Interstate 85 shuts down as crews work to retrieve water-submerged vehicle

Interstate 85 shuts down as crews work to retrieve water-submerged vehicle
Dicks charged in Chase City murder

Dicks charged in Chase City murder

Dicks charged in Chase City murder

Blackwell elected to serve District 2

Blackwell elected to serve District 2

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MacCallum More Museum & Gardens St. Patrick’s Dinner & Silent Auction

MacCallum More Museum & Gardens St. Patrick’s Dinner & Silent Auction

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“If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough.” You don’t have to have the l… Read moreMacCallum More Museum & Gardens St. Patrick’s Dinner & Silent Auction

South Hill Food Pantry shares stellar performance in 2022

South Hill Food Pantry shares stellar performance in 2022

  • 20 hrs ago

Rick Carroll, Treasurer of the South Hill Food Pantry, attended January’s regular Board meet… Read moreSouth Hill Food Pantry shares stellar performance in 2022

JMU announces fall 2022 President’s & Dean’s List

JMU announces fall 2022 President’s & Dean’s List

  • 22 hrs ago

HARRISONBURG—James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students mad… Read moreJMU announces fall 2022 President’s & Dean’s List

Ladies of the Lake Cancer Support Team donates to CMH Foundation cancer care fund

Ladies of the Lake Cancer Support Team donates to CMH Foundation cancer care fund

  • Jan 26, 2023

The Ladies of the Lake Cancer Support Team provides support to cancer patients in several co… Read moreLadies of the Lake Cancer Support Team donates to CMH Foundation cancer care fund

CCVFD welcome Anderson

CCVFD welcome Anderson

  • Jan 26, 2023

Please welcome our newest member, Christian Anderson. Christian is no stranger to CCVFD as s… Read moreCCVFD welcome Anderson

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Virginia

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Virginia

  • Jan 25, 2023

The American Pickers are excited to return to Virginia! They plan to film episodes of The Hi… Read moreAMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Virginia

Ruritans new member

Ruritans new member

  • Jan 25, 2023

Barbara Owens is welcomed as a new member to the Clarksville club by Governor Glen Johnson. … Read moreRuritans new member

General Fund Revenues Up Halfway Through FY23

General Fund Revenues Up Halfway Through FY23

  • Jan 25, 2023

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the General Fund revenue collections for De… Read moreGeneral Fund Revenues Up Halfway Through FY23

2023 Mecklenburg Scholarship Association scholarship opportunities

  • Jan 24, 2023

The Board of Directors of the Mecklenburg Scholarship Association is presently offering thre… Read more2023 Mecklenburg Scholarship Association scholarship opportunities

Behind The Wheel

  • Jan 24, 2023

Ah, the feel of a vehicle’s steering wheel in your hands. Whether you have been driving one … Read moreBehind The Wheel

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SVCC Diesel Technician Graduates

SVCC Diesel Technician Graduates

  • Jan 27, 2023

Southside Virginia Community College recently awarded certificates to its graduates that com… Read moreSVCC Diesel Technician Graduates

Lady Phoenix Split on Week

Lady Phoenix Split on Week

  • Jan 26, 2023

Coming off of the first two wins of the season, the young Mecklenburg County High School gir… Read moreLady Phoenix Split on Week

News Progress recognizes school-wide spelling bee winner

News Progress recognizes school-wide spelling bee winner

  • Jan 26, 2023

The 2022 School-wide Spelling Bee winners from South Hill Elementary are Malia Hite (left) a… Read moreNews Progress recognizes school-wide spelling bee winner

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Phoenix Drop Two Games

Phoenix Drop Two Games

  • Jan 26, 2023

The Mecklenburg County High School varsity boys’ basketball team ran into two teams that are… Read morePhoenix Drop Two Games

Middle School Roundup: MMS Teams Sweep Russell

Middle School Roundup: MMS Teams Sweep Russell

  • Jan 25, 2023

The Mecklenburg County Middle School boys’ basketball team stayed unbeaten by winning a pair… Read moreMiddle School Roundup: MMS Teams Sweep Russell

General Fund Revenues Up Halfway Through FY23

General Fund Revenues Up Halfway Through FY23

  • Jan 25, 2023

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the General Fund revenue collections for De… Read moreGeneral Fund Revenues Up Halfway Through FY23

2023 Mecklenburg Scholarship Association scholarship opportunities

  • Jan 24, 2023

The Board of Directors of the Mecklenburg Scholarship Association is presently offering thre… Read more2023 Mecklenburg Scholarship Association scholarship opportunities

SVCC Cruises, 81-45

SVCC Cruises, 81-45

  • Jan 24, 2023

The Southside Virginia Community College mens’ basketball team ran its record to 3-3 on the … Read moreSVCC Cruises, 81-45

KJ Plays in Front of Record-Setting Crowd

KJ Plays in Front of Record-Setting Crowd

  • Jan 23, 2023

It had to be a thrill on Friday night for former Park View HS standout Keldon Johnson, in hi… Read moreKJ Plays in Front of Record-Setting Crowd

Bulldogs Improve to 11-3 on Season

Bulldogs Improve to 11-3 on Season

  • Jan 23, 2023

The Brunswick High School varsity boys’ basketball team cruised to a pair of wins last week … Read moreBulldogs Improve to 11-3 on Season

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Republicans Were Right on Crime

Republicans Were Right on Crime

  • Jan 27, 2023

Week Two of the General Assembly Session is underway, and we’ve heard from community leaders… Read moreRepublicans Were Right on Crime

Off to the Races

Off to the Races

  • Jan 25, 2023

This week, General Assembly activity has been fast and furious. Most of my time has been in … Read moreOff to the Races

WRIGHT Back to Work

WRIGHT Back to Work

  • Jan 23, 2023

The Virginia General Assembly began it’s 2023 session on January 11th and Republicans are al… Read moreWRIGHT Back to Work

KJ Plays in Front of Record-Setting Crowd

KJ Plays in Front of Record-Setting Crowd

  • Jan 23, 2023

It had to be a thrill on Friday night for former Park View HS standout Keldon Johnson, in hi… Read moreKJ Plays in Front of Record-Setting Crowd

Obituaries

Dale Bowen James

Dale Bowen James

  • Jan 9, 2023

Dale Bowen James of Clarksville, VA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the age of 6… Read moreDale Bowen James

Gene Roosevelt Parker

Gene Roosevelt Parker

  • Dec 19, 2022

Gene Roosevelt Parker went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the age of … Read moreGene Roosevelt Parker

Donna Hawkins Gragnani

Donna Hawkins Gragnani

  • Nov 2, 2022

Donna Hawkins Gragnani, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, wit… Read moreDonna Hawkins Gragnani

Mary Helen Callahan Horn

  • Sep 28, 2022

Mary Helen Callahan Horn, a longtime resident of Clarksville, VA died peacefully on Septembe… Read moreMary Helen Callahan Horn

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