Gas Prices Up Across Virginia as 4th of July Approaches
Average gas prices across Virginia are up by one cent this week to $3.32 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is up by a nickel $3.49 a gallon. The average price of
Third Suspect in Southwest Virginia Homicide Apprehended in Danville
The third suspect for a murder that occurred in Southwest Virginia was arrested in Danville on Saturday. Virginia State Police and Danville Police arrested 41-year-old Virginia Redden of Ewing, Va. on Saturday. She has been charged with
Two Injured in Pittsylvania County House Fire
Two people were injured during a fire in Pittsylvania County on Saturday. Blairs Fire and Rescue responded to a dryer fire in the 900 block of Pritchett Lane. Upon arrival units found a single family home with
Martinsville Man Arrested After 9-year-old Sister Accidentally Shot
A Martinsville man was arrested after his 9-year-old sister was accidentally shot. On Friday at 10:52 pm, the Martinsville/ Henry County Communication Center received a call about an individual with a gunshot wound to the leg at
Tunstall Alum and Danville Native Eric Owens Named Head Baseball Coach at Ferrum College
Tunstall alum and Danville native Eric Owens has been named the new Head Baseball Coach at Ferrum College. Owens played baseball three years at Ferrum from 1989-92, as well as football in 1990 and 1991. A two-time
Danville Parks and Recreation to resume operation of Green Street Recreation Center
Starting on July 1, the PEACE Center at Doyle Thomas Park will return to its former capacity as a Parks and Recreation facility, known as Green Street Recreation Center. Mayor Alonzo Jones said he is supportive of
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Implements Another Rate Decrease
After painful inflationary price increases at the gas pump, the grocery store, and on essentially every product and service over the past couple of years, members of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative will experience a reprieve on their electric
Update: Missing Caswell County Woman Located
On Friday morning the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office reported that Pittman has been located. Original story: The Caswell County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing woman. 50-year-old Dawn Pittman was last seen on Tuesday morning on
Body of Danville Man Pulled from River, Police Investigating
The Danville Police Department is investigating after the body of Danville resident Fred Matthew Floyd, 68, was pulled from the Dan River Thursday evening, in the area behind Carrington Pavilion. Floyd was tubing with others on the
City of Danville Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Westmoreland Park
The City of Danville and the Westmoreland Neighborhood Organization held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday for the redevelopment of the former Westmoreland School property into Westmoreland Park. “Westmoreland Park represents the strength, resilience, and unity of
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Tunstall Alum Named Ferrum Baseball Coach, Otterbots Win, and More in Our Local Sports Report
WBTM and WAKG Bring Home Three Awards from Virginia Association of Broadcasters Annual Awards
Virginia radio and television stations were recognized for excellence in broadcasting at the 87th Annual Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards Program this past Friday at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. Ryan Stone, Brandon Burnett, and Josh
Leadership Southside
Josh had the opportunity to sit down with Rachel Covington and Austin Bunn and discuss Leadership Southside. A program offered by the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce to help develop leadership skills and other skills to
Stamp Out Hunger
Karen Harris from God’s Storehouse stopped by to talk about the upcoming Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive! Local postal workers will be picking up non perishable items (no glass) from mailboxes all across the region to support
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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey marries model Olivia Culpo in Rhode Island
San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey and model/former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo were married in Rhode Island over the weekend. The couple began dating in 2019, and were engaged in April of last year. A joint social media
Chris Pratt and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger expecting third child together
According to a report from People magazine (who was first to report the news), Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt are expecting their third child together. Schwarzenegger shared pictures from a family outing on Friday which she captioned