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Chuck Vipperman
July 16, 2024

Caesars numbers slump slightly

(Danville) — Activity dipped slightly last month at Danville’s temporary casino.     The Virginia Lottery Monday released June figures for casino activity in Virginia. Caesars Virginia reports $19,216,180.60 in revenue during the month.  That’s down over a million dollars from May.  Similar declines were reported at Virginia’s other casinos in Bristol and Portsmouth.  Caesars Virginia... Read More
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July 15, 2024

Long Mill dam removed

(Danville) — For the first time in more than a century, water is flowing freely behind the White Mill area.   Crews this weekend removed most of the 130-year old low-head dam between the White Mill and the Danville Family YMCA. Two years ago, Danville City Council voted to remove the Long Mill/White Mill Dam.... Read More
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July 15, 2024

“Soft Opening” for Doyle Thomas splash pad

    (Danville) — Kids and kids at heart will get a sneak peek this week of the city’s newest water attraction.      Danville Parks and Recreation Monday will begin what they’re calling a “soft opening” of the new splash pad at Doyle Thomas Park. A formal ribbon cutting is set for Friday.       The... Read More
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July 12, 2024

Bond denied for Axton murder suspect

(Chatham) — A Pittsylvania County man arrested for killing his son and daughter-in-law earlier this month will remain behind bars for the time being.   A Chatham judge has denied bond for 65-year-old William Lester Roberts. He is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and three weapons charges in the June 25 shooting deaths... Read More
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July 12, 2024

County road improvements get preliminary state approval

(Chatham) — The state is giving a preliminary thumbs-up to adding a pair of Pittsylvania County road improvements to their funding list.   The Smart Scale Program invests in projects that meet critical transportation needs. The County and the West Piedmont Planning District Commission submitted pre-applications for two Projects. The Department of transportation says both... Read More
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July 12, 2024

County to get more money for Ringgold Rail Trail repairs

(Ringgold) — More grant money is coming to Pittsylvania County to fix one of their top recreation spots.  In 2018, Tropical Storm Michael dumped seven inches of rain in 90-minutes. That severely damaged the Ringgold Rail Trail, leaving half of its five-mile length unusable.   The Virginia Department of Emergency Management originally sent 3,028,121.48 for... Read More
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July 12, 2024

God’s Pit Crew preps for next disaster

    (Birmingham, AL) — Even as volunteers head out to help halfway across the country, a local group is already preparing for the next disaster.      God’s Pit Crew and a church in Birmingham, Alabama will get together this weekend to assemble more Blessing Buckets. Those contain emergency supplies like non-perishable food, first aid supplies,... Read More
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July 11, 2024

Mecklenburg proposes another rate cut

    (Chase City, Va.) — Some local power customers are going to get a small break on their bills.      Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative is lowering their rate for the second time this year. Since the beginning of the year, Mecklenburg’s residential rates have dropped by $3.51 per month for customers using 1,000 kilowatt hours. That... Read More
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July 11, 2024

Recount requested in Fifth District

(Goochland County, Va.) — The recount will soon be on.  Fifth District Congressman Bob Good Wednesday filed a Petition for Recount in Goochland County Circuit Court. He wants a review of last month’s Republican Congressional primary.   The State Board of Elections last week certified first-term state Senator John McGuire the winner by a 374-vote... Read More
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