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Chuck Vipperman
May 15, 2024

Pitt. Co. jail inmate dies

(Chatham) — An inmate at the Pittsylvania County jail died late Tuesday morning—State Police are investigating.     Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor says jailors saw 28-year old Dustin Spake slumped over in his cell at 11-40 Tuesday morning.  They immediately called for assistance.  Staff and other deputies began CPR and called for emergency medical assistance. ... Read More
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May 15, 2024

DFD battles re-ignition at local plant

    (Danville) — The Danville Fire Department had to make a return trip to a local factory Monday to battle a fire that began on Sunday, but managed to rekindle. Crews went to Blue Ridge Fiberboard for the second time in as many days. A single stack of fiberboard was burning with other stacks nearby.... Read More
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May 14, 2024

State budget passes with local lawmakers’ support

(Richmond) — Virginia officially has a new budget.  In a special called session Monday, the Virginia General Assembly passed a compromise spending plan that was announced late last week by the Governor and House and Senate money committee leaders.   “While Virginians’ elected officials can sometimes be far apart on policy, today demonstrates and reiterates... Read More
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May 14, 2024

Sellers sweeps SoBo twinbill

(South Boston) — A Two-time NASCAR national champion and six-time South Boston Speedway champ found victory lane not once, but twice at the track on Saturday.   Danville’s Peyton Sellers swept the twin 65-lap Sentara Health Late Model Stock Car races that highlighted the ABC 13 Race Saturday night at South Boston Speedway. He became... Read More
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May 14, 2024

DCC graduates hundreds

    (Danville) — Hundreds were honored this weekend at Danville Community College’s annual commencement ceremonies.      The school handed out certificates to 566 students.  The graduates earned a total of 840 credentials including more than 240 Associate’s degrees, over 75 Diplomas, and more than 500 Career Studies Certificates.      There were 175 honor graduates this... Read More
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May 14, 2024

Blue Ridge Rock Festival cancels 2024 event

(Alton, Va.) — The show will NOT go on.       Organizers with the Blue Ridge Rock Festival this weekend they have cancelled plans for the 2024 event. The news comes as the festival works with insurers to compensate last year’s attendees.      “Blue Ridge Rock Festival and Virginia International Raceway are saddened to announce... Read More
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May 13, 2024

Fire at Blue Ridge Fiberboard

(Danville) — Danville Fire Crews spent most of Sunday dousing a blaze outside of a factory.   They were called to the Blue Ridge Fiberboard on Celotex Drive at around quarter to three in the afternoon.   Three Engines, a Ladder truck, a Support Unit, and a Command unit answered the call with 16 personnel.   The firsts units... Read More
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May 10, 2024

Rep. Good introduces bill to de-regulate suppressors

(Washington) — Our local congressman is sponsoring a bill that would prevent feds from regulating gun suppressors.  Fifth District Congressman Bob Good has introduced the Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act. It would deregulate suppressors, eliminate penalties for owning one, and allow current and retired law enforcement to carry concealed firearms with suppressors. It would... Read More
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May 10, 2024

City nixes car washes on West Main St.

(Danville) — Danville planners have added another restriction to one of the city’s growing gateways.  Last year the city established the West Main Corridor Overlay District. It runs from the North Carolina line to Rison Street. It governs new development along the corridor, which is the route many travelers are taking into Danville to visit... Read More
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