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Chuck Vipperman
December 2, 2024

Halifax County man charged in cold murder case

(Halifax) — One of Southside’s most infamous missing persons case was cracked over the weekend.   A Halifax County man is charged with killing his wife who disappeared seven years ago. Investigators this weekend arrested 67-year-old Russell Wayne Layne (pictured) for the murder of his wife, Emma Compton Layne.  She was reported missing in June of 2017.... Read More
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December 2, 2024

VDOT explores improvements at Blairs intersection

(Blairs) — State transportation officials are ready to hear from motorists about a safety project at a busy crossing in Pittsylvania County.   The Department of Transportation is weighing improvements at the intersection of Route 29 and Spring Garden Road in Blairs. It would also cover the intersection of Woodcrest Drive on the west side... Read More
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November 27, 2024

Project Imagine marks 30th class

(Danville) — Three teenagers were honored this week for completing life skills training and goal-setting exercises through the City of Danville’s Project Imagine program. It aims to steer youths away from gang activity and community violence.  This marks the 30th graduating class for the program, which has seen 183 teens successfully complete its initiatives since... Read More
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November 27, 2024

Miller named Averett Director of Athletics

(Danville) — You can remove the “interim” from Danny Miller’s title at Averett. University President Dr. Tiffany Franks announced this week that Miller is now the permanent director of athletics at his Alma Mater.  Miller had served as the interim director of athletics since June. He’s been involved with Averett for four decades.  “I am... Read More
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November 27, 2024

City eyes Dan River Falls for department moves

(Danville) — City leaders are ready to move two of their departments into the former White Mill.  The Industrial Development Authority is working with the Alexander Company to redevelop the Old Number Eight Mill. The IDA owns most of the first floor and a portion of the second.  Danville City Council votes next week on... Read More
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November 26, 2024

God’s Pit Crew volunteer nets major NASCAR honor

(Danville) — A local volunteer will get a lot of money to help a lot of children. The NASCAR Foundation this weekend announced that God’s Pit Crew volunteer Judy Simmons had won their Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. It recognizes NASCAR Fans who volunteer for children’s causes in their racing communities. It is one the... Read More
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November 26, 2024

Arrest made in nightclub murder

(Yanceyville, N.C.) — A Ringgold man is charged with killing a Danville man last year at a Caswell County nightclub.   Caswell County authorities this weekend arrested 34 year old Joshua Lashawn Johnson (pictured). He’s charged with First-degree murder in the shooting last December at the NV Lounge.  Caswell County EMS and Deputies worked crowd control... Read More
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November 25, 2024

Boil Water Advisory lifted

(Brosville) — Folks out 58 West can stop boiling their water.  Pittsylvania County Public Works Sunday lifted the Boil Water Advisory they issued on Friday.  This follows clear rounds of testing and consultation with the state Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water.   The Advisory was issued because of a broken water main near... Read More
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