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July 04, 2009
Group urging propane safety
Just in time for that all-American Fourth of July cookout, the Virginia Propane Gas Association is reminding grillers everywhere to be careful with propane grills.
July 03, 2009
Danville man charged with malicious wounding
Police arrested and charged a man with malicious wounding Thursday night, according to a news release from the Danville Police Department.
Salvation Army needs donations for new thrift store
A new Salvation Army Family Store is opening in Danville Plaza Shopping Center on July 9, and the organization is looking for donations.
Celebrate Independence Day in Danville
From competing in an apple pie contest to rallying for lower taxes, local residents have the opportunity to celebrate American independence in a variety of ways on Saturday.
July 02, 2009
Former lawmaker found not guilty of embezzlement
For the first time since his trial began, Hugh Webster was calm. He was quiet. He reached over and shook the hands of his attorneys, Kieran Shanahan and John Branch, after the judge read the not guilty verdicts for the count of embezzlement and exploitation of his aunt Thursday in Caswell County Superior Court.
Collaborative group seeks to expand region’s green skills
Community leaders and elected officials — including Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th District — gathered Thursday at Virginia International Raceway to announce a step toward a greener future through $100,000 in available grants for work force partnerships.
Many take off Friday for holiday
With Independence Day falling on a Saturday, some city and state offices will be closing on Friday to celebrate the holiday.
Fugitive caught in Danville
Shortly after the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s office sent out a news release saying a man wanted in Hanover County had been seen in Blairs and Danville, Danville Police officers picked him up.
AVRC to help modernize city vehicles
The Advanced Vehicle Research Center will be working with the city of Danville to modernize its municipal fleet and improve the fleet’s energy efficiency.
Cabin Lake fire ruled arson
The Danville fire marshal’s office suspects arson in a fire that destroyed several units at Cabin Lake Thursday morning.
Webster found not guilty on both counts
Hugh Webster has been found not guilty on both criminal charges by a Caswell County (N.C.) Superior Court jury Thursday afternoon. Webster had been charged with embezzlement and the felony exploitation of an elderly adult.
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Deputy wrecks car, receives minor injuries
Maj. J.V. Thomas of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office received minor injuries after wrecking his car near the N.C. 135 turnoff in Eden early Thursday morning.
Madison man arrested following standoff
Rockingham County deputies arrested a man early Thursday following a standoff that lasted about one and a half hours.
Perriello responds to GOP attack on green bill vote
Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th District, is celebrating American independence a few days early.
Federal stimulus funds available for rebates on energy improvements
Homes and businesses that are upgraded to be more energy efficient may qualify for partial funding of those projects through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus funds.
July 01, 2009
Webster bursts out of courtroom
Hugh Webster burst out of the courtroom Wednesday during a request by his attorney to dismiss the charge of embezzlement before he testified in his defense.
Band camp ends with performance at Carrington Pavilion
Seven young Danville band camp participants will open for Groove Train during Fridays at The Crossing this week.
Officials celebrate accomplishment of Progress Energy’s ‘scrubbers’
Deep into the beauty of rural North Carolina and close to where boaters and swimmers are enjoying Hyco Lake, the future of clean coal energy can be seen at Progress Energy’s Roxboro plant.
3 arrested for Danville church break-ins
Three young men have been arrested for a string of recent burglaries at three Danville churches.
Rockingham County Jail inmate escapes custody, recaptured minutes later
An inmate at the Rockingham County Jail escaped custody late this morning while visiting Morehead Memorial Hospital for a medical evaluation.
Eden man charged with stealing from father
An Eden man has been charged with stealing from his father.
Eden police warn residents of local scam artist
Eden police warn residents to be on the lookout for a scam artist.
The church has left the building
World Changers sends out hundreds of volunteers to complete short-term missions projects around Rockingham County
Eden man faces charges of larceny, property damage
An Eden man faces charges of property damage and larceny after an incident at Johnston Nursery.
Busy holiday on tap in Rockingham County
Celebrations will be held in Reidsville and Eden
The church has left the building
World Changers sends out hundreds of volunteers to complete short-term missions projects around Rockingham County
Crime briefs: Suspects sought in home invasion
A woman says she and her 3-year-old daughter had guns pointed at them
World Changers descend upon Rockingham County
Nearly 270 volunteers have been busy at work sites throughout the county
Labor of love pays off for local author
After nine years, Jill Mabry Langley’s latest work is finally in print
June 30, 2009
Webster’s aunt takes the stand against former senator
Hugh Webster’s 83-year-old aunt took the stand Tuesday in the second day of his trial for embezzlement and felony exploitation of an elderly adult in Caswell County Superior Court.