Cody Christopher Nifong, the man shot and killed by a Pittsylvania County deputy Tuesday, was a convicted sex offender with a history of other crimes as well. But a relative of Nifong said family tragedies that occurred when he was a teenager led to his downfall.

Alternative Christmas shopping is on the rise this year. People are still buying Christmas gifts despite the flailing economy, but they are finding ways to cut back on their spending.

A jury convicted John Henry Fairbanks, 74, of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury Wednesday afternoon in Rockingham County Superior Court.

Today, Eden Police served several felony orders for arrest for the distribution of controlled substances. Today’s activities are the first arrest phase of what the Eden PD calls “Operation Nutcracker.”

Keith Eric Galloway, 43, of 651 Frank Road in Reidsville has failed to comply as required by the N.C. law.

UPDATE 12:13 p.m.: Police have charged a Danville man in connection to a Wednesday night break-in of Apple Market at 2100 W. Main St.
Police are investigating a Wednesday night break-in of the Apple Market on 2100 W. Main Street

Danville City Council voted 5-3 Tuesday night to repeal a program that has reimbursed subdivision developers for certain expenses since 1951.

Danville Regional Medical Center officials announced Wednesday the re-establishment of an affiliation with the Duke Heart Center.

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 to establish a department of economic development during their regular meeting Tuesday night.

A Circuit Court judge has removed the Pittsylvania County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office from the case involving a deputy that was wounded Tuesday night before shooting and killing an inmate in Chatham.
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U.S. Rep. Brad Miller, D-13th, believes a lot of people in North Carolina view the auto industry crisis as something that is very harmful for Michigan.

Rockingham charities thankful for assistance, seek more help for local families

Eden police arrested Kenneth Gravely on numerous charges Wednesday.

A three-judge panel reaffirmed Wednesday that Democrat Tom Perriello won the 5th District House race against six-term incumbent Virgil Goode, Jessica Barba, a spokesman for Perriello’s campaign, said in a news release.

Terrance Brandon, 26, and Tyre Garrett are being held on $100,000 bond and Marcus Levar Johnson, 23, is being held on $10,000 bond.

will include the development, support and delivery of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services, cardiovascular surgery, diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, vascular surgery, vascular intervention and other cardiac diagnostic procedures and medical services. 

Virginia State Police has identified the man shot by a Pittsylvania Co. deputy as Cody Christopher Nifong.

W. Carl Martin, a hospital executive with more than 26 years of health care management and administrative experience, has been appointed president and chief executive officer at Morehead Memorial Hospital.

Police are investigating a robbery Friday at Greer Recycling.

Somone cut two padlocks off of a storage building and removed property, Reidsville police say.

At 1:49 p.m. Dec. 9, Mark Cooper found several items missing from the 1237 W. Harrison St. Highway 29 storage facility. Cooper told an officer he found the cylinder missing from the west side gate’s padlock and went to the office for a key for the east side gate.

The recount court in Albermarle County denied a motion to count absentee ballots that arrived after election day.  This includes some military ballots.

Santa Claus has added a New York City traffic agent to his naughty list after she gave him a ticket while delivering gifts to children.

A 10-year-old boy collapsed and died during basketball practice Monday afternoon at Kentuck Elementary School.

Robin Tomer, a former Romar MedEquip employee, was accused of taking documents, including a patient list and pricing information, from the company when she left the job in March 2007. She is appealing a civil suit she lost in February

The measure was intended to increase funding for Energy Crisis Assistance Program. During an emotional 90-minute public hearing, residents talked about how there is a need for the extra funds for emergency help with high utility bills.

Shirley Louise LaPrade, active crew member, educator, is remembered for her dedication to crew and community.

Event will help cover medical expenses for 4-year-old Jenna Kemp, who has a tumor

Ahmed Fadaam has survived a war and emerged with a hope that one day the humanity that he depicted in his artwork will be restored. Iraqis are facing the despair and devastation of war, while Americans face the worst economic recession in decades.

Rockingham Community College will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 4 for the Christmas holidays.

Wythe County deputies and State Police are searching for a convicted sex offender who they believe shot multiple people Tuesday morning.