The Tourism Counselor staff will be front and center to answer any questions about Mecklenburg County and to encourage the visitors to pick up your information and to take the time to stop and visit Mecklenburg County! Ali Ali Alhujaji and Hashem Mozeb, both of Brooklyn, NY is charged with felony possession of a Schedule I or II drug and felony possession of 500 or more packs of cigarettes not stamped properly for the evading the payment of taxes. Copyright 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Success! The Board of Directors of the Mecklenburg Scholarship Association is presently offering three scholarship opportunities for Mecklenburg County students for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Charlottesville residents ask police chief after recent shootings, Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook seeks second term, Albemarle County supervisors to hold hearings Wednesday on budget, Free Bridge Lane. Signup today! WBTV News in Charlotte has the latest breaking news and top stories across North and South Carolina. Rick Carroll, Treasurer of the South Hill Food Pantry, attended Januarys regular Board meeting to report on the Pantrys unprecedented performance this year due in part to the help of the Board of Supervisors. The crash occurred December 22 at 8:39 p.m. on Interstate 85 at the 9-mile marker. You have permission to edit this article. Billy was a valued member of the LaCrosse community, a life member of the Southside Rescue Squad, and a great man. The three honorees are Lillie Feggins-Boone of Feggins Funeral Home, Mary Johnson Fields of Oris P. Jone. The Books-N-Me fundraising campaign continues until February 28th . | He had voiced his support for a repeal in January, signaling that it could gain greater momentum than in past years. It was heavy smoke and fire coming out of the front door and one of the [], Our Hometown SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station, RAW: CA: MUDSLIDE CLEAN UP IN BEVERLY HILLS, ME: DOG RESCUED AFTER NIGHT IN FREEZING COLD, NH: NH MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE CAUGHT ON CAMERA, RAW: CA: SNOWSTORM- SNOWCATS PROVIDE MEDICAL AID, CA: SNOWSTORM: AVALANCHE BURIES APARTMENT, Alex Murdaugh murder trial winding down; Georgia star Jalen Carter charged; Kobe Bryant family settles lawsuit | Hot off the Wire podcast, California bill would help protect nannies, house cleaners, Charlottesville Human Rights Commission to meet Thursday, How will artificial intelligence reshape our world? A steady rain in the morning. After serving three years on the board of directors of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), John C. Lee Jr., president and CEO of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) in Chase City, will not seek re-election. He is in the low brass section of the band and has played the tuba for two years and currently plays the trombone. Samy Gazem Issa of Brooklyn, NY is charged with possession of a Schedule I or II drug. The incident happened on April 13 along Interstate 85 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, which is west of the Hampton Roads region and south of Richmond. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. On February 11 at 11:37 p.m., the South Hill Police Department was called to Quick Stop #2 on Mecklenburg Avenue in South Hill for a hit and run. Accordingly, MEC is pleased to annou, Zoning Administrator Robert Henrick brought forth a concern regarding Bluestones solar site at last Mondays Planning Commission meeting. offering a free seasonal flu vaccine at a clinic Friday, February 3, from 9 a.m. to An advisory committee created by legislation signed into law in 2021 recommended in part that the state provide resources for employers to help them comply with health and safety regulations for their workers. So lets join together, go big and bold and get the word out about all the greatness Mecklenburg County has to offer, and that we truly have MORE OF WHAT MATTERS!. Cortez Jhmar Carter and Alanon Burkett Germany, both of Danville, are charged with failure to stop for a law enforcement officer, possession of a firearm while possessing more than one pound of marijuana, possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, and feloniously possessing or transporting a firearm. An eastbound Ford F-150 pickup was unable to avoid striking the chief. Officers arrived on scene and located a female victim suffering from non life-threatening gunshot wounds. Mecklenburg County was formed in 1764 from Lunenburg County (to the north), which in turn had been formed from Brunswick County (now Mecklenburgs eastern boundary) in 1745. We are able to begin setting up our Blitz at the Welcome Center the morning of March 1, 2023 and the last day will be April 30th, 2023. Slayton apolo. James Edmunds 14-year career in the Virginia General Assembly will soon end after the Halifax lawmaker announced Friday on the floor of the House Victoria Thompson News & Record | February 27, 2023. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who make a commitment to, or have a commitment made in their name to the Rotary Foundation. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Suggest one, SOUTH HILL On March 1, 2023, at 7:44 a.m., Mecklenburg County Emergency Communications was notified of a person shot in 800 block of Lees Court. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. The high-school regional playoffs will kick into high gear this week and both of the Brunswick High School teams are expected to be in the thick of the VHSL Class 2, Region A playoffs. She was born in Oxford, N.C., to the Our Hometown The proposed park would host approximately 117 sites. The organization is reaching out to the community for support in order to provide several events, which will inspire and motivate children to read and increase their reading literacy. The proposed $75 [], A Mecklenburg County grand jury handed down indictments against 30 individuals Feb. 21, including four suspects who were charged in four separate killings. With permission from the family, state police is nowlegally able to identify the deceased juve. Virginia State Police Trooper M. Wilkinson is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Mecklenburg County. The crash occurred December 22 at 8:39 p.m. on Interstate 85 at the 9-mile marker. Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Dinwiddie County. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. The Dragon capsule should reach the space stati, Crews clean up mud flow that prompted evacuations near Beverly Hills. The Mecklenburg County Planning Commission is recommending an acreage limit on county land that can be covered by solar panels. Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Dinwiddie County. WebNewsBreak provides latest and breaking Boydton, VA local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other The Falcon rocket bolted from Florida's Kennedy Space Center early Thursday. Hendrick passes by the Bluestone site frequently, as well as another solar site outside of the state. A limited supply of free influenza vaccine will be availabl, Lovellah Ballesteros, BSN-RN, of South Hill, won the VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital November Team Member of the Month award for her STAR (Safety, Teamwork, Accountability and Relationships) service. Moore charged in morning shooting off of Chaptico Road, Uptown at the Lee aims to revive Chase Citys Lee Auditorium, Newborn baby abandoned in Boydton looking for answers almost 30 years later, Bulldogs fall to JM in Regional Title Game; Will Open State Tourney Against Madison County, J.A. Womack Publishing News Services, Alina Moody Glass High School. He never fathomed in, Chase City residents have joined together to form the new 501(c)(3) non-stock corporation Uptown at the Lee to preserve the Robert E. Lee Auditorium in town. Miss Elizabeth Taylor had been named the Mecklenburg County Teacher of the Year. Event flyers get the word out about upcoming events and festivals, coupons for use if they visit your business, and even samples of your product! The Mecklenburg County varsity boys basketball team ran into a hot-shooting Liberty Christian Academy team on the road in Lynchburg on Thursday evening and fell by a 67-24 score. The Southside Virginia Community College mens basketball team opened up a double-digit lead early in the first half and pulled away for a 97-54 win over Unique Prep at home on Saturday afternoon. Would you like to receive our daily news? For pickers and antiques aficionados, everything old is new again, and theres certainly plenty of charming territory to explore in the welcoming town of Salem on the northwest outskirts of Roanoke, Virginia. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. A Mecklenburg County Grand Jury issued 14 indictments to individuals in January. RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina lawmakers and voters have rejected past efforts to strip an unenforceable literacy test requirement from the state constitution that was used for decades to disenfranchise Black voters. David Melvin of Raleigh, NC is charged with possession of a firearm while being a convicted felon, possession of a firearm while possessing a Schedule I or II drug, and possession of a Schedule I or II drug. A Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling eastbound was unable to avoid striking Carey, police said. Signup today! Deputies Need Help Identifying Newton Armed Robbery Suspect WATCH TRIAL: Former South Carolina Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Stands Trial For The Murders Of His Wife And Son Catawba County Woman Wins $1M Lottery Prize A Paul, Most will remember Jamethro Rogers as a former Park View Dragons sports standout in Mecklenburg County but now, the former Juvenile Probation Officer and Qualified Mental Health Professional has traded his business suits for working boots. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. President Joe Biden implored House Democrats on Wednesday to go out into the country and sell the Democratic accomplishments of the last two years to voters. In March of 1963, after saving his earnings from a factory job at Hercules, Inc. in Hopewell, Jamie Barker purchased his first bulldozer to begin his career in construction. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. February 27, 2023, Del. Miss Taylor is a huge asset to LaCrosse Elementary Family and to Mecklenburg County Public Schools. Work is moving forward on a new, 25,000 square foot home for Piedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS) at the Houghton Industrial Park in South A South Boston couple was forced from their home when smoke and flames gutted their single-story structure shortly after midnight on Friday. I think this may be the year, but Ive been wrong before, Berger said. - Brochures: Your brochure is front-and-center and gets in the hands of the visitors! Success! Showers continuing in the afternoon. Error! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. You can contact myself or Cindy Brown, Tourism Relations Manager at the Bracey Welcome Center at: 434-689-2295 or email her at. Featured Stories; Local Government; 2023. The North View Baptist Church Family of South Hill celebrated the 109th Birthday of Mrs. Estelle Phillips Bell on January 29th at Pine View Assisted Living Facility where she resides. The Daily Progress | Charlottesville News | Some said the requirement's lingering presence reflects poorly on the state and sends an alienating message to its Black residents. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. The Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) has received verbal confirmation that the human remains found in December are those of Willie Chittum, III, 31, who was officially reported missing in April of 2022 from Bracey. North Carolina state Rep. Kelly Alexander, a Mecklenburg County Democrat, presents his proposal for a constitutional amendment that would repeal an unenforced Students are encouraged to apply for the specific scholarship that best fits their eligibility as on, Together with First Citizens Bank, Southside Mortgage, and VCU Heath CMH, The South Hill Chamber of Commer would like to congratulate Mecklenburg County Middle School October Student of the Month Kevon White-Smith. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Va. -- A 10-year-old boy was among the four people killed in a crash in Mecklenburg County on Friday afternoon. The House unanimously passed a similar referendum in 2013, but it did not advance in the Senate. MECKLENBURG, Va. -- A man was shot and killed by police during an attempted home-invasion on Sunday. An indictment is not a verdict of guilt but rather a formal accusation initiating a criminal case. Miss Elizabeth Taylor had been named the Mecklenburg County Teacher of the Year. Frustrations Grow Over Continued "Street Takeovers" Across Charlotte Frustrations are growing over street stunts taking over intersections in Uptown and across the city. Unfortunately, she got drunk again last summer, climbed into a car and once again forever changed someones life. Melissa Daniel Hill of Bracey is charged with eleven counts of felony shoplifting from Walmart and one count of altering merchandise. Currently, more than 3,200 people are estimated to be homeless in Mecklenburg County. Carey, 66, is survived by his wife, four sons, a daughter, and several grandchildren. Edmunds is one of a number of legislators who will lose their seats under the political map that followed [], A South Boston couple was forced from their home when smoke and flames gutted their single-story structure shortly after midnight on Friday. Hendrick passes by the Bluestone site frequently, as well as another solar site outside of the state. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. Choice ahead for Chase Citys Lee building: apartments or event venue, Mecklenburg planners call for cap on solar panel acreage, Colgate Square eyed as home for health center, cantina, Chase City defendant pleads guilty to attempted murder, Four indicted in fatal shootings; 30 total charged by Mecklenburg grand jury, Downtown, marina, water woes top Clarksville council business, Edmunds opts not to run for re-election after House redistricting, Fire forces couple from South Boston home. In April of 2021, members of the South Hill Volunteer Fire Department say they were presented with an analysis from Town Manager Kim Callis and Town Manager Missy York claiming that Department of Labor laws were being broken within the department. The graduates and staff were: Kathy Slaughter (Instructor), Ashley Pulliam, Shoqunia Clark, Nicole Vanty, Ka. According to County Attorney Russell Slayton, the two persons that submitted their letters of interest to fill Spains seat must reside in election district 2,, A public hearing was held in regards to an appeal submitted by Antlers Road Solar, LLC (RWE Renewable Americas, LLC) asking the Board to reconsider an application denial by the Planning Commission. 59% of the state's working-age adults have earned a college degree, certificate or credential. A Mecklenburg County Grand Jury issued 56 indictments in December. Even as lawmakers signal that legislative support has grown including in the Senate, which hasn't taken up previous proposals Andy Jackson of the conservative John Locke Foundation said the public vote could be an uncomfortably close margin" if the matter becomes more politicized. The Town of South Hill and Midlothian Attorney Richard Hawkins have been battling back and forth for three years over records requested under the Freedom of Information Act in 2019. WASHINGTON (AP) The cherry trees in the nations capital are confused by Earths changing climate, with the iconic blossoms appearing earlier than expected because of the unusually warm winter. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum), (Hannah Schoenbaum, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Trevor has a love for music and enjoys playing bass and acoustic guita. Mecklenburg County is getting ready to TAKE-OVER the Virginia Welcome Center at Bracey! Success! A House judiciary committee voted unanimously to advance a bipartisan measure that would allow voters to decide next year whether to strike the controversial section from the state constitution. Story time sessions, themed events fil, Bikers on the Move for Jesus are sponsoring a Black History Service Honoring three African American Female Funeral Directors on Saturday, February 18 at 2 p.m. at Meherrin Baptist Church. Trevor is currently a member of the HOSA club and in the MCHS Band. Ballesteros, a clinical nurse who specializes in caring for patients with complex hea. California households that employ cleaners or nannies could soon be required to comply with safety standards similar to other workplaces under a bill proposed in the state Legislature. That is about as subjective a test as you could have," he said. Varsity and jayvee softball play Chatham High School with the varsity team hosting Ruby Hughes Yancey, 93, of Halifax died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. 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