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Rabies Vaccination Clinic in Brookneal Area Sept. 22

Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled in Brookneal Area – Saturday, September 22   RUSTBURG, VA – Campbell County, in cooperation with Halifax County, is offering a drive-through rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, September 22, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. …

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Jubal Early monument reinstalled in Lynchburg

A Lynchburg monument honoring Confederate General Jubal Early has returned to its spot after a nearly yearlong absence.     The city took down the 10-ton obelisk last year after

Study: Religious Exemptions for Homeschooling could be Unconstitutional

A recent study says some Virginia children might not be getting any education because of the state's religious exemption from mandatory school attendance. The statute doesn't require parents

Authorities investigating fatal hit and run in Pittsylvania County

State police are looking for a car in connection with a hit and run that killed a man in Pittsylvania County Saturday afternoon.   The body of 42-year-old Thomas

Point of Honor Carriage House, Gift Shop closed due to mold

Lynchburg’s point of Honor Carriage House and its downstairs Gift Shop are closed until further notice after workers there discovered mold due to a leaky cooling system.    They’re

State to hold Public Meeting today on Uranium Mining

State public health and environmental officials have scheduled a public meeting today in Chatham on uranium mining and milling.   A company wants to mine  a 119-million-pound uranium deposit

Gas prices up slightly in Virginia

Average retail gasoline prices in Virginia have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.71/g. According to the website VirginiaGasPrices.com, that’s  27.1 cents per gallon

Man Faces Felony Heroin Charges In Appomattox

An Appomattox County man has been charged with possession of heroin and authorities say more charges may be pending. According to the Times-Virginian, 24 year old, Derek

Suspect Caught In Church Burglaries

Authorities say a suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of church burglaries in the Town of Appomattox. 18 year old, Devonte Capone Woods has been

Driver Charged With Reckless Driving For Timberlake Road Crash

One person was injured yesterday in a two-vehicle crash on Timberlake Road near Tiny Town Golf. Huey Stanley told police that the SUV in front of

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