Arrest made in cold case murder of Emma Compton Layne

A man was shot in Halifax County early Monday evening.

Incumbent Congressman Bob Good is being challenged by State Senator John McGuire for Virginia's 5th Congressional District.

Construction is expected to begin this fall with a goal of completing the project in 2026.

The tornado warnings issued for Charlotte and Halifax counties have expired early.

Atlantic storm Lee has made landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, at near-hurricane strength with sustained winds of 70 mph.

JF shut out Halifax 42-0.

Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Wednesday (Aug. 23) on Route 603.

Here’s where you can find National Night Out events near you this year.

A marginal risk is in effect for all of our zones today, a level 1/5 risk for severe weather. Stay weather aware out there, and keep safe.

Some storms will be capable of producing hail or damaging wind Thursday afternoon and evening

A 63-year-old man is dead following a crash in Halifax County Tuesday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.

Halifax County authorities are investigating after an infant was found dead in the yard of a residence on Tuesday.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that Hitachi Energy will invest $37 million in expanding its operation in Halifax County.

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public help in locating a 29-year-old man wanted on several charges.

Fiona washed houses into the sea, tore the roofs off others and knocked out power to the vast majority of two Canadian provinces as it made landfall as a big, powerful post-tropical cyclone Saturday.

China has toned down its rhetoric on Taiwan, saying it is inevitable that the self-governing island will come under its control but that it would promote efforts to achieve that peacefully.

Organizers of the Festival said that the major issue they are having this year is the lack of shuttle buses – they said they had contracted 40 buses, but that the 40 were not present.

VDOT is preparing local drivers for expected increases in traffic ahead of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival Wednesday.

After further investigation, the release said that 19-year-old Austen Carson was charged with 2nd-degree murder.

A crewless robotic boat that had tried to retrace the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has finally reached the shores of North America — this time in Canada instead of the Massachusetts coast where its namesake landed more than 400 years ago.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Halifax and Pittsylvania counties.

A watch means to prepare for possible severe weather. Take action when warnings are issued.

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a missing man.

There are no reported injuries after two students were found with guns at Halifax County High School Thursday morning, according to school officials.

Virginia State Police have charged a 22-year-old man in connection with the death of a 3-year-old boy earlier this year in Halifax County.

The primary threat with any strong-to-severe storms will be damaging wind gusts

Authorities are investigating after a 3-year-old boy was shot and later died on Tuesday.

Bonnie Coles, 87, has been found safe, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

Tri-County Community Action Agency and Virginia Career Works is holding a virtual career fair today. Today is the last day to submit your thoughts about economic development in Roanoke County. Results will be used by the county as it plans for economic development and investments over the next five years. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys holds a virtual job fair today. Virginia Tech holds a workshop today about racial inequities in the food system.

Virginia has now had a teenager die after contracting the coronavirus. The person lived in the Southside Health District, according to the Virginia Department of Health. This marks the first death of anyone between the ages of 10 and 19 in the commonwealth who tested positive for the coronavirus. Since March, Virginia has reported 2,949 deaths across the state. “We were extremely saddened to learn of the loss of the state’s first adolescent with COVID-19.

ROANOKE, Va. – Although the watch was initially scheduled to expire at 5 p.m., the National Weather Service canceled it shortly after 1:20 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for multiple counties in Southside Virginia until 5 p.m.At 11 a.m., the watch was issued for Halifax, Henry and Pittsylvania counties, as well as the cities of Danville and Martinsville. Remember, a watch means that storms containing damaging wind will be possible. If a warning is issued, that is when you take action.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. - Authorities say a body that was found Thursday in Franklin County has been identified as Travis Pannell, 30, of Halifax. Pannell was shot to death, and his death is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Pannell's body was found on the side of Jubal Early Highway or Route 116. At this time, there doesn't appear to be any threat of danger to those who live in the area. Nolen with the Franklin County Sheriffs Office at 540-483-6662.

ROANOKE, Va. - Radford senior golfer Peter Gasperini is enjoying the experience of playing with the pros in the Delta Dental State Open of Virginia at Ballyhack golf club this week. Tied atop the leaderboard after round one, the Halifax, Virginia native stands tied for ninth place after two rounds and is sixth among the amateurs. I've been playing well all summer and I had a good summer last year so I'm just maturing as a golfer. PGA pro jJosh Speight and amatuer Scott Shingler are atop the leaderboard at 9-under. PGA pro Mason Stutler is one stroke back at -8.

DANVILLE, Va. - Danville leaders have voted to accept state grant funds for regional bus service to Halifax and Pittsylvania counties. In Halifax County, a bus will stop at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, and at major employers along U.S. 58. While no specific times were given, leaders say service schedules will align with shift time needs of major employers. A Tobacco Commission grant was awarded to the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center to finance the local cost for three buses and for the anticipated operating cost for three years. The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation conducted a feasibility study for an 11-county area in Virginia.

DANVILLE, Va. - Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia is filing for bankruptcy, hoping to merge with other area Goodwills. The organization covers stores at its base of operations in Danville and also in Pittsylvania and Halifax counties. A statement posted to its website said its provided services for 46 years, but after going through a difficult few years its now hoping to merge with other area Goodwills. It also states that stores will remain open and services will continue to be offered during the process. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.