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AP PHOTOS: Boston celebrates St. Patrick's Day; Biden holds White House brunch with Irish leader
Read full article: AP PHOTOS: Boston celebrates St. Patrick's Day; Biden holds White House brunch with Irish leaderWhile some American cities celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a day early, others, including Boston, one of the most Irish cities in the country, kicked off parades and festivities on Sunday.
South Boston police chief fired following investigation into ‘personnel matter’
Read full article: South Boston police chief fired following investigation into ‘personnel matter’South Boston Police Chief Bryan Young was fired following an investigation into a “personnel matter,” according to town officials.
Massachusetts attorney general files civil rights lawsuit against white nationalist group
Read full article: Massachusetts attorney general files civil rights lawsuit against white nationalist groupMassachusetts’ attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing a white nationalist group of civil rights violations, saying it repeatedly subjected LGBTQ+ events and facilities sheltering migrant families to intimidation and harassment.
Non profit seeking to end gun violence seeks to expand poetry contest nationally
Read full article: Non profit seeking to end gun violence seeks to expand poetry contest nationallyA poetry contest for high school students in Halifax, “Pens not Pistols," ran throughout the year with 66 students participating.
Sentara announces services for new Halifax acute care hospital
Read full article: Sentara announces services for new Halifax acute care hospitalSentara Health is announcing key services that will be available at the new acute care hospital that will replace the current Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital.
South Boston man charged after stabbing man, injuring woman at Dollar General, police say
Read full article: South Boston man charged after stabbing man, injuring woman at Dollar General, police sayA South Boston resident has been arrested after stabbing another man multiple times and injuring a woman at a Dollar General Sunday, according to the South Boston Police Department.
South Boston Police Department looking for suspects after car break-ins, credit card thefts
Read full article: South Boston Police Department looking for suspects after car break-ins, credit card theftsThe South Boston Police Department is searching for suspects after several car break-ins and credit card thefts.
North Carolina man arrested, charged in connection with South Boston shooting
Read full article: North Carolina man arrested, charged in connection with South Boston shootingA 21-year-old man from North Carolina is facing several charges in connection with a shooting in South Boston, according to the South Boston Police Department.
WSLS chats with nonprofit organization looking to encourage peaceful resolution
Read full article: WSLS chats with nonprofit organization looking to encourage peaceful resolutionShawn A. Barksdale, in conjunction with his multifaceted approach to lifting others he founded the Boots on The Ground initiative, www.bootsonthegroundva.com.
Company to invest $80M and create more than 100 jobs in Halifax County
Read full article: Company to invest $80M and create more than 100 jobs in Halifax CountyGovernor Glenn Youngkin was in South Boston Tuesday to announce an $80 million investment into the region that will create more than 100 new jobs.
South Boston police charge a 17-year-old with strangulation after watching viral video
Read full article: South Boston police charge a 17-year-old with strangulation after watching viral videoSouth Boston police arrested a 17-year-old after they said the teen was involved in an assault posted to social media.
South Boston man pardoned for non-violent drug crimes, life sentence reduced
Read full article: South Boston man pardoned for non-violent drug crimes, life sentence reducedA South Boston man serving a life sentence for non-violent drug charges is getting a second chance from Governor Ralph Northam just weeks before he leaves office.
Gunman robs South Boston convenience store and customer inside: police
Read full article: Gunman robs South Boston convenience store and customer inside: policeAn armed suspect robbed a South Boston convenience store and a customer inside Saturday evening, according to authorities. The suspect is still on the loose.
Man arrested after accidentally firing gun while inside an urgent care office, South Boston police say
Read full article: Man arrested after accidentally firing gun while inside an urgent care office, South Boston police saySOUTH BOSTON, Va. – South Boston police arrested a man at an urgent care office on Friday morning they said accidentally shot a gun he never should have had. At 10:26 a.m., police responded to a shots fired call at the Velocity Urgent Care on Old Halifax Road. They arrived to find that someone had accidentally shot a gun in the office and there was some minor damage within the building and no one was injured, according to the Police Department. Officers arrested Larry Dornell Henderson, 55, of Iowa, and charged him with the following counts:Knowingly carry a concealed weapon after being convicted of a felony (felony charge)Knowingly and intentionally possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony (felony charge)Recklessly handling a firearm so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of another (misdemeanor charge)Henderson was taken to the Halifax Adult Detention Center under a $3,500 secure bond, according to police.
Police asking for information after second bomb threat at South Boston business this year
Read full article: Police asking for information after second bomb threat at South Boston business this yearSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Authorities are looking to find the person responsible for calling in two fake bomb threats on Wednesday. At about 8:40 a.m., Integrated Textile Solutions on Parker Avenue in South Boston received two calls indicating that there was a bomb in the building. The company evacuated its employees for about four hours while the South Boston Police Department and two K-9 Virginia State Police officers searched the building. Back on January 11, someone called in a bomb threat at the same building. Anyone with information about this bomb threat is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-7273 or Halifax County Crime Line at 434-476-8445.
South Boston man charged after police said they found stolen items on him during arrest
Read full article: South Boston man charged after police said they found stolen items on him during arrestQuinn Tucker is facing several charges after stealing merchandise from Walmart and running away from police, according to the South Boston Police Department. A South Boston man is facing several charges after police said he stole some merchandise from Walmart. On Feb. 22, officers said they responded to a call that Quinn Tucker was seen near the Bojangles on Old Halifax Road. During his arrest, officers said they found merchandise on Tucker that was stolen from Walmart. Tucker was charged with petit larceny, malicious wounding, violating pre-trial conditions and a probation violation, authorities said.
South Boston Police searching for man they say stole car at gunpoint
Read full article: South Boston Police searching for man they say stole car at gunpointSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – The South Boston Police Department is searching for the man they say held someone at gunpoint before stealing their car Friday night. Authorities said the victim reported he was approached by a man who initially asked him for a cigarette. The man police say stole the car fled the scene in the victim’s gold 2009 four-door Kia with Virginia license plate XRS-9608. Police describe the man as someone in his 20s to 30s and about five feet, seven inches to five feet, nine inches tall. Anyone with information is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-4273 or The Halifax County Crime Line at 434-476-8445.
Police asking for information after bomb threat at South Boston business
Read full article: Police asking for information after bomb threat at South Boston businessSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Authorities found no explosives or suspicious items at a South Boston business after someone called in a bomb threat there Monday morning. The call came in at about 11:30 a.m. with a report of a bomb at Integrated Textile Solutions on Parker Avenue in South Boston. The South Boston Police Department, joined by Virginia State Police and deputies from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the business shortly after. On-site managers evacuated all employees and authorities were at the business for about two hours, using explosive-sniffing dogs to check the building. Anyone with information about this bomb threat is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-7273.
Hundreds line up for free food and toy giveaway in South Boston
Read full article: Hundreds line up for free food and toy giveaway in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – A Christmas food and toy giveaway attracted a crowd to a South Boston strip mall Sunday afternoon. The group God’s Final Call and Warning partnered with South Boston’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church to create a free market with pantry goods and holiday gifts. “With COVID-19, you’re talking about people who are in need,” said Ralph Rhyne of God’s Final Call and Warning. “Some had nearly more than they could carry.”The customers included Philyn Knight, a South Boston mother who found wrapped gifts for her daughter and new appliances such as an Instant Pot. “It’s such a delight because it speaks to the greater need,” Betts said.
South Boston police investigate breaking and entering
Read full article: South Boston police investigate breaking and enteringSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – The South Boston Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering that happened on Saturday. According to the department, officers believe this person is responsible. South Boston police 12.20.20 (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the person believed to be the suspect is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-4273 or Halifax County Crimestoppers at 434-476-8445. According to police, information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
'Unbelievable' snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
Read full article: 'Unbelievable' snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast“If you do not have to be on the roads, please don't travel,” said New York Gov. “This is the fastest rate of snowfall I've ever encountered,” he said. Boston had more than 9 inches (23 centimeters) of snow early Thursday morning, breaking the previous record for the date of 6.4 inches (16.3 centimeters) in 2013. Parts of northern New England saw as much as 7 inches (18 centimeters) of snow per hour, said Margaret Curtis, meteorologist for the National Weather Service. Snow totals topped 3 feet across a wide swath of New Hampshire, and Maine's southernmost county saw 1 to 2 feet.
Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous man’ in connection to South Boston shooting
Read full article: Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous man’ in connection to South Boston shootingSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – The South Boston Police Department is searching for a man they consider armed and dangerous after he shot at an SUV outside a convenience store Thursday afternoon. At about 3 p.m., South Boston Police said that they responded to shots that were fired on North Main Street near College Street. The SUV then turned into the J&M One Stop Shop and stuck an unoccupied and parked van. According to authorities, the SUV left the scene headed south, and the two shooters left in headed north. Authorities said 23-year-old Tequan Jamal Watson, a former South Boston resident, was identified as one of the shooters.
Three armed men broke into South Boston home, got away with cash
Read full article: Three armed men broke into South Boston home, got away with cashSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Police in South Boston are investigating a home invasion that happened on Thursday night. Three men armed with guns forced their way into a home in the 1500 block of Ridge Street and demanded money, according to the South Boston Police Department. The men got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Witnesses said the men may have left the scene in a white four-door car, but the make and model are unclear. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-7203 or the Halifax County Crime Line at 434-476-8445.
17-year-old hurt in accidental shooting in South Boston
Read full article: 17-year-old hurt in accidental shooting in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Police in South Boston said a teenager was treated Thursday for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. At about 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a call that someone in the 1900 block of Farragut Avenue had been shot, according to the South Boston Police Department. Officers arrived to find a 17-year-old boy with what looked like a small caliber gunshot wound. In the teenager’s statement, he said it was an accidental shooting, according to police. The incident is still under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-7203.
Sen. Mark Warner vows to continue expanding broadband in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Sen. Mark Warner vows to continue expanding broadband in Southwest VirginiaSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Even in 2020, internet accessibility and affordability are a luxury for some. Sen. Mark Warner was in South Boston Wednesday talking with a company responsible for connecting hundreds of thousands to the internet in Southside and beyond. Everybody needs access to broadband," said Northam at an event in Roanoke Tuesday. Northam explained the state has dedicated more money annually to broadband expansion under his administration. It is expected that 70% of the County will have full broadband access by the end of 2021.
Virginia’s first large-scale CBD oil extraction facility opens in Halifax County
Read full article: Virginia’s first large-scale CBD oil extraction facility opens in Halifax CountyRalph Northam, Virginia’s Agriculture and Forestry Secretary, local leaders and facility founders cut the ribbon on a brand-new hemp laboratory in Halifax County. The new multi-million-dollar facility works to extract CBD oil from hemp plants. It’s Virginia’s first large-scale industrial hemp processing and CBD oil extraction facility, according to the governor. It’s really going to do so much to support our farmers,” said Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bettina Ring. The extraction plant will work directly with farmers who grow hemp to produce CBD oil and other products, sold both domestically and internationally.
One man hospitlized after South Boston shooting follows night of shots-fired calls
Read full article: One man hospitlized after South Boston shooting follows night of shots-fired callsSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – South Boston police are investigating a shooting that sent a 19-year-old man to the hospital on Sunday night. At 9:53 p.m., police responded to Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital to speak with the victim, who was being treated after being shot in the leg. Then, at about 11:30 p.m., police received a third shots-fired call in the area of Harris Drive. As with the pervious calls, the officers who responded found no evidence that shots were fired. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-7273 or the Halifax County Crime Line at 434-476-8445.
Group, inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy, gives away food in South Boston
Read full article: Group, inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy, gives away food in South BostonDANVILLE, Va. – Ralph Rhyne is driven to serve the less fortunate throughout Southside Virginia, and he said Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a large inspiration to his mission. "She stood for the less fortunate, and for those who didn’t have a voice.”After Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87, Rhyne gave away food to less fortunate families in her memory. Rhyne and his group, God’s Final Warning Call Ministry, delivered boxes of essential food from their headquarters in Danville to the Emmanuel Seventh-Day Adventist Church in South Boston on Sunday. “Every time we do these, we run out of food before we run out of people, so the need is great," Green said. “The more we band together, the more we can float through this pandemic and rise above it," Rhyne said.
Investigation underway after a man was hospitalized, gunshots heard in South Boston
Read full article: Investigation underway after a man was hospitalized, gunshots heard in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – South Boston Police are investigating two incidents involving gunshots in Halifax County Thursday night. At about 5:15 p.m., officers responded to the Emergency Department at Halifax Sentara Regional Hospital after a man was shot and treated for an apparent gunshot wound, according to police. Authorities said they spoke with the victim, a 33-year-old man from Halifax County. The man said he was in the 2100 block of North Main St. when he heard about nine or 10 gunshots and was shot in the leg. Here is a map of the approximate location police said gunshots were heard:The two incidents happened about a mile away from each other.
A walk in her shoes: How a local womans luxury brand is making adoption possible
Read full article: A walk in her shoes: How a local womans luxury brand is making adoption possibleSOUTH BOSTON, Va. The joy adoption brought to a local woman's family has inspired her to help others find the same. Ashley Hensley of South Boston is working to break down financial barriers to adoption, one shoe at a time. She designed her adorable shoes for comfort, style and to spread the message of the beauty of adoption. A portion of the proceeds from each sale goes to the Hope for Adoption Foundation which provides grant money to families looking to adopt. To date, the Hope for Adoption Foundation has provided money for two families to adopt a child.
Gov. Northam promotes telehealth as reason for needing to expand broadband service
Read full article: Gov. Northam promotes telehealth as reason for needing to expand broadband serviceSOUTH BOSTON, Va. Walking the halls of the Pittsylvania/Danville Health Department Thursday afternoon, Gov. Ralph Northam was pleased to see the health department is well-versed in the use of telehealth. We know its easier and its healthier for individuals to receive a lot of their care through telehealth, said Northam. Ralph Northam (right) talks with Pittsylvania-Danville Health District Director Dr. Scott Spillman after taking a look at the telehealth capabilities at the district's health department. Expanding broadband service across the commonwealth is something he hopes to be able to use what he calls some one-time spending in the states budget to continue.
Shots fired at a football stadium in South Boston
Read full article: Shots fired at a football stadium in South BostonSouth Boston, Va. According to the South Boston police department, shots were fired Friday around 10 p.m. at a football stadium near a middle school in South Boston. According to authorities, a 17-year-old make fired shots after an argument and fight subsequently broke out. Officers say they took the subject into custody and he was taken before a Juvenile Intake Officer. Discharging a Weapon on School Property, and Underage Possession of a Firearm. The suspect is being held at W.W. Moore Juvenile Detention Facility in Danville.
South Boston Speedway cancels season opener
Read full article: South Boston Speedway cancels season openerHALIFAX COUNTY, Va. – You’ll have to wait a little longer to see cars on the track at South Boston Speedway. The track announced Wednesday afternoon Saturday’s season opener and the accompanying fireworks show have been canceled. Anyone who bought a ticket will get a refund. According to track officials, they made the decision because of the restrictions of Phase 3 of Governor Ralph Northam’s plan to reopen Virginia and “implications to the speedway’s insurance coverage.”Phase 3 is scheduled to begin July 1.
‘The tip of the iceberg’: South Boston hemp processing facility could have big economic impact
Read full article: ‘The tip of the iceberg’: South Boston hemp processing facility could have big economic impactSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – We’re learning more about the potential economic impact the state’s first large-scale hemp processing plant could have on southwest Virginia. Blue Ribbon Extraction’s facility in South Boston could process more than $100 million worth of hemp and create dozens of jobs. As 10 News reported, the company announced plans Thursday to initially buy $70 million worth of hemp and create 22 jobs over the next three years. So you do the multiplier fact with that, it’s a significant number of jobs,” Blue Ridge Extraction Co-Chairman Sterling Edmunds said. The facility will be located in the old Blue Ridge Beverage building in the Houghton Industrial Park.
Virginia’s first large-scale industrial hemp, CBD processing facility coming to Halifax County
Read full article: Virginia’s first large-scale industrial hemp, CBD processing facility coming to Halifax CountyHALIFAX COUNTY, Va. – A major hemp processing facility is coming to Halifax County. Blue Ribbon Extraction is investing $3.26 million to establish Virginia’s first large-scale industrial hemp processing and cannabidiol (CBD) oil extraction facility in South Boston. The facility will be located in the old Blue Ridge Beverage building in the Houghton Industrial Park. Blue Ribbon Extraction said it will source more than 90% of its hemp from Virginia growers, which will result in more than $70 million going back to Virginia farmers for the next three years. Company leaders said they expect to be to process up to 5,000 pounds of industrial hemp per day, primarily grown by local farmers, most of whom are current or former tobacco farmers.
South Boston furniture store damaged by floodwaters in span of 15 minutes
Read full article: South Boston furniture store damaged by floodwaters in span of 15 minutesSOUTH BOSTON, Va. Some businesses in Southside have a lot of work to do after Wednesdays flooding. Several businesses in the Hupps Mill Shopping Plaza in South Boston were flooded, including Badcock Furniture. According to the owner, everything happened in a span of 15 minutes. Sandbags were put up out back when employees noticed water in the parking lot, but it was too little too late. They were standing in front of the store because the water had already started rising.
A man is dead after a possible hit-and-run in South Boston
Read full article: A man is dead after a possible hit-and-run in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – A man is dead after an apparent hit-and-run in South Boston Saturday night. The South Boston Police Department received a call around 11 p.m. for a person lying by the side of the street near Howard Avenue. Upon arrival, officers say they found 48-year-old Donald Jeffreys of South Boston dead with injuries that appeared to be consistent with being hit by a car. Warrants were obtained for 47-year-old Quincy Eugene Moore of South Boston in reference to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the South Boston Police Department.
With shower and storm chances increasing today, could we see a risk for more flooding?
Read full article: With shower and storm chances increasing today, could we see a risk for more flooding?ROANOKE, Va. – River levels continue to come down across southwest and central Virginia, with Southside continuing to be the place to watch for flooding. The Roanoke River at Altavista, Brookneal and Randolph is at minor flood stage this morning, but the levels are falling at all gauges. Today's rain chances (WSLS)It wouldn’t be out of the question to see some flash flooding concerns develop today, as the Weather Prediction Center has posted a marginal risk along and west of the Blue Ridge. Future Tracker Sunday 5 p.m. (WSLS)Shower chances drop off tonight and they should stay pretty low through the holiday on Monday. Memorial Day planner (WSLS)Our skies stay pretty quiet through Tuesday and Wednesday, but look for storm chances to increase again by Thursday, Friday and next weekend.
Tracking river levels and fog, but overall, a pleasant holiday weekend!
Read full article: Tracking river levels and fog, but overall, a pleasant holiday weekend!ROANOKE, Va. – River levels remain our top concern as we start the long, holiday weekend. Many rivers have come down from their crests, but we’re still tracking the Dan River at Danville, Paces and South Boston, as well as the Roanoke River at Altavista, Brookneal and Randolph. Southside river levels (WSLS)All the moisture from the rain has soaked into the ground, and with winds weakening overnight, we’ve seen dense fog develop this morning. Saturday morning fog alerts (WSLS)We shouldn’t add too much rain this weekend, as daily storm chances stay low at 20 to 30 percent. Future Tracker Sunday 3 p.m. (WSLS)After such a wet and chilly week, I think many of you will notice the warmth this weekend.
High water, fallen trees causing road closures
Read full article: High water, fallen trees causing road closuresPublished: May 23, 2020, 8:45 am Updated: May 23, 2020, 10:01 amROANOKE, Va. Police in South Boston have closed U. S. Highway 58 at the intersection of U. S. Highway 501 due to high water. A detour is in place using U. S. Highway 360. An alternate route is 460 west to Princeton to Interstate 77, then Wolf Creek Road to Narrows. In Franklin County, part of Route 116 is closed in the Coopers Cove area because part of the road collapsed. The lane closure is about 1.5 miles east of Windridge Parkway and one mile west of Coopers Cove Road.
Two arrested, charged after Halifax County murder
Read full article: Two arrested, charged after Halifax County murderHALIFAX COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE: April 1, 2020Authorities have arrested two people in connection with a deadly shooting early Sunday morning. Darrin Lamont Crawley, 30, of South Boston, was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Lucy Bouldin Cook, 28, of South Boston, was arrested Tuesday and charged with obstruction of justice. The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man shot multiple times died early Sunday morning. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office at 434-476-3334.
75-year-old woman dies in South Boston house fire
Read full article: 75-year-old woman dies in South Boston house fireSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Firefighters found the body of a 75-year-old woman as they were working to extinguish a house fire in South Boston on Tuesday. The 911 came in at 11:41 a.m. for a house fire at 1929 Crawley Ave. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story home engulfed in heavy smoke and flames, according to the South Boston Police Department. The house was declared a total loss after the heavy fire damage, according to police. Virginia State Police’s Bomb and Arson Unit is assisting South Boston police in the investigation to determine the fire’s cause and origin.
’It’s a pretty good flood’: Dan River flooding leaves South Boston intersection underwater
Read full article: ’It’s a pretty good flood’: Dan River flooding leaves South Boston intersection underwaterSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – The intense rain that fell in Virginia this week caused some South Boston residents to predict the Dan River would overflow in their town. “When you get a lot of rain like we’ve had in the mountains and all the water comes down the Dan River, that’s when we really flood,” said longtime South Boston resident Floyd Sreves. That premonition came true Saturday; according to the National Weather Service, the Dan River reached the moderate flooding stage in South Boston, with a measured height of 29 feet. The river lashed near the bottom of the Watkins Bridge, which carries Highway 501 into downtown South Boston, and flooded the road leading up to the bridge. "This is not the worst that we’ve seen in Halifax County, it’s been a lot worse than this.”The Dan River is not expected to crest in South Boston until early Sunday morning.
Former state trooper, wife killed in Christmas Eve murder-suicide in Halifax County
Read full article: Former state trooper, wife killed in Christmas Eve murder-suicide in Halifax CountyHALIFAX COUNTY, Va. – A former Virginia state trooper and his wife were found dead after murder-suicide on Christmas Eve, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Both died of apparent gunshot wounds after Philip Leath killed Lori Leath and then himself, according to the Sheriff’s Office. According to Richmond Times-Dispatch public salary databases, Philip Leath last received a salary from state police in 2017. The bodies were taken to the state medical examiner’s office in Roanoke for autopsies, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office worked with the South Boston Police Department, Virginia State Police and Virginia Department of Transportation.
The Busy Bean, a South Boston favorite, wins Best Local Place to Get Coffee
Read full article: The Busy Bean, a South Boston favorite, wins Best Local Place to Get CoffeeSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – We asked; you answered! The winner of our Top 10: Best Local Place to Get Coffee is... We went headed to South Boston to see what they were all about. They have delicious, fancy coffee drinks but they also have a variety of other food items. You can also shop for gifts while you’re there.
Police respond to a stabbing incident in South Boston
Read full article: Police respond to a stabbing incident in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – The South Boston Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Shpherd Street in South Boston for a call of a stabbing on Saturday. The incident took place around 5 p.m. Saturday night. According to officers, a 23-year-old male was found on the scene with non-life threatening injuries. Warrants have been obtained for Malicious Wounding and Assault and Battery against 42-year-old Jessie Ray Bowers of South Boston. Police are currently seeking whereabouts of Bowers.
Man severely hurt after being hit by a car in South Boston Saturday night
Read full article: Man severely hurt after being hit by a car in South Boston Saturday nightSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – South Boston Police say a 38-year-old man is in the hospital after being hit by a car around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Officials say the man tried to cross Broad Street when he was hit by a Toyota. A 41-year-old from Halifax County was driving the vehicle. South Boston Fire Department along with the Halifax County Rescue Squad responded to the scene and took the man hit to Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital for severe injuries. We do not know the names of the driver or the man hit at this time.
Suspects in custody in three armed robberies in Halifax, Campbell counties
Read full article: Suspects in custody in three armed robberies in Halifax, Campbell countiesHALIFAX COUNTY, Va. - Authorities arrested two South Boston men in connection with three recent armed robberies. Shyheim Williams, 21, and Tyquanta Moorman, 23, were arrested Friday in connection with two armed robberies in Halifax County and one robbery in Campbell County. Williams and Moorman are each charged with three counts of armed robbery, three counts of burglary and three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. The charges stem from the Aug. 11 robbery at the Dollar General of Chatham Road in Halifax County, the July 11 robbery of the Country Express in Volens and the Sept. 29 robbery of the Dollar General in Brookneal. Williams and Moorman are both being held at Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond.
Local woman celebrates 100th birthday Monday
Read full article: Local woman celebrates 100th birthday MondaySOUTH BOSTON - A local woman is celebrating a major milestone. Nonie Burch Clarke turned 100 Monday, Sept. 30. Clarke is from Crystal Hill and celebrated with her family and friends in South Boston at Four Oaks restaurant Saturday. Clarke has seven children and eight grandchildrenCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Shocking moment as lightning strikes boat in Boston
Read full article: Shocking moment as lightning strikes boat in BostonBOSTON - As powerful storms rolled through Massachusetts on Saturday, one person caught the exact moment a boat owner got extremely unlucky. A passerby recorded a bolt of lightning striking a boat docked in South Boston in a video obtained by CNN affiliate WFXT. The owner wasn't on the boat and no one was hurt. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning for heavy rainfall and flooding in the Boston area Saturday afternoon. The shocking video also caught the attention of the weather service, which said it was a "great example of why we say 'When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!'"