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123 pounds of marijuana seized during Rockingham County traffic stop
Read full article: 123 pounds of marijuana seized during Rockingham County traffic stopA New York man is facing charges after Virginia State Police found more than 120 pounds of marijuana inside his vehicle during a traffic stop in Rockingham County.
Martinsville man wanted out of North Carolina arrested in Indiana
Read full article: Martinsville man wanted out of North Carolina arrested in IndianaA Martinsville man who was wanted after a domestic incident in North Carolina has been arrested, according to the Rockingham County Sheriffโs Office.
Law enforcement relaunching task force, investigating murder a Henry County family nearly 20 years later
Read full article: Law enforcement relaunching task force, investigating murder a Henry County family nearly 20 years laterThe Henry County Sheriffโs Office is launching a new task force to investigate the Short family murder case 19 years after it happened.
Body of fourth tuber found in Dan River identified as 7-year-old boy
Read full article: Body of fourth tuber found in Dan River identified as 7-year-old boyThe body that was recovered from the Dan River Sunday morning has been identified, according to the Rockingham County Department of Emergency Services.
Virginia sees 687 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 152,557 statewide
Read full article: Virginia sees 687 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 152,557 statewidePublished: October 5, 2020, 8:46 am Updated: October 5, 2020, 11:25 amRICHMOND, Va. โ As of October 5, Virginia is now reporting 152,557 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March. [Where are Virginiaโs coronavirus cases? The latest from the health department]Mondayโs total of 152,557 marks an increase from Sundayโs total of 151,870 cases. of Health reports there have been 2,267,407 total testing encounters. The health department started using this metric on May 1.
Virginia sees 450 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 148,721 statewide
Read full article: Virginia sees 450 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 148,721 statewideRICHMOND, Va. โ As of October 1, Virginia is now reporting 148,721 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March. [Where are Virginiaโs coronavirus cases? The latest from the health department]Thursdayโs total of 148,721 marks an increase from Wednesdayโs total of 148,271 cases. of Health reports there have been 2,225,630 total testing encounters. The health department started using this metric on May 1.
Police bust possible mobile meth lab in dollar store parking lot
Read full article: Police bust possible mobile meth lab in dollar store parking lotThe Louisa County Sheriffs Office received a bulletin from Rockingham County Sheriffs Office at approximately 5:30pm Saturday, advising to be on the lookout for Richard A. Hines, a 54 year-old-male who was said to be possibly suicidal and wanted out of their jurisdiction. An LCSO deputy observed the red Toyota pickup in the parking lot of the Trevilians Dollar General. Hines was found with the vehicle and taken into custody for the Rockingham County charges without incident. In searching the back of the vehicle, a bag containing items consistent with the making of Meth was located. This incident remains under investigation and anyone with any information is asked to call the Louisa County Sheriffs Office at (540)967-1234, or anonymously to the Louisa County Crime Solvers at (800)346-1466.
Eight dead in Virginia after crashes over Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: Eight dead in Virginia after crashes over Memorial Day weekendRICHMOND, Va. Eight people are dead after eleven crashes across the commonwealth over Memorial Day weekend. According to Virginia State Police, this is a decrease from not deaths on the road but also traffic over the holiday weekend when compared to 2019. In total, Virginia State Police says troopers responded to 480 total traffic crashes during that time. The deadly crashes happened in Virginia Beach, Caroline County, Montgomery County, Pittsylvania County, Prince William County, Rockingham County, Southampton County and Sussex County. According to state police, Virginia troopers statewide cited 2,489 reckless drivers and arrested 70 impaired drivers.
N.C. police chase ends in Franklin County after woman reportedly fired shots into a building
Read full article: N.C. police chase ends in Franklin County after woman reportedly fired shots into a buildingROCKINGHAM, N.C. A North Carolina woman is facing charges after a police chase ended in Franklin County, according to Virginia State Police. North Carolina authorities stopped their pursuit in Henry County when they lost sight of the Jeep, and Virginia State Police took over. Authorities say they tried to pull over the Jeep, but the driver sped off, reaching 100 mph at on point. The driver, Heather Marie Ward, 25, of Eden, N.C. was taken into custody without incident, according to Virginia State Police. Ward has been charged with felony elude and reckless driving by Virginia State Police.
Crash closes several I-81 lanes in Rockingham County
Read full article: Crash closes several I-81 lanes in Rockingham CountyROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. โ A crash has closed several lanes going both directions on I-81 in Rockingham County, according to VDOT. Authorities say the crash happened near mile marker 251. As of 10:15 a.m., the north left shoulder and left lane are closed as well as the south left shoulder and left lane.
Thousands of dollars raised ahead of ride to remember murdered Henry County family
Read full article: Thousands of dollars raised ahead of ride to remember murdered Henry County familyHENRY COUNTY, Va. - This year's ride to remember a murdered Southwest Virginia family could be the biggest ever. The Jennifer Short memorial ride will take off from Victory Baptist Church in Henry County around noon Saturday. It will end at the bridge in Rockingham County, North Carolina, where Jennifer's remains were found. Jennifer's remains were found six weeks after her parents were found shot to death in their Henry County home in 2002. All of the money from the ride is used to fund scholarships for Bassett High School students.
Proposed bill to add tolls to Interstate 81 has some truck drivers, truck companies concerned
Read full article: Proposed bill to add tolls to Interstate 81 has some truck drivers, truck companies concernedSOUTHWEST Va. โ Thousands of vehicles travel Interstate 81 each day. Almost half of statewide truck traffic runs along this interstate and about a fifth of crashes involve a heavy truck. The senators are hoping to gain steam in Richmond for a study on interstate tolls. Roger Bartley is taking a break from truck driving on Interstate 81. "You would have a whole lot of guys like me that don't run the toll roads because it's so expensive.