Virginia State Police charge suspect in officer involved shooting
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS RELEASE FROM THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE The Virginia State Police has charged Lucas Jason Degier,…
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Psychiatrist can testify in triple murder case, but can’t render opinion
Matthew Bernard’s attorneys will be arguing an insanity defense and on Friday Pittsylvania County Circuit Court Judge Stacey Moreau ruled…
Council delays decision on trash ordinance
Martinsville City Council planned to approve on second reading a new trash ordinance that does away with daily pickup uptown,…
Martinsville man sentenced to life
Randy Jurden Largen, 52, will spend the rest of his life in prison for causing the death of Cindra G.…
Fairy Stone main campground shutdown this summer
Fairy Stone State Park has announced that due to renovations, the main campground will be closed for the upcoming season.…
Overby to run for full term: criticizes another member in announcement
Andrew Overby has announced plans to run for a full term on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors. He was…
Name released of Danville officer involved in shooting
On Monday, a Danville police officer was wounded in a shooting in the 2100 block of Riverside Drive. Thursday afternoon…
Martinsville Bulletin hit with cyberattack
The local Martinsville Bulletin reported on Thursday that it’s parent company, Lee Enterprises is still recovering from a cyber attack…
Drugs and firearms seized in double drug bust
Members of the Martinsville Police Department Special Investigations Unit and a Special Agent with the Virginia State Police obtained search…
Total snowfall could be less then 2 inches
It was still snowing at a pretty good clip around 1 p.m. this afternoon as the area remains under a…