20240617 CATS – The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet
By dconner@thenewsrecord.com | on June 18, 2024
Three drown as boat capsizes on Banister Lake in Halifax
By tom@thenewsrecord.com | on June 17, 2024
Three men died in a boating mishap Sunday night on Banister Lake in Halifax, about 50 yards from the public boat ramp at the base of the Route 501 bridge. The accident happened around 8:41 p.m. when the operator of the 14-foot Jon boat made a sharp turn that caused the vessel to capsize, sending the three persons overboard. They […]
Gloves come off in GOP primary for Fifth District
Area party activists urge Trump to undo ‘ill advised’ endorsem*nt of McGuire in race against Good
By dconner@thenewsrecord.com | on June 12, 2024
The race for Congress in Virginia’s Fifth District between Republican incumbent Bob Good and primary challenger John McGuire has stirred local party leaders to come to Good’s defense after former president Donald Trump endorsed McGuire, a Goochland state senator who leads in some surveys taken in the race. The primary will be decided Tuesday, June 18 as voters go to […]
Two killed in car crashes
Mecklenburg, Brunswick motorists succumb to injuries
By dconner@thenewsrecord.com | on June 12, 2024
Separate crashes this week claimed the lives of two motorists in Mecklenburg and Brunswick counties. A La Crosse woman died Friday in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 58 in La Crosse. The collision took place at 8 p.m. at the intersection of North Carter Street and the four-lane highway. A 2004 Nissan Sentra was crossing Route 58 from North […]
Cost to build new hospital jumps $37M
By dconner@thenewsrecord.com | on June 12, 2024
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is upping the budget for a new 42-bed hospital facility to $107 million — well above the original cost estimate of $70 million — as it prepares to move into a new building in South Boston by summer of 2026. The update in construction plans was announced by hospital officials on Tuesday, some 14 months after […]
Voting set for Tuesday; filing deadline for local candidates nears
By dconner@thenewsrecord.com | on June 12, 2024
The June 18 primary to select Republican and Democratic nominees to run for Congress in Virginia’s Fifth District in November is only days away. Early voting began on Friday, May 3 and ends Saturday, at 4:30 p.m. Early ballots must be cast at the registrar’s office at 316 Washington St. Any registered voter can cast their ballot in person during […]
Former U.S. Trade Ambassador Crowder dies at age 84
Mecklenburg County native enjoyed long career in agriculture and world commerce
By dconner@thenewsrecord.com | on June 12, 2024
Richard Thomas “Dick” Crowder was a U.S. Trade Ambassador who mingled with American presidents and world leaders, negotiated complex trade deals and led major corporations but never lost sight of his humble upbringing in Mecklenburg County. Crowder died May 30 at the age of 84. Born and raised near Baskerville, Crowder once said he was the first member of his […]
Democratic, Republican ballots set
By dconner@thenewsrecord.com | on June 12, 2024
Voters in Mecklenburg County are gearing up for their second primary election of the year on June 18. In March, Virginia held both Democratic and Republican presidential primaries. This coming Tuesday, voters will decide which candidates will face off in the Nov. 5 general election for the Fifth District congressional seat now held by two-term Rep. Bob Good (R-Prince Edward). […]
Chase City council raises fees for water reconnections, grass cutting
By dconner@thenewsrecord.com | on June 12, 2024
Residents of Chase City will pay higher fees for the restoration of water service and grass cutting starting with the fiscal year that begins July 1. During Monday night’s meeting of Chase City Town Council, members voted to raise the fee to “cut on water service” after service is terminated for non-payment from $50 to $75. The $75 fee applies […]
Residents turn out to voice opposition to wilderness park
By dconner@thenewsrecord.com | on June 12, 2024
More than a dozen Mecklenburg County residents turned out for the Monday night meeting of the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors to express their opposition to a proposed wilderness conservation park on U.S. 58 in Finchley. A pending vote to amend the county’s zoning ordinance to allow for the operation of zoological facilities was not on the agenda for the […]
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