
VDOT Issues Traffic Alert Ahead of Martinsville Race Weekend
SALEM – With a weekend full of racing, drivers should expect an increased volume of traffic in the vicinity of Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 27, Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026. For the NASCAR race being

Average Gas Prices Continue to Climb
Average gas prices across Virginia rose by 33 cents this week to $3.84 a gallon, according to AAA, while the average price of gas across the county is up by 24 cents this week to $3.95. The

One Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Pittsylvania County
One person was killed during a crash in Pittsylvania County on Sunday night. Virginia State Police is investigating the two-vehicle crash that occurred at 5:39 p.m. on Franklin Turnpike, at Beverly Road in Pittsylvania County. A 2009

Increased Fire Danger Across the Region Today
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a special weather statement for today. Increased Fire Danger is in effect from 1 pm to 7 pm today across the entire region. The combination of dry fine fuels,

Danville Police Department Awarded CALEA Accreditation
The Danville Police Department was awarded accreditation for the second time from The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc (CALEA) on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at their conference in Tucson, Arizona. The Department received its

Authorities Investigating After Shooting in Halifax County
An investigation is underway after a shooting in Halifax County on Friday morning. According to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 12:11 a.m., the Halifax County E911 Center received a call from a residence on Thornton

Man Arrested Following Shooting in Pittsylvania County
A man has been arrested after a shooting in Pittsylvania County. According to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, at 10:30 am on Thursday, the Pittsylvania County Emergency 911 Center received a call about a shooting in the
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