NYC death toll tops 9/11 tragedy
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus rose past 3,200 Tuesday, eclipsing the number killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11. In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson lay in intensive care,
Navy boss resigns amid uproar over firing of ship captain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, bringing to a climax an extraordinary drama that he advanced by delivering a profanity-laced upbraiding of the officer he fired as captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore
Northam to postpone action on teacher raises, tuition freeze
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to delay some long-sought Democratic priorities until more is known about how the pandemic will affect the economy, pushing back decisions on whether to give teachers and state
63 deaths now linked to virus in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. – The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Virginia has jumped to 63, up nine from Monday. The Virginia Department of Health reported Tuesday that 3,333 people in Virginia have tested positive for COVID-19. That’s an
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Goodyear Education 5K Run / Walk
The Goodyear Education 5K Run/Walk will be at the Goodyear Golf Course, Saturday, March 28th at 9 am. This event benefits the Danville / Pittsylvania County School systems. Cost is $30 in advance, and $35 day of
Violins of Hope
Violins of Hope tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. Each violin has its own unique and inspiring story, told in a deeply personal and emotional way. Violins of Hope Richmond
Ham and Egg Supper
This Saturday, March 14th, the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club will be hosting its annual March Ham and Egg Supper. Serving starts at 4pm, and goes on until around 7pm. The cost is only $7, and it includes