Shotsie Buck-Hayes’ sentence exceeds the suggested sentencing guidelines, with a judge saying the attack on Lee Vogler was “a pinnacle in human cruelty.”
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
Posted inEconomy
Virginia’s technical workforce faces uncertainty as funding runs out for middle school program
GO TEC, a program to introduce middle schoolers to engineering and technical careers, has been a game changer for Southside’s economic development. Without state funding, it could end this year, supporters warn.
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Danville Field Notes: Solar observation event being held Saturday by Pittsylvania County Schools
Plus, Virginia’s attorney general will be in Danville to discuss the city’s successful crime reduction initiatives, and the town of Hurt will hear from residents about water plant improvements.
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Danville Field Notes: Local ministers remember city’s civil rights movement on its 63rd anniversary
Plus: Danville City Council is poised to approve a budget and tax rate changes, and Pittsylvania County will hold a joint meeting on the comprehensive plan update.
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Danville Field Notes: U.S. Navy shipbuilding program expands in Danville
Plus: Ladybug release events are coming to the River District, and Danville Public Schools will offer summer meals
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Danville animal shelter says it will pay a fine to resolve state complaint over euthanasia records
The Danville Area Humane Society said in a statement Sunday that it will pay a $500 fine for euthanasia recordkeeping violations. The matter was set to go before the Board of Pharmacy in a hearing this month.
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Danville Field Notes: Danville Community College launches aviation maintenance program
Plus: “Love on the Spectrum” is looking for Danville-area participants, and Pittsylvania hosts a community outreach meeting for comprehensive plan update.
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Virginia Board of Pharmacy sets hearing to review possible recordkeeping violations at Danville Area Humane Society
The board will consider evidence related to the shelter’s records of sedative and euthanasia drugs.
Posted inPath to Solutions
Cardinal News looks for solutions to volunteer emergency response system’s challenges
Volunteers are the backbone of rural Virginia’s fire and EMS response, and we’ll be amplifying their stories from now through December.
Posted inEconomy
Pittsylvania data center project approved with more investment and jobs than previously announced — as long as tax breaks remain in place
A local performance agreement outlines a $100 billion investment and 2,500 new jobs over 30 years, but it’s contingent upon a state tax exemption remaining in place.
