Clarksville News

The town of Clarksville, Va., will hold its family-oriented community New Yeara s Eve celebration, a oeCountdown to 2010a at the Clarksville Community Center tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking steps to update the master plan for the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir and will conduct three public information sessions as part of the process.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriffa s Office is investigating an unidentified body that was discovered floating in Kerr Lake near Crescent Lane, Clarksville, VA on Saturday, November 21st.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance identifying a homicide victim found floating in a lake last month.

An unidentified man's body was found floating in a Virginia lake Saturday. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office released information Tuesday regarding the body that was found in Kerr Lake near Clarksville.

A special walk-in clinic will be held this Saturday to give eligible veterans free flu shots.

Going on vacation can be loads of fun for the entire family. Planning a vacation can be done in advance or sometimes spare of the moment, which can be more exciting.

PERSON COUNTY, N.C. — The Chase City man reported missing by his family early last week was found dead on Friday in Caswell County, N.C. Law enforcement officials say they are investigating the case as a homicide and one female has been arrested and two other persons were arrested on related charges.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY — A Mecklenburg County student may have the Swine Flu, according to officials. The school system and the local health department indicate that the student is suspected to have a mild case of Influenza A, of which Swine Flu is a strain. Officials are urging others to continue to protect themselves by practicing safe personal hygiene.

BOYDTON — During a special called meeting Thursday night the Mecklenburg County School Board decided on a “first step” towards a capital improvement plan and ultimately a plan to build or renovate the county’s antiquated schools.