South Boston News

The Dan River has settled across the southside, but rising waters last week left a lot of damage in South Boston.

State agency crews were in Halifax County today, assessing the damage from last week's storms, in hopes to get a federal declaration of emergency.

One lane of US 58 in Halifax County is closed in preparation for maintenance repairs to the roadway slope.

South Boston, VA - The heavy rains are causing a big problem for residents in South Boston, where the swelling Dan River is threatening a major road closure.

The flood water has receded on Route 501 in South Boston. On Saturday, the road was closed as the flood water reached up to the hoods of cars.

Justin Butterwortha s Saturday evening concert promises original compositions, a glimpse of Christmas, as well as Appalachian, film and classical forays delivered via a quartet of instruments.

Halifax County Assessor Harold Throckmorton is expected to update county supervisors and South Boston and Halifax Town Council members on the 2010 tax reassessment when the three boards meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Mary Bethune Office Complex second floor conference room.

In the South Boston area, residents are still cleaning up the water damage after last week's rain.

It certainly isn't the first time Route 501 in South Boston has ended up under the Dan River.

Danville may see some good news from the flooding. The Dan River at Danville hit a high of 23.56 feet early Friday morning, and as of 8:45 a.m. it had dropped to 23.42 feet.

Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of western Virginia as rain pushes rivers above flood stage.

Rain and gusting winds have plagued Halifax County since Tuesday afternoon and taken their toll in the form of power outages, according to Dominion Virginia Power officials.

The search for county resident Hattie Gertrude Brown continued yesterday as the Virginia State Police Dive Team searched the Hyco River on Lowery Road for the 48-year-old Halifax County woman who was last seen in the early morning hours on Saturday, May 16.

No students were aboard Bus #140 Monday afternoon when it struck a car near South Boston Elementary School, according to town police.

American Legion Post 8 was among the veteran organizations participating in Saturdaya s Veterans Day Parade held in downtown South Boston.

A group of race-industry veterans has signed a 3-year lease of the North Wilkesboro Speedway with an exclusive option to buy the track.

South Boston police are investigating a break-in at Jiffy Food Store on John Randolph Boulevard, according to Captain B. K. Lovelace.

Applications for over 70 agricultural/forestal districts including approximately 38,000 acres met Fridaya s deadline for inclusion in the special tax designation program that could result in the loss of $77,000 in county revenue.

Our 5th District VFW Chaplain friend Cary Ford invites all veterans, their family and friends, and other area residents who love their country and want to show appreciation to veterans who have served their country to attend the annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. in downtown South Boston.

Lakecountry Wings will hold its 21st Goldwing Celebration Saturday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at The World of Sports in South Boston.