Emporia NewsLocal news for Emporia, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Man held on $2M bond in city slaying- February 24, 2008 A city man, who fled to Virginia after police said he fatally shot another man earlier this month, is being held on $2 million bond. via Connecticut Posthttp://www.topix.net/city/emporia-va/2008/02/man-held-on-2m-bond-in-city-slaying?fromrss=1 Humane Society breaks ground on new facility- February 22, 2008 "We're gonna get the land cleared Saturday February 23" Supporters of the Greensville-Emporia Humane Society gathered on Wednesday February 20 for the groundbreaking of the new cattery facility. via VirginiaNorth Carolina Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/emporia-va/2008/02/humane-society-breaks-ground-on-new-facility?... Powell continues teaching, caring- February 19, 2008 "My parents made sure we all had the opportunity. I don't know how they did it." As part of a month-long series of articles honoring Black History Month in Mecklenburg County, Cordelia Knox Powell has humbly and graciously agreed to share with South Hill Enterprise readers her story of ... via VirginiaNorth Carolina Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/emporia-va/2008/02/powell-continues-teaching-caring?fromrss=1 Local voices weigh in on primary- February 17, 2008 "Some people don't like to do anything until the actual election, but this is just as important" Representatives for both the Democratic presidential candidates and the Republican presidential candidates are gearing up for the Tuesday, Feb. via VirginiaNorth Carolina Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/emporia-va/2008/02/local-voices-weigh-in-on-primary?fromrss=1 Local Guard unit readies for Iraq deployment- February 15, 2008 "Soldiers want to deploy they want to help the country out. They joined the guard for a reason It's really their opportunity to give back." M Editor On March 11, many members of the Greensville County-Emporia community will gather at Greensville Elementary School to bid area warriors a farewell - with an earnest hope that each and every one of the ... via VirginiaNorth Carolina Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/emporia-va/2008/02/local-guard-unit-readies-for-iraq-deployment?... |