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Danville’s Main Street Cruise-In coming Saturday! (9/4)

Saturday night’s going to be a great night to come to Danville and walk Main Street. The weather’s going to be perfect for a Cruise-In!

Monday Night Live coming up at 8:00 PM!

Get ready for local TV’s Best. Show. Ever. at a new time. 8:00 PM is MNL time!

Accidental shooting at Libby Hill restaurant injures three.

The fact that the person should have known all about gun safety and should have been more responsible makes it worse.

UPDATED: FOUND! Missing child in Alton area

(Originally Published on Aug 29, 2009 @ 21:51)
UPDATE: Wrapping up this story with the full rundown.
UPDATE: The child has been found.
We’re putting this at RumorCentral level right now but one of SouthsideCentral’s good sources has reported in…
We’ve confirmed this from a second source, so we’re upgrading it to “Breaking News”

Time Machine: 2003 Halifax County Elections

I’m thanking Fred for the motivation to go back in time today and look at the 2003 election cycle in Halifax County. So what happened back in 2003?

60th District House Race – Update #3

Last Update: 60th District House Race – Update #2
So what’s changed in this race? Everything.

Dave Guill withdraws from the 60th District Race

We’re not totally surprised by this announcement.

Well, Phooey to you too!

We were tipped off to this mysterious signage by one of our good friends. Is it a secret message?

UPDATED: Goodyear strike imminent? Nah…

(Originally Published on: Aug 28, 2009 @ 11:23)
UPDATE: I CALLED IT!
Just what the local economy needs… sheesh. I don’t think it will happen.

High School Football results for 8/28

Did your favorite team come out on the winning side?

God’s Pit Crew sued for $1,000,000

This gives lawyers and lawsuits a bad name. Well, even more than usual…

Wine Tasting tonight at Lucky City! (8/28)

Make your way to Reidsville tonight and visit Lucky City!

Dumbass of the Day! (8/27)

This one’s from the SouthsideCentral coverage area! Yay!

Halifax County mailbox vandalism reported.

If I ever caught them trying to smash my mailbox, I’d find a new use for the baseball bat…

ThreadSpotting: “Hello. I’m nuts. Goodbye.” “Hello. I’m nuts. Goodbye.”

“Hello. I’m nuts. Goodbye.” “Hello. I’m nuts. Goodbye.” Keep repeating until you think Tom Perriello cares.

Danville Police. Dead dog. Uh-oh.

But there’s a BIG difference between this and the “McLean vs. Dachshund” incident. A very BIG difference.

OC: We’re sorry for upsetting Beth Robertson.

NOT! Oh come on, Beth. That Paul Stapleton quote was the best thing that’s happened for the Gazette-Virginian in years. People actually remembered that the GV can actually do some real reporting once in a while!

Bob Lawson vs. Johnny Robertson – A Must See.

It happened last night and it was a total trainwreck but it was hilarious to watch. You’ll have your chance to see the “debate” on WGSR-47.1 tonight.

Twitter Tracker! Twitter Tracker! Twitter Tracker!

(Originally Published on: Aug 3, 2009 @ 0:05)
Editor’s Note: Don’t forget, follow @sosidecentral on Twitter! You’ll get the inside scoop before anybody else… and more!
Only Conan fans will get that headline, but it’s a great new way to get information out fast!

Deep Roots Music at Spencer-Penn Centre this Friday

From our friends at the Martinsville/Henry County Economic Development Office of Tourism…

Fight at Halifax County High School

Our good sources tell us that the school year started off with excitement (and not the good kind).

Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office: Still-Busters!

What happens when you have a liquor still on your back porch? Dumbasses. Like father, like son.

Danville Braves are heading to the playoffs!

Get ready, Southside!

“Images” – Danville and Pittsylvania County’s newest magazine!

The Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new magazine about the area.

Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery Tour coming soon.

Tickets go on sale September 1st and they’ll go quickly.

Halifax County crime report for 8/22

Only one incident from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office in this rundown.

South Boston Town Council Agenda for 8/24

What’s on tap for the South Boston Town Council’s work session on Monday evening?

60th District House Race – Update #2

Last Update: 60th District House Race – Update #1
So what’s changed in this race?

And justice for some… just not Gerald Gibson.

What happens if you threaten somebody with “If I leave this world, you better believe that you will go first”? Not a damn thing if you’re Gerald Gibson.

Luna Technologies – Danger Ahead?!

Looks like they’re fighting for their corporate life to me…