Bobby Roach

3 weeks ago | chathamstartribune.com | Bobby Roach

Bird lovers in Pittsylvania County looking to attract more songbirds to their backyards may want to make the drive to Louisa County this weekend for the 30th annual Purple Martin Field Day. The free educational event begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, on the private farm of Purple Martin expert Lance Wood, about 60 miles northwest of Richmond.

3 weeks ago | chathamstartribune.com | Bobby Roach

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a June 1 shooting on Carver Drive that left one man dead and several others injured, according to the Danville Police Department. On June 3, police arrested Tyliek Niem Hanks, 26, of Java, Virginia. Hanks was the driver of the Chrysler sedan where 22-year-old Jay’Shaun Tiejae White, of Hurt, was found deceased in the front passenger seat with a gunshot wound to his upper body. Hanks was also wounded during the incident.

3 weeks ago | chathamstartribune.com | Bobby Roach

Jack’s Quick Snack, a fixture of Gretna life for generations and a throughline in the town’s history, was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday morning. Emergency crews were dispatched around 9:30 a.m. to the 100 block of South Shelton Street, where they found heavy fire showing from the roof of the single-story commercial building. Gretna Fire Department arrived first on scene, with support from Chatham, Climax, Hurt, Blairs, and Gretna EMS.

2 months ago | chathamstartribune.com | Bobby Roach

Singer-songwriter Eli Lev is set to perform at Mountain Valley Brewing on Friday, April 18. The show begins at 7 p.m.Lev is known for his heartfelt lyrics, earthy melodies, and genre-blending sound he calls “Indie Folk Poptimism.” His songs draw from personal experience, global travel, and a deep connection to the natural world and spirituality. Based in Maryland, Lev performs more than 250 shows a year and has built a devoted global fan community known as the Levitators.

2 months ago | chathamstartribune.com | Bobby Roach

Dr. David Joyce has stepped down as president of Averett University, effective Friday, following a serious medical diagnosis for his wife, Lynne, according to an email from the university’s Board of Trustees. Rev. Dr. Dan Carlton, chair of the board, announced the transition in a message to alumni Friday afternoon, stating that the decision was made so the couple could devote their full attention to Lynne’s health.