In 2008, the most recent year for which statistics are available, there were 61 deaths attributable to cancer in Emporia. In Greensville County, during the same year, there were 52. In 2007, the numbers, according to the Virginia Department of Health, Emporia accounted for 11 cancer deaths, and Greensville County 37.

Like most businesses, large and small, Greensville County has been notified of a rate increase in the health insurance it gives employees.

There was a time when an emergency phone call to an emergency services dispatcher from a cell phone would be cause for confusion and consternation, and sometimes the situation would end in tragedy.

The Greensville County Board of Supervisors is proposing to increase the fine on tickets and in criminal cases to help pay for courtroom security.

His hope is that his appeal to the Greensville County Circuit Court on March 16 will reopen an official investigation into the circumstances of the death of Willie Odom.

Robert Williams, of Emporia, has been named a "Chevalier" of the Legion of Honor, and will receive the award Wednesday, March 10, at the French Embassy in Washington D.C.

Emporia and Greensville County were two of the three localities receiving funds to purchase new police cars and other equipment to better outfit first responders.

Grant for new business Greensville County will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 11.

Between 90 and 120 people a month, in Greensville County, are taking advantage of the Angel Food Ministry program, which distributes food at affordable prices. The ministry allows citizens to order large quantities of food and pick it up every month at the Greensville Ruritan Clubhouse, 370 Ruritan Dr., in Emporia.

It's been 35 long years since Eva King Jones was murdered. The case has been very unusual in our small community.