Virgilina NewsLocal news for Virgilina, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Correspondence via Email- May 27, 2008 A late spring tradition returned Saturday with the 26th annual Virgilina Summerfest celebration in downtown Virgilina.http://www.topix.net/city/virgilina-va/2008/05/correspondence-via-email?fromrss=1 Halifax County hit by possible twister- May 5, 2008 "I saw some roofs blown off houses." While most of the Dan River Region was hit with steady rainfall, there were reports of strong winds and a possible tornado in Halifax County. via Danville Register Beehttp://www.topix.net/city/virgilina-va/2008/05/halifax-county-hit-by-possible-twister?from... Why Halifax was caught by surprise- May 3, 2008 "This tornado was on the ground literally for just a couple of minutes and if that occurs during the time the radar is scanning the skies we may miss small circulations like that with the radar" Some tornado victims are finally allowed back to their homes, which now sit in rubble. via WSLShttp://www.topix.net/city/virgilina-va/2008/05/why-halifax-was-caught-by-surprise?fromrss=... Virgilina begins to pick up the pieces after tornado- May 1, 2008 "I think everything is going along well" Neighbors in Virgilina are helping each other rebuild after a tornado tore through the small Halifax County town on Monday afternoon, damaging homes and uprooting trees. via The Eden Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/virgilina-va/2008/04/virgilina-begins-to-pick-up-the-pieces-afte... |