The North View Baptist Church Family of South Hill celebrated the 109th Birthday of Mrs. Estelle Phillips Bell on January 29th at Pine View Assisted Living Facility where she resides. Mrs. Bell was surrounded and loved by her children, grandchildren, church family and many other family and friends.

After serving three years on the board of directors of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), John C. Lee Jr., president and CEO of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) in Chase City, will not seek re-election.

Lovellah Ballesteros, BSN-RN, of South Hill, won the VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital November Team Member of the Month award for her STAR (Safety, Teamwork, Accountability and Relationships) service. Ballesteros, a clinical nurse who specializes in caring for patients with complex hea…

A Mecklenburg County Grand Jury issued 14 indictments to individuals in January. An indictment is not a verdict of guilt but rather a formal accusation initiating a criminal case.

Together with First Citizens Bank, Southside Mortgage, and VCU Heath CMH, The South Hill Chamber of Commer would like to congratulate Mecklenburg County Middle School October Student of the Month Kevon White-Smith. Kevon's teachers describe him as a model student.  He is always prepared and …

The South Hill Rotary Club recognized Randy Cash as Paul Harris Fellow +8 at the last meeting and presented him with his updated pin. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who make a commitment to, or have a commitment made in their name to the Rotary Foundation. A Paul…

Most will remember Jamethro Rogers as a former Park View Dragons sports standout in Mecklenburg County but now, the former Juvenile Probation Officer and Qualified Mental Health Professional has traded his business suits for working boots. In recent years, Rogers has developed a passion for …

Miss Elizabeth Taylor had been named the Mecklenburg County Teacher of the Year.  Miss Taylor is a “huge asset” to LaCrosse Elementary Family and to Mecklenburg County Public Schools.

A public hearing was held in regards to a request by AJP Group, LLC and Pomp Boys Enterprises, LLC to utilize 200 and 316 W. Danville Street, 208 S. Brunswick Avenue, and 207 S. Lunenburg Avenue for automobile assembling, painting, upholstering, repairing, rebuilding, body and fender work, t…

Matthew Connor Watson of South Hill completed the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker Training Program on November 16, 2022. He is a graduate of Park View High School.

The Virginia State Police Sex Offender Investigative Unit is seeking the public's help with locating a convicted sex offender who was last registered as living in Lunenburg County. Cody Dallas Garcia, 19, is wanted on three counts of failing to re-register as a sex offender.Garcia was previo…

Marc Manor was previously used as a residential facility for individuals with intellectual disability. It was closed in 2020 during the COVID pandemic due to staff shortages. The agency focused for some time, on re-staffing the facility, however fully staffing it became a barrier to reopenin…

After battling cancer, William “Billy” Gill, 71, of LaCrosse passed away on December 31, 2022. Billy was a valued member of the LaCrosse community, a life member of the Southside Rescue Squad, and a “great man”.

Matthew Connor Watson of South Hill completed the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker Training Program on November 16, 2022. He is a graduate of Park View High School.

Southside Virginia Community College recently hosted a Nurse Aide Pinning Ceremony for its graduates that attended classes at the Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center in South Hill. The graduates and staff were: Kathy Slaughter (Instructor), Ashley Pulliam, Shoqunia Clark, Nicole Vanty, Ka…

Trevor Baird is the son of Miki Baird. Trevor is currently a member of the HOSA club and in the MCHS Band. He is in the low brass section of the band and has played the tuba for two years and currently plays the trombone. Trevor has a love for music and enjoys playing bass and acoustic guita…

“Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Blessings to all as we look forward to a prosperous and joyous new year.”- South Hill Mayor Dean Marion.

On Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, 253 members of The Lake Gaston Ladies Club joined together in the sanctuary of Pleasant Hill Christian Church for a very entertaining program of Christmas carols, Christmas Around the World, performed by the LGLC Gastonettes directed by Janice Thompson.  In addit…

The annual celebration of African American culture, Kwanzaa, is right around the corner. One VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital team member has a special connection to the holiday.

The South Hill Enterprise hosted a “Funny Santa Photos” contest where photos were submitted and posted to our Facebook page. The photo with the most likes at the end of the day on Monday, December 19, was declared the winner. The photo above was submitted by Raven Chumney and received over 2…

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What do you prefer to be called? Santa Claus? Saint Nick?

Friday evening on December 16, Brodnax Police Chief Joe Carey, 66, was fatally injured when struck by a truck in the 200 block of Piney Pond Road (US 58) in Brodnax. 

Updated with a statement Mayor Don Dugger of Brodnax.

As we enter the holiday season, the members of the Lawrenceville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, continue to stay committed to their mission.   By giving back to their communities, the chapter was honored to donate over $1,700 worth of Wal-Mart and Food Lion gift…

The South Hill Rotary Club was recently awarded a TURN OUT COAT GRANT PROJECT for 2022 and they made the presentation of 10 jackets from The Lakeland Wildland Coats at a special meeting with the Southside Rescue Squad this week. The coats are personal protective gear used for motor vehicle a…

Local Law Enforcement Officers from Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, and Brunswick County participated in the annual Cops and Kids Christmas program. Every year the local chapter of the Federal Order of Police hosts the event with the help of donations and sponsorships.

Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman and longtime community servant Glanzy Spain, Jr. passed at his residence in Chase City on Monday, December 5 at the age of 78.

Miguel Vega-Gilormini, M.D., of Chester, was hired as VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital’s new obstetrician and gynecologist. With 30 years of experience in the field, including in rural hospitals, he understands the unique challenges we face and is looking forward to getting to know the…

With the score tied at 45 going to the final quarter, the Mecklenburg County High School varsity girls’ basketball team turned up the heat, opening the fourth quarter on a 15-0 run to take a 60-45 lead at the 4:03 mark. The contest was not over however as Gretna responded with a 19-0 run to …

The winners of the South Hill Chamber of Commerce lamppost decorating contest include: 1st place Zacklees, 2nd place Concord Baptist Association, 3rd place Southside Planning Commission. (L. Clary photo)

Alumni and associates from the four historically black high schools in Mecklenburg County have been meeting monthly to plan, strategize, and to accomplish their mission to secure land in a suitable location to construct a building meant to not only serve as a display of artifacts and accumul…

After a short battle with cancer, Brent Richey passed away in his home on Tuesday, November 29. Brent was an Associate Professor in Mathematics at Southside Virginia Community College, where he previously served as the Director of Financial Aid and Dean of Enrollment.

On November 17, First Christian School in South Hill hosted a Shoebox Chapel for their program, Operation Christmas Child. This year there were over 108 shoeboxes created for those in need.