Cherisse Hoffman WSET

More birthday love to share!

Happy Birthday to my Dad! 🎉🎉
The epitome of a great man and father. He lifts me up when I’m down and is always there for me no matter what.
And he’s been putting up with silliness and my theatrics since day 1 😂
Forever a Daddy’s girl ❤️
Love you Daddy!

Twin Springs Elementary School is remembering their beloved P.E. teacher, Matt Scarce, who unexpectedly died on Wednesday.
Mr. Scarce was described as who brought a lot a lot of fun, laughter, and love to Twin Springs.

"He was someone you could count on" Twin Springs Elementary School remembers P.E. teacher "Every child say him as the fun P.E. teacher. He always created activities and games that student's couldn't wait to play," Harville said."Mr. Scarce found a w

Happy Birthday to my beautiful Mother!
She’s my best friend, dance partner, and one off my biggest inspirations. She’s pretty much my everything.

I love you Mommy ❤️


Her birthday was actually yesterday but I didn’t get a chance to post. But she’s celebrating all week long lol

Update: Water is back on in the area affected by the Stones Dairy main break. Flushing of the system will continue through the night. If customers experience “cloudy” water, they are advised to run their cold water in their bath tub or wash basin until the issue subsides.

Update: The repair on Taylor Road is complete and the water supply has been restored. Flushing of the system has begun. If customers experience “cloudy” water, they are advised to run their cold water in their bath tub or wash basin until the issue subsides.

The Henry County Public Service Authority is currently responding to a water main break on Taylor Road that will affect a large number of customers in the area. Additionally, another water line has been damaged on Stones Dairy Road. Water supply has been shut down in these areas for emergency repairs. Updates will be provided once the repairs have been completed.

The Super Bowl is almost here!

Here’s my Black History fact of the day, Super Bowl edition. 🏉🏉

Did you know?

Doug Williams was the first African American Quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl.

At Super Bowl XXII, Williams led the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) to a 42-10 win against the Denver Broncos in 1988.

He also became the first player in Super Bowl history to pass for four touchdowns in a single quarter and was named Super Bowl MVP. 🏆

Good Morning lovely people!

Yesterday I covered the Danville Transit System’s new bus wrap unveiling. The bus is covered with photos of 13 local African American trailblazers from the past and present who broke barriers and made history in Danville.

That leads me to today’s Black history fact of the day.

One face you’ll see on that bus is Division Chief Shelby Irving.
In 1987 she became Danville’s first female firefighter.
She later became the city’s first African American chief officer in 2004.
She is currently the highest ranking African American officer in the fire department.

Thank you for your service!

📸: City of Danville

Happy Monday! Here’s my Black History fact of the day!

In honor of the Grammys last night. Did you know ?

In 1959 jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald became the first Black artist to win a Grammy.

She actually won 2 awards that night.

Best Jazz Performance for “Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook”

Best Vocal Performance for “Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook”

📸: Getty Images

Today is the first day of Black History Month!

Here’s a Black history fact about one of my heroes.

My queen, my grandmother, Mary Gilbert Holmes.

She spent over 50 years serving the Lynchburg community as a Registered Nurse. She was one of the first African American nurses hired at UVA Health in a Charge Nurse position, and one of the first African American nurses employed in the Central Virginia Health District (CVHD).

I honor you today and everyday.❤️
I’m so grateful to be apart of your legacy.

A Martinsville teenager has been charged with several crimes including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Authorities say he purposely ran into an officer’s car, injuring him.

Martinsville teenage charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer | WSET A Martinsville teenager is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer after hitting a police vehicle with a car.Authoritie

Happy Friday from me and Lola! (my camera) 😂

Flight attendant arrested in Lynchburg after allegedly filming underage passengers.

Flight attendant arrested in Lynchburg after allegedly filming underage passengers | WSET The suspect is also alleged to have recordings of four other minor female passengers using bathrooms on planes he had previously worked on.

Caesars Virginia in Danville is holding a ceremony today at 1pm to top off the hotel!
I’ll have more tonight on ABC 13 News at 5 and 6!

Due to frigid temperatures and potentially icy conditions, Danville Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 17. Employee code 1. Early college students will not go to DCC's campus tomorrow. Their classes will be online on a two hour delay schedule. All after school activities are canceled and athletic competitions will be rescheduled.

Southside School Closings:
Henry County Public Schools
Martinsville City Public Schools
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Halifax County Public Schools

Danville Public Schools are operating on a 2 hour delay

Due to persistent freezing temperatures, Martinsville City Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 16.

Due to current road conditions in various areas of the county and temperatures to remain below freezing throughout the day, Henry County Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Employee Code 2.

Weather coverage essentials☔️
1.Umbrella.
2. Jacket.
3. Rain boots.
4. Pulled back hair.
5. A snack…..or 5

We’re seeing some flooding in the Henry County area.
Tune until ABC 13 News at 6, we’ve got you covered with the latest updates.

It’s official. Chris Wiles has been sworn in as Danville’s new Police Chief. Tune in to ABC 13 News at 11 to hear his thoughts about taking on the new role.

Danville City Manager Ken Larking announced that Chris Wiles has been named the New Danville Police Chief. He served as interim police chief for the past two months after former Chief Scott Booth left to take the chief position in Roanoke. Wiles will be sworn in tonight at the Danville City Council meeting.

BREAKING🚨
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced that a suspect has been found and arrested in an August homicide.

Akeem Clark was taken into custody on November 20th by U.S Marshals in Cincinnati for the murder of Antwain Hampton that happened on August 11th.

Officials say that a during and altercation between Hampton and Clark, Clark shot Hampton on Axton Road. Hampton was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Clark is facing second-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, felony fireman possession charges.

Danville Police arrested 16-year-old today in connection to a shooting.

Danville Police arrest 16-year-old in connection to life-threatening shooting On November 14, officers responded to the 300 block of Bradley Road for a reported shooting around 6 p.m.

Yikes! It was one of those warm the car up mornings today.

Hopped in my car after work and drove to go spend the rest of Thanksgiving with my family at my Grandma’s house. Love them soo much❤️Can’t wait to spend the rest of the weekend after work tomorrow.
See y’all on GMV tomorrow!
I Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving!

🎶 Happy Birthday tooooo meeeee🎶
So thankful to celebrate another year of life 😊

Happy birthday to our amazing reporter Cherisse Hoffman WSET! Cherisse has always had the goal of being a reporter and we could not be happier that her talent is with us reporting in Danville. Wish her a happy birthday and give her page a follow!

A fire tore through NorthPointe Apartments just outside of Danville on Sunday morning. Coming up on ABC 13 News at 6. We hear from a family that lost everything.

Today Senator Tim Kaine is touring the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville.

Kaine’s visit to IALR comes on the heels of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) selection of the Virginia Additive Manufacturing and Applied Materials Strategy Development Consortium, of which IALR is a partner, for a grant to strengthen American supply chain resilience.