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Charges filed after Virginia councilman set on fire outside downtown office - USA Today
Charges filed after Virginia councilman set on fire outside downtown office USA Today
Published on 3 August 2025 | 3:20 am
Virginia city Councilman Lee Vogler faces 'long, painful and uncertain recovery' after being set on fire in sadistic attack - New York Post
Virginia city Councilman Lee Vogler faces 'long, painful and uncertain recovery' after being set on fire in sadistic attack New York Post
Published on 3 August 2025 | 1:04 am
Danville Fire Dept. responds to overnight fire at city-owned ‘taxpayer’ building - WCIA.com
Danville Fire Dept. responds to overnight fire at city-owned ‘taxpayer’ building WCIA.com
Published on 2 August 2025 | 9:57 pm
Family of Virginia city councilman set on fire releases statement - KOAT
Family of Virginia city councilman set on fire releases statement KOAT
Published on 2 August 2025 | 6:04 pm
Make This Charming Riverfront Town In The Heart Of Southern Virginia Your Next Weekend Getaway - Southern Living
Make This Charming Riverfront Town In The Heart Of Southern Virginia Your Next Weekend Getaway Southern Living
Published on 2 August 2025 | 6:02 pm
Danville Storytelling Festival goes quiet this year, plans to return in 2026 - The Danville Register and Bee
Danville Storytelling Festival goes quiet this year, plans to return in 2026 The Danville Register and Bee
Published on 2 August 2025 | 10:00 am
Danville neighbors: Obituaries for August 2 - The Danville Register and Bee
Danville neighbors: Obituaries for August 2 The Danville Register and Bee
Published on 2 August 2025 | 8:35 am
Cedar & Smoke Makes it Official at 25 North Franklin in Danville - Vermilion County First
Cedar & Smoke Makes it Official at 25 North Franklin in Danville Vermilion County First
Published on 2 August 2025 | 3:49 am
Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler's family releases statment after he was set on fire - Yahoo Home
Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler's family releases statment after he was set on fire Yahoo Home
Published on 2 August 2025 | 1:35 am
Danville City Councilman undergoes first surgery after being set on fire - wfmynews2.com
Danville City Councilman undergoes first surgery after being set on fire wfmynews2.com
Published on 2 August 2025 | 12:09 am
Vogler undergoes surgery, listed in critical condition - Roanoke Times
Vogler undergoes surgery, listed in critical condition Roanoke Times
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:30 pm
Vogler undergoes surgery, listed in critical condition - The Danville Register and Bee
Vogler undergoes surgery, listed in critical condition The Danville Register and Bee
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:30 pm
Former Danville basketball coach Brian Barber back in the game, lands at Monrovia - IndyStar
Former Danville basketball coach Brian Barber back in the game, lands at Monrovia IndyStar
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:13 pm
Lee Vogler | Virginia councilman doused in gas, set on fire; Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes admits to doing it court documents show - ABC11
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:09 pm
Arnett Hills Elementary School opens in Danville, now largest in city - WSET
Arnett Hills Elementary School opens in Danville, now largest in city WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:01 pm
Arnett Hills Elementary School opens in Danville, now largest in city - WSET
Arnett Hills Elementary School opens in Danville, now largest in city WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:57 pm
First responder describes effects of fiery attack on Danville councilman - WSET
First responder describes effects of fiery attack on Danville councilman WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:45 pm
First responder describes effects of fiery attack on Danville councilman - WSET
First responder describes effects of fiery attack on Danville councilman WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:43 pm
Magazine owner describes moment a city councilman in Virginia was set on fire - Fox News
Magazine owner describes moment a city councilman in Virginia was set on fire Fox News
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:18 pm
Vogler in ‘stable but critical condition’ after attacker set him on fire; GoFundMe page created - Cardinal News
Vogler in ‘stable but critical condition’ after attacker set him on fire; GoFundMe page created Cardinal News
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:52 pm
Councilman Lee Vogler’s wife shares update on his condition and recovery journey - WSLS
Councilman Lee Vogler’s wife shares update on his condition and recovery journey WSLS
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:09 pm
City Councilman 'being treated for burns on over 60% of his body': Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce - wfmynews2.com
City Councilman 'being treated for burns on over 60% of his body': Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce wfmynews2.com
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:12 pm
Councilman Lee Vogler's wife gives update on his condition after being set on fire - WSET
Councilman Lee Vogler's wife gives update on his condition after being set on fire WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 4:49 pm
ARCHIVE: Video of Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler - WDBJ7
ARCHIVE: Video of Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler WDBJ7
Published on 1 August 2025 | 4:30 pm
“Many surgeries on the road to recovery.” Treatment continues for Danville Councilman set on fire - WDBJ7
“Many surgeries on the road to recovery.” Treatment continues for Danville Councilman set on fire WDBJ7
Published on 1 August 2025 | 4:25 pm
Pickup drives off road and into a creek in Danville - WSET
Pickup drives off road and into a creek in Danville WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 2:24 pm
Pickup drives off road and into a creek in Danville - WSET
Pickup drives off road and into a creek in Danville WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 2:22 pm
Danville community rallies around Councilman Lee Vogler after attack - WSET
Danville community rallies around Councilman Lee Vogler after attack WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 10:51 am
Danville Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Attack by Burning on July 30th - BTW21
Danville Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Attack by Burning on July 30th BTW21
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:31 am
‘Violence is never the answer’: Virginia leaders react to attack on Danville Councilman Lee Vogler - VA Dogwood
‘Violence is never the answer’: Virginia leaders react to attack on Danville Councilman Lee Vogler VA Dogwood
Published on 1 August 2025 | 1:12 am
Danville unveils historical marker commemorating 1883 riot - WSET
Danville unveils historical marker commemorating 1883 riot WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:24 am
Danville rallies around councilman Vogler after shocking attack leaves him hospitalized - WSET
Danville rallies around councilman Vogler after shocking attack leaves him hospitalized WSET
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:07 am
Danville woman arrested for alleged crimes against nature involving dog - WDBJ7
Danville woman arrested for alleged crimes against nature involving dog WDBJ7
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:05 am
Attack on Vogler 'shook the core of Danville' - The Danville Register and Bee
Attack on Vogler 'shook the core of Danville' The Danville Register and Bee
Published on 31 July 2025 | 11:30 pm
Lee Vogler Fire Attack: Man Intended to Kill Virginia Politician - Police - Newsweek
Lee Vogler Fire Attack: Man Intended to Kill Virginia Politician - Police Newsweek
Published on 31 July 2025 | 11:18 pm
Man who burned a Virginia city councilman intended to kill him, police say - ABC News
Man who burned a Virginia city councilman intended to kill him, police say ABC News
Published on 31 July 2025 | 11:03 pm
Danville unveils historic marker, prays for Vogler’s recovery - WDBJ7
Danville unveils historic marker, prays for Vogler’s recovery WDBJ7
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:59 pm
Man who burned a Virginia city councilman intended to kill him, police say - AP News
Man who burned a Virginia city councilman intended to kill him, police say AP News
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:59 pm
Wife of torched Va. Councilman Lee Vogler calls him a ‘fighter’ after psychotic fiend set him on fire in targeted attack - New York Post
Wife of torched Va. Councilman Lee Vogler calls him a ‘fighter’ after psychotic fiend set him on fire in targeted attack New York Post
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:37 pm
Danville community speaks out following attack on city councilman - WSLS
Danville community speaks out following attack on city councilman WSLS
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:36 pm
Man accused of lighting Danville city councilman on fire appears in court - WRAL.com
Man accused of lighting Danville city councilman on fire appears in court WRAL.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:19 pm
Arrest warrants reveal suspect's confession in case of Danville Councilman set on fire - wfmynews2.com
Arrest warrants reveal suspect's confession in case of Danville Councilman set on fire wfmynews2.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:14 pm
Danville's Miss Lee Lee brings joy and energy to Caesars Virginia casino floor - WSET
Danville's Miss Lee Lee brings joy and energy to Caesars Virginia casino floor WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:07 pm
Danville's Miss Lee Lee brings joy and energy to Caesars Virginia casino floor - WSET
Danville's Miss Lee Lee brings joy and energy to Caesars Virginia casino floor WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:06 pm
Man admits to setting Virginia city councilman on fire, court records say - 13newsnow.com
Man admits to setting Virginia city councilman on fire, court records say 13newsnow.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 9:50 pm
Councilman Lee Vogler severely burned over half his body after sadistic attack by maniac who wanted him dead: cops - New York Post
Councilman Lee Vogler severely burned over half his body after sadistic attack by maniac who wanted him dead: cops New York Post
Published on 31 July 2025 | 9:48 pm
Danville woman arrested for inappropriate conduct with dog: Alamance County Sheriff's Office - wfmynews2.com
Danville woman arrested for inappropriate conduct with dog: Alamance County Sheriff's Office wfmynews2.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 9:47 pm
Burn center director says councilman faces long recovery following fiery attack - WSET
Burn center director says councilman faces long recovery following fiery attack WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 9:09 pm
Man hospitalized, suspect in custody after Ky. shooting - WKYT
Man hospitalized, suspect in custody after Ky. shooting WKYT
Published on 31 July 2025 | 8:37 pm
Police: 1 in 'critical condition', another charged after shooting at Danville gas station - LEX18
Police: 1 in 'critical condition', another charged after shooting at Danville gas station LEX18
Published on 31 July 2025 | 8:07 pm
Virginia Senators react to attack on Danville council member - WSET
Virginia Senators react to attack on Danville council member WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:57 pm
'Lee is a fighter': Councilman's wife releases statement after burning attack - WSET
'Lee is a fighter': Councilman's wife releases statement after burning attack WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:23 pm
Danville residents express shock after City Councilman Lee Vogler set on fire - WSET
Danville residents express shock after City Councilman Lee Vogler set on fire WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:22 pm
'Lee is a fighter': Councilman's wife releases statement after burning attack - WSET
'Lee is a fighter': Councilman's wife releases statement after burning attack WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:22 pm
Vogler's family releases official statement - Chatham Star-Tribune
Vogler's family releases official statement Chatham Star-Tribune
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 pm
Attacker sets Virginia city councilman Lee Vogler on fire, police say - The Washington Post
Attacker sets Virginia city councilman Lee Vogler on fire, police say The Washington Post
Published on 31 July 2025 | 6:05 pm
Suspect told police he dumped gasoline on Danville city councilman with intent to kill him, warrants say - FOX8 WGHP
Published on 31 July 2025 | 5:50 pm
Suspect told police he dumped gasoline on Danville city councilman with intent to kill him, warrants say - Yahoo Home
Published on 31 July 2025 | 5:50 pm
Man accused of setting Danville city councilman Lee Vogler on fire appears before judge - WXII
Man accused of setting Danville city councilman Lee Vogler on fire appears before judge WXII
Published on 31 July 2025 | 4:51 pm
Virginia city councilman Lee Vogler doused in gasoline and lit on fire in attack at his office - NBC News
Virginia city councilman Lee Vogler doused in gasoline and lit on fire in attack at his office NBC News
Published on 31 July 2025 | 4:27 pm
Who is Lee Vogler’s wife? Danville Councilman celebrated spouse’s birthday days before workplace attack - primetimer.com
Who is Lee Vogler’s wife? Danville Councilman celebrated spouse’s birthday days before workplace attack primetimer.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 4:22 pm
Who is Shotsie Buck-Hayes, the suspect charged with setting Councilman Vogler on fire? - WSET
Who is Shotsie Buck-Hayes, the suspect charged with setting Councilman Vogler on fire? WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:52 pm
Hometown Eats: Bubba’s Famous Ice Cream - WDBJ7
Hometown Eats: Bubba’s Famous Ice Cream WDBJ7
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:36 pm
Virginia councilman set on fire in personal attack, suspect said he wanted to kill him: Court records - ABC News
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:33 pm
Court docs: Suspect in attack on City Councilman confessed - WDBJ7
Court docs: Suspect in attack on City Councilman confessed WDBJ7
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:20 pm
Suspect in fiery attack against councilman said he was trying to kill him - WSET
Suspect in fiery attack against councilman said he was trying to kill him WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:13 pm
Suspect in fiery attack against councilman said he was trying to kill him - KOMO
Suspect in fiery attack against councilman said he was trying to kill him KOMO
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:13 pm
Suspect in fiery attack against councilman said he was trying to kill him - KATU
Suspect in fiery attack against councilman said he was trying to kill him KATU
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:13 pm
Tidal Wave Auto Spa opens in Danville, Virginia - Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Tidal Wave Auto Spa opens in Danville, Virginia Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Published on 31 July 2025 | 2:12 pm
Suspect in councilman burning attack arraigned in court - WSET
Suspect in councilman burning attack arraigned in court WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 1:33 pm
Police: Buck-Hayes intended to kill Vogler, admitted to dousing councilman in gas - The Danville Register and Bee
Police: Buck-Hayes intended to kill Vogler, admitted to dousing councilman in gas The Danville Register and Bee
Published on 31 July 2025 | 1:30 pm
Virginia Councilman Was Burned Over Half His Body in Attack, Supervisor Says - The New York Times
- Virginia Councilman Was Burned Over Half His Body in Attack, Supervisor Says The New York Times
- Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler's family releases statement after he was doused in gasoline and set on fire WXII
- Wife of Danville City Councilman responds after police say he was set on fire wfmynews2.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 12:06 pm
Who Is Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes? Lee Vogler Fire Attack Suspect Arrested - Newsweek
Who Is Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes? Lee Vogler Fire Attack Suspect Arrested Newsweek
Published on 31 July 2025 | 11:53 am
'Senseless act of violence': Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler doused in gasoline, set on fire - WXII
'Senseless act of violence': Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler doused in gasoline, set on fire WXII
Published on 31 July 2025 | 11:12 am
Community, friends and fellow councilman react to Lee Vogler's attack - WSET
Community, friends and fellow councilman react to Lee Vogler's attack WSET
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:42 am
Vogler was Danville’s ‘comeback kid’ for years before attack - Cardinal News
Vogler was Danville’s ‘comeback kid’ for years before attack Cardinal News
Published on 31 July 2025 | 8:45 am
Danville City Council member burned in apparent attack at magazine office - VPM
Danville City Council member burned in apparent attack at magazine office VPM
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Danville City Councilman set on fire - wfmynews2.com
Danville City Councilman set on fire wfmynews2.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 4:01 am
Virginia city councilman set on fire by maniac who dumped 5-gallon bucket of gas on him - New York Post
Virginia city councilman set on fire by maniac who dumped 5-gallon bucket of gas on him New York Post
Published on 31 July 2025 | 1:27 am
Community urged to pray and unite after Danville councilman Lee Vogler set on fire - WSET
Community urged to pray and unite after Danville councilman Lee Vogler set on fire WSET
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:58 pm
Virginia city council member set on fire in workplace attack - The Hill
Virginia city council member set on fire in workplace attack The Hill
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:28 pm
Danville, VA city councilman set on fire during attack - NBC News
Danville, VA city councilman set on fire during attack NBC News
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:15 pm
Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes Is Suspect in Virginia Councilman Lee Vogler Attack - Yahoo Home
Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes Is Suspect in Virginia Councilman Lee Vogler Attack Yahoo Home
Published on 30 July 2025 | 10:53 pm
Virginia city councilman set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder - SFGATE
Virginia city councilman set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder SFGATE
Published on 30 July 2025 | 10:52 pm
Virginia city councilman doused in gasoline and lit on fire in attack - NBC News
Virginia city councilman doused in gasoline and lit on fire in attack NBC News
Published on 30 July 2025 | 10:23 pm
Virginia councilman set on fire outside workplace in 'senseless act of violence' - USA Today
Virginia councilman set on fire outside workplace in 'senseless act of violence' USA Today
Published on 30 July 2025 | 10:18 pm
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over ‘personal matter,' unrelated to office - NBC New York
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over ‘personal matter,' unrelated to office NBC New York
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:50 pm
Virginia leaders react to Danville councilman burning attack - WSET
Virginia leaders react to Danville councilman burning attack WSET
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:50 pm
Virginia leaders react to Danville councilman burning attack - WSET
Virginia leaders react to Danville councilman burning attack WSET
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:37 pm
Man charged after Danville city councilman set on fire in attack over ‘personal matter,’ unrelated to office - FOX8 WGHP
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:28 pm
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack at his office - Scripps News
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack at his office Scripps News
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:15 pm
Police: Danville city council member doused with flammable liquid, set on fire - WJHL
Police: Danville city council member doused with flammable liquid, set on fire WJHL
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:11 pm
Leaders respond to attack on Danville Councilman - WDBJ7
Leaders respond to attack on Danville Councilman WDBJ7
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:39 pm
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over "personal matter," police say - CBS News
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over "personal matter," police say CBS News
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:30 pm
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over ‘personal matter’ - PBS
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over ‘personal matter’ PBS
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:24 pm
Virginia politician set on fire in attack - FOX 5 DC
Virginia politician set on fire in attack FOX 5 DC
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:21 pm
Man charged after Danville city councilman set on fire in broad daylight: Police - wfmynews2.com
Man charged after Danville city councilman set on fire in broad daylight: Police wfmynews2.com
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:35 pm
Magazine owner describes moment a city councilman in Virginia was set on fire - Fox News
Magazine owner describes moment a city councilman in Virginia was set on fire Fox News
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:21 pm
Danville Councilman set on fire; suspect arrested for attempted murder - WDBJ7
Danville Councilman set on fire; suspect arrested for attempted murder WDBJ7
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:10 pm
Virginia Politician Doused in Gasoline then Set on Fire - Newsweek
Virginia Politician Doused in Gasoline then Set on Fire Newsweek
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:01 pm