Clarksville, Chase City hold Memorial Day services

Clarksville and Chase City held Memorial Day services Monday. The Clarksville program was held at the Mecklenburg County War Memorial. (Alta LeCompte photo)

From dream to reality

Community leaders and elected officials give a cheer as the ribbon is cut signifying the completion of the $1.2 million Clarksville Enrichment Complex.

In just minutes, 200 guests filed from the sunlight-drenched, glass-enclosed lobby of The Clarksville Enrichment Complex into the even brighter afternoon sun, witnessed a ribbon cutting precision-organized by Joe Davidson of the Mecklenburg County Community Services Corporation and Linda Williams of the Chamber of Commerce, and returned inside to cool off and celebrate.

Memorial Day Service held in Halifax

A Memorial Day service was held Monday at the War Memorial in Halifax. The program, sponsored by the John M. Jordan Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans, featured South Boston town manager Ted Daniel as guest speaker. (Sylvia McLaughlin photo)