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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Dabbs sentenced to 60 days in shooting death of nephew
A Halifax man who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of his 3-year-old nephew was sentenced to 60 days in jail by Circuit Judge William J. Watson on Monday. Ja’kye “Jay” Dabbs, 23, was in Halifax County Circuit Court for a...
Sunday morning blast rattles Halifax households
A loud explosion awakened people throughout Halifax County early Sunday morning — a blast that local authorities have been unable to pinpoint but believe was caused by Tannerite, an aluminum powder compound popular with firearms enthusiasts. On social media, people reported hearing a boom around...
RIVER TO RIVER: SPEAKERS EXPLORE HISTORY IN HALIFAX
Halifax County Courthouse, Town of Halifax host speakers for second day event in Crossing of the Dan celebrationThree speakers with vast knowledge of early American history will lead the commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan on Feb. 10 when the Town of Halifax hosts its portion of the annual three-day event to celebrate Halifax County’s role in the nation’s founding. Cheryl...
Snow creeps into forecast
Is Halifax County’s snowless winter about to come to an end? The area’s best chance for wintry weather so far this season is likely to come Friday, although the forecast offers less hope for picturesque powder than an icy slop that is likely to...
Health district offers free flu vaccine clinic in Halifax on Friday
The Southside Health District will conduct a public health exercise offering a free seasonal flu vaccine at a clinic Friday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Mary Bethune Complex Gymnasium, 1030 Cowford Road. A limited supply of free influenza vaccine will be available...
Dabbs sentenced to 60 days in shooting death of nephew
A Halifax man who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of his 3-year-old nephew was sentenced to 60 days in jail...
Sunday morning blast rattles Halifax households
A loud explosion awakened people throughout Halifax County early Sunday morning — a blast that local authorities have been unable to pinpoint but believe was...
RIVER TO RIVER: SPEAKERS EXPLORE HISTORY IN HALIFAX
Halifax County Courthouse, Town of Halifax host speakers for second day event in Crossing of the Dan celebrationThree speakers with vast knowledge of early American history will lead the commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan on Feb. 10 when the Town...
Snow creeps into forecast
Is Halifax County’s snowless winter about to come to an end? The area’s best chance for wintry weather so far this season is likely...
Health district offers free flu vaccine clinic in Halifax on Friday
The Southside Health District will conduct a public health exercise offering a free seasonal flu vaccine at a clinic Friday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m.-2...
Garner named school board chair, Bailey vice chair
Trustees honor Spain, hear more about auto programThe Mecklenburg County School Board voted in a new chair and vice chair at trustees’ annual reorganization meeting Tuesday night. The new chair is Dora...
Alternative ed revamp in works for coming year in Mecklenburg
After spate of disruptions, school team eyes changesMecklenburg County Public Schools is revamping and rebranding its alternative education program after a series of fights and other disruptive student behaviors marred the start...
Pickup runs off interstate, plunges into Lake Gaston
A Florida man escaped injury but not charges after driving a pickup truck pulling a trailer loaded with vehicles into Lake Gaston on Thursday morning....
Rawles joins Clarksville council
Clarksville has a new member of Town Council, Alexander Rawles. Rawles was appointed during Tuesday night’s council meeting to fill the seat vacated by Bruce...
Clarksville extends tax deadline
A software glitch at Clarksville Town Hall has caused the mailing of 2023 personal property and real estate tax bills to be delayed. As a...
Comets tame Bulldogs in OT
Boys win low-scoring battle at MartinsvilleThe Halifax Comets High School varsity boys basketball team slipped past Martinsville 36-34 in overtime Friday night in Martinsville. The score was tied at 29 at the end of regulation. The teams exchanged baskets with Martinsville gaining the edge with a three-pointer and deuce for...
Comet girls take 48-36 win over Martinsville
With season winding down, Comets move into fourth in the Piedmont and get shot at hosting tournament gameThe Halifax County High School varsity girls basketball team continues its quest for the four spot in the Piedmont District, knocking off Martinsville 48-36 Friday in a home rematch. With the regular season winding down, the Comets have moved into fourth in the district. Halifax...
Wrestlers enjoy strong showing at Piedmont District championships
The Halifax County High School wrestling team brought home two seconds, a third and fourth at the Piedmont District Championships Saturday in Martinsville. Evan Bowes in the 106 pound weight class and Peyton Yeatts wrestling in the 144 weight division each finished second. Colin Mabe...
Joan Akers Owens
Joan Akers Owens, 93, of South Boston passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. During her long and full life, she was a daily...
Willie Lee McKinney
Willie Lee McKinney of Halifax died Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He was born in Halifax County on Aug. 20, 1944 and was 78 years old....
Florence Kell Martin
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Kell Martin Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Born on Oct. 27, 1934 in Halifax...
David Lee Diamond
David Lee Diamond of Clarksville, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. He was born in Camp Lejeune, N.C., January 22, 1952 and was 71 years of...
Henry Eugene Goode
Henry Eugene Goode, 61, of Boydton died Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Goode, known as “BUSTER”, was born in Mecklenburg County on...
John Hemmer
John Hemmer, age 75, of Buffalo Junction, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. His fight with serious medical issues...