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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Appomattox director of curriculum, CTE named new Halifax superintendent
Halifax County Public Schools has a new division superintendent — Dr. Amy D. Huskin, current director of curriculum, instruction and CTE for Appomattox County Public Schools. Huskin was introduced at a special meeting of the Halifax County School Board Monday night. She begins her new...
Chain reaction crash leaves seven injured, fire vehicles damaged
Interstate 85 just north of the Virginia-North Carolina state line was closed to traffic on Sunday morning following a multi-vehicle crash which resulted in the South Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Command vehicle, as well as a fire engine, being struck by a passing vehicle. The...
Halifax man charged with second degree murder in death of 69-year-old
A 25-year-old Halifax man has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in connection with the April 29 death of 69-year-old Clifton Roger Davis, who succumbed to blunt force trauma injuries to the head. On Friday, Leondrae LaQuay Tuck of Halifax, 25, was taken...
Halifax County schools superintendent announcement today; boards kick off busy week
Local governing boards have a busy week of meetings ahead.Today at 6:30 p.m. at the Bethune Complex in Halifax, the Halifax County School Board will meet with a single item on its agenda: the introduction of the county’s new superintendent of schools. School board trustees began the search in December for a permanent...
Halifax County back at medium risk as covid cases mount
After quiet start to spring, virus disruptions pick upAfter an early spring lull, the quickening spread of COVID-19 has put Halifax County back in the CDC’s medium risk level for transmission of the disease. On Friday, the Virginia Department of Health reported 24 new cases in the county, the largest single-day total since...
Appomattox director of curriculum, CTE named new Halifax superintendent
Halifax County Public Schools has a new division superintendent — Dr. Amy D. Huskin, current director of curriculum, instruction and CTE for Appomattox County Public...
SATURDAY’S SWEET SPOT
Strawberry Fest comes to Halifax Market PlaceWith berry season at full ripeness, the Halifax Strawberry Festival is back — it’ll be celebrated Saturday, at the Halifax Market Place/Farmers Market. Viny Sarnataro,...
Family keeps memory of missing woman alive
It has been 13 years since Hattie Gertrude Brown of Halifax County disappeared under suspicious circumstances. While her family has come to terms with...
Sentara rolls out workplace safety initiatives
Sentara Healthcare marked National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Hospital Week (May 8-14) with an employee recognition event themed after one of the not-for-profit...
Clarification
Thursday’s story on the vote by Halifax Town Council on a proposed recreational vehicle park within town limits included comments by property owner Dean...
Chain reaction crash leaves seven injured, fire vehicles damaged
Interstate 85 just north of the Virginia-North Carolina state line was closed to traffic on Sunday morning following a multi-vehicle crash which resulted in the...
Locks of Love
Cancer patient receives boost from 5-year-old cousinThis was supposed to be the week Courtney Lewis got married. Instead, the Red Oak resident and registered nurse will undergo breast cancer surgery and...
Mecklenburg elementary school upgrades moved up
Revenue surge speeds Chase City, Clarksville, La Crosse projectsWith a $3.4 million revenue surplus from the personal property tax, the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors has agreed to move up the schedule for...
Mecklenburg supervisors produce $226.8M budget, reduced tax rate
The Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors on Monday tentatively approved a $226.8 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Overall spending is...
Chase City honors former council member, Dorothy Robinson, 100
Chase City Mayor Alden Fahringer presented a proclamation on behalf of Town Council on Monday night to former council member Dorothy Lipsitz Robinson, 100, of...
Comets finish regular season perfect in district
Halifax County High School varsity baseball scored back-to-back home wins last week, defeating Bassett 10-0 and 6-3 Thursday, and Tunstall 5-3 Wednesday. The Comets are now 14-4, and a perfect 10-0 in the Piedmont District. Halifax 10, Bassett 0 The Comets had seven hits –...
Comet softball shuts down Tunstall 10-0 , prepare for district, region tournaments
The Halifax County High School varsity girls softball team shut out Tunstall 10-0 last week in South Boston to improve to 14-2 as district championship games and Region 4 tourney play approaches. Madison Barnes earned the win tossing five innings surrendering four hits but no...
Boys tennis hosts district finals today
Defeat Bassett 5-0 in Wednesday semifinalsThe Halifax County High School boys tennis team defeated Bassett 5-0 Wednesday in the semifinals of the Piedmont District tennis championships in South Boston. The Comets, now 13-2, 11-0 Piedmonth, will host the championship game today. Coach David Riddle said the Comets delivered another solid...
Celebration of Life to be held May 21
A Celebration of Life for Linda Donnell Guill Corelle will be held Saturday, May 21, at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 800 North Main...
Ryland Stafford Hardy
Ryland Stafford Hardy of Nathalie died Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home. He was born in Halifax County on Oct. 2, 1934 and was...
Carolyn Thomason Waltman
Carolyn Thomason Waltman of South Boston died Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was born in Halifax County on July 23, 1939 and was 82 years...
George Basdikis
George Basdikis, age 81 of South Hill died Monday, May 16, 2022. Mr. Basdikis served as a master trooper with the Virginia State Police for...
Willoughby Shelton Hundley Jr.
Willoughby Shelton Hundley Jr. “Billy”, age 91, of Boydton passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 13, 2022. Mr. Hundley graduated from Hampden Sydney...
James Phillip Roach
James Phillip Roach, 84, of Clarksville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was the loving husband of Ruby Epperson Roach for 63 years. Born in...