January 30, 2023
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...
January 30, 2023
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...
January 30, 2023
Three 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...
January 30, 2023
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...
January 30, 2023
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...
January 30, 2023
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...
January 30, 2023
A loud explosion awakened people throughout Halifax County early Sunday morning — a blast that local authorities have been unable to pinpoint but believe was...
January 30, 2023
Three speakers with vast knowledge of early American history will lead the commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan on Feb. 10 when the Town...
January 30, 2023
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...
January 30, 2023
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...
January 26, 2023
The Mecklenburg County School Board voted in a new chair and vice chair at trustees’ annual reorganization meeting Tuesday night. The new chair is Dora...
January 25, 2023
Mecklenburg County Public Schools is revamping and rebranding its alternative education program after a series of fights and other disruptive student behaviors marred the start...
January 25, 2023
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....
January 25, 2023
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...
January 25, 2023
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...
January 30, 2023
The 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...
January 30, 2023
The 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...
January 30, 2023
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...
January 30, 2023
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...
January 30, 2023
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....
January 26, 2023
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...
January 24, 2023
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...
January 24, 2023
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...
January 24, 2023
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...