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Monday, March 27, 2023
Halifax man dies in Tuesday crash
Sedan pulls into U.S. 360 in front of oncoming truck; both drivers injured, passenger diesA Halifax man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a collision between a passenger sedan and farm use truck on U.S. 360 near Scottsburg. Donald Browning of Halifax, 63, died at the scene of the crash, which happened around 3:28 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection...
Halifax County supes mull tweaks to $244M county budget
With no speakers coming forward for a public hearing Monday, the Halifax County Board of Supervisors moved quickly through a review of the county’s $244 million draft budget for the coming fiscal year. Since no citizens spoke on the proposed budget, board members proceeded straight...
Halifax County planners back fees for small-scale solar
More revenue sought from 5 MW projectsBy a unanimous vote, the Halifax County Planning Commission recommended changing the county’s solar ordinance to bring in more revenue from solar projects of 5 megawatts or less. Meeting jointly with the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, planners hosted a public hearing that brought forth...
Student injured jumping from HCHS bleachers
A female student at Halifax County High School was injured Wednesday when she fell from the bleachers of the Comet gym. Rescue personnel were summoned to the school to provide medical treatment. While information about the incident is scant, South Boston Police Chief Bryan...
Heritage Fest returns May 5-6; volunteers sought
Did you grow up listening to grandpa and grandma telling stories of how they grew up? Did they share stories about what their parents did in their youth? Do you have stories to tell? We have some opportunities for you. The Heritage Festival Committee is...
Halifax man dies in Tuesday crash
Sedan pulls into U.S. 360 in front of oncoming truck; both drivers injured, passenger diesA Halifax man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a collision between a passenger sedan and farm use truck on U.S. 360 near Scottsburg. Donald...
Halifax County supes mull tweaks to $244M county budget
With no speakers coming forward for a public hearing Monday, the Halifax County Board of Supervisors moved quickly through a review of the county’s $244...
Halifax County planners back fees for small-scale solar
More revenue sought from 5 MW projectsBy a unanimous vote, the Halifax County Planning Commission recommended changing the county’s solar ordinance to bring in more revenue from solar projects of 5...
Student injured jumping from HCHS bleachers
A female student at Halifax County High School was injured Wednesday when she fell from the bleachers of the Comet gym. Rescue personnel were...
Heritage Fest returns May 5-6; volunteers sought
Did you grow up listening to grandpa and grandma telling stories of how they grew up? Did they share stories about what their parents did...
Prince Edward attorney, activist seeks House seat
GOP county chair to run in HD-50, setting up June 20 primary contest vs. WrightA Prince Edward resident has filed to run for the House of Delegates in the redrawn 50th District, setting up a potential June 20 primary...
Cell phones, behavior in class ignite renewed talk
Mecklenburg trustees again ponder banThe monthly meeting of the Mecklenburg County School Board on Monday turned to the topic of unruly student behavior and misuse of cell phones...
MAKING PROGRESS ON NEW TOWN OFFICE
Chase City prepares to move town hall, police station to bank buildingChase City’s new town hall and police station are nearing completion after months of renovation work at the former Wells Fargo bank building at 525...
Clarksville Marina operation transfers to couple
Longtime Clarksville Marina operators Beth and Scott Diamond are retiring. Taking over operations at 411 Fourth Street marina are Scott and Kristy Matthews, as of...
Job growth stalls as unemployment rises in Southside region
Hiring stalled in January across much of Southside Virginia, according to the latest monthly jobs report from the Virginia Employment Commission issued Friday. While the...
Comets shut down Nottoway 18-0
The Halifax County High School varsity baseball team shut down Nottoway 18-0 Monday. Josh Gunn, at leadoff, and Cameron Carson had singles. Mason Hatcher hit a home run to left field and Halifax led 3-0. Graham Parker (Preston Simpson pinch running), Tyler Collins and Trey...
Comets shut down Appomattox 2-0
With win, boys soccer sweep RaidersThe Halifax County High School varsity boys soccer team beat Appomattox County High School 2-0 Tuesday in South Boston. The win gave the Comets (2-0) the sweep for the season as Halifax bested the Raiders on the road last week 2-1. Halifax’s Levi Smith and...
Comet girls soccer fall to Appomattox 9-2 in road rematch
Jayvees shut out by the Raiders 2-0Halifax County High School varsity girls soccer fell 9-2 in its rematch with Appomattox County Tuesday. The Comets, playing on the road, started strong with a goal from a free kick from 25 yards by Pan Pan Yang which found the net approximately 10 minutes...
Marvin Douglas Crew
A memorial service for Marvin Douglas Crew will be held on Saturday, March 25, from 1-3 p.m. at American Legion Post 8.
Wilma Smith West
Wilma Smith West, 87, of Nathalie died Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born in Halifax on Sept. 21, 1935 to the late William Bradford...
Bernice Mae Francisco McKinney
Bernice Mae Francisco McKinney died Thursday, March 16, 2023. She was born in Halifax County on July 24, 1934 to the late James William Francisco...
Diana Joy Ward
Diana Joy Ward, age 58, of Manassas, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. She was born April 5, 1964 and was the daughter of the late...
Mary Teresa Clemens
Mary Teresa Clemens, 69 of Baskerville, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at VCU-Community Memorial Hospital. She was self-employed in medical transportation. A funeral will be...
Mary Yeatts Hite
Mary Yeatts Hite, 93 of South Hill, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at VCU-Community Memorial Hospital. She was a retired Virginia Quilting employee. A funeral...