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Sunday, October 1, 2023
Strategist, Mediator, Mover Path Setter
William Coleman, first Black county supervisor and longtime leader of Community Action Agency, remembered for ‘incalculable’ impactWhen the War on Poverty arrived in Halifax County, it needed a captain, strategist and planner — a leader — to ensure its impact would be enduring. William E. Coleman, who died Friday at age 81, spent 42 years answering that call as executive director...
In BRRF’s wake, conversations on how to avoid a 2024 repeat
Contrary to promoter’s claim, county had no role in cancelation: SheriffIn the aftermath of this year’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival, local officials have held conversations about what went wrong and how to avoid a repeat next year — if there is a next year for the trouble-plagued event. In the meantime, police and first responders...
Saturday is Harvest Festival time in town
The 32nd annual South Boston Harvest Festival kicks off Saturday, at 9 a.m. with live entertainment, food trucks, concessions, activities, prizes, and dozens of vendors lining Main Street. This year’s festival extends from Constitution Square to North Main Street and up to Wilborn Avenue. There...
Business alliance touts opportunities from solar projects
The South Central Virginia Business Alliance held a membership and networking meeting Wednesday in South Boston to attract new local businesses looking to tap into the burgeoning solar sector and get their piece of the pie from projects being developed across Southside Virginia. About 50...
Technical careers hold promise of happy lives
CTE Showcase & Community Call To Action set Oct. 19Technical careers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, will lead the job market over the next 10 years. Double digit growth is predicted for many technical occupations including healthcare support, energy, and IT security. As school superintendent here in Halifax County and number...
Strategist, Mediator, Mover Path Setter
William Coleman, first Black county supervisor and longtime leader of Community Action Agency, remembered for ‘incalculable’ impactWhen the War on Poverty arrived in Halifax County, it needed a captain, strategist and planner — a leader — to ensure its impact would...
In BRRF’s wake, conversations on how to avoid a 2024 repeat
Contrary to promoter’s claim, county had no role in cancelation: SheriffIn the aftermath of this year’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival, local officials have held conversations about what went wrong and how to avoid a repeat...
Saturday is Harvest Festival time in town
The 32nd annual South Boston Harvest Festival kicks off Saturday, at 9 a.m. with live entertainment, food trucks, concessions, activities, prizes, and dozens of vendors...
Business alliance touts opportunities from solar projects
The South Central Virginia Business Alliance held a membership and networking meeting Wednesday in South Boston to attract new local businesses looking to tap into...
Gettin’ social on Houston Street
‘Light Up’ event puts Halifax back street in the forefrontDowntown Halifax’s back street took the forefront for the “Light Up Houston Street” street social hosted by the Halifax Village Association. Open to the public,...
Clarksville gets money to start Cove Project
Virginia DCR grant funds kick off Phase 1The Town of Clarksville will receive a $435,088.78 grant from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to begin phase I of the long-envisioned...
Attempted murder, robbery indictments issued by grand jury
A Mecklenburg County grand jury handed down indictments against 12 persons on Sept. 18, with two suspects facing charges of attempted murder and one...
Walkers battle elements to aid Selah Center
Nearly three dozen people battled wind and rain Saturday to help raise money and awareness for The Selah Center. The intrepid hikers took part in...
Clarksville launches Main Street revitalization program
Clarksville kicked off its participation in the Main Street America and Virginia Main Street programs by hosting a series of focus groups on Tuesday aimed...
Chase City street to be closed for tree removal tied to powerline
Boyd Street in Chase City between Spaulding Street and Academy Lane will be closed for several days in early October as construction begins on Dominion...
Comet golf advances to region championship
Finish second at sub-regional at Kinderton MondayThe Halifax County High School golf team finished second at the VHSL Region 4D sub-regions at Kinderton Country Club in Clarksville Monday, advancing to the Region 4D championships Monday at Meadowcreeek Golf Course in Charlottesville. The Comets shot a 302. Halifax’s JD Cunningham had one...
Comets beat Tunstall, lose to Mecklenburg
The Halifax County High School varsity volleyball squad went 1-1 this week after picking up a 3-1 Piedmont District road win over Magna Vista High School Tuesday and falling 3-1 Monday at Mecklenburg County. Halifax 3, Tunstall 1 Tuesday the Comets got the road win...
Comets visit Fleming Friday, look to build on Bassett win
The Halifax County High School football team travels to Roanoke Friday for a 7 p.m. matchup with non-conference opponent William Fleming High School. Halifax (0-3, 1-0 Piedmont) will be looking to build on its 22-20 comeback win over Bassett High School last Friday. The jayvees...
William E. Coleman
Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter into the...
Jesse Lee Sims
Jesse Lee Sims died on Sunday, Sept. 24 at the age of 71. Mr. Sims was born in Halifax County on June 30, 1952 to...
Emily Pearline Pounds Griffith
Emily Pearline Pounds Griffith of South Boston transitioned to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 24 at the age of 92. Mrs. Griffith was born...
Louise Henderson Burwell
On Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Maria Parham Hospital in Henderson, N.C., Louise Henderson Burwell gently took the Master's hand and entered into the garden...
Virginia Herndon Greene
Virginia "Ginny Lee" Herndon Greene of Buffalo Junction passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at the age of 74. Born in Farmville, Oct. 29, 1948,...
David Michael Hartrum
David Michael Hartrum of Clarksville, passed away on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at the age of 57. He was born on Sept. 27, 1965,...