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Who's celebrating a birthday this week in Halifax County
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (246+ words) April 23: Edward Pugh, Mrs. John I. Bradley, Kathryn Smith, Robert W. Roller Jr. , Mrs. David Farmer, Earl Briggs Allen Jr. , Elizabeth Gayle Vansalette," Page H. Vaughan Jr. , Harold J. Daniel, Judy Edwards, Harvey New, Shawn Mosley, Theresa Smith, Nora Mae Brandon, Whitney Stanfield April…...
Here's a Blast from the Past in Halifax County: Headlines from 10, 20 and 40 years ago
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (1795+ words) Space-age polymers that can fill an international demand for next-generation fabrics will be developed at Riverstone Technology Park in Halifax County, if plans unfold as proposed. The creation of the laboratory, which would attract world-class chemical engineers to the region,…...
MIKE'S MIC: When children ran free
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (381+ words) On the 40th anniversary of the movie "Stand by Me," people are amazed that the kids never seemed to be at home. Four boys spent two days looking for a dead body and even camped out overnight. What? Their parents didn't…...
School system administrators honor Teacher of the Year, Excellence in Service award winners
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (651+ words) Natalie Long, instructional reading coach at Sydnor Jennings Elementary School, receives a bouquet of roses from Halifax County Public Schools Superintendent Amy Huskin on Friday morning after being named the school division's 2026 Teacher of the Year. With Long are members…...
Center offers summer training in welding, information technology
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (236+ words) This summer, the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is providing opportunities for individuals to build new skills, explore career pathways, and take the next step toward a career through hands-on training courses in information technology and welding. Summer classes begin…...
Halifax County forensic audit discussion part of Tuesday night meeting
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (447+ words) A packed agenda awaits the Halifax County Board of Supervisors at a Tuesday evening joint meeting with the planning commission. The meeting is set for 6: 30 p. m. in the supervisors" meeting room in the county administration building, 1050 Mary Bethune St. , Halifax. A…...
Town of Halifax gearing up for Earth Day Extravaganza
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (389+ words) The community is invited to come together in celebration of sustainability, local agriculture and environmental stewardship at the 18th Annual Earth Day Extravaganza, happening from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday at the Halifax Farmers Market. This annual tradition continues to grow, bringing families, neighbors…...
Herbs a feature of Flora Fest in Southside Virginia
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (138+ words) Mexican tarragon, Tagetes lucida, is in the marigold family and tastes like French tarragon but is more suited to the area's climate. Find it at Flora Fest in Charlotte County on Saturday. The Charlotte County Master Gardener Association will hold…...
Crafts available at May 9 Plant Sale at Halifax Farmers Market
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (268+ words) Master gardeners Rebecca Reichlin and Tammy Tillotson hold the wine bottle wind chimes that will be for sale at the May 9 Southside Master Gardener Association Plant Sale at the Halifax Farmers Market. The sale is open from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. The Southside…...
Five Below store headed to Halifax Square shopping center
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (312+ words) A Five Below store is headed to the Halifax Square shopping center in South Boston. A representative from Five Below Customer Relations confirmed in an email to The Gazette that a Five Below store at 3130 Halifax Road is slated to…...