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With rain in forecast, South Boston Speedway cancels Saturday event; racing returns May 11

Due to weather forecasts calling for persistent rain showers and the potential for thunderstorms in the region on Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening, South B… Read moreWith rain in forecast, South Boston Speedway cancels Saturday event; racing returns May 11

Cautiously optimistic: Awaiting view of final traffic plan from VDOT, couple relieved the roundabout idea in SoBo appears to be dead

“I do feel better that they aren’t dropping a roundabout through our building,” Charles Bane said with the slightest of smiles while sitting with his wife, Sandra… Read moreCautiously optimistic: Awaiting view of final traffic plan from VDOT, couple relieved the roundabout idea in SoBo appears to be dead

Solar density committee talks acreage, tax revenue, General Assembly

The Halifax County Solar Density Committee met Tuesday afternoon for the first time since the committee’s membership changed due to the election of new members to… Read moreSolar density committee talks acreage, tax revenue, General Assembly

PHOTOS: A beautification event

On Tuesday a crew of volunteers from Dominion Energy completed a beautification event at the TJM Community Center in Cluster Springs. The center opened in October… Read morePHOTOS: A beautification event

New proposal of traffic plan in South Boston to be unveiled

The Virginia Department of Transportation will host a meeting May 13 on a proposed alternative to a roundabout in South Boston that ignited a storm of criticism w… Read moreNew proposal of traffic plan in South Boston to be unveiled

News

Tools presented to high school automotive students

Nicholas Easley, 18, was presented tools and a cart recently by Winbush Racing as part of the annual tool giveaway for graduating seniors in the automotive program at … Read moreTools presented to high school automotive students

POLICE REPORTS

Arrest reports from Halifax County law enforcement agencies. Read morePOLICE REPORTS

Author to appear at Halifax library for event May 18

Author J. Willis Sanders will speak at 11 a.m. May 18 at the Halifax Public Library. Read moreAuthor to appear at Halifax library for event May 18

Agency to celebrate Mental Health Month by raising awareness

The month of May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month. Read moreAgency to celebrate Mental Health Month by raising awareness

Danville Community College marks first Career and Technical Education Signing Day

Danville Community College celebrated a milestone April 18 as the college hosted its inaugural Career and Technical Education Signing Day. Read moreDanville Community College marks first Career and Technical Education Signing Day

Clean-up effort for markers

Members of the Dan River Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in National Historic Marker Day by cleaning two local markers. Read moreClean-up effort for markers

E-Edition

The Gazette Virginian

In surprise appearances in front of students, system announces Teacher of Year, Excellence in Service honorees

Cautiously optimistic: Awaiting view of final traffic plan from VDOT, couple relieved the roundabout idea in SoBo appears to be dead

Halifax County youth baseball league reaches record

New proposal of traffic plan in South Boston to be unveiled

Sports

With rain in forecast, South Boston Speedway cancels Saturday event; racing returns May 11

Due to weather forecasts calling for persistent rain showers and the potential for thunderstorms in the region on Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening, South Boston… Read moreWith rain in forecast, South Boston Speedway cancels Saturday event; racing returns May 11

Comets fall to Bassett on Senior Night

The Bassett boys tennis team knocked off Halifax County 6-3 in Piedmont District action on Senior Night Wednesday evening. Read moreComets fall to Bassett on Senior Night

Comets score eight runs in fifth in win over George Washington

The Halifax County baseball team scored eight runs in the top of the fifth inning to secure a 13-0 win over George Washington in Piedmont District action Tuesday night. Read moreComets score eight runs in fifth in win over George Washington

Halifax County youth baseball league reaches record

A year after recording record numbers, the Halifax County Dixie Youth Baseball leagues have once again reached all-time highs with 45 teams for a combined 570 kids alt… Read moreHalifax County youth baseball league reaches record

Jeff Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament set on May 10

The Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation is hosting the 29th annual Jeff Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, May 10, at Green’s Folly Golf Course. Read moreJeff Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament set on May 10

Comets seniors celebrate in fine fashion

The seniors of the Halifax County girls soccer team know how to throw themselves a Senior Night and they proved it against George Washington Tuesday night. Read moreComets seniors celebrate in fine fashion

Special Sections

Halifax County Cancer Association

Explore Health

Spring Home & Garden

Special Section: Chamber Connection

Opinion

THIS AND THAT: Another good one is gone

Halifax County lost a legendary figure on Saturday. Read moreTHIS AND THAT: Another good one is gone

MIKE’S MIC: When your child’s interests don’t match yours

When we adopted Sara from Honduras, I had no idea I was getting an entrepreneur. But I did know that she would be a fanatic animal lover. Read moreMIKE’S MIC: When your child’s interests don’t match yours

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A gem of an organization

This is in relation to your April 17 story in the County Life section of The Gazette-Virginian entitled, “A small dent is better than no dent.” Read moreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: A gem of an organization

Multimedia

PHOTOS: A beautification event

On Tuesday a crew of volunteers from Dominion Energy completed a beautification event at the TJM Community Center in Cluster Springs. The center opened in October 2019…

PHOTOS: Students discuss recycling

Students at South Boston Early Learning Center discuss Earth Day and recycling. They also discussed here th ey are able to recycle various items.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society marks birthday

Phi Chapter ‘s Delta Kappa Gamma Society met on April 18 at Roma’s Restaurant.

PHOTOS: A silly ending to a fundraising adventure

Students at Sydnor Jennings Elementary School put their spare change toward a cause recently when they participated in the “pennies are positive” PTO challenge. Studen…

Lifestyles

CHURCH CALENDAR: May 3

Banister Hill Baptist: Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. Worship is at 11 a.m. with male chorus. Wednesday Bible study will begin at 6 p.m. Pastor’s office hours are f… Read moreCHURCH CALENDAR: May 3

PHOTOS: Students discuss recycling

Students at South Boston Early Learning Center discuss Earth Day and recycling. They also discussed here th ey are able to recycle various items. Read morePHOTOS: Students discuss recycling

WOMEN’S HEALTH: Perimenopause

Women’s hormone levels cycle from puberty until menopause. Read moreWOMEN’S HEALTH: Perimenopause

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Week of May 1

Take a stroll down memory lane with our weekly feature looking back at top headlines and photos of yesteryear. Read moreBLAST FROM THE PAST: Week of May 1

Local Events

Business

IperionX reaches another milestone for Halifax County facility

IperionX reached another milestone last week with the installation of a titanium furnace, a key component in Halifax County’s newest industry.

Southern Pine Realty Solutions Celebrates new location

Southern Pine Realty Solutions hosted a ribbon cutting Friday for a new location at 50 Mountain Road, Suite 2, in the town of Halifax.

Bed and Breakfast earns another Green Travel Leader Award

Pickett Craddock received a Green Travel Leader Award for the 11th year in a row from Virginia Green Travel Alliance for her Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast in Cluster Springs.