Four farmers’ daughters remember a different way of life
- Last Updated on 08:01 AM 02/20/13
- Tiffany Hudson
They have seen decades of change, lost loved ones, some have even acquired aching bones, but they all have fond memories of growing up on the family farm and how different life was back then.
Lenten luncheons to be held at First Presbyterian Church
- Last Updated on 08:02 AM 02/18/13
- Special to The Gazette
The season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. Local Christians joined together for fellowship around the table, followed by a devotion led by the Rev. Susan Grimm of Trinity Episcopal Church of South Boston.
IN THE CARPENTER’S WORKSHOP: Angels
- Last Updated on 04:46 PM 02/14/13
- DR. RUSSELL LEE
When I think of heaven, it would not be complete without God’s angels. Heavenly beings, created just for divine communication and protection, the angels come to earth at very special times for God’s people, and God’s people only.
For mother, son with MS, walk gets personal
- Last Updated on 08:06 AM 02/13/13
- Special to the Gazette
It’s going to be a bit different this year, but the results are expected to be better than ever before.
Collector with more than 2,000 bottles still hunts for rare finds
- Last Updated on 07:40 AM 02/11/13
- Tiffany Hudson
When he was only 16, Frank Bishop picked up a hobby that would stick with him the rest of his life.
IN THE CARPENTER’S WORKSHOP: A cowboy rides into Lent
- Last Updated on 06:14 AM 02/08/13
- DR. RUSSELL LEE
Springtime was not far way, the old cowboy mused. As he chased another calf back to the herd, he saw that the snows of Montana were beginning to melt.
Woman with Halifax County roots finds life of success in the performing arts
- Last Updated on 07:39 AM 02/06/13
- Danielle Vaughn
At a time when success in show business was rare for African-Americans, Dolores Vanison Blakely broke through many barriers and made her way to the top becoming a co-founder and later executive director of a prestigious dance company in Manhattan, New York.
Halifax Poetry Out Loud winners advance to state
- Last Updated on 07:53 AM 02/04/13
- Special to the Gazette
This week, all three of Halifax County High School’s Poetry Out Loud winners advanced to the state competition to be held in Richmond next month.
IN THE CARPENTER’S WORKSHOP: Driving?
- Last Updated on 04:07 PM 01/31/13
- DR. RUSSELL LEE
Quick question. Who’s driving? Who is driving the life you lead right now? We think we can do a fair job of moving from place to place in life, but God is the master driver, after all.
Mailbag hangs up after 33 years
- Last Updated on 07:42 AM 01/30/13
- Danielle Vaughn
After 33 years of providing postal service to residents of Halifax County, Buck Fisher of Nathalie has decided it’s time to retire.
