NewsFacility may be noisy at start-up
- Last Updated on 08:07 AM 04/29/13
- The Gazette-Virginian
People living near the NOVEC Energy Production Biomass facility now under construction off Plywood Trail in South Boston may temporarily hear some loud noises coming from the plant beginning today.
Halifax attorney announces bid for prosecutor’s post
- Last Updated on 07:06 PM 04/27/13
- The Gazette-Virginian
Local attorney Tracy Quackenbush Martin announced Saturday she will run for Halifax County Commonwealth’s Attorney in the Nov. 5 election.
Six Halifax County school administrators to get raises
- Last Updated on 07:33 AM 04/26/13
- Tiffany Hudson
After more than five hours behind closed doors Wednesday night, Halifax County School Board members approved raises for six administrators.
Students learn dangers of drunk driving and texting behind the wheel
- Last Updated on 07:33 AM 04/26/13
- The Gazette-Virginian
In an effort to keep Halifax County High School students safe during prom night, the South Boston Police Department, Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police, Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program and Halifax Police Department visited the high school Thursday warning students about what can happen when a person gets behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or texting while driving.
Surplus may be a boost for schools
- Last Updated on 05:09 PM 04/25/13
- The Gazette-Virginian
In a split 2-1 vote, Halifax County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee members voted Wednesday afternoon to recommend the full board give the school system an extra $150,000 out of the $593,000 recently restored to the proposed budget.
Wearing a smile, maintenance worker proud to keep schools in tip-top shape
- Last Updated on 05:08 PM 04/25/13
- Tiffany Hudson
He’s not hanging from ropes anymore, but he’s still “blessed, grateful and thankful” for his three decades with the Halifax County Public School system.
Larceny charge lodged
- Last Updated on 05:06 PM 04/25/13
- The Gazette-Virginian
A 30-year-old Chase City man faces a felony charge of grand larceny and a misdemeanor charge of petty larceny, according to Halifax County Sheriff’s Office records.
Man gets eight years, 11 months for drug charges
- Last Updated on 04:56 PM 04/25/13
- The Gazette-Virginian
A 29-year-old South Boston man, Delquan Lamar Newton, was sentenced Tuesday in Halifax County Circuit Court to an effective prison term of eight years and 11 months for five felony drug distribution counts.
No court date set for former sheriff
- Last Updated on 10:18 AM 04/24/13
- The Gazette-Virginian
Although the docket for the March court term in Halifax County Circuit Court listed Monday as the day a trial date may have been set for former Halifax County Sheriff Stanley Noblin on 21 forgery and embezzlement charges, for the second time this year, setting that date has been continued, according to court officials.
Mass shooting drill simulates real life frenzy
- Last Updated on 10:18 AM 04/24/13
- The Gazette-Virginian
At first glance Sunday afternoon, Halifax County Middle School appeared to have been the scene of a horrific school shooting.
