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Q: A Christian (but very liberal) adoption agency recently turned down our application because they disapprove of our parenting approach, which is your parenting approach. We told them we subscribe to your philosophy and do things like sending the kids to bed early due to whining and tantrum…
South Boston native John Greer will present a solo, two-month art exhibit during September and October at The Prizery.
Short questions I’ve been asked of late (mostly by journalists) and proportionately short answers:
The Rev. Bill Wilkins and the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church congregation hosted two short-term missionaries to New York City on Sunday morning — Vernon Hill native, the Rev. Dr. Bill Greenwood Jr., and his co-worker, Vincent Sawyer.
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Misunderstood will have its annual free back to school haircut event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at the Halifax County High School auditorium.
QUESTION: Some friends of ours who’ve read a couple of your books and attended one of your talks told us that they solved some major discipline problems with their 4-year-old just by using what they called alpha speech. They tried to explain it to us, but we’d like to get it straight from th…
A weekly feature looking back at top headlines and photos of yesteryear
Halifax County resident Hank Humphreys is the proud owner of a new kitten, courtesy of his cat, “Ghost,” but the story doesn’t begin or end there.
Teaching in Abu Dabhi hasn’t been much different than teaching in the states for 37-year-old Octevia Torian.
A group of Halifax County residents were among a large group of history enthusiasts, who had the opportunity to tour Italy over a two-week period beginning June 24.
Thirty years ago, triplets were born here in Halifax County, and recently we celebrated our 30th birthdays. We were born on June 10, 1989 between the times of 11:37 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. at Halifax – South Boston Community Hospital.
As I crisscross the country in public speaker mode, I poll people in various demographic categories.
The Halifax County Historical Society membership drive is now underway.
As summer comes to a close, LIFE is hosting two events, a basketball camp and a back-to-school bash this weekend.
The Fry, Jordan and Wilson/Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation Veteran of the Month for July is Carson Riddle.
Kaley Francisco was about 11 years old on a Disneyland Trip when her affinity for pearls began.
A weekly feature looking back at top headlines and photos of yesteryear
My recent column pertaining to a 12-year-old who told his parents he’d thought about suicide several times over the past six months stirred a fair number of folks to respond. Feelings toward the column ranged from “many thanks” to “how interesting” to fear and loathing.
A weekly feature looking back at top headlines and photos of yesteryear.
The Cruz-In sponsored by Tinkers Car Club Saturday evening brought out spectators to see classic cars and trucks. The event was held in front of Italian Delight at Halifax Square Shopping Center. Donations from patrons attending the Cruz-In are used to help needy families and individuals in …
Crowds of children accompanied by parents came to Lake Country Business Park next to Clarksville Elementary School on Thursday evening to experience a ride in a hot air balloon. However, due to two approaching storms in the area, the hot air balloon activity had to be cancelled. However, th…
Homeschooler Crochet Club recently made and donated afghans to Sentara Halifax Hospice to present to patients who are in hospice care.
Residents living in and around Halifax County can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.
The 39th Annual Virginia Cantaloupe Festival is almost a sell-out, and there are plenty of reasons as to why.
The Tinkers Car Club will hold its re-scheduled spring Cruz-In from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Halifax Square Shopping Center parking lot located on Route 501 North, South Boston.
QUESTION: We recently discovered that our 12-year-old has been visiting pornography sites of all sorts on the internet. When we caught him red-handed, he began crying and said he is addicted. Apparently, a friend of his got him involved. Our son has assured us it’s not going to happen again,…
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The Halifax County Chamber of Commerce and the 39th Annual Virginia Cantaloupe Festival Sponsors and committee members are excited to announce that very few tickets remain for the festival on July 26 at Berry Hill Resort.
It is hard to believe how fast this summer is cruising along.
I am perennially asked whether I do or do not “believe” in autism. I suspect that on most occasions, it’s a test. Nonetheless, it’s a fair question that usually takes this form: “I know you don’t believe in ADHD; but do you believe in autism?”
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“Halifax County’s 39th Annual Virginia Cantaloupe Festival is quickly approaching, so be sure to get your 2019 T-shirts today,” said Josie Turcotte, Halifax County Chamber of Commerice office and event coordinator.
QUESTION: On several occasions over the last six months or so, our 12-year-old son has told us he’s been thinking about suicide. Apparently, he’s been the target of a couple of school bullies and sometimes feels like life is too much. We’ve talked to him, tried to help him express his feelin…
The July 4th Independence Day program at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill has been a tradition since 1976 (43 years). This is a community event bringing families and neighbors together to celebrate this nation’s birthday. This event also brings visitors from around the nation to Red Hill.
L.I.F.E. is hosting a movie night at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, at Edmunds Park to see “Hardball.”
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Sharon and Arnold Powell of Halifax County have together donated a total of 47 units of blood. Since each unit of blood can potentially help three people needing a blood transfusion, that comes out to 141 people being helped with their gifts.
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Chevelles, Cobalts, Buicks and more cruised into the Halifax County High School parking lot to support VFW Post 8243 as part of the Rats and Rods Car Show on Saturday evening. Proceeds from the event will go toward repairing the Post building that was damaged in a shooting on April 22, 2013.…
The public is invited to join the Dan River Basin Association’s July 6 First Saturday Outing, launching at Eden’s Draper Landing Access. Mark Bishopric, avid paddler and DRBA board member, will coordinate the 7-mile float from the public river access point to just below the Berry Hill Bridge…
Big changes are in store for Virginia Cantaloupe Festival attendees in 2019, but they are sure to excite the tastebuds.
Farm Market Fresh For Seniors is a program made available by Lake Country Area Agency on Aging, Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in which eligible seniors may apply to receive $40 worth of checks that ca…
The public is invited to join the Historic Staunton River Foundation and the Staunton River Battlefield State Park as they work to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Staunton River Bridge in Halifax and Charlotte counties. An array of events and programs have been planned for…
Plans are underway for the 43rd Annual “Fun Float Day” which will take place in Long Island on Saturday sponsored each year by the Long Island Ruritan Club.
