A 56-year-old South Boston man faces a felony charge of grand larceny and a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest/obstruction of justice, no threat/force, according to Halifax County Sheriff’s Office records.
A Scottsburg man, Chris Daniel Anderson, pleaded guilty Friday in Halifax County Circuit Court to charges of breaking and entering, larceny of firearms and vandalism, according to Halifax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Tracy Q. Martin.
The Virginia State Police, Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and South Boston Police Department still remain hopeful that someone will come forward with the information needed to bring closure to and justice for the family of Hattie Gertrude Brown.
A public hearing on a conditional use permit that would allow Thomas “Andy” Hughes to operate an ATV park on Chisolm Trail, that has received both positive and negative remarks, is set to go before the Halifax County Planning Commission and the Halifax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Keeping step with advice from federal authorities, about 70% of Halifax County residents still need to mask up.
A 22-year-old Chase City man was found dead Thursday morning in a car on Gygax Avenue in South Boston after police received a report of a shooting.
A 30-year-old Nathalie man faces a felony charge of entering a structure to commit assault and battery or another felony and a misdemeanor charge of petit larceny, according to Halifax County Sheriff’s Office records.
Town proposes increase in the upcoming budget.
System is surveying parents as federal groups OK shots for children as young as 12.
The Halifax Town Hall located at 70 S. Main St. reopened its doors to the public this week.
A Halifax man was sentenced Friday in Halifax County Circuit Court to five years in jail for a felony charge of being a violent felon in possession/transporting a weapon.
The Halifax County School Board approved the following personnel report when they met Monday evening:
Halifax County School Board adjusted its budget when they met Monday evening to reflect its appropriation from the Halifax County Board of Supervisors.
One local podcast, Ten Minutes of Truth, spread a bit of news about the boxing world over the weekend before any top name sports broadcaster.
Halifax County Public School superintendent Dr. Mark Lineburg was recognized as a superintendent of the year followed by a number of students for their year of achievements during the Halifax County School Board meeting Monday evening.
Two newcomers are filing for seats on the Halifax County Board of Supervisors and the Halifax County School Board in the November election.
On Monday night, Glenn Youngkin persevered through one of the most competitive statewide nominations in Virginia political history and won the Republican Party of Virginia’s gubernatorial nomination.
Police chief discusses new methods for community engagement in address to council members Monday.
Medical examiner’s report showed child had 51 separate bruises and lacerations on his body.
A 49-year-old South Boston woman faces two felony charges of child abuse, serious injury, according to Halifax County Sheriff’s Office records.
No tax increases are proposed in the town of South Boston’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022.
Trustees also expected to receive health, graduation updates when they meet Monday night.
On Friday, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital shared a special memorial that has been placed in the healing garden on the Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital Campus.
Part of health department’s efforts to reach rural areas; county’s vaccination rates lag statewide average
Crowds packed the Halifax County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday for the 17th Annual Heritage & Antique Machinery Festival. A tractor pull, live bluegrass music, classic cars and antique machinery on display, demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts and techniques and the festival fare of …
A 21-year-old Danville woman damaged a church marquee in the northern end of the county Monday when she wrecked at 3:37 p.m. on L.P. Bailey Memorial Highway 475 feet south of Millstone Church Trail.
The Halifax County Heritage and Antique Machinery Festival released a schedule of events on Thursday.
Gov. Ralph Northam teased a possible June 15 date for mitigation measures and restrictions to be lifted during a Thursday morning press conference that brought “good news” of COVID-19 numbers trending downward.
Over the past few weeks, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital and Halifax County High School collaborated closely to successfully host four mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
This summer will be all about Tails & Tales at the Halifax County-South Boston Public Library.
This summer the Southside Virginia Area Health Education Center (SVAHEC) will provide a free virtual four-day Health Careers Summer Camp. Open to students in grades 9-12, the camp will provide the opportunity to attend one of two health careers summer camp sessions, scheduled June 21-24 and …
A 35-year-old South Boston woman faces a felony charge of violating probation and a misdemeanor charge each of assault and battery and destruction of property, according to Halifax County Sheriff’s Office records.
Triangle Volunteer Fire Department is pursuing its own EMS license separate from the Halifax County Fire Commission, and Halifax County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution at Monday’s meeting allowing it to do so.
A Roxboro, North Carolina, man was sentenced Friday to four years in jail for a felony charge of possession of a gun with a schedule I or II controlled substance, a felony charge of being a nonviolent felon in possession of a gun and a felony charge of possession with intent to manufacture a…
Halifax County police organizations work to recruit new members in changing world.
A 16-year-old male juvenile from South Boston faces a charge of reckless driving failure to maintain proper control following a two-vehicle wreck that occurred Saturday at 8:35 p.m. on Virgilina Road a half of a mile east of Huell Matthews Highway.
The 2021 real estate tax bills are slated to be mailed out on Thursday.
CJMW Architect has agreed to give Halifax County a credit of $50,000 against the courthouse project fee’s invoicing and convert approximately $25,000 of additional design fees into in-kind services.
U.S. Air Force Col. Kim N. Campbell will speak to graduates participating in Averett University’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday.
A community that would be friendly to the environment could be coming to the Alton community if Halifax County Board of Supervisors approves their planed use development application when they meet Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Mary Bethune Office Complex.
About 15 tractors, some antique and other newer models, made their way from Halifax County Fairgrounds to downtown South Boston back up to Hupps Mill Plaza where they stopped for lunch before completing the rest of their route on Saturday morning. Some pulled trailers giving families the cha…
Halifax County is averaging its lowest level of COVID-19 infections since last summer, but vaccination rates are lagging compared with the rest of the state.
Judge notes extreme nature of the pornography in sentencing.
A building in the Halifax area burned to the ground Thursday afternoon.
A young Clover man died at the scene of an ATV accident that occurred Friday at 7:56 p.m. at Buscho Beach, an ATV park in Goldsboro, North Carolina, where thousands had attended over the weekend for their Mud Bash event.
Judge Kimberley S. White imposed the maximum sentence.
A South Boston man was sentenced on April 23 to 18 months in jail for a felony charge each of grand larceny and petit larceny, pickpocket.
Since November, the L.E. Coleman African American Museum has routinely held food giveaways at their Mountain Road location serving anywhere from 75 to 80 families each time.
Practice halts Friday after officials say it’s not effective in detecting if someone has COVID-19.
The town of Halifax Solid Waste Department will conduct its annual free spring clean up for town residents and businesses by appointment only on Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15.
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