Landscapers Preston Crowder and Cale Newton of Jerry Epps Landscaping searched for the water line Tuesday morning around the Halifax War Memorial as part of their irrigation efforts.
The next phase of the Halifax Downtown Revitalization Project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, weather permitting, according to Halifax town manager Carl Espy.
Industrial hemp processing facility — first in Virginia — to locate in South Boston bringing 22 jobs
The town of South Boston soon will boast an industrial hemp processing facility that is the first of its kind in Virginia.
Halifax finance committee chairman Bill Covington presented a lean budget for the next fiscal year to fellow town council members at a Tuesday evening meeting.
A building of historical significance in the town of Halifax that has been vacant for years will be preserved and repurposed.
A new Italian restaurant is coming to the town of Halifax.
Halifax Town Council plans to have the first reading of the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget when they meet Tuesday in Halifax Town Hall.
A new Italian restaurant may be opening in The Halifax Marketplace in the late summer, with the approval of Halifax Town Council.
A downtown enhancement project took a step forward at the Halifax Town Council’s Tuesday evening business meeting when council voted unanimously to move forward with a $366,000 construction bid award for the Halifax Downtown Streetscape/Halifax County War Memorial Enhancement Project and the…
The next steps for a streetscape project in the town of Halifax are on the horizon with Halifax Town Council set to consider a construction bid when they meet Tuesday.
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 15 and Saturday, May 16.
The Halifax Town Hall at 70 S. Main St. will remain closed to the public through Friday, June 5 unless amended or rescinded by further executive order, according to a public service announcement issued by the town of Halifax. The closure is an extension of the town’s previous announcement to…
Celebrating Earth Day in Halifax looked a lot different this year for what would have been its 12th annual Earth Day Extravaganza, but organizers were pleased with the scaled-back drive-thru held Saturday at the Halifax Farmers Market.
Halifax Town Council members ratified a resolution at their Wednesday evening meeting giving them the ability to hold meetings electronically if they cannot safely meet face-to-face during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celebrating Earth Day is a tradition in the town of Halifax.
In response to Gov. Ralph Northam issuing Executive Order 53, town manager Carl Espy announced Wednesday the closing of Halifax Town Hall through Friday, April 24 subject to further notification.
Local government bodies are grappling with decisions about if and how to conduct public meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic after Gov. Ralph Northam’s ban of gatherings of 10 and the recommendation of individuals being 6 feet apart.
In response to precautionary measures being implemented at the federal, state and local levels, the town of Halifax wanted citizens, businesses and visitors to be aware of steps being undertaken in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
An update on nuisance and derelict properties prompted a discussion at a Halifax Town Council work session Tuesday evening. Town manager Carl Espy provided the update to council.
The outpouring of community support for Dr. William Will, owner of Loveshop Road Veterinary Clinic, continues.
Economic development is the goal of a strategic plan drafted by the town of Halifax working group “Here’s Halifax!”
Two projects in the town of Halifax are taking a step forward after Tuesday evening’s council meeting: the purchase of new vehicles for the police and sanitation departments and the Halifax Downtown Streetscape Extension Project.
Nuisance and derelict properties were a hot topic of discussion at a Halifax Town Council work session Tuesday evening.
Representatives with the Halifax County Humane Society, Halifax County Paws and Claws SPCA and Halifax County Dog Squad recently collected dog food raised from the Halifax Village Association’s annual children’s Christmas parade.
Halifax Town Council is slated to review a revised resolution for a grant to fund two new police vehicles and a vehicle for the town’s sanitation department when they meet Tuesday.
Halifax Town Hall will be closed all day Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday and again on Wednesday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day.
Halifax Town Council members signed off on a resolution to continue a grant application process to possibly receive funding to help purchase two new police vehicles and a vehicle for the sanitation department following a public hearing in which no one spoke when council met jointly with Hali…
A Christmas fruitcake has a variety of ingredients to make it appealing, and much like the veritable holiday dish, so did the annual Santa Paws Children’s Christmas Parade in the town of Halifax featuring a variety of animals.
Halifax Town Council will hold a pair of public hearings when they meet Tuesday for their monthly work session followed by their regular meeting.
Dress up pets in their holiday best and participate in “Santa Paws,” the children’s Christmas and pet parade scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the town of Halifax at the Halifax Farmers Market.
Halifax Town Hall will be closed starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, all day on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Halifax Village Association’s annual Christmas season open house will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday featuring vendors, shopping, refreshments, Christmas photos, children’s crafts and the Children’s Gift Giving Bazaar at the farmers market.
The town of Halifax is seeking grant funding for two police vehicles and four vehicles for the sanitation department.
The Halifax Village Association’s annual Christmas season open house will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday featuring vendors, shopping, refreshments, Christmas photos, children’s crafts and the Children’s Gift Giving Bazaar at the farmers market.
Halifax Town Council will hold its combined work session and monthly meeting Tuesday, starting with a work session at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at 70 South Main Street in Halifax.
Halifax Town Hall will be closed on Monday in observance of Veterans Day.
Due to the impending threat of potential thunderstorms, heavy rain and damaging winds, as a public safety precaution, the annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail event in the town of Halifax has been cancelled.
The town of Halifax would like to notify residents, businesses and personal property owners that 2019 tax bills for personal property and machine & tool taxes will be mailed the week of Nov. 4.
Since Oct. 11, witches, skeletons and other ghouls have been spotted hanging around the poles in the town of Halifax as part of the Halifax Village Association’s fall lamppost decorating contest. So far, 12 businesses and organizations have decorated poles, according to organizer Marsha Hite…
The Halifax Farmers Market 5th Annual Children’s Gift Giving Bazaar needs the public’s help.
Halifax Town Council and the Halifax Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Halifax Town Hall to receive public comment on proposed amendments to the town’s zoning ordinance.
Halifax Town Council reviewed a draft of amendments to what is considered home-based businesses in the town’s zoning ordinance when they met Tuesday evening.
Despite one council member voicing reservations during Tuesday night’s meeting, Halifax Town Council offered its support for levying the 1% retail sales tax for capital projects for construction or renovation of county schools.
Halifax Solid Waste Department will conduct its annual free fall cleanup for town residents and businesses by appointment only on Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19.
Halifax Town Council is slated to review possible updates to the town’s zoning ordinance for home occupation in residential districts when they meet Tuesday evening.
The weather cooperated with the Family Nutrition Program Fall 5K Fun, Run and Walk on Saturday at the Halifax Farmers Market, turning from hot and uncomfortable in the days prior to the event to cool and comfortable for over 70 runners and walkers.
The town of Halifax Solid Waste Department will conduct its annual free fall clean up for town residents and businesses by appointment only on Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19.
Possible revisions to what is acceptable as a home-based business in the town of Halifax is back on the table.
A total of nine bags of trash were collected by 10 adults and two children during the Banister River Flotsam Flotilla on Saturday as they floated from King’s Bridge Landing to Terry’s Bridge Landing, according to Carl Espy, Halifax town manager.
Multimedia
top story spotlight
