Girls on the Run, a local nonprofit girls empowerment program, is returning this fall for a second year.

The Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation hosted the 26th annual Jeff Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday at Green’s Folly Golf Course. 

Former Halifax County star pitcher and University of Virginia standout Andrew Abbott is on his way up the ladder of the Cincinnati Reds minor league after his promotion to Low A in Daytona, Florida.

The Green’s Folly Golf Course hosted the 17th annual 37TH Masonic District golf tournament on Aug. 27, where the Green’s Folly team composed of Chris Dockell, Brandon Harris, David Day and Matt Guill were crowned as the champions, shooting a match low of 52.

The 37th Masonic District’s 17th annual golf tournament will be held on Aug. 27 at the Green’s Folly Golf Course.

The South Boston Recreation Department will be hosting two memorial basketball games in honor of the late Brad Ballou on Saturday.

A spectacular run in the Dixie Youth Baseball Coach Pitch World Series ended just short of a title for the Halifax County Coach Pitch all-stars after a 4-0 loss to South Carolina on Tuesday.

Jimmy Clay has captured numerous club championships spread between Halifax Country Club and Green’s Folly Golf Course, but the championship he collected on Sunday at Halifax Country Club proved to be one of his tougher challenges.

The Halifax County Dixie Youth Coach Pitch all-stars are 4-1 thus far in the Dixie Youth Baseball Coach Pitch World Series, being played in Laurel, Mississippi.

Halifax County High School varsity football returned last week with conditioning, and had their first official practice on July 29.

Halifax County Gun Club was a hot bed of activity this past weekend.

The Halifax County Coach Pitch all-stars and Virginia state champions begin their road trip to Laurel, Mississippi, to compete in the World Series on Saturday.

The Halifax County’s Debs, who were Virginia state champions, were sent home Monday after their loss to Georgia in the fourth round of the World Series tournament losing 14-9.

The Halifax County Virginia state champions’ the Debs lost their first game of the World Series tournament Saturday in Ruston, Louisiana, to South Carolina with a final score 5-4 through seven innings.

Friday the South Boston Recreation Department awarded the archery camp participants with first, second and third place medals as well as participation certificates for everyone who attended the camp Monday, July 26, through Friday.

Halifax County’s left-handed pitcher Andrew Abbott was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds with the No. 53 pick in the second round of the Major League Baseball Draft on July 12 and more than a week later, met with the Reds to sign a $1.3 million sign-on bonus with the team.

The South Boston Recreation Department hosted their annual substance abuse prevention basketball tournament on Saturday and Sunday.

The South Boston Recreation Department hosted their 15th annual archery camp this week with 81 kids attending the camp and were split into two groups due to the large number of participants.

The Halifax County Dixie Softball all-star Debs team will begin their trip to Ruston, Louisiana, Saturday to compete in the World Series after their dominate showing in the Virginia state tournament.

Tommy James attended school in Halifax County where he played three major sports — those being football in the fall, basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring.

Running and inspiring others are the motivational drivers in Steve Scott’s life. The Danville resident first started running at the age of 54. Five years later at the age of 59, Scott is a marathon runner.

After a successful start to the World Series tournament for the Halifax County Dixie Boys they were unable to keep their momentum going and were sent home Sunday evening.

After splitting the first two games of the World Series on Saturday, the Halifax County Dixie Boys looked to stay alive Sunday afternoon.

The Halifax County Dixie Boys will open their World Series tournament on Saturday against Tennessee in West Monroe, Louisiana, at the Sterling Sports Complex with first pitch scheduled for 12:30 p.m.

Troy Nation awarded four 2021 Halifax County graduates with $500 scholarships Wednesday evening. 

Life is for everyone (L.I.F.E), a local nonprofit organization, raised $400 July 16 at a golf tournament they hosted at Green’s Folly Golf Course.

The Halifax Country Club hosted a memorial tournament Sunday in memory of Joe Glover.

The South Boston Recreation Center will host a substance abuse basketball tournament beginning Friday and lasting until Sunday.

The Halifax County High School Varsity Baseball Coaches recognized their baseball athletes with season awards on Thursday.

The Halifax County Dixie Boys are headed to play in West Monroe, Louisiana, on July 24 after winning the Virginia state tournament on Thursday. 

The Halifax County Dixie Debs softball all-stars are heading to the World Series after a solid showing in the state tournament. The Debs won five games in the state tournament and only lost one and will now be advancing to the World Series in Ruston, Louisiana, on July 31.

The Halifax County Dixie Boys all-stars have continued to dominate their competition in the state tournament.

The Halifax County Coach Pitch all-stars competed Tuesday for the Virginia state championship where they brought home the title with a final score of 4-1 against Charlotte County.

The Halifax County Coach Pitch all-stars competed Tuesday for the Virginia state championship where they brought home the title with a final score of 4-1 against Charlotte County.

The Halifax County Dixie Boys all-stars game was postponed on Saturday due to weather, however, was rescheduled for Monday where the boys beat down on Madison Heights winning the contest by slaughter rule after three innings played with a final score of 16-1.