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Official: Help is needed to "stabilize" finances in Halifax County
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (422+ words) The Berkley Group updated the Halifax County Board of Supervisors at a Tuesday evening meeting on the support they are providing the county following a forensic audit of the county's finances. Nelsie Birch, director of public finance for the Berkley…...
SPEED BY SNEAD: The triangle that's anything but "tricky' for Denny Hamlin
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (15+ words) Your GV. com...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Memorial Day inspiration
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (150+ words) Your GV. com In response to the brief history of Memorial Day provided in the May 22 issue, I am going to add a bit more." Mrs. Mary Logan, wife of Gen. John Logan, visited Petersburg in the spring of 1868. While…...
Young musician to be featured at bluegrass concert on June 26
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (470+ words) Bailey Steele will be featured at the June 26 Dan River Bluegrass Association concert. The Dan River Bluegrass Association is preparing for an evening of bluegrass and gospel music on June 26 with a lineup of performers and a special tribute to…...
Southside health officials warn of Buckingham measles outbreak
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (394+ words) The Southside Health District is warning of an outbreak of measles in a locality near Halifax County. Right now, there are 88 cases of the disease in Buckingham County, a number that's been growing since last month, according to a news…...
Sellers wins Late Model race, De Carlo pockets Hornets bounty, Layne ties Pure Stock record
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (1792+ words) Peyton Sellers found his groove, Trevor Ward regained the points lead and a mechanical issue sent Landon Pembelton's car up in flames. Those were the big takeaways from Saturday night's 125-lap Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division race, the…...
Sellets wins Late Model race, De Carlo pockets Hornets bounty, Layne ties Pure Stock record
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (1792+ words) Peyton Sellers found his groove, Trevor Ward regained the points lead and a mechanical issue sent Landon Pembelton's car up in flames. Those were the big takeaways from Saturday night's 125-lap Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division race, the…...
Going off track: VIR dedicates 70 acres as new venue destination
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (337+ words) Virginia International Raceway this week announced Off Track Productions, a dedicated 70-acre multi-purpose event venue on its campus, designed to host concerts, festivals, and outdoor expos in addition to its racing calendar. Virginia International Raceway announced a significant strategic move…...
MORE THAN A JERSEY: Abagail Conner leaves Halifax County as a champion, leader and friend | Prep Sports
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (1806+ words) Abagail Conner stands ready in the batter's box as she eyes down the pitcher. For most of her life, Abagail Conner has been very easy to find. Look behind the plate at a softball game, the voice carrying across a…...
Assessments trigger modest tax increase in town of Halifax
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (434+ words) The town of Halifax held a special meeting Tuesday evening to conduct a public hearing on a proposed effective increase in real estate taxes, a step required under Virginia law when rising property assessments generate additional tax revenue despite a…...