Halifax County

Halifax, VA By Deelynn Leigh Throughout life, I have met unique individuals. I recently had the privilege of sitting down and conversing with a unique, zealous, ambitious, and community-driven individual in South Boston. Viny Sarnataro, simply known as “Viny,” owns his namesake restaurant. He enthusiastically joined the community at the age of 16 when he moved here from Naples, Italy ...

Story by John Theo Jr. Photos provided by Abbott’s Farm, Garden, and Gun Junior Johnson, Richard Petty, Jeff Burton, Ward Burton, and Elliott Sadler are a few of the drivers to take the turns on the asphalt at South Boston Speedway.Photo courtesy of Joe Chandler/South Boston Speedway. Just off Route 360 in South Boston sits one of the landmarks that ...

By Deelynn Leigh Spring 2022 Winter season of no snow, Bare limbs and surviving willowed leaves, Brisk air in opening doors, Burning sun through frosted glass, Smoking chimneys swirl above, A red robin perched nearby, Scanning the earth for its next home, Picking up debris after windy nights. From the frosted window we see, Stopping to praise God for His ...

Story by John Theo Jr. Photos provided by Abbott’s Farm, Garden, and Gun Spring 2022 Bill and Darnell Abbott The logo says it all:  Abbott Farm, Garden, and Gun. What could be more American than that? Located at 445 South Main Street in Halifax, Va., it is a must-stop for any visitor passing through, or the rare resident who has ...

Story by Deelynn Leigh Photographs by Benjamin Allen Photography Spring 2022 Most weddings and special events take months to years of preparation. To suffer an abrupt stop in those preparations is both shocking and devastating for the wedding planner, vendors, the bride and groom, and their friends and families. This leaves everyone asking, “So, what now? Where do we go ...

Spring 2022 Strawberry season is right around the corner! Something new is coming in May. Saturday, May 21, 2022 9:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M. First ever Strawberry Festival in Halifax, VA at the Farmer’s Market! Hello, Virginia. This is Viny from Halifax.  Another successful, community/family event is going to take place in the small town of Halifax.  The festival will ...

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Story by Katherine Milam Photo by Ralph Adams Photography Twenty-five years is a significant milestone in the life of The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, which serves the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County to South Boston/Halifax County, Va., and Caswell County, N.C. To commemorate, the foundation celebrated with an Open ...

Halifax, Virginia By Sally Bane It is no secret that Halifax County has an abundance of incredible farms, produce, and natural resources. Chef Steve Schopen at Molasses Grill in downtown Halifax has made it his mission to be an advocate for these resources. With a menu that changes weekly and an eye for the bounty of the county, Chef Steve ...

J.W. Shelton Auctions South Boston, Virginia By Phyliss Boatwright Auction bid card The history of South Boston’s J.W. Shelton Auction and Realty began in 1955 and includes a lot of knowledge and skill passed down from one generation to the next. It also entails much more than the average auction attendee probably realizes. Current owner Sam Watts worked under the ...

The Cozy Cottage is located at 176 S. Main Street in Halifax, Va. Story and photos by Kendra Morris Sam and Debbie Thompson offer Christmas shopping all year-round at The Cozy Cottage on Main Street in Halifax. Those driving through South Boston, Halifax, Roxboro, or Danville in the past year have probably been in a small business store to get ...