Town of Halifax

Town of Halifax, VA Story and photos by Jo Proia Everyone has probably wished, at some point, that they could clone themselves. No training anyone, no getting them up to speed, no managing them, just dividing tasks until the jobs are done. Or maybe because there are so many opportunities available in this world, having a clone would allow us ...

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 ...

By Carol Nelson - VCE Southside Master Gardener Spring 2022 The mornings are still a little cool to see many flying insects in our gardens – but in a couple weeks the butterflies and moths will be out in force, as well as the peskier sorts like mosquitoes, midges, and winged termites. Soon we will also notice acrobatic predators swooping ...

By Darnell Abbott Fall is my absolute favorite season. After the sweltering dog days of summer, those first crisp, low humidity days are such a relief and it is a joy to be outside. I want to spend a little time addressing the advantages of planting trees and shrubs in the fall rather than spring. As an owner of Abbott’s ...

By Candace Dishmond-Baskervill Nestled in the heart of downtown Halifax, Virginia, there is a hidden gem that I just have to unearth for you! Imagine for a second, a giant indoor and outdoor market full of local artisans, antiques, gently used goodies, locally packaged foods, handmade treasures, essential oils, and repurposed creations and then, (as if that’s not enticing enough!) ...