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Halifax County Fair – 2018

A Tradition Steeped in History and Culture By John Theo Jr. Fall in southern Virginia brings forth images of mild weather, beautiful foliage, pumpkins, and for many residents the annual Halifax County Fair. County Fairs were first created for crop and livestock contests, as well as to showcase breakthroughs in modern farming techniques. For many farmers, the fall harvest was ...

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Wake The World 2018 – Hyco Lake

Story by Marlo Countiss On Thursday, June 28, 13 disadvantaged kids from Burlington and Haw River enjoyed an experience they will never forget.  They got to participate in the first ever Wake The World event at Hyco Lake. Wake The World is a non-profit organization started by Master's Wake Boarding Champion Greg Hodgin and his wife Lois from Asheboro NC.  ...

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