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Danville Community College expands IT, cybersecurity opportunities
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (321+ words) Danville Community College officially celebrated the signing of a new memorandum of understanding with Rural Empowerment Inc. , LLC last month during a ceremony held on campus. The partnership establishes a collaborative effort to provide comprehensive training in information technology and…...
40 Halifax students inducted into National Honor Society
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (229+ words) Forty Halifax County High School students were inducted into the Perihelion Chapter of the National Honor Society during a Thursday evening ceremony in the school auditorium. The students were selected by the school's faculty for induction into the society because…...
Rainy weather greets Halifax students for a night of Disney magic
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (225+ words) A little April shower may have greeted students Saturday night, but the rain did little to wash away the excitement as Halifax County High School hosted this year's prom, "Disney: A World of Wonder." Despite steady rain during the opening…...
Phi Chapter Officers installed, 50-year member recognized
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (109+ words) | Society | yourgv. com'Your GV. com Phi Chapter installed new officers for the 2026-28 biennium. At the recently installation are Robin Reeves, recording secretary and editor of newsletter; Terri Holt, treasurer; Jami Hunt, first vice president; Lisa Long, president; Samantha Boyd, second…...
Students shine at state leadership conference
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (411+ words) Halifax County High School students show off their projects. Students from Halifax County High School recently demonstrated talent, leadership and dedication at the Virginia Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Leadership and Recognition Conference, held in Virginia Beach....
Demolition continues on old high school building in Halifax County
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (112+ words) | Education | yourgv. com'Your GV. com Demolition of the former Halifax County High School continues daily. As of Wednesday, demolition of the three floors of classrooms to the left of the front entrance to the former school is in progress. Howard…...
Third Annual Youth Activities and Opportunities Fair set for Thursday
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (165+ words) Families across Halifax County are invited to attend the third annual Youth Activities and Opportunities Fair on Thursday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p. m. at the SOVA Innovation Hub, 715 Wilborn Ave. , South Boston. The free community event helps parents and students explore local…...
School system administrators honor Teacher of the Year, Excellence in Service award winners
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (651+ words) Natalie Long, instructional reading coach at Sydnor Jennings Elementary School, receives a bouquet of roses from Halifax County Public Schools Superintendent Amy Huskin on Friday morning after being named the school division's 2026 Teacher of the Year. With Long are members…...
Center offers summer training in welding, information technology
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (236+ words) This summer, the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is providing opportunities for individuals to build new skills, explore career pathways, and take the next step toward a career through hands-on training courses in information technology and welding. Summer classes begin…...
Gazette staff writer wins award from Virginia Press Association
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (211+ words) The Gazette-Virginian staff writer Miranda Baines was honored by the Virginia Press Association at its annual awards banquet on Saturday. Held in Lynchburg this year, the press organization gathers each year to celebrate standout journalists from the commonwealth. Baines picked…...