Miranda Baines

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Staff Writer at The Gazette-Virginian

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Former chief recovering after wreck with fire truck in Halifax County

6 days ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

Bert Martin, president of the Clover Volunteer Fire Department and former chief, is being treated at Duke Hospital for injuries he sustained in a Friday afternoon wreck while on the way to a structure fire call. “It was a shock, but thank God he’s going to be OK,” said Clover Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Andrew Dickerson.
Food in spotlight at Saturday festival in Halifax

1 week ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

The smoky aroma of pulled pork barbecue prepared by skilled pitmasters combined with the sweet scent of ripe strawberries will waft through the air on Saturday at the Halifax Farmers’ Market. The occasion is the Halifax County Virginia BBQ & Strawberry Fest. This marks the third year of the festival held in 2022 and 2023, returning to the town of Halifax after a one-year hiatus. The festival will start at 9 a.m. and wind down around 2 p.m., rain or shine.
Speaker to crowd at Memorial Day program: ‘Lest we forget’

1 week ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

“Lest we forget.”Barbara Bass, speaker at a Memorial Day program on Monday morning at the Halifax County War Memorial, left the crowd with those words as she concluded her address. Bass, a local historian and retired school administrator, urged those in attendance not to forget the sacrifices of the men and women who laid down their lives while serving their country. “Thank all of you who have served this country, thank you for those who are serving, thank you for our police service, as well.
Halifax County High School class of 2025 to mark history with last graduation in building

2 weeks ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

Members of the Halifax County High School Class of 2025 will walk across the stage of the school auditorium Saturday morning during the commencement ceremony and receive their high school diplomas. The moment will mark a new chapter not only for the graduates but also for Halifax County High School itself.
Questions aired over primitive camping plan in Halifax County

2 weeks ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

A proposed primitive campground/community gathering space in the Meadville area met with approval from the Halifax County Planning Commission at their Tuesday evening meeting. The planning commission voted to recommend approval of the venture — Collective Spaces, LLC — to the board of supervisors.
Summerfest, Virgilina tradition marking 40 years, returns Saturday

2 weeks ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

Every Memorial Day weekend, the town of Virgilina celebrates the unofficial start to summer with its annual Summerfest. Much fanfare is in store at the 40th anniversary of Summerfest this Saturday. The main event — the parade — will start at 11 a.m., followed by live music and activities all day long. “We’re expecting a pretty good crowd this year,” said Phillip Poole, chief of the Virgilina Volunteer Fire Department.
Halifax County High School student named regional winner in essay contest

2 weeks ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

When Cierra Caddle, a sophomore at Halifax County High School, found out she was the regional winner in a statewide “Expressions of Freedom” contest, she said she was “shocked.”“I felt like I won the lottery,” said Caddle, with a smile.
Campground/community gathering space in Meadville area proposed

2 weeks ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

A proposed primitive campground/community gathering space in the Meadville area is up for approval by the Halifax County Planning Commission. The commission will consider the conditional use permit application for Collective Spaces LLC at their Tuesday meeting. The joint meeting of the planning commission and board of supervisors is set for 6:30 p.m. in the board of supervisors’ meeting room in the county administration building, 1050 Mary Bethune St., Halifax.
Maelyn Fraser Freshour awarded highest accolade at Halifax County High School

3 weeks ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

A spirit of exuberance for their high school achievements and anticipation of the next chapter of their lives filled the Halifax County High School auditorium during the senior awards program Wednesday morning. Representatives from numerous community organizations presented scholarships to the high school seniors ranging from $500 awards to full-ride scholarships to colleges and universities.
With handcrafted items, ministry spreads love and prayers rising to needs of others

3 weeks ago | yourgv.com | Miranda Baines

A prayer shawl ministry in Halifax County is spreading God’s love to those in need. The members of the ministry crochet prayer shawls, lap robes and “loveys” — items made in the shape of different animals — to donate to nursing home residents, hospital and hospice patients, cancer patients, children with illnesses and those going through a difficult time or grieving the loss of a loved one.