The Gazette-Virginian

5 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.

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.

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.

1 week ago | yourgv.com | Billie Jean Baylous

With all the strawberries, this would be a good one to fix. 1 – 10 oz. pkg. frozen strawberries or 2 cups, if fresh½ c sugar1 egg white1 t lemon juice1 c dessert topping – mix according to directions or use whip cream12 oz. vanilla wafers, crushed finePlace partially thawed strawberries in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, egg whites and lemon juice. Beat on low until mixed. Then turn on high for 20 to 20 minutes. Fold into strawberry mixture. Place 2/3 of the crumbs in a 9-by-13 dish.

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.