The House of Delegates' version of the state budget proposed using more than $100 million from the Tobacco Commission to fund road projects and higher education centers Southside - a line item that's leaving local legislators uneasy.

Halifax Co., VA - The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it's making $1 million available to help 12 Virginia cities and counties replace and repair roads and other infrastructure damaged in a severe November storm.

Candidates continue to qualify for the May councilmanic elections, according to Halifax County Registrar Judy Meeler.

On Thursday afternoon, Virginia's House and Senate gave final approval on their budgets and the cuts are huge.

If you walk with Dr. Russell Lee in southern Virginia these days, you will find words coming out everywhere.

A 26-year-old South Boston man was sentenced Monday in Halifax County Circuit Court to 105 years in prison, with all but five years and 12 months suspended, for seven drug-related offenses and three for participating in gang activity.

Eight couples renewed their wedding vows in a unique renewal of marriage vows ceremony held Sunday, Dec.

The South Boston Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a total of 1,635 calls in 2009, according to a report furnished by Chief Steve Phillips and Captain Dwight Spangler, who also serves as fire official for the town.

The Halifax Police Department and Halifax County Sheriffa s Office are continuing toA actively investigate the October shooting of Tony Lorenzo Canada, which now has been classified as a homicide case, according to Halifax Police Chief D. E. Martin.

Steady work in the manufacturing plants of Southside Virginia was what brought Morris Damiano's family to Halifax County when he was a child.