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🌱 What jurors are hearing in Halifax County’s high-profile murder trial

Halifax, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Halifax! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What jurors are hearing in Halifax County’s high-profile murder trial
  • How a $750,000 AI grant could reshape Halifax County jobs
  • How the Comets turned a 0–2 hole into a home-court classic

Also on today's calendar: Line Dancing Classes @ Factory Street Brewing and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jury seated, testimony begins in murder trial (yourgv.com) — A Halifax County man is now on trial for first-degree murder in the 2017 death of his wife, with an eight-day proceeding underway and testimony already started. Jurors are hearing how the victim disappeared after closing her Cody store and was later found in a shallow grave off Sandy Ridge Road, as local prosecutors present their case.
   

• Senator Kaine discusses workforce development ideas with Halifax County leaders (wfxrtv.com) — Halifax County leaders met with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center to tackle workforce growth, housing shortages, and AI training needs. With a new $750,000 grant and an AI classroom planned for next fall, officials aim to equip local residents for higher-paying tech-driven jobs while pushing for renewed federal infrastructure funding to support affordable housing.
   

• Comets rally from early deficit to defeat Heritage in five-set thriller (yourgv.com) — Halifax County High School’s varsity volleyball team thrilled the home crowd by erasing a two-set deficit against Heritage and winning 3–2. After narrow early losses, the Comets dominated the final three sets, showing resilience and momentum that should energize local fans for the rest of the season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Belk posted a job opening for Maintenance/Housekeeping Associate - Part Time in South Boston. Apply here.
  • True North Hotel Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping / Room Attendant in South Boston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Halifax here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Boston

  • Lee Pulliam named full-time driver of Peterson Racing's No. 87 entry for 2027 O'Reilly season (speedwaymedia.com)
  • Sick of It Tour calls on Congress to reverse course and improve access to healthcare (wvtf.org)

Clarksville

  • Mecklenburg grand jury indicts three on separate charges of attempted murder (sovanow.com)
  • Dorothy Bunn (sovanow.com)

Chatham

  • 10 Virginia Farms Where You Can Watch Traditional Craftspeople At Work (myfamilytravels.com)
  • Chatham man faces child sex offense charges (wfxrtv.com)

Ok Halifax! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Halifax

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Halifax

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.