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Matt Wilborn snags bowling sponsorship with Brunswick

The first name in bowling products is Brunswick, and 20-year-old Matt Wilborn has snagged a sponsorship deal with the iconic company, the first-ever for a bowler competing at World of Sports Bowling Center in South Boston.

Green’s Folly wins Post 8 tourney

A team sponsored by Green’s Folly Golf Course took home a win Friday in the annual American Legion Post 8 Baseball golf tournament.

North Main Basketball Classic set Saturday

The annual North Main Basketball Classic hits the court Saturday, with the games being played at the North Main Street playground in South Boston.

Team Cumbey triumphs again at Jeff Nelson Classic

Butch Cumbey is making a habit of sponsoring winning teams at charity golf tournaments, and he did so again Friday at Green’s Folly Golf Course in the annual Jeff Nelson Classic, sponsored for the first time by the Halifax County Educational Foundation.

Running in his dad’s memory

Any struggle Richmond resident Charles Via may encounter during the many road races he runs pales in comparison to the battle his father, Charles Via Sr. fought while warding off cancer.

First-timer, repeat winner at 5K

Daniel McDonald took home his second win in three 5K races, and Emma Worsley repeated her win of last year Saturday at the at the Halifax County-South Boston YMCA 5K Run/Walk.

PLAY THROUGH: GFCC Member-Member Tourney wrap-up

Green’s Folly Golf Course dodged the rainy weather that was forecast for the area and the cooler temperatures to finish a hard-fought Member-Member men’s golf tournament this past weekend.

Two-ball triumph at HCC

Corky Sterns has made a lot of friends since he and his family moved to Halifax County from Sharon, Pa., in 1968.

Historical baseball league merger goes to bat

When the South Boston Dixie Youth Baseball League held its opening ceremony Saturday, the occasion marked a milestone event in the history of the South Boston and Halifax Dixie Youth Baseball baseball leagues.

HCC Two-Ball Tournament to honor Sterns

In 1968, during the height of the Vietnam Conflict, outstanding economic news hit this small Southside Virginia town like a ton of bricks.

Page wins pro wrestling event at HCHS

Halifax County resident Adam Page was at center stage in Saturday night’s Premier Wrestling Xperience – Test of Strength professional wrestling event at Halifax County High School and took advantage of the opportunity to pick up a big win.