Alton News

Testimony Begins In Capital Murder Case

The Gazette Virginian - Fri Nov 20

The victim's husband and a Halifax County investigator who was at the first crime scene - a trailer where prosecutors say Dennis Lee Daniel smashed Courtney Marie Servais with a glass coffee pot and ripped out her hair with tape - both testified Wednesday in Daniel's capital murder trial.

One lane of U.S. 58 near South Boston closed for repairs

Danville Register Bee - Thu Nov 19

One lane of US 58 in Halifax County is closed in preparation for maintenance repairs to the roadway slope.

Halifax Co. flood damage estimates top $100,000

WSLS-TV Roanoke - Thu Nov 19

Emergency teams from Halifax County, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management , and FEMA has completed a preliminary estimate of the damage caused by last week's flash flooding in the county and South Boston.

Testimony begins in capital murder case

Danville Register Bee - Wed Nov 18

The victim's husband and a Halifax County investigator who was at the first crime scene - a trailer where prosecutors say Dennis Lee Daniel smashed Courtney Marie Servais with a glass coffee pot and ripped out her hair with tape - both testified Wednesday in Daniel's capital murder trial.

VA Toddler's Drowning in Pond Accidental

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Wed Nov 18

Police say the drowning of a Halifax County toddler in a pond near his home appears to be an accident.

Toddler drowns in pond near home

Daily Times - Wed Nov 18

Police say the drowning of a Halifax County toddler in a pond near his home appears to be an accident.

Missing Toddler Found in Pond

WSET-TV Lynchburg - Tue Nov 17

Halifax Co., VA - Authorities are investigating the death of a Halifax County toddler.

Child found dead in Halifax County pond

WDBJ7 - Tue Nov 17

A 21-month-old child was found dead in a Halifax County pond. The sheriff's department says the boy was reported missing around 10:15 p.m. Monday night.

Restoring old cabin connects Richmond man to his roots

Messenger - Mon Nov 16

Four years ago, Richmond engineer Robert Moss was standing in a thicket of pine trees, tangled vines and poison oak deep in rural Halifax County - face to face with a decision that would change his life.

Flooding Shuts Down 501 Through Riverdale

The Gazette Virginian - Mon Nov 16

Tropical Storm Ida's flooding topped out at 27.5 feet in Riverdale cresting midday Saturday, well above the 19 foot flood stage, but well below the 32.2 feet flood that accompanied Hurricane Fran back in September 1996.