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π± How deputies tracked a hijacked car from driveway to Riverdale
Make time for Thomasson HSU β Building Practice on the Halifax Patch calendar

Good day Halifax! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- How deputies tracked a hijacked car from driveway to Riverdale
Also on today's calendar: Halifax County Middle vs Westwood and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunshine and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy and cold, temps: high: 40, low: 31.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 30 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Multiple People Arrested Following Car Hijacking in Halifax County (wbtmdanville.com) β Law enforcement in Halifax County arrested multiple suspects after a woman reported her vehicle was forcibly hijacked in her driveway and later found in the Riverdale area. Deputies, E-911, and rescue crews responded quickly, recovered the vehicle and a firearm, and confirmed the victim was not injured while the investigation continues.
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π Upcoming Events in Halifax
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- Thomasson HSU β Building Practice
1019 Wilborn Ave, South Boston
2:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Halifax County Middle vs Westwood
The Halifax County Middle School , 1011 Middle School Cir , South Boston
5:30 pm - Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Joint Meeting
Halifax County, VA Calendar , 1050 Mary Bethune Street P.O. Box 699 , Halifax
6:30 pm - VCW-SBC IS HAPPY TO HOST VA STATE POLICE RECRUITERS
Virginia Career Works - South Boston Center , 2506 Houghton Ave , South Boston
10:00 am - Thomasson HSU β Building Practice
Virginia Squires Baseball , 1019 Wilborn Ave , South Boston
9:00 am - Big Fade Entertainment & BFE 365 Present:Countdown to 2026!
The Prizery , 700 Bruce St , South Boston
7:30 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 31
π£ Halifax Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Business After Hours - Sponsored by URW Community Federal Credit Union
URW Community Federal Credit Union , 4018 Halifax Rd , South Boston
5:30 pm - CIC Fall '25 Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop Graduation
Factory Street Brewing Company , 210 Factory St , South Boston
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Halifax. Apply here.
- Goodwill Industries of the Valleys posted a job opening for Processor-Pricer - Part Time in South Boston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Halifax here.
π Nearby News
South Boston
- Multiple People Arrested Following Car Hijacking in Halifax County (wakg.com)
- Obituaries for Week of December 11 (hurricanebreezenews.com)
Danville
- Danville Adult Detention center celebrates largest ever graduating class from rehabilitation program (wsls.com)
- The Blood Connection Celebrates Grand Opening of Danville Community Blood Center (wakg.com)
- Danville Council: Library Tax Levy Adjusted to Previous Level; Budget and Tax Levy Votes Set for Tues Dec 16th Council Meeting (vermilioncountyfirst.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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