September 4, 2007 -The News & Record
“Living In The Heart of Virginia,” WSET 13’s series on local communities will feature the Town of Halifax this week. Two weeks ago WSET staffers spent several days in the town, taking pictures and talking with townspeople. Starting tomorrow, September 4, Halifax will be featured from 12:30 to 1 p.m. daily through Saturday, September 8.
The first segment focuses on the town’s recent revitalization efforts and a talk with Town Manager Carl Espy, as well as an interview with owners of the Town’s upscale restaurant, Molassis Grill. Mayor Leon Plaster will also join Espy in talking about the Town’s revitalization effort and its plans to attract businesses.
On the following days various businesses in the town will be featured — about three each day — through Saturday. One of the most interesting interviews will be with Mr. Howard Dix, who manages the Halifax Exchange Store where customers can find just about anything from dish towels to tools and calendars. The store, which has been open for 60 years, is always an attraction for visitors to the town.
All of the interviews will lead up to Saturday’s first ever Historic Festival which is celebrating the Town’s revitalization and which is being presented by the Halifax Village Business Association and the Town. The day starts off with a canoe trip down the Banister River for those who wish to participate, followed by activities beginning at 10 a.m. with vendors of arts and crafts lining the street as well as food vendors. Several groups will provide musical entertainment during the day and children will enjoy face painting and a magic show on the Courthouse Square. The wine fest which features products from Bright Meadows Farm, Rebec Vineyards, Peaks of Otter Winery and Tomahawk Mill Winery will open at 2 p.m.. Music will be provided by 6th and Main and The Blues Report. Tickets for the festival are on sale at Triangle Florist and Halifax Floral & Framing.