Halifax Regional Hospital Expands

Halifax Regional Hospital announced on Friday August 10, 2007 it will add two new floors of approximately 15,000 square feet each to the front tower facing Wilborn Avenue. Each floor will house 18 private patient rooms with two additional isolation rooms on each floor. The expansion is a $14 million expansion and renovation project.

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Hilden America accepted in VALET program

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership announced on Wednesday August 8, 2007 the acceptance of Hilden America, Inc into the two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growth through export.

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VIPER Grand Opening

VIPER held its grand opening on Friday April 27, 2007 at its new facility at the Virginia Motorsports Technology Park at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Halifax County, Virginia. VIPER is a collaborative effort between Halifax County, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Virginia Tech, Old Dominion University and Virginia International Raceway (VIR).

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ABB Construction to Begin

The deed for the land on which the ABB expansion will take place was recorded at Halifax County’s Clerk Office on Friday March 30th and construction can begin on the new facility. IDA Chairman Larry McPeters said on Friday “after nine months we have finally gotten through all the paperwork.”

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Founders College Progressing Well

Founders College is progressing very nicely since their announcement back in November 2006 of plans to purchase Berry Hill Plantation. Numerous open houses have been held for interested students entering in September 2007. Founders College selected the Berry Hill site based on its close proximity to the Research Triangle Corridor in North Carolina.

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Enterprize Zone Amendment Approved

The Industrial Development Authority of Halifax County announced today notification has been received from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development that the application for amendment of the Halifax County/South Boston Enterprise Zone has been approved.

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Founders College Announces Plan to Purchase Berry Hill

Scholarships to be awarded to 25 area students

Founders College today announced that it intends to purchase a 660-acre resort in South Boston, Va., providing first-class, customer-ready classroom, conference and campus facilities when the innovative, residential liberal arts and business school welcomes its first students in the fall of 2007.

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  3. ABB Expands-adding 127 jobs to Halifax!!!
  4. Halifax Selected For Fulbright Program
  5. ADi Expands at VIR
  6. VIPER Breaks Ground
  7. Peyton Sellers Signs with RCR
  8. Peyton Sellers Wins NASCAR Championship