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Items filtered by date: August 2015

The Halifax County Tobacco Research Referendum will be held November 19 at the county Cooperative Extension Office at 359 Ferrell Lane in Halifax.

Monday, 28 September 2015 13:01

Whitaker surrenders in Thelma drive-by

A disagreement is behind a Saturday night drive-by shooting in which a 13-year-old was injured, the detective investigating the case said today.

Monday, 28 September 2015 08:01

Third Weldon heist leads to arrest

A man with a past record of armed robbery was arrested this morning following a third heist in Weldon.

Sunday, 27 September 2015 09:57

Juvenile shot in drive-by expected to recover

A Littleton man is wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting late Saturday night in which a 13-year-old was shot inside the residence on Thelma Road.

Saturday, 26 September 2015 23:29

Enfield man charged in evening sex assault

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office filed felony warrants against an Enfield resident who faces charges in a Saturday evening sexual assault.

Saturday, 26 September 2015 12:57

Photo gallery: Muster Days

Muster Days got under way in Historic Halifax this morning beginning with a parade led by the Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps.

Saturday, 26 September 2015 12:20

Man charged with sex counts involving child

A Roanoke Rapids man was charged this morning with indecent liberties with a child and attempted first-degree rape, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.

Friday, 25 September 2015 16:20

RRPD blotter: September 22 and 24

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:

Friday, 25 September 2015 16:00

A rally for the missing: March set in Jackson

Since the last vigil to bring the missing and the murdered whose cases have been unsolved to the forefront, a governor's reward has been established for information in the case of Shonda Stansbury.

Friday, 25 September 2015 12:46

Weldon schools participating in Cal Sr. Day

Weldon City Schools, along with approximately 100 youth-serving organizations, will participate in the nationwide celebration of Cal Ripken Sr. Day Tuesday at Weldon High School.