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Displaying items by tag: halifaxnews

Friday, 07 February 2014 17:15

Tripp announces intent to file Monday

Incumbent Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp announced today he will file to run as a candidate for sheriff in the May 6 Democratic Primary.

Tuesday, 04 February 2014 10:55

Scammers seek access to computers

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office has received recent reports of a variety of scams that include accessing computers.

Monday, 03 February 2014 13:48

County sets sights on marketing Flambeau building

Following last month's news that it will close, Halifax County officials are looking to aggressively market the Flambeau building, county economic development commission Executive Director Cathy Scott told commissioners today.

Halifax County commissioners today approved the release of state lottery funds for fire alarm and restroom improvements to Dawson and Pittman elementary schools.

Friday, 31 January 2014 16:56

County hires new HR management director

Tony D. Gupton has been hired as Halifax County's new human resources management director, according to a statement from County Manager Tony Brown.

Wednesday, 29 January 2014 12:09

Brody gets new vest

Halifax County Sheriff’s Office canine deputy Brody has received a bullet and stab protective vest.

A Halifax man with a lengthy criminal record is in more trouble with the law after a Northampton County Grand Jury returned true bills of indictment against him for sexual crimes against a minor child.

Thursday, 23 January 2014 17:02

Aycock promoted to fill Casey's spot

Lieutenant Neil Aycock will be promoted to major of the uniformed division of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Wes Tripp said this afternoon.

Thursday, 23 January 2014 16:42

Sheriff's office puts drug money to use

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office, through state and federal drug forfeiture money, is replacing capital items without going through local coffers.

Friday, 17 January 2014 18:06

Sheriff's office streamlines gun permit process

Already streamlining the process for permits to buy handguns, on January 22 the Halifax County Sheriff's Office will begin the second installment to include the application for a concealed weapons permit online.