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Displaying items by tag: halifaxnews

Reimbursement to Halifax Community College for cleanup of a mold issue in the 500 building, brought up preliminary discussion this evening of a broader issue county commissioners will have to explore — a 10 percent fund balance.

Thursday, 17 October 2013 16:09

More treats than tricks this Halloween

There are more Halloween activities across Halifax County than you can shake a witch's broomstick at this year.

Friday, 11 October 2013 15:21

Ramble on: Paddle event set

Roanoke River Partners and Halifax County Tourism will host the sixth annual Roanoke River Ramble Saturday, November 2.

Wednesday, 09 October 2013 15:22

Report on county schools part of judicial hearing

A judge who is overseeing the Hoke County Board of Education versus North Carolina case, a case that includes Halifax County schools, has called for a hearing on November 13 and 14 to review the case.

A strongly worded letter from the chair of the State Board of Education criticizes, but does not name, several Halifax County schools board of education members of impeding the learning environment within the school system and disregarding advice that could land it in not only renewed financial peril but legal troubles.

Monday, 07 October 2013 18:40

Halifax EMS to get new building

Halifax County EMS will be getting new headquarters after commissioners today agreed to buy the Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad substation on American Legion Road at Highway 125.

Saturday, 05 October 2013 16:25

Rosenwald program honors educational legacy

As the agriculture heritage of Halifax County was celebrated on the outside, a celebration marking its educational heritage was held inside the Allen Grove Rosenwald School.

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 15:41

Harvest Days include Rosenwald, Jones tribute

Harvest Days begins Friday at the 4-H Rural Life Center on Highway 903 and continues through Saturday.

Monday, 16 September 2013 22:53

Tourism spending up; HCVB launches app

Tourism spending was up over the last fiscal year and the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau has a new Android and iPhone application.