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Displaying items by tag: weldonnews

Monday, 17 August 2015 14:11

Weldon seeks whereabouts of runaway juvenile

The Weldon Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of a runaway juvenile.

Friday, 14 August 2015 17:44

Woodmen present Moore lifesaving award

A Weldon police officer has been recognized for his efforts which led to the rescue of a couple and leading them safely to shore following a canoe mishap on the Roanoke River in March.

Saturday, 01 August 2015 09:15

Distinguished Young Women program set tonight

The 2016 Distinguished Young Women of Roanoke Valley will be held tonight at 7 at The Centre at Halifax Community College.

Sunday, 26 July 2015 09:53

Balcony collapses at Weldon motel

An approximately 20-foot section of balcony at the Weldon Econo Lodge collapsed this morning.

Friday, 17 July 2015 15:31

HCSO seeks help in indentifying hose thief

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person who stole a water hose from an elderly victim in the South Weldon area.

Thursday, 16 July 2015 12:46

Smith tapped as director of foreign missions

Weldon native Gentry O. Smith was sworn in Tuesday as the director of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Missions, a position that comes with the rank of ambassador.

Monday, 13 July 2015 18:09

Denied pot sale leads to robbery

The refusal to sell weed led to the armed robbery of the man who denied two men of the transaction, the Halifax County Sheriff's Office reports.

Tuesday, 07 July 2015 18:18

Tenth annual National Night Out set

The tenth edition of National Night Out is set for August 4 at The Centre on the campus of Halifax Community College.

Wednesday, 01 July 2015 14:46

Kayaker returned safely to shore

A kayaker was rescued from the waters of the Roanoke River this morning, according to a Gaston Fire and Rescue news release.

Tuesday, 30 June 2015 18:25

Fourth of July festivities set

Weldon kicks off area Fourth of July festivities on Friday with its annual celebration beginning at 5 p.m. at River Falls Park.