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Displaying items by tag: weldonnews

A high-speed chase Friday night resulted in the arrest of a Roanoke Rapids man on drunk driving and other related charges, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.

Wednesday, 23 April 2014 15:57

Harrison featured speaker at HCC commencement

Venessa Harrison, president of AT&T North Carolina, will be the featured speaker at Halifax Community College’s commencement exercises slated for 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, in The Centre’s auditorium.

Wednesday, 23 April 2014 05:42

Heroin seized; two arrested in New Yorker raid

Halifax and Northampton county sheriff's office investigators overnight raided a room at the New Yorker Motel, seizing heroin, marijuana, crack and Hydrocodone.

Monday, 21 April 2014 13:41

Man sought in attempted counterfeit passing

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying an individual who allegedly attempted to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at the Three Flags convenience store in Weldon March 31.

Thursday, 17 April 2014 17:13

HCC, Virginia Union announce transfer agreement

Halifax Community College and Virginia Union University officials signed a new articulation agreement Tuesday.

Tuesday, 08 April 2014 12:47

Motive still uncertain in Strip shooting

With two people now in custody, the Halifax County Sheriff's Office is trying to figure out the motive behind a March 24 shooting that occurred in the South Weldon area of Eleventh Street known as The Strip.

Thursday, 27 March 2014 17:59

Socks appeal: Man busted for nabbing three-pack

A Weldon man was jailed today after he allegedly stole a three-pack of Nike socks from a local store.

Wednesday, 26 March 2014 17:17

Ransome Circle patrol nets gun find

A Sunday morning traffic stop on Country Club Road netted a revolver that was reportedly in the possession of a convicted felon.

Wednesday, 26 March 2014 13:43

Ponton wanted for attempted murder

A Monday night shooting on the Eleventh Street area of South Weldon known as The Strip caused no apparent injuries, but has resulted in a warrant for attempted first-degree murder being filed against Omar Daquan Ponton.