Weldon City Schools and the Roanoke Rapids Graded School School District will continue to wait for an answer on whether they can spend money on design fees after Halifax County commissioners today approved a watered down motion that was called a vote of confidence on plans the two districts have for school improvement.
A Monday night assault victim in Hobgood was treated and released while the ensuing investigation led to four arrests.
A third person has been arrested in the October 27 murder of Chris Harrison and is also charged in the shooting death of the alleged co-conspirator in the case, Monte Hines.
Five arrests are expected from a compliance check of around 60 of Halifax County's 120 registered sex offenders that began late Tuesday night and ended this morning around 3.
With the holiday shopping season beginning in full force Friday, the Halifax County Sheriff's Office is offering safety tips for shoppers.
