Will McLawhorn, a Northampton County resident who was serving his country in the United States Army, was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. News of the incident came this weekend and was confirmed Monday morning. He is the son of the Rev. Willie and Diane McLawhorn of Conway.
A benefit concert for John Taylor Saturday night at Java Junction raised $1,300 for the injured officer, who was shot November 17.
Employees of Halifax Regional have donated more than 1,000 items of clothing and toys so needy children in Halifax and Northampton Counties will have a Merry Christmas this year.
Suspects this morning tried to break into Information Grocery on Highway 158 by using a vehicle to ram the back of the building.
A dusting of snow caused some delays and the state Highway Patrol warned there is black ice on roadways.
