The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to three recipients from Halifax County. 

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Questions still linger over the competency of a Roanoke Rapids man charged federally in crimes committed in Northampton County, the attorney representing Michael Christopher Harris said in a motion seeking more time before a hearing is held to determine if he is capable of going through with the proceedings. 

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Brooke Mills Simpson, the singer and songwriter Native from Halifax County's Hollister, North Carolina who finished third place of the thirteenth season (December 2017) on Team Miley Cyrus of NBC's talent competition The Voice is returning to competition.

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The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is requesting assistance with the identification of a person who was responsible for stealing a motor vehicle at Sheetz Sunday shortly after 2 p.m.

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The Halifax County water system is experiencing unusually high demand due to hot weather and an influx of summer visitors. 

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