The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue — Edward R Murrow
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:
Chris Davis was sworn in as Weldon’s new police chief this evening, taking over the position left vacant by the departure of James Avens.
Halifax County Manager Tony Brown announced today the appointment of the new Human Resources Management Director Renee Perry.
Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following:
Roanoke Valley Surgical Associates announced general surgeon, Dr. Michael Wegener, has joined the practice.
Historic Halifax State Historic Site is offering two new guided tours which include access to the site’s historic structures while exploring the lives of the town’s early citizens.
Two women were charged following the execution of a search warrant at Lily Spa on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway Thursday.
The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department will host its fourth Fire Safety Fair next Friday.
On Wednesday and Thursday evening the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted operation Wrong Turn, a traffic checking station at an undisclosed location in the county.
