Coinciding with the Prelude to Liberty celebration in Historic Halifax, the town of Halifax is sponsoring the first Morattico Artisan Fair on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A Roanoke Rapids man faces a March 21 first appearance in district court after child sex offense charges were lodged against him.
After what he said was a productive meeting today, Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said investigation of two Internet sweepstakes businesses which reopened in Roanoke Rapids will continue.
Lieutenant Roy Rooks and Detective Obert Wiltsie of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office earned their criminal investigator's certificate after completing a two-year program of classes.
