A split vote today ended a proposal of enacting a countywide ordinance which would ban the tethering of dogs.
City and county officials conducted checks today at Carolina Inn as a deadline for coming into compliance with a court order looms.
With support from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, the Halifax County Public Health System will expand a program aimed at decreasing obesity by encouraging physical activity and healthy eating within the county’s three school districts.
With a positive test for rabies in a raccoon which randomly attacked a dog, as well as the arrival of fall when interactions between wild animals and pets increase, the Halifax County Public Health System is encouraging all pet owners to make sure their dogs and cats are up-to-date on rabies vaccinations.
March is National Nutrition Month and youth will be celebrating Thursday with help from the Halifax County Public Health System.
The Roanoke Valley Breast Cancer Coalition will host a free breast exam clinic Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Halifax Regional Medical Center.