Halifax County
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Woman wanted for 2 Virginia murders arrested in Halifax County
Dennikia Boyce, 37, was located and arrested Thursday morning in Scotland Neck by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to the Virginia State Police.
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Woman hit, killed on I-95 in Halifax Co
A woman was hit and killed on I-95 southbound in Halifax County on Saturday night, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol. No charges have been filed.
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From temporary job to award-winning career: Halifax County distiller finds her calling
A Roanoke Rapids native has gone from weekend bartender to award-winning distiller. Kaylin Pulley was named 2026 Best Woman Distiller at the International Women’s Spirit Competition.
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Man charged with murder in July shooting at Halifax Co. apartment complex
26-year-old Jada Ausby was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a man last month, the Halifax County Sheriff's Office said.
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Eight arrested after alleged plot to smuggle drugs, contraband into Halifax County Detention Center
Ten identified, eight arrested after an alleged plot to smuggle drugs and contraband into the Halifax County Detention Center, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.
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Weldon man shot and killed in shooting, Halifax County deputies investigating
A man was shot and killed in a shooting Saturday night near the Dogwood Park Apartments in Halifax County.
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Man and woman killed in Roanoke Rapids double shooting Monday morning
Two people are dead in Roanoke Rapids after a shooting early Monday morning. The shooting happened at the intersection of Vance Street and 11th Street West.
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Halifax Co. sheriff: Man charged with statutory rape after search for child in Roanoke Rapids
A man is facing sex crime charges on Sunday after deputies with the Halifax County Sheriff's Office found a missing child.
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Halifax County woman accused of embezzling $400,000 from employer
Granddaughter of Jack H. Winslow, founder of Jack H. Winslow Farm, Inc is facing multiple counts of felony embezzlement.
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Water wars: Booming population, drought driving tension in NC statehouse and beyond
A push by fast-growing Franklin County to secure water access has drawn opposition from locals. Opponents say it could set a dangerous precedent statewide.
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One person dead, another injured in early Sunday shooting in Halifax County
According to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called for reports of a shooting at a home in the area of Turtledove and Tuscan Lane off of Mills Road in Hollister. When they arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds.
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Halifax woman charged with human trafficking
Doris Bynum, 53, was arrested near Enfield
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Dog killed, 2 displaced after RV fire spreads to home in Weldon
Weldon and Halifax County crews said they tried to treat the dog before it died from smoke inhalation. No one else was hurt in the fire.
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Celebrate America 250 in Halifax, home of official call for American independence in 1776
"Prelude to Revolution: Halifax Resolves Days" is a signature event for the state's Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' America 250 initiative, which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and N.C.'s role in the American Revolution.
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Halifax County man arraigned for animal cruelty after pit bull found chained
A Halifax County man faces an animal cruelty charge after PETA workers discovered a malnourished pit bull chained in his yard.
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Sheriff: Halifax County man found in car unconscious with child in backseat
Deputies said Evan Paige Carroll, 28, was found unconscious in a car on West First Street in Roanoke Rapids on Tuesday while a seven-month-old child was in the backseat.
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Enfield man arrested, charged in Rocky Mount man's death
An Enfield man was arrested on Saturday and charged in the January death of a Rocky Mount man.
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Halifax County declares state of emergency after residents go days without water
Halifax County has ordered a pause on all digging and trenching construction after they say a third party has hit their water lines multiple times.
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Halifax County deputies arrest woman accused of Christmas Day stabbing
Halifax County sheriff's deputies arrested 43-year-old Vesquawn Hill after she was accused of stabbing a man on Christmas Day at Pine Ridge Apartments. She is being held without bond and is expected back in court on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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Halifax County man arrested for attempted murder after domestic incident in Enfield
Dondre Coleman, 28, faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, after he was accused of assaulting and trying to shoot a woman during a domestic incident. He is being held without bond and will appear in court on December 19.
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Two people died in Halifax County house fire, cause unknown
Crews were called to a home on Loop Road shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. Officials have not released the names of the two people who died. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Flurries fly, dusting coats ground less than 48 hours after near-80° warmth
Less than two days after near-record warmth, some parts of the area are waking up to a light dusting of snow.
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Halifax couple celebrating anniversary in Jamaica asks for prayers after Hurricane Melissa
Wayne and Bridgette Todd were on their delayed honeymoon for their one-year anniversary in Jamaica when they learned Melissa would not only disrupt their fun, but also put them in the middle of a life-threatening situation.
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Nearly 50 guns, truck and boat found seized in multi-county investigation
Nearly 50 guns, a truck, and a boat - Warren and Halifax County deputies tell us most of those items were stolen, including more than a dozen of those guns.
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Warren County bust: Dozens of guns, stolen property seized
Warren County authorities have recovered 48 stolen firearms and arrested two suspects linked to a theft ring in Roanoke Rapids.
