Halifax County

Rocky Mount faces possible financial takeover

April 11, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The state’s Local Government Commission delivered a warning to the city of Rocky Mount during its monthly meeting last week, putting its elected leaders on notice that any further budget missteps could trigger […]

Halifax Resolves returning to NC

April 10, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Halifax Resolves, the first known formal call by state representatives for independence from Great Britain, is coming back to North Carolina as part of the America 250 celebrations. The Resolves, issued April […]

Berger trails Page as primary delivers NCGA upsets

March 13, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina March 3 primary delivered upsets in several state legislative races, with the most consequential in Senate District 26 — the race between Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) and Rockingham County […]

State Sen. Norman Sanderson arrested for DWI

October 25, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina state Sen. Norman Sanderson (R-Pamlico) was arrested on DWI charges last Saturday evening after being pulled over on Edwards Mill Road in Raleigh by the State Highway Patrol. Sanderson has been […]

December offers America 250 events

December 5, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, monthly events in North Carolina are being held in the lead-up to celebrations planned for the state and federal level in 2026. Deadlines for the America 250 North […]

100 in 100: Halifax County’s Tom Topping, Duke Hall of Famer

May 14, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]