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‘Sexted’ photos at Bluestone Middle School spark investigation

03/11/14 - 7:51 pm

Mecklenburg County authorities are pondering their next move after seizing two dozen cell phones and other electronic devices from Bluestone Middle School students that contain pornographic photos, including images that appear to have originated with “sexting” by young students.

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Halifax gets ready for budget, April arts and crafts festival

South Boston police investigate after two found dead outside of homes

Edmunds takes seat on Tobacco Commission

Cash infusion eyed for deal closing fund

Winter holds its icy grip

Mecklenburg Sun

Baskerville pleads guilty to reduced charge

talon target: Clarksville aims to cut down on buzzards

Clarksville evaluates police staffing needs

Mecklenburg County Trustees revisit policy on Bible handouts

Schools face quandary on lost days

Halifax County spring break survives winter cancellations

03/11/14 - 9:55 am Halifax > Halifax Education

There was good news for students and parents alike as Halifax County Superintendent of Schools Merle Herndon advised trustees on Monday evening that spring vacation days are protected.

Judge: Clean up ash pits

Duke Energy's coal-fired plants across the North Carolina line from Halifax County: the Mayo Steam Station on U.S. 501 (left) and the Roxboro Steam Station in Semora, N.C.

03/10/14 - 7:45 am Halifax

Order calls for ‘immediate action’ to halt flow of tainted groundwater at Dan River Steam Station, and at Person County coal-fired plants upstream from Halifax County

New leak found at Dan River coal plant

03/10/14 - 7:44 am Halifax

Storm water pipe releases metal-contaminated water

Out of loss, welcome aid for firefighters

Betty Williamson, her daughter, Amanda, and son, John were on hand Sunday afternoon to present a donation of firefighting equipment to Halifax County’s 12 fire departments. The items were purchased with memorial contributions made in the name of the county forester, who died in 2010. (SOMcL photo)

03/10/14 - 7:35 am Halifax

Family of late forester Alex Williamson gives equipment to local volunteer departments

Icy surprise brings activity to a crawl

Friday’s snow turned to a slushy mess as temperatures warmed.

03/10/14 - 7:34 am Halifax

Schools were closed for the day after students had already missed class on Monday and Tuesday due to inclement weather. The opening of school was delayed Wednesday, leaving Thursday as the only full day of the week.

Icy surprise brings activity to a crawl

Halifax County supervisors resume work after delay last week

Halifax County School Board meets tonight at Bethune site

Sea Serpents second in championship

‘Sexted’ photos at Bluestone Middle School spark investigation

Halifax County spring break survives winter cancellations

Judge: Clean up ash pits

New leak found at Dan River coal plant

Out of loss, welcome aid for firefighters

Icy surprise brings activity to a crawl

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