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	Halifax County, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Halifax County is a county located in the state of Virginia.
		Halifax County was established in 1752 from Lunenburg County.
		In the county, the population is spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 26.30% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who are 65 years of age or older.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Halifax_County,_Virginia (382 words)

	Halifax County, North Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Halifax County is a county located in the state of North Carolina.
		Halifax County is a member of the regional Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments.
		In the county the population is spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who are 65 years of age or older.
	www.bucyrus.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Halifax_County,_North_Carolina (488 words)

	Historic Halifax
		The town of Halifax was founded on the south bank of the Roanoke River in 1760 and quickly became a focal point for the entire valley.
		Halifax was a river port, county seat, crossroads, and social center.
		Halifax remained prosperous until the late 1830s, when its political power was diminished and when the new railroad bypassed the town.
	www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us /sections/hs/halifax/halifax.htm (895 words)

	Halifax County, Virginia - Business
		Halifax County, Virginia, is located in the Southern Piedmont Region of Virginia, contiguous to the State of North Carolina and a little over an hour away from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the Research Triangle Park (RTP).
		Halifax County is known for its aggressiveness and support given to attracting and assisting new and expanding industry with creating jobs and investments in the community.
		This was evidenced by Halifax County becoming the first community to be certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1985 as being prepared for economic development as well as the filling of the Halifax County/South Boston Industrial Park.
	www.halifaxvirginia.com /business03.asp (587 words)

	Halifax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Still the county seat of the County of Halifax, it is a mecca for people who enjoy history because it boasts one of North Carolina's largest historic sites in addition to a 19th century area lined with antique shops.
		Halifax County is bound on one side by the Roanoke River which provides the Roanoke Valley with fine fishing and recreation.
		Halifax has the best of both worlds as it is proud of its past and also with a clear vision of the future.
	www.3rddoor.com /halifax.html (238 words)

	Halifax County Halifax, North Carolina (Counties)
		The county population on July 1, 1999, was 55,832, an increase of 316 over the 1990 census.
		Halifax County Airport serves Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County and is owned by the City Of...
		Halifax was founded in 1760, located in Halifax County (of which it is the county seat) between...
	www.ohwy.com /nc/y/y37083.htm (173 words)

	Halifax County, Virginia - News
		Halifax County, Virginia is located one hour north of Durham, North Carolina and Research Triangle Park.
		Halifax County has provided for accelerated depreciation and low taxes on computer equipment, virtually no tax on research and development equipment and biomedical equipment, job grants for technology jobs created, and 2% investment rebates for qualified companies.
		Halifax County is strategically located less than half an hour from the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), within minutes of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, and within three hours of several of the country’s top research universities-Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, NC State University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and Duke University.
	www.wliinc2.com /cgi/foxweb.dll/wlx/cs/wlxenews?cc=HFCIDA&action=DISPLISTDET&docid=17 (650 words)

	Halifax County
		It is the intent of this Article of this Zoning Ordinance to encourage economic development and to preserve farmland by providing for the viability of the County's agricultural sector by encouraging the orderly and responsible growth of its livestock, dairy, and poultry industry, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare and the environment.
		The County recognizes that the operation of large-scale confined animal feeding operations can have a substantial adverse impact on the quality of life of property owners in nearby areas thereby requiring standards and guidelines for their siting and operations.
		An owner/operator shall submit to the County, prior to construction, a detailed odor management plan specifically referencing all proposed odor abatement mechanisms, techniques, and practices to be implemented in the operation of both animal housing and waste collection, storage and disposal activities of the facility.
	home.att.net /~U.S.Hog/halifax.html (1649 words)

	News on Halifax, Canada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		HALIFAX COUNTY, NC -- Students at Hobgood Academy were released from school for the day Thursday morning after a blasting cap was found at the school -- the...
		HALIFAX bagged their first win in 11 months in a match notable for the achievements of two hookers at opposite ends of the age scale.
		HALIFAX -- The problem of babies born to drug-addicted mothers was the focus of the Halifax County Community Child Protection Team's monthly meeting Monday...
	canada.daylightonline.com /Halifax.html (8353 words)

	Halifax County FSA Office (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It is still the largest industry in the County and is an essential ingredient to the stability of local economies.
		Halifax County is one of the largest counties in North Carolina.
		The total reported crop acreage in Halifax County is 120,210 acres.Producers are required to report all peanut, tobacco, cotton, and CRP acres.
	www.fsa.usda.gov /NC/halifax.htm (172 words)

	News on Halifax, Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		HALIFAX (CP) - A defeated Nova Scotia cabinet minister was appointed editor of the Halifax Daily News on Thursday, three months after she lost her seat in a...
		HALIFAX -- Bryan Starnes of Martin Starnes and Associates presented a preliminary audit report to the Halifax County Board of Commissioners at their Monday...
		HALIFAX (CP) - Hundreds of residents were being evacuated in low-lying areas along Nova Scotia's eastern shore and in Halifax late Sunday as the province...
	www.linkmorgue.org /us/VA/Halifax.html (5689 words)

	WRAL.com - News - ATV Thefts On Rise In Halifax County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Authorities in Halifax County said thefts of all-terrain vehicles are on the rise.
		Halifax County deputies cannot locate the owner of one of the recovered 4-wheelers because the registration numbers were filed off.
		Halifax County is starting its own databse of local owners to help track the number of ATVs that are stolen.
	www.wral.com /news/2881483/detail.html (455 words)

	Pittsylvania County Home Page
		The county borders North Carolina and is adjacent to the city of Danville.
		Chatham, the county seat, is 140 miles from Richmond, 68 miles from Roanoke,50 miles from Lynchburg, and 96 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina.
		The county was formed in 1767 from Halifax County and assumed its present boundaries in 1777.
	www.pittgov.org /home.htm (135 words)

	Halifax County, NC Deeds -- John Purnal Property (1779)
		Halifax Co., NC In December, 1779 John Purnal bought a piece of land from Jesse Dickson.
		Thomas Pace of Halifax Co., to Charles Pasteur of Town of Halifax.
		After obtaining another Halifax County deed abstract book, I should be able to trace this land back to the time that it left John Thompson's possession.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/GlenGallagher/purnal.htm (395 words)

	Canadian Relocation Systems, Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
		Halifax is the Capital of Nova Scotia with a population of 330,000 people Made up of the four previous municipalities of Halifax, Dartmouth,Bedford and Halifax County.
		The Halifax Explosion occurred December 6, 1917 when the French Steamship "Mont Blanc" and the Belgian Steamer "Imo" collided in the Halifax Harbor causing an explosion where over 1900 people were killed instantly, and over 9000 injured,many permanently.
		Halifax offers just the right mix of big city cachet and small town comfort.thriving theatre, a top notch symphony, live jazz, rock and country music and clubs.
	www.relocatecanada.com /halifax (283 words)

	Halifax County North Carolina Genealogy Links
		In 1758 the residents of Edgecombe County petitioned the Governor and the Colonial Assembly requesting that the parish of Halifax be granted the status of an individual county - having functioned along with St. Mary’s Parish as the two original Edgecombe County parishes since its creation in 1741 from the southwestern section of Bertie County.
		Bertie County was formed from the western extension of Chowan Precinct (west of the Chowan River) in the year 1722, and was even earlier, an undefined part of the now extinct original Albemarle County 1664-1668.
		Halifax County is located in the northeastern area of North Carolina and is bordered on all sides by seven neighboring NC counties.
	www.rootsweb.com /~nchalifa (689 words)

	Roanoke Daily Herald
		The Halifax County chapter was named ”Branch of the Year“ last weekend by the state National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and Harvey was recognized as ”President of the Year,“ which he said was the first time that a first-year president had received that award.
		Harvey also said a large banner with a controversial quote from Halifax County Commissioner Rachel Hux regarding the situation at Halifax Community College, which was a prominent feature during an NAACP press conference last month, was not officially sponsored by the group.
		He said it had been placed at the front of the funeral home, which the press conference was held in front of, by NAACP member Hubert Pope, who as owner of the building had every right to do so, and defended the rights of all to free speech.
	www.rrdailyherald.com /articles/2005/10/13/news/news4.txt (575 words)

	Halifax, NC - The Western Albemarle Region Of North Carolina - History, Events, Attractions - Lake Gaston, Roanoke ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The western-most county in the Albemarle Region, Halifax bridges the coastal plain and the piedmont.
		The Roanoke River, a colonial trade route linking the interior of the state with the Albemarle Sound, brought the towns of Halifax, Weldon, Roanoke Rapids, and other Halifax County communities into the the vast river-town network of coastal North Carolina.
		Often called North Carolina's "cradle of history," Historic Halifax is the birthplace of the "Halifax Resolves,", the first official action by an entire colony recommending independence from England.
	www.albemarle-nc.com /halifax (134 words)

	North Carolina ECHO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Halifax County Agriculture Museum and the Allen Grove Rosenwald School are located on the grounds of the 4-H Rural Life Center in Halifax.
		The mission of the Halifax County Library is to provide information, cultural enrichment, recreation and the means of continuing education for persons of all ages and interests.
		The Historic Halifax Visitor Center has an audio visual presentation as well as displays and exhibitions on the history of the town.
	blue.dcr.state.nc.us /servlet/ascwg/search?ss=no&qry=county&tm1=Halifax (780 words)

	Halifax Co., VA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Halifax County has made substantial efforts to ensure the accuracy of location and labeling information contained on this map.
		Halifax County promotes and recommends the independent verification of any digital data contained on this map product by the user.
		Halifax County makes no warranty or other assertion as to the fitness of the maps for any particular purpose and neither Halifax County nor it's agents or employees shall be liable for any claim alleged to have resulted from any use thereof.
	arcims2.webgis.net /halifax (121 words)

	Halifax County
		Often called North Carolina’s “cradle of history,” Historic Halifax is the birthplace of the “Halifax Resolves,” a document that gave rise to the creation of the Declaration of Independence.
		And when your day is over, Halifax County is famous for its hospitality, with everything from full service national hotel and motel chains to quaint bed and breakfasts.
		Halifax County is a choice location for business.
	www.ncnortheast.com /halifaxco.htm (320 words)

	Resources For Genealogy Research
		Arendall's of Halifax County Virginia 1809 - 1999.
		Halifax County - past and present: stories of the past as told by local residents.
		Morrison, Alfred J. Halifax County Virginia, a handbook: prepared under the direction of the Board of Supervisors.
	cave.pure.net /~hfaxlib/GenealogyResources.htm (828 words)

	Halifax County, NC - Archaeology & Historic Preservation Fact Sheet
		A county architectural survey was completed in 1987, and a survey of all municipalities in 1992.
		The Halifax Historic District was the state's first National Register listing in 1970, and the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Ferrall Cemetery in Halifax was the 2,000th in 1997.
		In 1999, work commenced on preparation of a publication of the county's architectural surveys with assistance of a state grant and Historic Preservation Office staff assistance.
	www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us /facts/Halifax.htm (357 words)

	Index
		Halifax County offers a unique combination of assets that have encouraged businesses to prosper here for over 300 years.
		The mission of the Halifax County Economic Development Commission is to support the creation of new jobs and investment in Halifax County and its municipalities.
		Halifax County Economic Development Commission can provide value-added services in support of new and expanding business and industry development.
	www.halifaxdevelopment.com (253 words)

	Martha East Jones Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Martha was born February 1777 in Halifax County Virginia.
		She was the daughter of William East, III (died 1803 Grayson County, Virginia) and Francis Cockerham.
		John and Rachel's burial is beside Martha at the Springfield cemetery, Washington township, Keokuk County Iowa.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/ia/county/keokuk/marthastory.htm (346 words)

	Halifax County Municipality By-law 62 Warden's Retiring Allowance Halifax Regional Municipality (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Halifax County Municipality By-law 62 Warden's Retiring Allowance Halifax Regional Municipality
		This By-Law may be cited as the Halifax County Warden's Retiring Allowance By-Law.
		The Warden's Pension By-law, Number 62, for Halifax County Municipality which was adopted at a meeting of Halifax County Council held on July 4, 1989, is approved, pursuant to Section 24 of the Municipal Affairs Act, with the following amendment:
	www.halifax.ca /legislation/bylaws/county/c-62.html (323 words)

	Halifax County, NC: History ................................................ ICW-NET Coastal North Carolina Communities ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Between 1776 and 1782, nearly every session of the NC General Assembly was held in the town of Halifax.
		Halifax has given North Carolina more Governors, members of Congress, attorneys general and brigadier generals than any other county in North Carolina.
		Halifax County was formed in 1758 and was named for Charles Montague Dunk, Earl of Halifax.
	www.albemarle-nc.com /halifax/history (170 words)

	Halifax County - Geography of Virginia
		Halifax County is named for the second Earl of Halifax, George Montagu Dunk.
		He revitalized the Board of Trade in London while he was First Lord from 1748 to 1761, stimulating the "mother country" to manage more actively the lucrative colonial trade.
		The county was created and named for Lord Halifax in 1752 - before the disputes over trade and taxes led to such a fear of British domination that the colonials revolted in the American Revolution.
	www.virginiaplaces.org /vacount/halico.html (180 words)

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		Pittsylvania County is located in the high plateau area of the Southern Piedmont Region.
		Chatham, the county seat, is 140 miles from Richmond, 68 miles from Roanoke, 50 miles from Lynchburg, and 96 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina.
		The Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is the only organization with the goal of improving the business climate of the entire Pittsylvania County marketplace, including the Towns of Chatham, Gretna and Hurt, and is supported by approximately 400 area businesses, ranging in size from one-person firms to plants with thousands of employees.
	www.gamewood.net /gds/county/county.htm (369 words)

	PHTIN - Directions to Halifax County Health Department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Halifax County Health Department 19 Dobbs St. Halifax, NC 27839
		6) The Halifax County Health Department is on the right at 19 Dobbs, the two-story building.
		5) The Halifax County Health Department is on the right at 19 Dobbs, the two-story building.
	www.sph.unc.edu /phtin/locations/directions/halifax.cfm (229 words)

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