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09/21/2026 · Halifax

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Tuesday’s Spring Sky Has Receipts

The Moon is stirring the group chat, Mars is tapping its foot, and the global news cycle is louder than a kettle left boiling. Read your sign before you answer that message with “per my last email.”

09/21/2026

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News of the Weird

Alligators at the Window, Libraries Under Review

A live alligator entered the drive-thru phase of its life, while a homeowners association discovered that a tiny public library can apparently threaten the structural integrity of a neighborhood.

09/21/2026

Out There

Rainbow River: Florida’s Clear-Blue Conveyor Belt

The Rainbow River looks lazy until the current grabs your bow and starts making decisions for you. Here’s how to paddle its spring-fed miles without becoming an accidental float-trip passenger.

09/21/2026

Good Karma Corner

Good News With a Toolbox, a Fridge, and a Lynx

Libraries lend more than books, neighbors stock food for strangers, and a wild cat has clawed its way back from the edge. Progress looks practical this week.

09/21/2026

On the Scene

Brunch Is Out: Go to a Swap Meet Like You Have a Personality

This week’s best plans involve dusty records, public arguments about movies, and buying a lamp you absolutely do not need. I am officially declaring the neighborhood swap meet superior to brunch.

09/21/2026

The Weekend Escape

Davis, West Virginia: The Weekend Road Trip Where the Water Runs Black

Drive into Davis for mountain air, excellent pizza, and a waterfall the color of strong tea. It’s an easy weekend that feels much farther from civilization than it actually is.

09/21/2026

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2026 Social Services Board Meeting Dates

HALIFAX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD MEETING DATES – 2026 Meetings are held on the Fourth Thursday of each month at 5:00 P.M. at the Social Services Department except where noted. * January 22, 2026 * February 26, 2026 * March 26, 2026 * April 23, 2026 * May 28, 2026 * June 25, 2026 * July 23, 2026 * August 27, 2026 * September 24, 2026 * October 22, 2026 * November 19, 2026 (Third Thursday – Thanksgiving) * December 17, 2026 (Third Thursday – Christmas)

Board of Supervisors Ordinance Committee Meeting

Board of Supervisors Ordinance Committee Meeting Date: September 10, 2026 Posted: September 2, 2026 2:17 PM This is a meeting notice for the Halifax County Board of Supervisors Ordinance Committee. The agenda for this meeting is available for download through the Halifax County Agenda Center. Adobe Reader may be required to view some documents.