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 Della Batts | The Daily Herald Halifax County Commissioner Chair Gene Minton recently presented a resolution honoring the late Horace Johnson to his wife Commissioner Carloyn Johnson. In the background, is Commissioner James Pierce. |
Commissioner James Pierce said Johnson had been his mentor and he taught by example.
“You never had to wonder what Horace wanted to tell you ... he told you. That meant a lot to me,” said Commissioner Chair Gene Minton.
County Manager Tony Brown expressed his appreciation that Johnson recognized the potential in him. “He told me one time, ‘You have big things ahead of you in Halifax County,’” said Brown.
Commissioner Carolyn C. Johnson, Horace’s wife, tearfully replied, “I accept this with gratitude for myself and my family ... Thank you.”
In other county business:
• October was proclaimed Breast Cancer Awareness month in Halifax County.
• The county plans to hold an auction Oct. 30 at the Agricultural Complex site at 359 Ferrell Lane in Halifax. The county has 14 vehicles up for bid ranging from cars to heavy duty trucks.
Terms of the sale are cash, cashiers check and pre-approved business or personal check. Payment is due at the end of the auction. Property is sold as is and must be removed within 24 hours of the auction. Bids are only accepted on the site at the auction. All sales are final and the county reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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