As a member of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners, my mission has always been simple: to serve all the people of this great county\u2014no matter where they live. That\u2019s why I\u2019m writing today to offer my full and public support for Commissioner Redding\u2019s recent motion to create a countywide Recreation Director position and establish a Halifax County Recreation Department.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Commissioner Redding\u2019s proposal was bold, visionary, and rooted in a deep commitment to our people. It wasn\u2019t just about creating a new position\u2014it was about opening doors to new opportunities for children, families, and seniors in every corner of our county.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Whether you live in Hobgood, Hollister, Lake Gaston, Weldon, Littleton, Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, or Scotland Neck, your access to quality recreational programming should not depend on your zip code. Right now, the opportunities are uneven\u2014and that\u2019s something we have a responsibility to change.<\/div>\n

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Recreation is about more than play. It\u2019s about health. It\u2019s about mental well-being. It\u2019s about after-school programs that keep our youth safe and engaged. It\u2019s about creating spaces where our seniors can stay active, connected, and supported.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Commissioner Redding understands this, and so do I.<\/div>\n

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While his motion didn\u2019t pass this time, I want the people of Halifax County to know that I stand with him\u2014and I will continue to work alongside him to bring this vision to life. We owe it to our communities to make recreation a priority.<\/div>\n

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Imagine a future where families in Littleton have the same access to programs as those in Weldon, where kids in Hollister can join county-wide leagues, and where seniors in Hobgood can enjoy wellness classes without needing to leave their town. That\u2019s the future we\u2019re working toward.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

And we\u2019re just getting started.<\/div>\n

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In service and with determination,<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Commissioner Sammy D. Webb<\/div>\n

Halifax County Board of Commissioners<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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