Dorothy spent the last few weeks surrounded by family and friends at the Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg.

She was a native of Roanoke Rapids, where she graduated from RRHS in 1950. After living in Lynchburg, VA, for several years she returned to RR in 1972, where she went on to work for JP Stevens, WR Grace and approximately 18 years at Halifax Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna Mae Wheeler Connell and Luther Jackson Connell and her brother Lewis Ivery Connell.

Survivors include her two nephews, Chad Ames Connell and his wife, Ashley Ward Connell of Lanexa, VA , and William Tod Connell of Alexandria, VA. Three grand- nieces, McKenzie Leigh Connell, Olivia Claire Connell and Carleigh Allison Connell and two grand nephews, Tyler Wegner and Dylan Wegner, all of Lanexa, VA

Funeral services will be held at 3pm, Saturday, Sept 2nd at Wrenn Clarke & Hagan Chapel, with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. 

Burial to follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends starting at 1:30 prior to the service at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com

Barbara was born in Halifax County, July 14, 1944, to the late Ernest Worth and Eva Shaw Callahan. 

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by brother, Jesse Wayne Callahan. 

Surviving are her husband, Donald F. Manning of the home; sons, Michael Manning and wife, Kelly, and Kevin Manning and wife, Michelle; sister, Brenda Kay Powers and husband, Tot, and their children, Timmy, Jesse, Heather and Christi, all of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren, Melissa Hale, Jeffrey Manning, Nathan Manning, Matt Manning, Jenni Manning, Heather Ridley, Chris Munn and her grand-“Dog”ter, Summer; great grandchildren, Matthew Manning, George Manning, K.V. Walker, Natalie Walker and Jasiyah Brown. Also surviving is a special aunt, Novella Deloatch and many nieces and nephews. 

Rev. Randy Martin will conduct a service to remember Barbara’s life Saturday, September 02, 2017, at 11:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church. 

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 am, also at the church and all other times at the home of Michael and Kelly Manning, 264 Bishop Rd., Roanoke Rapids. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

Halifax fell 25-17, 25-12, 25-11.

Post match comments from Vikings head coach Alex Campbell, "Playing a good team like Kerr Vance should be able to give us some perspective of where we need to improve as a team. Our young team really picked up a lot of experience in these last 4 games and it will only make us better going forward."

Emerson Poole led the team in kills (7)

Molly Slaughter in assists (6)

and Kayla Gaertner in service points (4).

Halifax plays Community Christian Thursday at Community Christian

Schedule for first games and times are as follows:

Tuesday Sept 5
Industrial
7pm game
RV Rescue vs Dominion
8pm
RR City vs Merritt
9pm
Halifax Works vs Halifax Linen

Wednesday Sept 6
Open Men
7pm game
LaBrecque vs Sm Banditz
8pm
Odd Balls vs Merritt
9pm
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Thursday Sept 7
Church
7pm game
FCC/Valley vs Calavary
8pm
SRB vs New Life
9pm
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Thursday Sept 7
Industrial
7pm game
Enviva vs Winner RV Rescue/ Dominion
8pm
Winner City vs Merritt/ HW vs HL
9pm
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Yellow Jackets shutout the Southern Vance Raiders 5-0.

Roanoke Rapids goals were by Carson Neal with four and Emerson Escobar with one.

Cameron Wilson had two assist while Thomas Merritt had nine saves in goal.

Post match comments from head coach Craig Jean,  "I'm glad to get another conference win, especially against Southern Vance's #11 who has given us problems in the past. Our energy seemed a little down tonight & it wasn't our best performance of the season, but we had control of game from start to finish and we did what we wanted to do in cruising to a drama free shutout win."

The Jackets next scheduled match is Tuesday September 5th at Hoyle field against Northeastern.

Senior Judge Malcolm J. Howard set the sentencing of Antonio Tillmon for 10 a.m. in the United States courthouse in Greenville, according to a notice filed Wednesday in electronic records.

Tillmon’s attorney had requested a new trial for his client in June after he was found guilty in May.

In July the government filed its objections to a new trial. An order on Tillmon’s motion and the government’s objections has not yet been entered into the electronic record.

Count 1 — Conspiracy with intent to possess and distribute 1 kilogram or more heroin from November 2013 to April 2015

Count 2 — Conspiracy to use and carry firearms in relation to drug trafficking offenses from November 2013 to April 2015

Count 33 — Attempted possession with intent to distribute 1 kilogram or more of a substance containing heroin in October 2014

Count 34 — Use a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime in October 2014

Count 48 — Attempted possession with intent to distribute more than 1 kilogram of a substance containing heroin in March 2015

Count 49 — Use a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime in March 2015

Count 32 — Federal programs bribery in August 2014

Count 36 — Federal programs bribery in October 2014

Count 54 — Federal programs bribery in March 2015

The remaining defendants in the case, who all took pleas, were sentenced over the course of two days in June.

The defendants who took pleas were Lann Clanton, Wardie Vincent Jr., Thomas Jefferson Allen, Jimmie Pair, Jason and Curtis Boone, Ikeshia Jacobs, Thomas Jefferson Allen, Kavon Phillips, Adrienne Moody, Alaina Sue-Kam-Ling, Corey Jackson and Crystal Pierce.

Those are the thoughts of Tru Pettigrew, an author, speaker, ad executive and community organizer who will present a Building Bridges forum with the Roanoke Rapids Police Department next week.

The forum is set for September 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kirkwood Adams.

The philosophy of what police can do with the community is something which was set in Pettigrew’s mind after a discussion with an officer who talked about his career ladder from a rookie to a seasoned veteran, he said today.

The forum next week will manifest itself through the COHORT course, which stands for Community Organizers Helping Officers Restore Trust.

COHORT came about three years ago as Pettigrew watched the “news images of unarmed African-Americans dying by law enforcement. My perception was based on other areas I lived in.”

Pettigrew went to the Cary Police Department and discussed who he was and discussed his concerns. The police department “reacted to me with open arms, an open heart.”

It was a step in bridge-building, he said. “It started for selfish reasons. I was concerned for my son.”

To build the bridges takes both sides, Pettigrew said. “The onus and responsibility are on all stakeholders.”

Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty met Pettigrew at a recent chief’s conference. “He told a story about how he got stopped. It’s about listening and talking out. We want people to come talk. We don’t know everybody’s stories so in order to do that we will take the time to get to know each other before we make any assumptions.

That process would include, depending on the circumstances which arise, reviewing body cameras and car cameras and talking to officers.

Hasty said holding forums like this one and ones in the past are one of the ways the police department tries to reach out to the community. “We want everybody in the community to come out. We want to know how we can help you, talk about disconnects and us coming together to fight the problems.”

Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp declined comment on whether this shooting was related to the murders of four people who played cards at a residence on August 20 in the vicinity of the drive-by.

No one was injured in the drive-by shooting, which the sheriff said in a statement was apparently related to the theft of guns taken in a breaking and entering which occurred earlier in the Old Hotel Road area off White Oak Road.

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Warrants in the Sunday shooting have been obtained for Jerrod Ivey Brinson, 28, and Charles Leon Brinson Jr., 30, both of Enfield. They have not been located. They tend to frequent the Enfield area.

Tripp said Rashad Monte Carter, 27, a resident of the house where the drive-by occurred, was arrested in the breaking and entering of the Old Hotel Road residence. He was arrested today.

The men are acquainted, Tripp said.

All three men have previous records and Jerrod Brinson has a manslaughter conviction dating back to 2008 in Wake County, state Department of Public Safety records show.

Charles Brinson Jr. has pending court dates in Halifax County for cyberstalking, chop shop activity and three counts related to breaking and entering, state court records show.

While Tripp stressed he would not comment on whether the three men could be tied to the murders of James and Janice Harris and James and Peggy Whitley, he did confirm the FBI has agreed to assist in the investigation.

The murders were discovered at the Harris residence August 21 after a family member went to the residence for a welfare check.

The only new information to emerge in the case came from a proclamation by Governor Roy Cooper, who approved a $20,000 reward last week.

That reward added to funds already pledged by friends and family members.

The proclamation says the four were shot through a glass door while they sat playing cards at the dining room table. All the victims died at the table after they were shot multiple times in an apparent home invasion, the proclamation says.

Weldon won the match in three sets, 25-16, 25-20 and 25-20.

Singles 

1. Carly Stephenson  8-1 Ashlyn Twiford 

2. Jessie Martin  8-1 Emma Teach

3. Emalee Jones  3-8 Olivia Sanders

4. Hannah Drewette  2-8 Haidyn Fairweather 

5. Lizzy Smith  0-8 Madeline Twiford

6. Carson Johnson 2-8 Elizabeth Perry

Exhibition.  Emma Hoyle 0-8 Rachel Welsh

Doubles 

1. Stephenson /Jones. 8-4. Teach/Fairweather 

2. Martin /Smith  8-6. Twilford / Hawthorn

3 . Johnson/ Drewette  5-8 Perry/ Robertson 

Totals:  Northeast 4.  Northeastern 5

NEA's next match is Tuesday September 5th against Ridgecroft.

The event is set for Saturday, September 23, 2017 at The Hollows Golf Course. This year will mark the 21^st edition of the Open.

Check-in will begin at 11:00 A.M. along with a silent auction. Lunch will follow at 11:30 and golfers will hit the tees at 1:00. Fans who do not wish to golf are still invited to the lunch and Kick-Off portion of the event.

The Kick-Off and Open offers fans the opportunity to meet the team, including Coach Carroll LaHaye, entering her 36th season with the Yellow Jackets.

"This year's 21st Annual R-MC Golf Open is better than ever with Patrick Buick of Ashland jumping on with a Hole-n-One opportunity to win a Buick Encore," LaHaye said.  "We also have several local vendors who have donated gifts for our silent auction.  We are very excited to have all these new items for our participants. The additional support of our event will make it better than it has been in previous years and we appreciate the increased interest."

The open directly helps the women's basketball program at Randolph-Macon. Sponsors are still being accepted for the Open as well.

You can sign up for the entire open HERE. For a lunch only ticket, click HERE. More information is also available at thinkyellowjackets.com

DATE:
September 23, 2017

SCHEDULE:

11:00 Check-In & Silent Auction 
11:30 Lunch & Season Kick-Off 
1:00 Tee-Off

FACILITY:

The Hollows Golf Course 
14501 Greenwood Church Rd 
Montpelier, VA 23192

Roanoke Rapids improved to 3-0 beating Weldon 42-6.

Photos by Randy Wrenn

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Roanoke Rapids police Lieutenant Charles Vaught said investigation into the shooting, which carried attempted armed robbery charges for Devonte Terrell Hudson, continues and investigators are looking into the possibility of other suspects.

Hudson, 25, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested Thursday around 10:30 a.m. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement the charges result from Vaught’s investigation into the report of a shooting the evening of August 7 in which Hudson allegedly attempted to rob the victim.

The victim was shot once during the attempt and continues to recover, Vaught said.

Hudson received a $20,000 bond and has an October 17 court date.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Vaught at 252-533-2819 or remain anonymous and contact Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

Anyone providing Information resulting in an arrest will be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

Investigators J.K. Davis, G.L. Williams and O. Wiltsie assisted.

Vehicle shooting update

A second person has been arrested and another is still at large following a Sunday morning shooting in which an occupied vehicle was fired upon in the 300 block of Madison Street.

Xavion Markise Perry, 16, surrendered to police Wednesday morning to face charges of discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle.  

He was released to a responsible party and has a September 6 court date.

Zatez Shermal Perry, 18, was arrested later Sunday evening while Keyshun Boswell remains at large.

Boswell is encouraged to come to the police department and take care of this matter.  

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Investigator G.L. Williams at 252-533-2821 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

No one was injured.

Fraud, larceny and trespassing

On Thursday around 11 a.m., Master Officer G. Morris charged Stephanie Anna Clewis, 35, of Roanoke Rapids, with obtaining property by false pretense.

He charged Marcus Lee Wyche, 32, of Roanoke Rapids, with larceny, possession of stolen goods and served him an outstanding order for arrest.

Garee Cordell Carr, 29, of Woodland, was charged with trespassing.

The charges stem from a call about a person removing items from Walmart without paying for them and then returning them for a refund.  

When Morris responded to Walmart, loss prevention told him Wyche took the items from the store and Clewis returned them for a refund.

Carr had previously been banned from the store.

Clewis received a $1,000 bond; Wyche a $4,000 bond and Carr a $500 bond. They all have October 4 court dates.

Sgt. M. Moseley assisted.

The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following positions:

(Part Time) Public Works Worker (Public Works)

An employee in this position performs skilled technical and trades work in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment. Job duties include but are not limited to grass cutting, leaf collection, street sign maintenance, and other duties necessary in the Public Works Department.

Firefighter (APPLICANT POOL) to establish an eligibility list from which periodic selections will be made as positions become available. 

Desired qualifications: 

-Must have High School Diploma or GED

-Preferred NC Firefighter II

-Must be able to obtain a North Carolina or Virginia Class B driver’s license within 90 days of employment

Must have WorkKeys Silver Certificate (or higher) (Contact Ellen Grant @ 

Halifax Community College for more information (252) 536-6393)

-Must be of good character, be in good physical condition, and pass a drug test

Complete application packet must be submitted no later than

Friday – September 15, 2017 at 5:00 pm

Physical Agility Testing will be held on Saturday – September 30, 2017 

(Applicants will be notified of testing times) 

Previous applicants should contact Kathy A. Kearney, HR Manager @ (252) 533-2845 to update your application information.

(Part Time) Building Supervisor (Parks & Rec).  An employee in this position supervises scheduled activities and is the City’s point of contact during these activities.  Hours are mainly evenings and weekends according to activities that are scheduled. 

Library Operations Supervisor (Roanoke Rapids Public Library)

Duties:  Supervises the part-time Library Assistants; trains and answers questions; discusses performance issues; and assists in the interviewing processing. 

Delegates tasks and schedules duties for employees; Coordinates computer input and operations for the library; Compiles and prepares the statistical reports of library use; Maintains administrative files and records for the library; Keeps inventory current; Coordinate at least four major programs annually including the Summer Reading Program in June & July, the Holiday Reading Event in December and two others to be assigned by the Head Librarian; Serves as administrative support staff to the director; Performs special projects or tasks. Works with the public to explain library policies, fines etc; Assists in maintaining order in the library, which may include behavioral problems; Answers telephone, refers calls; and works with public directly at the desk: Attends Library Advisory Committee meetings; Works at Parks and Recreations events as assigned by the Parks & Recreation Director; Performs related duties as required.    

Qualifications:  Master’s degree in library science from an accredited ALA library school and some supervisory experience and experience in library work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Additional qualifications:  Considerable knowledge of library practices and procedures; considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; considerable knowledge of library subject matter and information available; ability to plan and administer library administrative operations; ability to organize work area and provide leadership with other employees and patrons using the library; ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the widely varying demographic groups and their special needs.

Salary:  $41,000 plus benefits.

ALL POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The City of Roanoke Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, 

religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, 

or any other legally protected status.

Applications may be obtained at www.roanokerapidsnc.com or may be picked up at  City Hall – 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC 

Kathy A. Kearney – HR Manager – City of Roanoke Rapids 

Phone: (252) 533-2845 – Fax (252) 537-2097

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

September 5, 2017 City Council Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2017 has been cancelled due to the lack of agenda items.

The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

CITY OF ROANOKE RAPIDS

BY: TRACI V. STOREY

CITY CLERK

BRIEFS

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED/TRASH COLLECTION: 

Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. 

Trash collection routes for Monday will be collected on Wednesday, September 6^th. 

COMMITTEE VACANCIES: 

Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at (252) 533-2840 for committee information.

►Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

►Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ)

►Canal Museum Advisory Committee

►Senior Center Advisory Committee

ROANOKE RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Emery G. Doughtie       Mayor Pro Tem Carl Ferebee             

Council Members:  Ernest C. Bobbitt, Suetta S. Scarbrough, Carol H. Cowen, Wayne Smith

Joseph Scherer, City Manager  Gilbert Chichester, City Attorney

Traci V. Storey, City Clerk   Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk

The robbery was reported around 12:56 p.m. and Jarrett Tywaun Davis, 30, was captured within a short period of time at the Super Saver store near the courthouse entrance on Ferrell Lane, Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said.

Tripp declined to disclose particulars of the robbery but did confirm the charge of armed robbery shows probable cause a weapon was displayed.

Tripp said this was the third robbery of the Halifax bank during his career. “Of those, arrests were made.”

An undisclosed amount of money taken in the heist was recovered.

State Department of Public Safety records show Davis received a suspended sentence in 2013 for assault on a female in Nash County.

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Norman was the son of the late Norman and Julia Garner Davis.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Frances Bendall.

Survivors include his devoted wife of more than 40 years, Dru Mealhouse Davis; two sisters, Nancy Davis Wood and her husband, Sammy, and Janet Davis Sykes and her husband, Robert; two nieces, Christy Wood Loyd and her husband, Patrick, and daughter, Lizzy; Sara Curtis Sykes and one nephew, Justin Davis Sykes. Also surviving are numerous cousins, aunts and devoted friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held on Sunday September 3rd at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Norman be made to https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com

Around 10 interpreters were on hand to demonstrate different jobs during the time period.

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