Last year more than 1,000 new and slightly worn coats were given away, Tripp said. “It’s just another form of helping the children in Halifax County. Kids grow up fast and outgrow their clothes. It’s a way of helping someone else in need.”

Deputies see the need daily, Tripp said. “Talking with school resource officers, they see the need for a coat drive. It takes in the spirit of doing unto others as you would have done unto you. There is still a desperate need to help our children.”

Drop-off points for the coats are B&J’s Cash and Carry on Becker Drive and the sheriff’s office in Halifax. A pickup can be arranged by a deputy by calling Tripp at 252-578-6761.

Halifax Academy won the game 40-6.

Halifax Academy Stats:

Braden Joyner - 2 tackles

Ayden Woodall - 2 TDs, 170 rushing yards, 7 tackles

Zach Elder - 1 TD, 73 rushing yds, 7 tackles

Tyler Gupton - 2 TDs, 77 rushing yds, 6 tackles

Hudson Yarborough - 3 rushing yds

Morgan Powers - 1 tackle

Ryan Duggan - 2 tackles

Caleb Slaughter - 2 tackles

Heath Williams - 2 tackles

Jackson Spence - 4 tackles

Roanoke Rapids won 36-6. No stats reported.

Roanoke Rapids beat Northeastern 8-1.

The Yellow Jackets goals were by Carson Neal with 2,  Cameron Wilson also with 2 while Chase Johnson, Emerson Escobar, Jake Van Dam, Alexander Thompson each had one goal.

Roanoke Rapids assist were by Carson Neal with 2, Emerson Escobar with 2, Anderson Castillo with 2 and Thomas Merritt with 1.

Thomas Merritt had 9 saves in goal

Post match comments by Jackets head coach Craig Jean, "Our energy wasn't good to start the game. It took about 20 minutes for us to get going. We were rattled early, but we finally settled down and put the game away late in the 1st half. We are going to have to play a lot better next week vs Bunn at RRHS on Monday (3rd place in conf with 1 loss)and at Granville Central on Wednesday (tied with us for 1st with no losses). I was glad to see the starters finish the 1st half and start 2nd half playing pretty good. I look forward to seeing how we compete next week. "

2017 Men’s Soccer  

Date                Oppt                        Site                  Time

8/17                    Currituck                     Away                  Win

8/21                    Louisburg                    Away                  Win

8/28                    JF Webb                      Home                 Win

8/30                    S Vance                       Away                  Win 5-0

9/5                      Northeastern                Home                 Win 6-1

9/13                    Warren County            Away                   Win 9-1

9/14                    Northeastern               Away                   Win 8-1

9/18                    Bunn                            Home                6:00

9/20                    Granville Central         Away                    6:00

9/25                    Louisburg                    Home                  6:00

9/26                    Hend. Collegiate           Away                  4:30

9/28                    Currituck                     Home                  5:00

10/2                    JF Webb                      Away                  6:00

10/3                      S. Granville                 Away                  6:00

10/4                    S. Vance                      Home                  6:00

10/9                    S. Granville                 Home                  6:00

10/10                  Granville Central        Home                 6:00

10/11                  Hend. Collegiate Home                  6:00

10/16                  Warren County            Home                  6:00

10/18                  Bunn                            Away                  6:00

10/23                  Week of NCC Tournament                     TBD

Singles

#1 seed Kristen Pampilo won

#2 seed Abby Mederos won in a tiebreaker

#3 seed Alexis Carter lost

#4 seed Shane Wangit lost

#5 seed Morgan Harmon won

Doubles

Mederos and Pampilo won

Wangit and Carter lost

Sheriff Wes Tripp and his Benefiting the Children of Halifax County non profit organization that helps the children in Halifax County, NC made a donation to the Halifax/Northampton Midget Football League Davie based team.

The funds will help the Davie team purchase new equipment and ensure all the players are equipped.

On Wednesday and Thursday agents encountered the following:

Princess Anthony, 34, of Scotland Neck, was in possession of marijuana.  

Anthony was cited by Agent D.R. Radford with a North Carolina Uniform Citation for possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce and driving while license revoked.

Joshua Hilliard, 27, of White Oak Road, Enfield, was arrested at the One Stop Food Mart in Ringwood after he ran from agents while throwing marijuana.  

With the assistance from Radford and his dog, Tony, 11.2 grams of marijuana was recovered.  

Agent D.W. McKeel charged Hilliard with resisting a public officer and possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce.  

He received a $400 bond and October 18 court date.

Gerald Monta Lynch, 28, of Highway 48, Enfield, was cited with a North Carolina Uniform Citation by Agent C.A. Parker for no insurance, driving while license revoked and expired registration.

Lynch was the driver of a vehicle which left the One Stop Food Mart when he noticed agents.

A search warrant was applied for and granted for the vehicle. Marijuana was seized.  

Parker obtained warrants for the arrest of Lynch for possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce and maintaining a vehicle and dwelling for a controlled substance.

Agents will continue to follow up on the complaint of drug use and sales at the One Stop Food Mart.

TyShawn Tillery, 20, of Third Street, Roanoke Rapids, was arrested by Agent D.J. Epperson and charged with felony possession of cocaine and maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for a controlled substance.  

At a traffic checking station agents could smell the strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. During the search cocaine was seized.  

Tillery received a $3,000 bond and October 25 court date.

Monique Britt, 39, of Birch Lane, Garysburg, was arrested by McKeel after a traffic stop on Davie Smith Street in Roanoke Rapids.  

Britt had an outstanding Halifax County order for arrest for missing court in March for the charges of larceny of property and possession of stolen goods or property.  

Britt  received a $1,000 bond and September 29 court date.

Agents had additional charges of:

5 - Driving while license revoked                           

1 – Resisting a public officer

4 – No operator’s license                                          

2 – Child restraint

2 – Expired inspection                                               

1 – Headlight violation

1 – Marijuana paraphernalia                                   

1 – Fail to carry driver’s license  

1 – Expired registration

Captain A.M. Harris recognized the assistance of agents and the Halifax County E-911 Central Communications staff.

The hospital was recognized as the first in the nation to use X-ray imaging in an innovative new way to preserve tissue donation opportunities on a medical examiner case.

Halifax Regional was honored with this distinction by Carolina Donor Services.

The announcement was made today by Halifax Regional’s President and Chief Executive Officer Will Mahone.  “Our goal is to save lives, and we are proud to be recognized for our commitment in helping tissue donation recipients and their families receive a new chance at life. At Halifax Regional, we work every day to save lives and honor the gift of donation. We are extremely appreciative of the generosity of our donor families.”

A life saved by an organ donation is a miracle for one family, even as it represents a loss for another.

Halifax Regional has long been committed to serving donors, their families and those preparing to receive a new chance at life.

As a result of the hospital’s efforts, donations took place in collaboration with the forensic investigation serving the donor, their family, waiting recipients and the state medical examiner system.

Halifax Regional’s tissue preservation and donation efforts were spearheaded by Charlotte Ferguson, manager of the hospital’s Emergency Care Center.

“Tissue donations must be preserved within a very short period of time. We’ve pioneered a way to speed up the process, with the use of imaging, to allow the gift of donation on medical examiner's cases,” Ferguson said. “The teamwork, out-of-the-box thinking and dedication involved are the reasons we’ve been recognized with this national award. The award is truly the result of outstanding collaboration between Halifax Regional staff, paramedics and medical examiners.”

This comes after the North Carolina State Highway Patrol filed a second-degree murder charge against the 45-year-old man, Glen Anthony Ryland, of Hollister, First Sergeant M.O. Silveri said today.

Silveri said the patrol is working with the district attorney’s office in the case on obtaining a subpoena for medical records, which would show Ryland’s blood alcohol content at the time of the crash the afternoon of September 2 on Highway 43 in the Hollister area.

Briana Bugg, a senior at Park View High School in South Hill, died the following day from injuries sustained in the crash.

The second-degree murder charge was added after a review of Ryland’s driving record last week.

The highway patrol said last week that review shows Ryland was on probation for DWI when the crash occurred as Bugg and her family were traveling to Greenville for an ECU football game.

Ryland, according to state Department of Public Safety records, has had two DWI convictions in Halifax County, one on June 2 in which he was sentenced to 24 months probation and one on May 27 of last year in which he was sentenced to 18 months probation. The conviction this year stems from an offense in February of last year while the 2016 conviction stems from an offense in January of 2015.

Court officials declined to comment on the probation sentences. One did say privately the sentences he received are fairly common.

District Attorney Valerie Asbell said earlier this week, “The officer made contact with the DA’s office and while Trooper (Scott) Richardson continues to investigate we will aid law enforcement in any way possible.”

What has surfaced since the initial inquiry into the recent and past Halifax County charges is that Ryland has pending charges in Warren County where he is scheduled to appear in court on November 15 for DWI; possession of open container; civil revocation; driving while license revoked impaired driving; fail to maintain to lane control and hit and run/fail to stop for property damage.

In September of 2013 he had a DWI charge dismissed for lack of evidence in Northampton County.

In 1990 in Northampton County he had a conviction of DWI which ended with a 30-day sentence and 12-months probation.

Richardson said earlier this week the investigation is ongoing and other charges are possible including felony counts.

According to the latest Halifax County District Court calendar, Ryland has court dates in September and November.

On September 20 he is scheduled to appear in court for DWI, driving while license revoked, civil revocation and probation review.

The state Department of Public Safety earlier this week declined comment on what their recommendation would be be for the probation review.

Silveri said the Highway Patrol has no input into the probation review unless asked by DPS.

Ryland is also expected to face the second-degree murder charge on September 20.

On November 27 Ryland is expected to appear in district court on the charges of DWI, driving while license revoked, speed in excess of 55 miles per hour, drive left of center, reckless driving to endanger and fail to maintain lane control.

Various seaplanes will take off and land using two water runways.

They will taxi to the pier or continue onto the beach area to dock.

Pilots will be available to talk and show their planes.

There will be food, drinks, information displays and music.

Some of the pilots will be giving rides for a nominal donation to the event's charitable organization.

The event opens to the public at 10 a.m.

Pilots who plan on flying to this event should go here to provide their information to the event coordinator and to see more pilot-related information.

The Emporia Virginia native and 1993 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year and current FOX SPORTS 1 analyst, Hermie Sadler, will return to the driver's seat for his first NASCAR Monster Enegery Series race since 2012. Sadler will pilot the No. 7 Chevrolet for Tommy Baldwin Racing at Martinsville Speedway on October 29th for his 65th career NASCAR Monster Energy Cup start.

The Virginia Lottery will serve as primary sponsor, with whom Sadler has been an ambassador for over 22 years. The car will promote The Virginia Lottery's "We’re Game".

(All City meetings are open to the public):

Beautification Committee

Monday, September 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

City Council

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:   

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

(Part Time) Aqua Zumba Instructor

An employee in this class plans, coordinates and provides instruction for Aqua Zumba fitness program activities.  Qualifications:  - Zumba and/or Aqua Zumba Certifications (Preferred, but not required) – High School Diploma or GED – Must have excellent people service skills – Ability to provide service with integrity – Must have good verbal and written communication skills.  (Position is Open Until Filled)

Police Officer (CERTIFIED) 

An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties to protect life and property in the City.  Basic Law Enforcement Training is required. (Position is Open Until Filled)

(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.

(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

BRIEFS

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 

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

Halifax Academy     36.    VS     Northeast / Hobgood Academy     26

Roanoke Rapids (5-0)    48     VS     Louisburg     14

KIPP Pride (0-5)     12     VS     Pamlico County     42

Northampton County (4-1)    16     VS     Plymouth     14

Southeast Halifax (2-3)    34     VS     Gates County     49

Singles 

1. Carly Stephenson     10-1     Madalyn H

2. Jessie Martin     10-1     Haley B

3. Emalee Jones     10-0     Keely W

4. Lizzy Smith     10-1     Aja M.

5. Hannah Drewette     10-0     Kayla J

6. Carson Johnson     10-0     Kayla J

Doubles 

1. Stephenson / Jones     10-0     Madalyn / Haley

2. Martin / Smith     10-1     Keely / Aja

3. Drewette / Johnson     10-0     forfeit

Totals: singles 6-0 

Doubles  3-0

Total 9-0

Monday NEA will play Greenfield in Jackson at 4.

The JV Lady Eagles lost in two sets, 17-25 and 16-25

Keenly had 4 aces, 2 asst

Katie White had 1 ace, 3 asst and 3 kills. 

The Varsity Lady Eagles won in five sets, 21-25, 25-13, 13-25, 25-23 and 15-11.

Melanie had 6 aces, 16 asst, 6 kills and 5 digs

Brittany had 5 aces, 1 asst and 5 kills 

Halifax - 36

Northeast/Hobgood - 26

Halifax Offense:

Cameron Podruchny was 6 of 10 passing for 80 yds with 1 interception

Donovyn Gary had 4 receptions for 65 yds.

Harrison Hardee had 2 receptions for 15 yds.

Donovyn Gary had 15 carries for 247 yds with 5 TDs.

Jared Byrum had 7 carries for 80 yds.

Cameron Podruchny had 6 carries for 30 yds.

Evan Dail had 2 carries for 8 yds.

Harrison Hardee had 1 carry 4 yds.

Halifax Defense:

Jared Byrum had 22 tackles with 1 Interception.

Cameron Podruchny - 12 tackles

Eli Harris - 12 with an interception

Harrison Hardee - 12 with an interception

Chad Keeter - 12

Cody Wood - 9

Donovyn Gary - 10 with an interception

Evan Dail - 1

Colton Copeland - 1

Conner Lynch - 1

Bryce Cooke - 1

JC Branham - 1

Game photos by Randy Wrenn

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The Lady Twisters finished 3rd in the NC USSSA "Summer's End" their 1st tournament as a team.

Pictured:

Front row left to right: Ashton Knight, Janiya Odom, Jazalyn Ham, Lexi Coley, Skylar Wade, Mallory Salmon, Kasey Summerlin.

Back row left to right: Coach James Odom, Coach Nicky Reda, Emma Balmers, Natalie Reda, Ryley Wade, Kylie Wade, Susanna Odom, Coach Dwayne Summerlin.

Not pictured Elizabeth Williams and Coach Heath Williams.

Late Model: Willie Milliken # R1, Limited Sportsman: Jimmy Gray #1, Pure Stock V8: Travis Wells #56, Pure Stock 4 Cylinder: Blake House #8, U-Car: Jason McCauley #34

Note: Late Model winner pending tire test results.

A reminder Clary's Motor Speedway "Where Legends Are Born" will be closed on Saturday September 23rd. Clary's Motor Speedway will return to racing on Saturday September 30th hosting the Pure Stock V8 special event paying $2,200 to win along with racing in Late Model, Open Wheel Modified, and Limited Sportsman.

Pure Stock V8 Special Paying $2,200 To Win September 30th!Clary's Motor Speedway Hosts Pure Stock V8 Special Event Paying $2,200 To Win And More Saturday September 30thClary's Motor Speedway will be hosting a special event for our Pure Stock V8 division on Saturday September 30th paying $2,200 to win along with $175 to start. The event will be a points race for our weekly points. The race program will also feature racing in Late Model, Open Wheel Modified, and Limited Sport...sman. Pit gates will open at 3 PM with grandstand gates opening at 5 PM. Drivers meeting is set for 5:30 PM with on track activity to follow. Come out and join us Saturday September 30th at the place "Where Legends Are Born" Clary's Motor Speedway. Make Clary's Motor Speedway your home track in 2017!

Clary's Motor Speedway Points Update (9/16/17)

Late Model 1. Brandon Hux 1406 2. Mason Price 1401 3. Trevor Peoples 1351 4. Danny Hudson 1263 5. Tyler Vaughan 1087 6. Brent Robinson 1044 7. Dykes Maynard 894 8. Brad Rigdon 820 9. Willie Milliken 783 10. Hunter Bailey 749 11. Michael Wall 653 12. John Eller 604 13. Daulton Wilson 554 14. Cy Nelms Jr 455 15. Daniel Tucker 436 16. Ethan Wilson 434 17. Dustin Mitchell 410 18. JC Clary 398 19. Robbie Emory 323 20. Scotty Tolbert 316 21. Daniel Baggerly 311 22. Dale Arnold 298 23. Carl Vaughan 286 24. Paul Retelbach 280 25. Jamie Stevenson 280 26. Matthew Bissette 194 27. Travis Pennington 193 28. Justin Williams 187 29. Shawn Sewell 175 30. Christian Joyner 171 31. Randy Patterson 166 32. Jeff Shell 162 33. Zach Cox 162 34. JP Cascell 147 35. Rodney Brickhouse 143 36. Ben Watkins 140 37. Michael Rouse 131 38. Damon Kotke 130 39. Gary Dillon 127 40. Roger Lucas 124

Open Wheel Modified 1. Ryan Toole 407 2. Lance Grady Jr 380 3. Eric Hill 369 4. Chase Butler 351 5. Brandon Murphy 343 6. Richard Clew 192 7. Christian Thomas 171 8. Davey Conley 170 9. Adam Hoegerl 170 10. Carlos Jaramillo 3 11. Francis Jarrelle III 2

Limited Sportsman 1. Jimmy Gray 1376 2. Greg Munn 1109 3. Brandon Roberson 1033 4. Brad Cox 772 5. Chris Radford 592 6. Devin Weatherly 368 7. David Vick 360 8. Damon Kotke 355 9. Chad Hoskins 351 10. JC Cascell 332 11. Kent Wright 198 12. Buddy Isles Jr 187 13. Mark Gonzales 186 14. John Proctor 185 15. Troy Brickhouse 182 16. Donnie Odom 181 17. Jamie Sills 170 18. Field Speight 166 19. Doug Lincoln 0

Pure Stock V8 1. Travis Wells 1560 2. Dylan Cooke 1280 3. Rusty Wells 1168 4. Greg Munn 932 5. Joey Lambert 845 6. Scott Pearce 731 7. Paul Elder 679 8. Cody Wright 553 9. Justin Barlow 492 10. Jimmy Pearce 400 11. Joey Seward 379 12. Brandon Fitzpatrick 371 13. Michael Watson 351 14. Justin Kidd 351 15. JC Gilbert 350 16. Jim Dotson 182 17. Kenny Wood 175 18. Ryan Toole 170 19. Devin Weatherly 166 20. Calvin Forte 162 21. Eddie Rolfe 158 22. Brad Cox 156 23. Ben Boone 150

Keyshaun Diarell Boswell was arrested following a traffic stop in the 400 block of Jackson Street.

Boswell, 20, was taken into custody around 3:15 by Officer A. Green, who made the stop.

Boswell, of Littleton, faces a count of shooting into an occupied vehicle, a crime which occurred in the 300 block of Madison Street.

Brothers Zatez and Xavion Perry were arrested earlier in the case.

Hasty said it remains unclear why the three allegedly shot into the occupied vehicle around 12:30 a.m.  

Boswell was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon and driving without a license.

He received a $6,000 bond and  September 29 court date.

Eric Short Jr., 20, a passenger in the vehicle, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

Hasty said Short was not involved in the Madison Street shooting.

He received a $2,000 bond and the same court date as Boswell.

Sergeant M. Mosely, Master Officer J. Hardy and Officer S. Blythe assisted.

Trooper Levern Bynum said he clocked a vehicle around 11 p.m. traveling 86 in a 70 mile per hour zone at the 169 milemarker in Roanoke Rapids.

Bynum pursued the vehicle, which left the interstate at the 168 exit. The vehicle turned onto Highway 903 and headed north to Old Halifax Road. The vehicle then made a left onto West Kerr Drive. The three occupants exited the vehicle, which sustained minor damage, while it was still moving and fled.

Bynum said open containers of alcohol and paraphernalia for rolling joints was found in the vehicle.

Troopers and Halifax County Sheriff’s Office deputies canvassed the area and “kept the spot hot,” Bynum said.

Bynum believes the three may have been picked up by others.