Photos from the 2017 Roanoke Rapids High School Athletics Hall of Fame inductee banquet.
Photos by Jennifer Wrenn of "Works of Tart Photography" can be viewed and purchased at https://worksoftart.pixieset.com/rrhs2017halloffame/
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2017 RRHS Hall of Fame Photo gallery
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Lady Patriots are Champions
The Cornerstonee Christian Lady Patriots volleyball team wins the CAANC Conference tournament championship Friday night in Gaston.
The win earns the team the CAANC conference regular season title and tournament Championship title.
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ECU Junior still at top of his game
With a not so good year for the East Carolina University football Pirates, Junior student Caleb Pratt, a Roanoke Rapids native and former Yellow Jacket football standout is still on top of his game as their kicker.
The walk-on Pratt is really having a tremendous year after 7 games this season.
- He currently sits in 3rd place overall in FBS for Kick-Off average (64.83 yards).
- Currently is in 1st place in the AAC (American Athletic Conference).
- Has placed 21 out of 30 KO's for touchbacks (70%).
- His last 11 KO's have been touchbacks.
- 26 out of his 30 KO's have gone at least 65 yds.
- 8 of his KO's have gone out of the back of the end zone.
Pratt is still the season record holder at ECU for total number of touchbacks in a season with 31 which he set in 2015.
Pratt has really taken the Kick-Off return game away from the opposing teams by getting the touchbacks.
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Chaloner stings Enfield in football
Chaloner Middle defeats Enfield by a score of 24 to 8 Wednesday October 18th.
Chaloner Offense:
Player Rushing Attempts Yards TD PAT
#3 Shaheed Moore 23 242 2 2
#21 Wayne Wilkins 13 82 1
#12 Chad Geary 1 12 1
Chaloner Defense:
Player Tackles
#21 Wayne Wilkins 7
#54 Colin Clements 7
#12 Austin Geary 6
#3 Shaheed Moore 6
#17 Mathew MacNichel 5
#23 Sherrod Person 4
#15 Xavior High 3
#81 Jamari Edwards 3
#64 Landen Birdsong 3
#22 Wade Jenkins 3
#71 Ricky Moreno 3
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Linda Ann Brown Morris
Linda Ann Brown Morris, 64, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017.
Linda was born July 31, 1953 in Halifax County to the late Wade Horne and Vernie Davis Horne. She was also preceded in death by her son, Gary Steven Wicker; by her sister, Judy; her brother, Richard.
She was a most caring mother and nana, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be truly missed.
Linda is survived by her son, Steve Brown and his wife Barbee of Greensboro; her daughter, Amanda Brown and her husband Michael Judge of Roanoke Rapids; her fiancé, Keith Boyd of Boydton, VA; her grandchildren, Tori, Brittany, Aliyah, Wesley, Rob and Paislee; her great-grandchildren, Kaedence and Cole; her brothers, James, Kelly, Mike and Ronnie; her sisters, Helen, Jane, Janet, Sharon and Susan; many nieces and nephews; very special best friend, Connie.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 23, 2017 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in the Macon Price Cemetery in Gaston. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home and other times at the home of her daughter, 412 East 3rd Street, Roanoke Rapids.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.
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Youth JV football play-offs set
The first round of the 2017 Junior Varsity playoffs for the Halifax-Northampton Midget Football League will be held at Northampton County High School West in Gaston, North Carolina this Saturday October 28th.
The host team will be the Gaston Buckeyes.
Games are as follows:
Lightning Division
Game 1: Second Seed – Gaston Buckeyes vs Third Seed – Garysburg Hurricanes at 10:30 am
Thunder Division
Game 2: First Seed - Weldon Chargers vs Fourth Seed - R. R. Yellow Jackets at 11:45 am
Game 3: Second Seed – W. R. Davie Vikings vs Third Seed – R. R. Hornets at 1:00 pm
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Heath returns to pool, this time in college
Former Halifax Academy standout swimmer Hayley Heath has donned her goggles and swim cap and taken to the pool again with her Virginia Wesleyan University Marlins.
Heath, a 2015 graduate of Halifax Academy and a junior at VWU, joined the team during this inaugural season for women’s swimming at VWU, which is a Division III university of the NCAA and is a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
VWU women's swimming competed collegiately for the first time Saturday at the ODAC Relays hosted by Washington and Lee University. The meet featured several specialty relays not found in most traditional events as the meet was a relay-only competition.
The top scoring team for the Marlins was the 8x25 yard freestyle relay where the VWU team of Ashley Whipple, Taylor Morich, Morgan Lucas, Francesca Lanuza, Miah Kurtz, Diana Jones, Hayley Heath, and Allie Ghazaleh finished with a time of 2:00.19 to post 11 points. The 400 yard freestyle relay of Lanuza, Hayley Heath, Morich, and Carli Campoli posted a time of 4:44.57 to earn seven points for their squad. The 3x50 breaststroke relay team of Whipple, Lucas, and Heath finished with a time of 2:09.59 to earn four more points. The VWU team of Miah Kurtz, Whipple, Jones, and Ghazaleh also earned four points in the 400 yard freestyle relay.
In total, the Marlins registered 41 points to finish eighth out of the 11 teams competing. Washington & Lee University won the meet with a total of 489 points.
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RRPD roundup: Assault call; dispute arrest
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:
Assault call
On Friday at approximately 8:30 p.m., Officer J. DeSare responded to an assault call in the 1700 block of Daniel Street.
He noticed the victim had visible injuries to the head.
Jerrod Laquez Arrington, 24, of Weldon, was arrested and charged with assault on a female.
He received a $500 bond and December 8 court date.
Sergeant D. Jenkins and Officer M. Hunsucker assisted.
Traffic stop
On Saturday at approximately 3 a.m., DeSare conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Hinson Street.
During the stop the driver, Shammond Detrone Wright, 19, of Garysburg, was found in possession of drug paraphernalia and cited.
He was released until his December 22 court date.
Shots fired call
On Saturday at approximately 3 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Carter Street about shots fired.
Officers were told the alleged suspect had left the area.
Officers saw Devin Rashod Johnston, 19, of Roanoke Rapids, behind a residence in the last known direction of the shooter.
Johnston fled but was taken into custody after a short foot chase.
Johnston had narcotics and paraphernalia in his possession when he was searched.
Officer E. Johnson arrested and charged Johnston with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He received a $2,500 bond and November 1 court date.
Officer C. Batchelor assisted.
Dispute leads to arrest
On Sunday at approximately 12:45 a.m., Officer H. Grimes arrested Karl Robert Spillane, 36, of Roanoke Rapids, on warrants for assault by strangulation, assault on a handicapped person, communicating threats, and damage to property.
He received a $5,000 bond and November 1 court date.
The charges stem from a crime reported to Grimes on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the 1200 block of East Tenth Street.
Spillane allegedly threatened, hit and choked the victim, who, according to the report, had recently underwent arm surgery.
Lieutenant J. Baggett and Master Officer G. Colson assisted.
Suspicious vehicle
On Sunday at approximately 9:45 p.m., Jenkins was on routine patrol when he noticed a vehicle backed into an empty cul-de-sac on River’s Edge Parkway with the lights off.
During the interaction with the driver, Robert Carl Ivey, 18, narcotics were found in his possession.
Ivey was cited for possession of marijuana and released until his December 12 court date.
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Report of drive-by ends up being unintentional shooting
A call of a drive-by shooting in Weldon Saturday night ended up being the call of a man who unintentionally shot himself in the leg when his gun fell from his waistband and discharged.
Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported Dominique Hardy, 26, of Weldon, claimed he was a victim in a drive-by shooting which was alleged to have occurred in the area of Green and Elm streets around 9:30.
In a statement Hall said Lieutenant Randy Keeton and deputies on his squad responded to the area.
What was learned, however, was Hardy injured himself when the gun discharged after falling from his pants.
After receiving medical treatment, Detective Matt Brown arrested and charged Hardy with possession of a firearm by felon.
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Hardy was released on a $15,000 bond and has a November 15 court date pending.
Deputies also arrested James Brickell Jr., 49, of Weldon, for reportedly interfering with the investigation.
Hall said Brickell is an acquaintance of Hardy’s and allegedly tried to enter the crime scene, curse and distract investigators.
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Pamela P. Salmon
Pamela P. Salmon, age 49, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, died Friday, October 20, 2017, at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC.
She was born in Halifax County, daughter of the late Milton and Barbara Taylor.
Mrs. Salmon was a registered nurse, working for Halifax Regional Medical Center for many years.
She is preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Pernell.
Surviving are her husband, Earl Salmon, of Roanoke Rapids; father, Richard Pernell (Susan), of Virginia; two daughters, Jennifer Glasgow (Buck), Brittany Gregory (Fiancee,Cory Butler), all of Roanoke Rapids; brother, Richard Earl Pernell,Jr , of West Virginia; sisters, Belinda Taylor, of Roanoke Rapids, Peggy Pernell, Suzette Floyd, Susan Ann Clark, all of Virginia; grandchildren, Noah, Dean, and Piper Glasgow, Bryson and Ainsley Butler.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, October 25, 2017, in the Chapel of Wrenn, Clarke, & Hagan Funeral Home with Dr. Dennis W. Gregory,Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in New Cedarwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends, Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at the Funeral Home from 7:00 until 8:30.
Online condolences may be made to www.wrennclarkehagan.com
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Crush earn second place in tourney
This past weekend the U12 Roanoke Rapids based travel fast pitch softball team "Crush" traveled to Kinston.
The Crush team came in 2nd place with an overall record of 5-2 in The tournament was the USSSA Halloween Bash in Kinston, NC.
Pictured above are:
Front: Tyasia Stansbury
Second: Kalissa Williams, Kamryn Dixon, Alexandria Richardson
Third: Akirah Gray, Natalie Reda, Kaysie Summerlin, Janiya Odom, Alexa Coley
Coaches: James Odom, Dewayne Summerlin, Tarron Williams, Alphonso Dixon
Not pictured: Makaila Ricks and Jaina Davis
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Beaver tied for 6th in State Championship after 1st round
Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets own Maci Beaver is in the field of the 2017 North Carolina High School Athletic Association Women’s Golf State Championship field and looking good after first of two rounds.
The Championships has the 1A and 2A Championship featured in a combined field of Seventy-eight lady golfers being held at Longleaf Golf and Country Club, a 5,566-yard, par 72 layout.
After Mondays 1st round, Maci Beaver is tied in sixth place at plus 11 over par.
Place Competitor Score
1 Katherine Schuster, First Flight 35-35--70 (-2)
2 Bailee Twiford, Currituck County 36-39--75 (+3)
3 Mallory Fobes, Forbush 41-37--78 (+6)
T4 Alyssa Cox, Mt. Airy 43-39--82 (+10)
T4 Alexis Jarrell, Community School of Davidson 40-42--82 (+10)
T6 Maci Beaver, Roanoke Rapids 42-41--83 (+11)
T6 Ellie Martin, Murphy 42-41--83 (+11)
T6 Grace Jones, Hayesville 39-44--83 (+11)
T6 Claire Patrick, South Granville 41-42--83 (+11)
Beaver in her first Regional tournament shot a 79 and finished 4th in the 1A/2A East Region at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course as a Par 71 Course to make the State Championship field.
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Eagles tennis fall in play-offs
Northeast played Ridgecroft in the first round of the NCISAA playoffs on Friday a the Chowan University Rose Tennis Complex.
Northeast Lost 3-6 and RCS advanced to the 2nd round.
Northeast will lose 1 senior, Hannah Drewette, and she was recognized by Mr. Campbell prior to the match.
singles
1. Carly Stephenson 6-6 7-5 6-3 Taylor Jenkins
2. Jessie Martin 6-4 7-6 Mattie Grace Gilliam
3. Emalee Jones 1-6 1-6 Claire Place
4. Lizzie Smith 0-6 2-6 Mary Outland
5. Hannah Drewette 0-6 6-4 8-10 Claire Revelle
6. Carson Johnson 4-6 0-6 Rachel Bennett
Exhibition: 0-6 1-6 Emmi Christiansen
Totals: NA 2 RCS 4
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Public Notice – Unclaimed Bicycles
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Police Department has in its possession bicycles designated as “LOST & FOUND.”
Persons who can prove ownership of these bicycles must contact the police department at 252-533-2811 to submit a claim by Nov. 17, 2017.
All bicycles not claimed will be donated to local charities. Please see the following list.
- Orange painted small bike
- Gold painted small bike
- Purple next
- Pink next
- Blue Schwinn
- Purple Lt. Bike
- Burgundy Huffy
- Gray mongoose
- Black Mongoose
- Pink Huffy
- Black Schwinn
- Black and Orange Mongoose
- Purple Bike
- Blue Thruster
- Green Chaos
- Silver Genesis
- Silver Rage
- Blue Roadmaster
- Pink Next
- Blue Razor
- Gray Mongoose
- White Huffy
- Red Fuji
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Weldon PD roundup: Traffic stop; 911 abuse
The Weldon Police Department reported the following, according to Lieutenant Chris Davis:
On Friday around 8:06 p.m., Officer Q.L. Godley stopped a vehicle off Highway 158 near Ralph's Barbecue for a vehicle registration violation.
Godley identified the driver of the vehicle as Willie Albert Alston Jr., 23, of Roanoke Rapids.
Godley discovered Alston had an outstanding warrant for arrest for communicating threats.
Alston was placed under arrest and taken before a magistrate where he received a $1,000 secured bond with a November 14 court date.
Officer C.M. Byrum assisted.
On Sunday around 12:24 a.m., Godley and Byrum responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Second Street on a 911 call.
Officers spoke with Tony Taylor, 38, of Weldon.
After an investigation by the officers and three 911 calls from Taylor the day before, Godley placed Taylor under arrest for misuse of 911. Taylor told dispatchers he believed someone was after him but there was no evidence that was true.
Taylor was taken before a magistrate and received a $1,000 secured bond and a November 8 court date.
He was also scheduled to undergo evaluation.
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Trunk or treat, carnival set for Halloween
The Roanoke Rapids police and recreation departments are providing an alternative to trick-or-treating next Tuesday.
From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Doyle Field behind T.J. Davis the police department’s second trunk or treat will be held for children 12 and under.
Chief Chuck Hasty said there is still time for civic groups and churches wanting to participate and hand out candy to join the event by calling him at 252-326-3939.
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, the fire department, Roanoke Valley Rescue, public works and car clubs will be participating in the event.
Hasty said trunk or treats are becoming the alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. “A lot of people don’t participate anyway,” he said of conventional trick-or-treating. “A lot of homes are not participating.”
Last year was the first year the police department held the trunk or treat. “It was a great turnout. We ran out of candy and had to go out to get more.”
For those who still want to trick-or-treat in their neighborhoods, the time has been set for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Hasty said.
Meanwhile, the recreation department begins its celebration Monday with a pumpkin carving workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at T.J. Davis. The workshop is for children ages 6 to 10. Cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. The cost includes a pumpkin for decorating, crafts, games and lunch. Call 252-533-2847 as space is limited.
On Halloween the annual recreation department and Optimist Club carnival and haunted house at T.J. Davis will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The carnival is free for children 12 and under. The haunted house, recommended for children 12 and up, costs $2.
The recreation department is also sponsoring a Halloween Party for children 12 and under at Chaloner Recreation Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“We are happy to once again partner with the police department, sheriff’s office, city departments and other first responders to provide a safe and enjoyable family-friendly event or our children at Halloween,” parks and recreation Director John Simeon said.
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Crack, heroin seized after stop
The City County Drug Task Force this afternoon seized crack, powdered cocaine and heroin following a traffic stop in Roanoke Rapids.
Captain A.M. Harris said 25 crack rocks were seized, along with a dosage unit of heroin wrapped in a $10 bill and a bag of powdered cocaine.
It was not clear whether the man arrested following the stop, Joshua Antonio Burrell, 33, of Greensboro, had bought or was going to the sell the drugs, Harris said.
Burrell is formerly of Halifax, Harris said in a statement.
Agent D.W. McKeel stopped Burrell around 2 p.m. on East Tenth Street near Virginia Avenue.
Burrell was found in a possession of the drugs following a subsequent search, Harris said.
McKeel cited Burnell with a North Carolina Uniform Citation for a traffic signal violation and arrested and charged him with felony possession of cocaine, possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, felony possession of heroin, maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance and resisting a public officer.
He received a November 15 court date.
Roanoke Rapids Master Officer Jamie Hardy and his dog, Storm, and agents C.A. Parker and C. Babb assisted.
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Nancy Ann Womble Crocker
Nancy Ann Womble Crocker
Nancy was born and raised in Chatham County, North Carolina. She was the second child born to George Moody Womble and Maud Odell Hearn Womble of the New Elam Church Community, Chatham County N.C. In 1953, Nancy married Dean Stanley Crocker, Jr. and moved to Seaboard, N.C. where she resided until recent years.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley in 1970, her mother and father, Nancy's older sister, Rubye W. Scott and husband Scotty, Nancy's brother, George C. Womble and spouse, Treva. Also, sister-in-law Garnette Crocker Tuten and husband, Sam, and brother-in-law L. M. Stevens.
She was a woman of faith, dignity, determination, fun, and humor. Nancy had a strong ability to persevere in adversity. Nancy was involved in many church and community activities and organizations. She was a sincere friend and neighbor willing to share her hospitality, kindness, and time to all.
Nancy is survived by her daughters, Mary Dean Crocker Oliver and husband Keith; Nancy Anne Crocker Tillery and husband Jim; three grandchildren Laura D. Oliver, Corey B. Oliver, and Todd D. Bowman; and survived by one sister, Dorothy W. Stevens of Cameron, N.C. Many special nieces and nephews, each one of them special to their Aunt Nancy.
The family is appreciative of the special devotion, care, and love provided by Magnolia Gardens caregivers and staff.
Arrangements are being handled by Wrenn Clarke and Hagan Funeral Home with visitation at their facility Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held Thursday October 26, 11:00 a.m., Town of Seaboard Cemetery, services will be conducted by Rev. Steve McElroy.
Online Condolence can be made to: www.wrennclarkehagan.com
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Sheriff's office investigating Lincoln Heights murder
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder which occurred in the Lincoln Heights community outside Roanoke Rapids earlier this evening.
Sheriff Wes Tripp confirmed details will be forthcoming.
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Man sought in Tuesday murder
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 19-year-old man wanted in a Tuesday night murder which occurred in the Branch Avenue and Bowser Street area of Roanoke Rapids.
The victim, Sequan Flemming, was rushed to a hospital by family members and was pronounced dead by medical staff, Sheriff Wes Tripp said in a statement. Flemming was 20.
Deputies responded to the shooting call around 6 p.m. and developed Matthew James Scott as the alleged suspect.
Tripp declined to discuss motive in a statement and by telephone this morning.
He did say Scott, who is considered armed and “extremely dangerous,” frequents the Roanoke Rapids area.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Scott is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
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