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Harris leaving Rural Health for position in California

December 8, 2017, 1:42 pm
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Harris leaving Rural Health for position in California

After 13 years, Rural Health Group CEO Brian Harris will be leaving to lead the nation’s fifth largest community health center in California.  

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Current Operations Manager Yvonne Long-Gee has been promoted to deputy director and will oversee Rural Health Group’s operations.  

“It has been an honor to lead Rural Health Group over the last 13 years. I leave with the knowledge that we have a strong clinical, operational, financial and leadership team that will continue to grow this organization to meet the needs of the people we serve,” said Harris.  

Under Harris’ leadership Rural Health Group expanded from five to 15 clinics with more than 300 employees.  

Founded in 1974, Rural Health Group grew out of a community collaboration of concerned citizens to provide low-cost and free health care services to people living in Northeastern North Carolina.

“I leave an organization that is in the top 12 percent of federal grantees with over $6.1 million in federal grants, a $35 million annual budget and cash reserves.  This organization is phenomenal because of the people who work here and give of themselves to make RHG a leader in community health,” Harris said.  

Long-Gee is a registered nurse of 31 years with 30 years of experience in healthcare management.  

She has been employed with RHG for more than 20 years and has served as a senior leader for the past 13 years.  

“As deputy director, I am fully invested in the mission, vision and values of our organization and remain excited to lead Rural Health Group in this transition with our clinics across eastern North Carolina,” Long-Gee said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to share in the charge of providing excellent primary medical, dental, behavioral health care for the over 33,000 patients we serve.  “With the support and leadership of the board of directors, our amazing staff, providers and senior leadership, we will keep the momentum of this great organization going. Rural Health Group’s designation as a national quality leader, plans for judicious expansion opportunities and stabilizing our workforce in 2018 remains our goal.”

The RHG Board of Directors has begun the search for a new CEO.  

Harris, who begins his new role in March, will continue to serve as a RHG consultant during the transition.  

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Valley Cheer teams earn bid to Florida

December 9, 2017, 6:59 am
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Valley Cheer teams earn bid to Florida

Valley Cheer All Stars were awarded 2 wild card bids to the D2 Summit in Orlando, Florida.

Both the Junior and Senior teams were awarded these coveted bids as a result of earning the highest D2 scores in their age divisions at the Cheer Ltd Holiday Open Championship held in Raleigh, NC on 12/3.

The D2 Summit is a prestigious event that can only be attended if you receive a bid. Bids are awarded based on scores at qualifying competitions. Earning these bids gives these Roanoke Valley athletes the opportunity to compete against the best D2 Allstar teams from across the nation!

The athletes, coaches and parents of Valley Cheer All Stars are very excited for this opportunity to showcase the talent of our area on this national stage.

“This is a goal that we’ve been working towards for many years. It makes me very proud to see all of their hard work and dedication pay off!” says Valley Cheer owner, Heather Merritt.

The D2 Summit will take place on May 11-13, at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

If you or your business is interested in helping our athletes make the trip to Walt Disney you can make checks payable to Valley Cheer and mail them to 539 Becker Drive Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. If an individual or business gives $100 or more we will list you as a sponsor on our website and Facebook page.

We also have an online popcorn sale that will be going on until Sunday, Dec 10th. Follow the link below to order delicious popcorn shipped directly to you. 50% of the profits go to help these 19 athletes make the trip in May.

https://dgood.co/70fbde1

As always Valley Cheer greatly appreciates the support of this amazing community!

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Heath sets another school record

December 9, 2017, 7:08 am
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Heath sets another school record

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Virginia Wesleyan women's swimming team fell, 108-51, to Salisbury University Friday evening at home. With the loss, the Marlins move to 2-5 on the inaugural season.

Despite the loss, plenty of marlin swimmers performed well, topping the newly written record books. Junior Hayley Heath collected a school record in 200-yd free with a time of 2:25.31 while also improving upon her own top time in the 100-yd backstroke (1:18.01).

Heath would later team up with Miah Kurtz, Amanda Waller and Taylor Morich to set a new school record in the 800-yd free, clocking in with a time of 10:49.97.

Women's swimming will return to the pool after the New Year as it travels to Greensboro College for a 1 p.m. meet on Jan. 13.

 

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RVYSA indoor soocer beginning

December 9, 2017, 10:55 am
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RVYSA indoor soocer beginning

RVYSA is starting Indoor Soccer Sunday December: 10, 17  January:  7, 14, 21, 28  February:  4 with registration onsite at Chaloner Middle school gym.

                                                           PLAYERS BORN

START TIMES:                                  IN YEAR LISTED:

2:00 PM                                              2011, 2010, 2009

3:00 PM                                              2008, 2007, 2006  

4:00 PM                                              2005 and EARLIER

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NEA sweeps Albemarle on basketball court

December 9, 2017, 11:11 am
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NEA sweeps Albemarle on basketball court

Northeast Academy basketball teams traveled to Albemarle. 

JV Girls

NEA   12   7   7   8   35

Alb.     5   2   6   0   13

NEA Stats:  Allie Liverman 14, Jesse  Martin 13, Savannah  Marticle 2, E Jones 4, Gracie Baker 2

Alb. Stats:  Miranda Parker 7

 

 

JV Boys 

NEA   13   20   10   12    55

Alb.     5     2    5     2    14

NEA Stats: Brandon Polson 4, Jon Stephenson 15, Kendall Timberlake 12, Josh Simmons 10, Kaleb Bradley 6, Trent Wheeler 9

Alb. Stats: Donovan Sherlock 5

 

 

Varsity Girls

NEA   13   29   8   0    50

Alb.     8     2   7   2    19

NEA Stats:  Summer Warmack 7, A Piper 6, Olivia Wheeler 7, Carson Johnson 2, Carly Stephenson 16, Haven Jilcott 6, Marie Davis 2, Summer Stroud 4

Alb. Stats: Brooke Perry  13

 

 

Varsity Boys

NEA   16   18   21   22   77

Alb.    13   11  25   13   62

NEA Stats:  Noah Lassiter 9, Dylan Edwards 7, L.J. Barnes 17, Ryan Rowe. 18, Justin Jones 11, J.T. Simmons 15

Alb. Stats:  Logan Dunn 21

 

Next Game- N.C. school for the Deaf on Monday in Wilson.

Tues pungo will visit NEA

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Douglas Howard Franklin III

December 9, 2017, 12:50 pm
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Doug was born on May 29, 1982 in Richmond, VA to Douglas Franklin Jr and Kandy K. Mitchell.
Doug was proceeded in death by his father Douglas Franklin Jr, his special “mama” and grandmother Carolyn Mitchell, and his grandfather’s William H. Mitchell II, and Douglas H. Franklin.
Doug is survived by his children Cameron, Kaitlyn, and Kayleigh Franklin, his mother Kandy Dwedari, his grandmother Joyce Bacot, his brothers William C. Allen, James R. Allen and special brother Michael P. Mitchell, his special aunt Mary S. Mitchell, and his uncles William H. Mitchell III, Sandy R. Mitchell, and Frankie Franklin.
Doug gained his angel wings in his home in Garner, NC on December 7th, 2017.
Please join us in a celebration of life with memorable stories on Tuesday, December 12th 2017 at 6pm at Hockaday Funeral Home; located at 507 US-158, Roanoke Rapids, NC.
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Joseph Henry Todd Jr.

December 10, 2017, 2:21 pm
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Joseph Henry Todd Jr., 70, of Williams St in Roanoke Rapids, passed away on December 9th at his home. 

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Joseph was a resident of North Carolina throughout his life. 

He was a graduate of Weldon High School. 

Joseph was a caring, considerate, and compassionate man, loving father, brother and friend who will be missed by many. 

Joseph is survived by two sons; Guy Todd and wife Amanda, and Marcus Todd and fiancé Trinity Cullom, his grandchildren; Andrew Radford and Bryson Buckner. Two brothers, Alton Todd and wife Lisa, and Ricky Todd. One sister, Nancy Shadrick and husband Jackie and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and family in Joseph’s honor on Monday December 11 from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. at Wrenn Clarke & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service. 

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 12, at 11:00 A.M. at Wrenn Clarke and Hagan Funeral and Cremation Chapel with Dr. Dennis Gregory officiating. 

Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon.

The family would like to thank Home Health and Hospice of Roanoke Rapids for their loving compassion and assistance during the last several months. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com.

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As murder probe continues, church raising funeral expense money for boy

December 11, 2017, 10:48 am
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As murder probe continues, church raising funeral expense money for boy

Weldon police continue to follow up on information it has collected in the shooting death of a nearly 2-year-old boy on Elm Street Thursday night.

Chief James Avens said Jaxson Clay, who would be 2 on December 23, was running around the house playing at the time bullets came through the house in the 700 block. “We are working diligently to bring some closure and have justice for Jaxson,” he said.

Avens said multiple shots were fired into the residence in what he described as a drive-by shooting investigators do not believe was random. He declined to discuss motive or give reasons why officers working the case believe the shooting, which occurred around 8:15 p.m., was a targeted drive-by.

Avens declined to say what type of weapon was used. He said investigators are still trying to determine how many might be involved. Investigators are still trying to find a vehicle description.

The police department announced early Friday morning the child died from a bullet wound fired during the drive-by.

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As investigators continue their probe into the child’s murder, the Outreach Committee of Weldon Baptist Church on 609 Washington Avenue is accepting donations through the rest of the month to go to funeral expenses for the boy.

There was no answer at the church this afternoon but in a message on its Facebook page, it encouraged members and followers of the social media outlet “if it is in your heart,” to make a donation by check or money order to Weldon Baptist Church with Jaxson in the memo. The address is Weldon Baptist Church, 609 Washington Avenue, Weldon, NC 27890.

After the funeral expenses are covered, the excess funds raised will be donated in Jaxson's name to the Weldon police and fire department's Holiday Dinner with a Hero fund, a dinner and gift event for the homeless youth of Weldon.

“I’m very appreciative and  just overwhelmed with joy of the support we’ve been getting,” Avens said.

 

 

 

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Weldon PD investigating comforter theft

December 11, 2017, 11:40 am
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Weldon PD investigating comforter theft

The Weldon Police Department has received a report of the larceny of a $105 comforter taken from a machine at Grant Park Laundry off Julian Allsbrook Highway Saturday at 3 p.m.

Anyone with information on the larceny and identification of the woman in the video is encouraged to call the police department at 252-536-3136 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

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City youth basketball results: week one

December 11, 2017, 12:20 pm
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City youth basketball results: week one

Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation youth basketball Week 1 Results

Mini Mites

Chaloner Alumni 12 VS RVCHI 14

Lloyds Decorating 23 VS Chaloner Alumni 17

Lloyds Decorating 28 VS RVCHI  20

 

Mighty Mites

RRSpin Sports 23 VS Boones Bombers 33

Roanoke Raptors 25 VS Express Signs 21

Quality Cuts 21 VS Boone's Bombers 11

Express Signs 27 VS Brown Hornets 28

Fred's Boats 16 VS Quality Cuts 25

RRSpin Sports 15 VS Roanoke Raptors 38

Fred's Boats 26 VS RRSpin Sports 22

 

Pee Wee

Farm Bureau 27 VS San Jose 38

Wrenn Sports 35 VS Price's Refrigeration 32

Wrenn Sports 29 VS Farm Bureau 34

Kapstone 24 VS Cavaliers 23

 

Junior Boys

Harrison Auto 17 VS RVCHI 39

RVCHI 30 VS Optimist Club 44

Optimist Club 46 VS Kapstone 43

MJ Price 56 VS Harrison Auto 40

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Weldon departments set heroes dinner to serve homeless children

December 11, 2017, 12:51 pm
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Weldon departments set heroes dinner to serve homeless children

Weldon police Chief James Avens initially wanted to do a shop with a cop event to help children as Christmas approaches.

When he talked with social workers they began telling him about some 20 children living in motel rooms with their parents. “We had been geared for shop with a cop but where are you going to put the bicycles and racetracks in a hotel room?”

The parents work but have no regular housing, Avens said. “The school bus has to come pick them up at the motel. They go to anywhere they can find a place. One family did find a house.”

That’s the short story about how Sunday’s Holiday Dinner with a Hero was born — where the children are the heroes and the officers and firefighters are the ones serving them.

(For more information or to donate contact Avens at weldonpd@gmail.com or 252-536-1144)

The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Weldon Fire Station 1 on Sycamore Street and its planners are still accepting donations for $100 Visa gift cards so the parents can buy the children presents for Christmas.

Weldon fire Chief Rusty Bolt said the firefighters are doing the bulk of the cooking — barbecue chicken, Brunswick stew — while restaurants have donated other items.

“James had an idea,” Bolt said. “He brought it to me. I thought it was a great idea. James has done a great job with it, has done a lot of the legwork. We’re going to set it up. It’s a great idea and we’re glad we’re a part of it.”

In a statement on the event, Avens explained the theme. “The two department’s definition of heroes are children who rise up from whatever their circumstances are and excel in situations that would otherwise be detrimental.”

The departments are hosting the 23 homeless youth and their parents. “The goal is for each child to receive a Visa gift card in the amount of $100 to buy themselves something for the holidays.”

The departments continue to raise money to reach the $2,300 necessary to buy the gift cards. They are also accepting in-kind donations of goods and services.

In its efforts to raise money for the funeral expenses of Jaxson Clay, who was murdered in a drive-by shooting last week, Weldon Baptist Church is pledging any excess funds to go to Holiday Dinner with a Hero.

 

 

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Master Jaxson Ryder Clay

December 11, 2017, 12:56 pm
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Master Jaxson Ryder Clay, age 1, died unexpectedly on December 7, 2017.
 
Jaxson was born in Halifax County on December 23, 2015, the son of Henry Eugene “Jocko” Clay, Jr. and Brittany Nichole Labonte.  
He was a kind and loving child that everyone loved.
Survivors include his parents; siblings, Liam, Brooklyn and Jade; grandparents, Becky Clay, Henry Clay, Angel Nelson and Robert Nelson; great-grandparents, Clifford Clay and Charlotte Powell; uncles and aunt, Patrick Hammack, Victoria Labonte and Jacob Nelson.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 pm Wednesday at Hockaday Funeral Home.  The service to celebrate his life will be held in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral Home at 1:00 pm Thursday, with Pastor Billy Howell presiding.
Online condolences may be sent to hockadayfs.com
Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service of Roanoke Rapids.    
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RRPD roundup: Armed robbery charge; burglary, sexual assault

December 11, 2017, 1:37 pm
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RRPD roundup: Armed robbery charge; burglary, sexual assault

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:

Robbery suspect surrenders

On Friday at approximately 9 a.m., Tony Orlando Whitaker Jr., 27, of Enfield, came to the department and surrendered to Investigator J.K. Davis on an outstanding warrant for robbery with a dangerous weapon.  

Whitaker received a $10,000 bond and January 3 court date.

The charges stem from an investigation into an armed robbery reported on November 12 at 5:30 a.m. at RR Business Center located at Oakland Shopping Center.

 

Narcotics violations

On Sunday at approximately 12:30 a.m., Officer C. Batchelor was on routine patrol when he noticed an occupied vehicle parked with the engine running at the vacuum area of Sheetz.

The driver appeared to be passed out and his breathing was shallow.

Batchelor deployed Narcan and called for EMS. The driver became alert before EMS arrived.

Batchelor noticed drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

John Andrew Gray, 41, of Roanoke Rapids, refused any additional medical help or treatment and during a search of the vehicle narcotics were found.

Gray was charged with possession of heroin, possession of hydrocodone and possession of drug paraphernalia.  

He received given a $5,000 bond and January 26 court date.

Master Officer G. Morris assisted.

 

Burglary and sexual assault

On Saturday at approximately 6 a.m., officers responded to Halifax Regional about a burglary and rape.  

The victim was asleep at their residence on Taylor Street when they were awakened around 4:30 a.m. to a man standing over them with a weapon.

The suspect, described as a black male, raped the victim.

He was last seen leaving on foot.

Hasty declined comment on the type of weapon.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator J.K. Davis at 252-533-2822 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

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Wilbur Joyner

December 11, 2017, 2:10 pm
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Wilbur Joyner, 94, of Hedgepeth Road, Darlington, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Joyner was born December 10, 1923, in Greene County to the late Noah Joyner, Sr. and Emily Pate Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Joyner.

He served in the US Army during World War II. He was a retired farmer. He was a loving father and grandfather. He loved to fish, read his bible and enjoyed watching Billy Graham on TV.

Wilbur is survived by his son, Sammy Joyner and his wife Janet of Darlington; his daughter, Doris Ivey and her husband Doug of Darlington; his granddaughters, Ashley and Abby Ivey; his brother; Noah Joyner and his wife Jane of Weldon.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Justin Carp officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:30 prior to the service at the funeral home and other times at the home of his son, Sammy, 161 Hedgepeth Road, Halifax.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

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Middle school basketball season opener results

December 12, 2017, 11:06 am
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Middle school basketball season opener results

The Roanoke Middle School Athletic Conference 2017-18 basketball season tipped off Monday afternoon. The following results were reported to RRspin Sports.

Chaloner boys beat Weldon 52-40.

Chaloner Stats:  Wayne Wilkins scored 20, Lazarus Bell 15, Shaheed Moore 7, Jamari Edwards 5, Ethan Sledge 3, Austin Geary 2 & Nathan Watts 2.

Chaloner are 1-0 (1-0 in conference)

 
Weldon Stats:  Tony Garner 11 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound; Tray Alston 8 points, 3 steals, 10 rebound; Navario Alston 8 points, 1 rebound; Carlos Pitchford 6 points, 2 steals, 1 rebound; Travis Bullock 2 points; Levern Bynum 2 points
 
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Lady Vikings remain perfect with a 10-0 record

December 12, 2017, 11:28 am
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Lady Vikings remain perfect with a 10-0 record

The Halifax Academy Varsity Lady Vikings basketball team continued their winning streak this past Friday night and Monday night at home.

Halifax Academy beat Epiphany School 62-19 Friday night at home.

Halifax leading scorers:

Maddison Suiter scored 22 points

Emerson Poole scored 13 points

Candice Smith scored 11 points

Ashton Garner scored 6 points

Ashlyn Liles scored 2 points

Kate Starnes scored 4 points

Megan Cobb scored 2 points  

Margarett Hudson scored 2 points

 

Halifax JV girls beat Epiphany school 22-24 Friday night.
Halifax Stats:
Ella Howell 2 points
Lizbeth Dickens 16 points
Grace Storey 2 points
Kallie Barnes 2 points
Madison Russell 2 points

 

 

Halifax Academy beat Southampton Academy 57-34 Monday night at home. 

Halifax leading scorers:

Maddison Suiter scored 14 points

Emerson Poole scored 15 points

Candice Smith scored 12 points

Ashton Garner scored 4 points

Kate Starnes scored 2 points  

Kayla Geartner scored 10 points

 

 

Southampton beat Halifax JV 26-23
Lizbeth Dickens 13 points
Kallie Barnes 6 points
Macie Price 2 points
Tara Simmons 2pts

 

 


Halifax Academy Varsity Girls Basketball 2017-18 Schedule
Tues, Nov 14       Lawrence Academy         Win          1-0

Thur, Nov 16       Kenston Forest School     Win          2-0

Mon, Nov 20       **Community Christian    Win          3-0

Tues, Nov 21      Kenston Forest School      Win          4-0

Tues, Nov 28      **Kerr Vance Academy     Win          5-0

Fri, Dec 1           **Community Christian     Win          6-0

Tues, Dec 5        Oakwood School              Win          7-0

Wed, Dec 6         Ridgecroft School            Win          8-0

Fri, Dec 8            **Epiphany School          Win          9-0

Mon, Dec 11        Southampton                  Win        10-0

Fri, Dec 15           **Faith Christian School   Home

Fri, Dec 29           Brunswick Academy     Home

Fri, Jan 5             **Rocky Mount Academy     Home

Mon, Jan 8           Wilson Christian        Home

Fri, Jan 12            **Saint Thomas More      Away

Tues, Jan 16          **Oakwood School      Home

Thur, Jan 18          Lawrence Academy     Home

Fri, Jan 19             **Faith Christian School     Away

Wed, Jan 24          Ridgecroft School     Home

Fri, Jan 26             **Kerr Vance Academy     Away

Tues, Jan 30           Wilson Christian    Away

 

 

** Indicates CIC Conference Games 

Tues, Feb 6         CIC Tourn 1st round @ higher seed

Thurs, Feb 8         CIC Semi-Finals JV @ Faith Christian

Fri, Feb 9              CIC Semi-Finals Vars @ Faith Christian

Sat, Feb 10           CIC Championship @ Faith Christian

Tues, Feb 13         First Round State Play-Offs @ Higher Seed

Thur, Feb 15           2nd Round State Play-Offs @ Higher Seed

Sat, Feb 17             State Play-offs quarter-finals @ Higher Seed

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Northeast Academy basketball results

December 12, 2017, 12:29 pm
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Northeast Academy vs Eastern N.C. School of the Deaf in Wilson

Varsity Girls

NEA     18   13  14  8    53
ENCSD   2   10   4   6    22

NEA Stats: Summer Warmack 5, Addie Piper 4, Olivia Wheeler 9, Carson Johnson 10, Carly Stephenson 11, Haven Jilcott 8, Marie Davis 2, Summer Stroud 4

 

Varsity Boys

NEA      12   15    6  17    50
ENCSD  12   14  19  23    68

NEA Stats: Ryan Rowe 5, Dylan Edwards 7, L.J. Barnes 13, Justin Jones 5, J.T. Simmons 12, Michael Smith 8

NEA Next Game -- Pungo at NEA tonight (Tuesday)  and Friday-Ridgecroft away

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Enfield man dies in Hertford Co. crash

December 12, 2017, 1:25 pm
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Enfield man dies in Hertford Co. crash

A single-vehicle crashed claimed the life of a Halifax County man near Como in Hertford County Sunday night.

Terrell Emanuel Turner, 43, of Enfield, died in the crash, which occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Highway 258, north of Como.

North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper J.G. Williams, who investigated the fatal mishap, said Turner was operating a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban southbound on Highway 258 at the time of the crash. Turner was alone in his vehicle.

In his report, Williams stated the vehicle initially crossed the centerline of the highway before traveling off the road to the left.

“At that time, Mr. Turner overcorrected the vehicle, causing it to come back onto the road, cross the centerline again, and travel off the road to the right.”

The vehicle, Williams said, then struck a ditch before colliding with a tree and coming to a halt.

“Mr. Turner was trapped inside the vehicle and died at the scene,” Williams noted.

Other than driver error in overcorrecting a vehicle in a skid, Williams said there were no other factors contributing to the deadly mishap.

Members of the Como and Murfreesboro fire departments responded to the scene, along with Hertford County EMS and Hertford County Sheriff’s deputies.

The fatal crash was the 15th of the year in the Highway Patrol’s Troop A — District II area  which encompasses Bertie, Gates and Hertford counties.

Seven of those fatalities have been in Hertford County.

Editor's note: Calvin Bryant is editor of the Ahoskie Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald. It is posted with the paper's permission.

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HCSO roundup: Nov. 29, Dec. 4 shootings

December 12, 2017, 1:47 pm
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HCSO roundup: Nov. 29, Dec. 4 shootings

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Chief Deputy Scott Hall:

On November 29 Sergeant Josh Langley responded to Halifax Regional on a report of a gunshot victim.

Langley learned Devonn Rakim Jones, 25, of Roanoke Rapids, was allegedly responsible for the shooting.

Jones was arrested Saturday around 11 a.m. for possession of a firearm by a felon and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

Jones was placed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $25,500 bond and a January 17 court date.

Sergeant Roy Ball, Lieutenant John Bozard and Deputy Michael Bishop assisted.

 

On December 4 around 3:30 p.m., deputies responded to East Eleventh Street in Weldon on a shooting call.

Deputies learned a male victim was shot in the leg and was taken to Halifax Regional for treatment.

Investigation by detective R.B. Biggerstaff led to warrants being obtained on Omar Ponton, 24, of Roanoke Rapids.

Ponton was arrested Sunday and charged with assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, shooting into an occupied dwelling, injury to real property and injury to personal property. He was jailed on $75,000 secured bond and has a court date set for January 17.

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Garysburg Bull Dawgs hold banquet

December 12, 2017, 7:02 pm
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Garysburg Bull Dawgs hold banquet

The coaches, parents, the Garysburg Bull Dawgs, and supporters of the Bull Dawgs youth football team recently gathered at a banquet honoring the team.

The coaches presented the team members and the cheerleaders with a plaque, medallion, and a trophy for their hard work shown during the season.

The banquet was given in memory of Coach Emanuel Boone. Several of the team members received multiple honors. Head Coach, Corey Boone, brother of Emanuel Boone, and the other coaches vowed to continue the legacy of Enamuel.

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