Thursday December 29th games:

3:00 pm North East Carolina Prep 44 vs Greensville Co. Va 79

5:00 pm Weldon 83 vs Northwest Halifax 74 OVERTIME

7:00 pm Southeast Halifax 56 vs Oxford Webb 46

9:00 pm Southern Vance 81 vs Northampton Co. 55

Game Schedule for Friday December 30th:

3:00 pm North East Carolina Prep vs Northwest Halifax

5:00 pm Greensville Co. Va. vs Weldon

7:00 pm Oxford Webb vs Northampton Co.

9:00 pm CHAMPIONSHIP - Southeast Halifax vs Southern Vance

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Blue Steel Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club of North Carolina donated 10 bicycles to local law enforcement agencies.

The local motorcycle club comprised of law enforcement officers, veterans, firefighters, and civilians raised money through various fundraisers in order to put several Roanoke Valley children on two wheels this Christmas. The bicycles were donated to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office and the Roanoke Rapids Police Department.

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Clinton Williams of CW Counseling Services invited families in the area to a dinner at Carolina Barbecue.

More than 70 families attended the dinner and children received gifts.

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More than 50 children were the beneficiaries of a Christmas toy distribution in partnership with Roanoke Valley Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Oak Grove Baptist Church and Six 38 Dance Ministry.

The benefactor of the distribution was the Amsterdam & Partners LLP, an award winning International Crisis Law Firm based in Washington and London.

SCLC president and Oak Grove pastor Charles E.McCollum received the items along with  Phyllis Caine, community service consultant, Halifax County DSS, Oak Grove and Six 38 member and Kevin Kimble, executive director of American Innovation & Opportunity Fund-Workforce Development.

The distribution took place through DSS last week.

Investigators G.L. Williams and O.L. Wiltsie Thursday arrested and charged Kunta Kunte Shearin, 39, of Roanoke Rapids, with breaking/entering, larceny after breaking/entering, two counts possession of stolen goods, damage to property, and larceny.

He received a $16,000 bond and January 3 court date.

The charges stem from two different crimes investigated by Williams.

The first was reported on October 12 when Shearin allegedly took items from Family Dollar on Highway 158.

The second was reported Monday at approximately 3:15 a.m. when officers responded to an alarm at Family Dollar on Highway 158 and found the glass door shattered and items removed.

Williams developed Shearin as the alleged suspect after reviewing the store surveillance videos.

J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station:1040 Roanoke Avenue

(252) 533-2800

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public):

City Council Meeting (Cancelled)

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting scheduled for

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 has been CANCELLED due to the lack of agenda items.

Roanoke Rapids Planning Board

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Planning Board will hold a public meeting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall located at 700 Jackson Street to hear the following items and provide a recommendation to City Council:

1. A Zoning Map Amendment (rezoning) request from Anthony R. Dickens (applicant and property owner) to rezone a 6.5-acre undeveloped parcel with approximately 280± feet of frontage along NC Hwy 125 from R-40, Residential, to B-4, Commercial District. The property is identified as Halifax County parcel 1200770 in the City’s Planning & Zoning Jurisdiction. The property is located adjacent to the north of The Mystique Multi Venue Complex at 1652 NC Hwy 125 and across from Nature’s Trail Drive. The requested B-4 district allows the widest range of commercial uses.  

Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning and Development office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any persons, firms, organizations or corporations interested in this matter are urged to attend the meeting.

The City of Roanoke Rapids will provide reasonable accommodations and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending the meeting.  To request the above you may call the Planning and Development Office at (252) 533-2844 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.

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. 

Part-Time Library Assistant (RR Public Library)

An employee in this position will perform various duties at the Roanoke Rapids Public Library.  Good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service skills are a MUST.  Applicants must be available to work flexible schedule including days, nights and Saturdays.  Approximately 10-17 hours total per week. 

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

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED/TRASH COLLECTION:  

Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2018 in observance of New Year’s Day. Monday’s trash collection route will be collected on Wednesday, January 3^rd.

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

Mr. Turner was born in Northampton County on May 5, 1955, the son of James Henry Turner and Trevor Faison Turner, 

 In addition to his parents, a great grandchild, Casen Weeks; and two brothers, also preceded him in death.

Mr. Turner was a truck driver.   He enjoyed fishing, hunting and "talking junk."

Survivors include his sons, Kenneth and Steve Turner; daughter, Jennifer Howard; brothers, James and Mack Turner;
sisters, Mary Spence and Sandra Brown; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.  

Due to the expected cold weather, the burial in Crestview Memorial Park will be private. 

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

On Thursday shortly before 1 p.m., agents went to a residence on Melody Lane on the outskirts of Roanoke Rapids to follow up on a drug complaint.

Agents could smell the odor of marijuana inside the residence.

A search warrant was obtained by Agent D.R. Radford and agents seized marijuana, a smoking bong, a digital scale and Cigarillos.

Agent C.A. Parker arrested and charged Christine Everett, 32, of the residence, for resisting a public officer, possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.  

She received a January 17 court date.

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Medication take-back programs

The task force has scheduled two medication take-back programs — one in January and the other in February.

On January 20 the task force will be at the Chief W.R. Richardson Tribal Government Complex on Highway 561 in Hollister. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On February 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. agents will be at Hobgood Depot on West Commerce Street.

The public can bring unused or expired prescription medications, over-the-counter medications and veterinary medications.

Tripp said the deputy, P.D. Rackley, was conscious but was being flown out to another medical facility for treatment.

The crash, which the state Highway Patrol is investigating, occurred as Rackley was answering a call. There was no immediate answer at the Highway Patrol station as of this report.

Tripp said it appears the deputy was at fault.

Any charges brought will be filed by investigating troopers, the sheriff said.

Weldon police Chief James Avens confirmed Malcolm Artis will be brought back from Georgia and Dennis Bradley will brought back from Hanover County, Virginia, where he was picked up.

Both men are expected to be transported to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office where they will be booked and court dates assigned, Avens said.

Artis faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling in the shooting death of 1-year-old Jaxson Clay following a drive-by shooting which occurred December 7 in the 700 block of Elm Street. The boy, who would have turned 2 on December 23, died in the early morning hours following the shooting.

Avens has said the drive-by was not random but has thus far declined to discuss motive.

It remains unclear why Artis fled to Georgia following the shooting.

Meanwhile, Avens said Bradley is also expected to be returned to the county Saturday.

Bradley is considered the intended target of a December 12 drive-by shooting  and was wanted by police for reportedly firing back at his reputed assailants.

That shooting occurred on December 12 in the 700 block of Maple Street.

Bradley, 20, was at the residence when shots were fired from a vehicle occupied by Raheem Scott and Khevon Weaver, Chief James Avens said.

Scott surrendered to police the following day at the urging of family members.

Police continue to look for Weaver.

In a Roanoke Rapids traffic stop agents seized approximately 3.7 grams of cocaine while the Hollister arrest involved marijuana, according to a statement by Captain A.M. Harris of the task force.

The Roanoke Rapids stopped occurred around 8 p.m. on Highway 125 near Sheraton Drive after Agent D.J. Epperson stopped a vehicle for a violation.

During the encounter with the passengers of the vehicle Epperson requested assistance and agents C.A. Parker, C. Babb and D.R. Radford and his dog, Tony, responded.

It was not immediately clear why Epperson requested assistance and Harris could not be immediately reached for comment this morning.

Tony made a sniff of the vehicle and made a positive alert for the presence of narcotics.

During the search, the passenger, James Brian Duke, 42, of Highway 48, Enfield, was reportedly found in possession of a bag of cocaine in his sock and another bag in a cigarette box in his underwear.

Epperson arrested and charged Duke for felony possession of cocaine and possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine. He received a January 17 court date.

The driver was identified as Tracy Wilbanks Lester, 48, of Highway 48, Enfield.  

She was cited for no operator’s license, no insurance and displaying a fictitious registration number plate.  

She has a January 22 court date.

Roanoke Rapids police Master Officer J. Hardy and Officer C. Hagbourne assisted during the search.

Hollister stop

Meanwhile on Friday around 4:30 p.m., Parker conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation on Highway 561 near Evans Road.  

The vehicle stopped in the parking area of Dollar General.

The driver was identified as Denorris Wayne Nicholson, 30, of Enfield.  

Parker could reportedly smell the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.  

Nicholson handed over the marijuana to Parker and was cited for displaying an expired registration number plate and possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce.  

He has a February 24 court date.

Tournament Scores for December 29th. 

3:00 pm North East Carolina Prep 60 vs Northwest 83 - Winner of 7th. place

5:00 pm Greensville Co. 63 Winner of 5th. place vs Weldon 45

7:00 pm Oxford Webb 73 vs Northampton Co. 81 (Overtime) for 3rd. place

9:00 pm Southeast 63 vs Southern Vance 77 for 1st. place

Southern Vance Raiders - 2017 Holiday Classic Champions

All tournament team for the 2017 Holiday Classic: 

Weldon #21 TJ Richardson

Oxford Webb #10 Tyrone Clark

Northampton Co. # 32 Travis Garner

Southeast #2 Denajah Bryant

Southern Vance #11 Marcus Harrison

Tournament MVP Southern Vance #2 Corey Baldwin

Assistance from volunteer fire departments spared further damages to neighboring houses, Roanoke Rapids firefighters said.

Lieutenant Gordon Pearson said the Harris Street fire was called in just as firefighters were getting the Church Street blaze under control. Engine 144 broke off to go to the Harris Street fire. “We had good response from Davie and Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad and were able to contain it. None of us have enough resources. We depend on each other,” he said. “We had good response. Rheasville responded to Church Street and stopped it from going to other houses.”

Lieutenant B.J. Harris said firefighters first responded to Church Street around 4 this morning. Firefighters arrived to find the front of the small, wood-framed house engulfed and a vehicle in the front yard ablaze.

No one was home at the time of the fire, Harris said. It took around 30 minutes to get the fire under control. “We were still getting it under control and getting it back to where we could handle it,” when the Harris Street fire was reported.

Chief Stacy Coggins called for Davie to assist at Harris Street and Harris called for Rheasville. “Once they got Harris Street under control, some of the Davie firefighters came back to Church Street,” Harris said.

Harris said the fire gutted the Church Street house and the vehicle was a total loss.

The occupant of the house came up afterward and was assisted by the American Red Cross.

Harris said the cause of the Church Street is undetermined. “Being that we couldn’t determine what caused it, we called the Roanoke Rapids Police Department.”

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Harris Street

Pearson said firefighters arrived at the 500 block of Harris Street to find the house engulfed and fire coming out of windows and the attic.

Four people safely escaped from the house as well as a cat.

Pearson said it probably took 30 minutes to get the fire under control and firefighters remained on scene for two hours.

The cause of the fire may be linked to a space heater, Pearson said. “The owner said they had a suspicion a space heater was being used.”

The intensity of the fire melted vinyl siding of houses to either side.

The residents of the house were taken to a motel by police after the Red Cross made arrangements.

Said Pearson: “We were fortunate with the situation we had to contain both houses. That’s something, we have real good relationships between Station 14 and surrounding departments, Halifax EMS and Roanoke Valley.”

Shirley was born January 16, 1943 in Johnston County to the late Zacheriah Lassiter and Martha Nola Bryant Lassiter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Edwards.

She is survived by her daughters, Darlene Jernigan and her husband Danny of Jackson and Lynne Bryant and her husband John; her grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Meadows, Charles Alexander “Alex” Meadows and his wife Christina and Thomas Osmore Jernigan and his wife Chelsea; her great-grandchildren, Silas Thomas Jernigan and Anderson Nicole Jernigan; her sisters, Brenda Gooding, Joyce Dawson and Jackie Kyle.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com

Mr. Terry was born, August 29, 1936, at Barksdale Field, Shreaveport, LA to the late John Jerome and Shirley Jeanette Jones Terry.  He was a retired Lt. Commander in the United States Navy. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bruce Terry.

Surviving are his daughter, Heather Harris; son-in-law, Tim Harris, both of Jacksonville, NC; brother, Robert Alvin Terry and wife, Janice of Port Orange, FL; three grandchildren, Kathleen Williams, Alana Williams, and Matthew Williams.  Also surviving are his nephews, Robert A. Terry, Jr. and his wife, Jeannie, of Boynton Beach, FL and James E. Terry and his wife, Meechelle, of Daytona Beach, FL.

Rev. Bane Angles will conduct funeral services in the chapel at Askew Funeral Services, Roanoke Rapids, Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services also at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery with Military Honors.

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com

Tommy was born October 31, 1939 in Halifax County to the late Charles Arthur Allen and Ollie Gums Allen.

He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and served in the US Army.

Tommy is survived by his wife, Jewel Allen of the home; his children, Cathy Crochet and her husband Clinny and Todd Allen and his wife Paula both of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren, Samantha Allen of Gainsville, FL and T.J. Allen, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids; his brother Wayne Allen and his wife Carolyn of Littleton.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 2, 2017 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Sue Owens officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.

Marie was born December 28, 1940 in Warren County to the late James Howard Reid and Viola Carter Reid. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Howard Reid and James Thomas Reid; her sisters Mary Lou Green, Sally Lutz and Marion Stegall; and her granddaughter, Lisa Marie Hale.

She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, she loved singing in the choir. Marie retired from J.P. Stevens and she enjoyed cooking and shopping.

Marie is survived by her husband, Clarence “Buck” May of the home; her sons, David May of Knightdale, Stephen May and his wife Gladys of Salt Lake City, Utah and Phillip Allen May and his wife Aura of Wendell; her son-in-law, Jeff Foley of Raleigh; her daughters, Sheila Hale of Raleigh and Susan White and her husband Jerry of Zebulon; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; her brothers, John Perry Reid of Henderson and Robert Lee Reid of Littleton; her sisters, Patsy Parker and her husband Preston of New Hill, Ellen Ellis of Roanoke Rapids and Faye Robertson and her husband Jerry of Henderson.

Funeral services will be held 3:30 P.M. Wednesday, January 3, 2017 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Roy Porter officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:30 P.M. at the funeral home and other times at the home. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.

While Simpson, who finished third in the competition, was not at the meeting, board Chair Vernon Bryant said he plans to present it to her at a reception this evening in Hollister where the singer will greet her fans. The reception is planned for 7 p.m. at the Doe Spun building.

“She never forgot Halifax County or Hollister,” Bryant said before reading the proclamation. “She kept that at the forefront. We’re really proud of her. I was hoping she would win. There’s a lot to be said about coming in third place.”

The proclamation, which declares January 2 as Brooke Simpson Day, says she “represented Halifax County, the community of Hollister and the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe in the thirteenth season of NBC’s The Voice, coming in third and representing our community with pride, faith and humility.”

The document, which commissioners unanimously approved, says, “Mrs. Simpson wowed the nation with her beautiful renditions of O, Holy Night; Amazing Grace; Praying; Faithfully and many more wonderful songs … Mrs. Simpson spoke to and inspired young women around the globe with her original song What is Beautiful, an incredible message about beauty in today’s age.”

The proclamation praises Simpson for demonstrating professionalism, creativity and community spirit — “all tempered with humility, faith and (an) engaging personality — thus spotlighting Halifax County and the communities in which she grew up.”

Reads the proclamation: “She brought Halifax County, the Hollister community and the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe together and brought hope, pride and inspiration showing the community and the nation to never give up on your dreams … the Halifax County Board of Commissioners does hereby thank and express its sincere appreciation to Brooke Simpson for her remarkable and inspirational performances.”

Revisions to the school improvements plan have been discussed as recently as October and the issue was on the agenda during the board’s annual retreat last month.

County Manager Tony Brown told the board today the plan is show the boards of education what is already on the books in the form of the county’s 2010-2015 plan and for the school boards to provide feedback on what has changed.

Commissioner Carolyn Johnson said she wants to know what the school districts “envision five years from now.”

Said Brown: “We’re trying to be as specific as possible.”

Board Chair Vernon Bryant asked whether the board is looking to re-establish the school improvement plan, to which Brown responded, “It’s open-ended right now. We want to do this thoroughly instead of quickly.”

Brown said after the meeting it will probably take two months to go through the entire joint meeting process. “By summer we may have a working document.”

Discussions of reviewing and possibly revising the plan came up in October when commissioners deliberated on funding a study of the current conditions at Weldon High School and discovery by Commissioner Marcelle Smith some of the schools in the current plan don’t exist.

Commissioners at that meeting agreed to take $38,000 from the county contingency fund to allow the Weldon system to pay for a study which could lead to recommendations on whether the high school should undergo renovations or whether a new school should be constructed.

The $38,000 was the price quoted by Raleigh-based Davis Kane Architects.

The company, in a July 21 letter to County Attorney Glynn Rollins, stated its goal would be to determine whether the school should be renovated or a new building should be constructed on a new or existing site.

On Friday at approximately 8:30 p.m., Officer A. Green arrested and charged Ross Andrew Norfleet, 51, of Roanoke Rapids, for possession of counterfeit United States currency.

Norfleet received a $700 bond and February 7 court date.

The charges stem from Norfleet allegedly trying to purchase items from the Sheetz on Julian Allsbrook R. Highway with a bogus $20 bill.

Officer C. Fortier assisted.

On Saturday at approximately 12:45 a.m., Officer C. Hagbourne arrested and charged David James Lutz, 43, of Columbus, Ohio, for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He received a $200 bond and January 19 court date.

The charges stem from a disturbance call at Hilton Garden Inn.

During the call Hagbourne noticed a strong odor of marijuana on the man’s clothing and found narcotics and paraphernalia during a search.

Master Officer J. Hardy assisted.

On Saturday at approximately 12:45 a.m., Green conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Thanos Drive.

James Devon Goode, 28, of Roanoke Rapids, was driving on a revoked license and allegedly in possession of marijuana.

He was charged with possession with intent to sell/deliver schedule VI, possession of schedule VI and driving while license revoked.

He received a $1,000 bond and February 2 court date.

Fortier assisted.

On Saturday at approximately 11 a.m., Lieutenant P. Parks conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Roanoke Avenue for a violation.  

During the stop Officer R. Cross and his dog, Midas, conducted a sniff of the vehicle.

Midas indicated narcotics could be present in the vehicle.  

During a search, the passenger, Hunter Dale Banty, 19, of Roanoke Rapids, was allegedly found in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.  

He was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a $1,000 bond and March 9 court date.

The driver was cited for traffic infractions and released.

Master Officer A. Salmon assisted.

On Sunday at approximately 2:20 a.m., Green conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Julian  R. Allsbrook Highway and East Tenth Street.  

The driver, John Tyler Pierce, was reportedly found in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.

Pierce was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was also cited for expired registration and an inspection violation.

He received a $400 bond and January 22 court date.

Fortier assisted.

On Monday at approximately 1:30 a.m., Green conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Old Farm Road and Highway 158.

The driver, Edwin Solomon, 63, of Enfield, was driving on a revoked license and was allegedly in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.

Green cited Solomon for driving while license revoked, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released until his court date on January 22.

On Monday at 11 p.m., Hardy and Hagbourne responded to a residence in the 900 block of Cedar Street for a domestic issue.  When officers arrived they encountered Tyron Marquette Mills, 40, of Roanoke Rapids. During a search they reportedly found him in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.

Mills was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He received a February 2 court date.

It's Williams' second honor in a row after earning it for the previous week ending on December 18. She was honored for the first week and second weeks of the season (Nov. 20 and Nov. 27). This is Williams' eighth Player of the Week selection in her career.

Williams helped the Yellow Jackets go 2-0 over the nominating period. On December 18, she played a crucial role against the Lycoming Warriors in a 70-63 win for R-MC. Williams finished with 21 points and 17 rebounds as well as five blocks in that game. On Saturday night, Williams pushed Randolph-Macon ahead for the 71-64 overtime victory against Johns Hopkins. Williams got five critical 4^th quarter blocks that helped ensure the game stayed close. She also scored 22 points and hauled in 22 rebounds in the game as well as totaled nine blocks in the whole game.

The JHU game was Williams' ninth double-double of the season in ten games. She is tied for second in the nation for most double-doubles along with five other Division III Women's Basketball student athletes.

Williams is also a national leader in rebounds and blocks per game at 19.3 and 4.5 respectively. She is sixth in the country for point per game with 23.9. In terms of rebounds, she ranks third with 196 and second in total blocked shots with 45. She is 11^th for total points scored with 239.

In each of the above categories, she is the conference leader as well.

Randolph-Macon hits the hardwood for its first game of 2018 tonight at Shenandoah at 7:00 PM.

The Halifax Academy Lady Vikings hosted their rival Brunswick Academy Lady Vikings.