Closings and delays

Here are the known closings and delays for Wednesday:

Choanoke Public Transportation on severe weather plan.

Cornerstone Christian closed.

Gaston College Prep closed.

Gingerbread House closed.

Halifax Academy closed.

Halifax County Schools closed.

Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School closed.

Kipp Halifax closed.

Northampton County administrative offices on two-hour delay.

Northampton County Schools closed.

Roanoke Rapids government and facilities closed. Government offices will open on a two-hour delay Thursday.

Roanoke Rapids schools closed.

Weldon City Schools closed.

Teresa was born July 21, 1975, in Halifax County to the late Earl Bernard Sanders and Judy Shearin Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her brother Earl Sanders, Jr.

Teresa was a loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Katlyn Lynn Shearin of Kitty Hawk, NC; her sisters, Michelle Ellis and her husband Harry Ellis, III, Tonya Sanders and Ashley Cannon all of Roanoke Rapids; her brother, David Shearin of Farmville, VA; her half-siblings, Angie Pitsenbarger of Elkton, VA, Lisa Bellflower and Jeremy Bellflower, Eddie Lee Sanders, Robbie and Kimberly Sanders all of Roanoke Rapids; her fiancé, Donald Phillips, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids and many nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held by her family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Teresa Shearin Memorial Fund, c/o Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, 507 Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

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

Randolph-Macon took the early lead as senior Teal Reynolds (Sterling, Va. / Potomac Falls) opened the scoring and junior Jayla Wade (Newport News, Va. / Heritage) added a pair of field goals before Williams added a layup to jump out 9-0. With five minutes to go in the period, Randolph hit its first field goal of the game. The Randolph-Macon defense held the WildCats to that sole jumper in the first quarter as the Yellow Jackets took an 18-2 lead heading into the second period.

Randolph got the first points of the second quarter, but R-MC quickly got its lead back up to 16 with a jumper from Wade. The WildCats put together a 5-0 run leading up to the 7:30 mark; but Wisner hit a three-pointer to take the lead back up to 16 for R-MC. Randolph got the score within ten with 3:59 to go in the quarter, but Wisner hit another three along with a free throw, with Reynolds adding a bucket and freshman Becca Arrington (Amelia, Va. / Amelia Academy) sunk a three – her only points of the game -- to push R-MC to its largest lead thus far – 19 points-- with under :30 to play. R-MC would settle in with a 37-21 lead at the half. 

Wisner finished the half with all of the points she'd earn in the game -- 15 – while adding an assist. Sophomore Charlotte Woods (Richmond, Va. / Trinity) led the team in rebounding with six.

Williams opened the third quarter scoring with a basket which extended R-MC's lead to 39-21. That began a 9-2 run over the first four minutes of the third quarter. A Randolph bucket with about five minutes to go in the period launched another 5-0 run for R-MC that gave the Yellow Jackets their largest lead of the night –26 points. Randolph ended the period on a 6-2 run, but R-MC still had the comfortable lead going into the final frame of play at 53-31.

Randolph and R-MC traded baskets for much of the first four minutes of action in the fourth quarter. Then, with 5:46 to go in the period, Williams hit a layup that began an 8-2 run that would close out the game and push Randolph-Macon ahead for the win 67-40.

In addition to her 21 points, Williams pulled in 16 rebounds and dished out two assists while also being credited with a block. Along with Wisner, Reynolds tallied 15 points as well. Wisner added six blocks and a pair of both assists and rebounds. Reynolds pulled in five rebounds, sent out four assists and stole the ball three times. Wade finished with 11 points and dished out three assists and took away three steals. Woods completed the game with two points as well as ten rebounds, a block, a steal and an assist.

Randolph-Macon scored 28 points off Randolph's 29 turnovers. The Yellow Jackets also scored 23 points off second chance opportunities.

The win marks Head Coach Carroll LaHaye's 599^th win of her career. She has coached the Yellow Jackets since the 1982-83 season, spanning 36 seasons.

Randolph-Macon returns to Lynchburg to face Lynchburg College on Saturday. The game begins at 2:00 PM inside Turner Gymnasium.

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A recap of today's known closings is as follows:

Choanoke Public Transportation on severe weather plan.

Cornerstone Christian closed.

Gaston College Prep closed.

Gingerbread House closed.

Halifax Academy closed.

Halifax Community College closed.

Halifax County government offices.

Halifax County Schools closed.

Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School closed.

Kipp Halifax closed.

Northampton County administrative offices on two-hour delay.

Northampton County Schools closed.

Roanoke Rapids government and facilities closed. Government offices will open on a two-hour delay Thursday.

Roanoke Rapids schools closed.

Weldon City Schools closed.

The Varsity Lady Vikings beat Oakwood 59-14

Halifax Academy scorers: 

Candice Smith scored 23 points

Maddison Suiter scored 11 points

Emerson Poole scored 10 points

Margaret Hudson scored 7 points

Ashton Garner scored 7 points

Kayla Gaertner scored 1 point

Varsity Girls game photos by Randy Wrenn

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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  Win        11-0

Fri, Dec 29           Brunswick Academy        Loss       11-1

Fri, Jan 5             **Rocky Mount Academy     Home Rescheduled

Mon, Jan 8           Wilson Christian             Win        12-1

Fri, Jan 12            **Saint Thomas More     Win       13-1

Tues, Jan 16          **Oakwood School       Win        14-1

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

Halifax Academy   57

Oakwood School   48

Halifax Academy scorers:

Eric Williams scored 27 points

Harrison Hardee scored 9 points

Eli Harris scored 7 points

Donovyn Gary scored 6 points

Thomas Garrett scored 5 points

Kal Liles scored 3 points

No JV Girls game

JV Boys

NEA          14   17   14   11    56

Hobgood     8     4    3     8    23

NEA Stats:  Alex Galloway 16, Riley Pope 3, Jon Stephenson 2, Kendall Timberlake 6, Josh Simmons 6, Trent Wheeler 4, Hunter Martin 2

Hobgood Stats:  Jacob Elkins 6

Varsity Girls

NEA           4   9   11   17     41

Hobgood    8   8   12   16     43

NEA Stats: Summer Warmack 2, Addie Piper 5, Olivia Wheeler 20, Carson Johnson 2, Carly Stephenson 10, Haven Jilcott 2

Hobgood:  Lauren Streeter 10, Grace Conner 10

Varsity Boys

NEA           12   11   13   3    40

Hobgood    18   12    11 14    55

NEA Stats: L.J. Barnes 13, Dylan Edwards 7, Ryan Rowe 6, Justin Jones 4, J.T. Simmons 4, Michael Smith and Brandyn Polson 3 each

Hobgood: Alex Hanff 19

The execution of a search warrant led to the seizure by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation equipment and substances consistent with methamphetamine from the Pineridge Lane residence of Lawrence Grant in Pendleton, Smith said in the statement.

The residence has been a target of Northampton County law enforcement for several years, said Lieutenant Mike Sledge of the sheriff’s office.

Investigation of the residence goes back to at least 2014 when alleged evidence of meth production using a shake and bake soda bottle method was discovered.

The raid of the residence last Thursday was the result of follow-ups on drug complaints, Smith said.

The investigation was a combined effort of the Down East Drug Task Force, the SBI and sheriff’s office.

Speaking with the people at the residence, agents discovered inside what appeared to be a working meth lab.

Agents secured the residence and applied for a search warrant.

The SBI Clandestine Lab Team responded to remove the hazardous material from the residence.

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Arrested and charged were Grant, 46, Linda Tomlin 34, and Cody Beaumont, 24.

Sledge said Grant is Beaumont’s father and Tomlin is Beaumont’s girlfriend.

They face charges of felony manufacture methamphetamine, felony possession with intent to manufacture precursor and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance.

Precursor is items used in the manufacture of meth.

They were initially given $150,000 bonds. They had first appearances Tuesday, according to state court records, but no information on their next court dates was immediately available.

Smith commended the work of all agencies involved and the sheriffs of Hertford and Bertie counties. “This is a prime example when all three counties come together and remove dangerous citizens like this and keep all citizens safe.”

Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Christine Cherie Richardson, 47, was familiar with the victim in the case.

She faces 21 counts of larceny of a firearm and a count each of breaking and entering, felony larceny and injury to real property.

In addition to firearms, personal items such as jewelry were taken. A monetary value of the items stolen was not immediately available. Hall said the firearms have not been recovered.

The charges stem from a December 18 report in which deputies and detectives responded.

Richardson, who was arrested Tuesday, was placed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $15,000 secured bond and has an initial court date of February 7.

Hall said additional arrests are possible.

He was born May 16, 1935 in Norfolk, Va., the son of Sallie and Herman Harris. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Jernigan Harris. He graduated from John Marshall High School and attended RPI. David also served his country in the US Navy. 

David retired from Dominion Power after 32 years of service in 1992. 

He was a member of the Lions Club and Myrick Estates Country Club. He volunteered for Meals On Wheels.
David is survived by his two children and spouses, Kim and Frank Hicks and David and Kelly Harris, Jr. ; grandchildren, Ashley Blaney, Patrick Hicks, and Emily and Jenna Harris ; and three great-grandchildren, Cohen and Carter Blaney and Mirabella Hicks.
A private burial is scheduled, and a service is planned to be held in Chesterfield and details will be announced later.
His family was honored to have him for 82 years and he will be truly missed. 

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com

Cornerstone Christian closed.

Courts in Bertie, Halifax and Northampton are canceled.

Gaston College Prep closed.

Gingerbread House preschool closed.

Halifax Academy closed.

Halifax Community College closed.

Halifax County government offices opening at 1 p.m.

Halifax County Schools closed.

Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School closed.

Kipp Halifax closed.

Northampton County Schools closed.

Northampton County government offices delayed three hours.

Roanoke Rapids city government offices are closed. Roanoke Rapids Planning Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. has been postponed.

Roanoke Rapids schools closed.

Weldon City Schools closed.

Both Bloods and Crips attended the party at AMVETS Post 320, Investigator Gorton Williams said this morning.

On Tuesday Williams charged party organizer Emya Jahne Boothe, 18, with solicit gang activity, Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement.

She had previously been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor in the case, which reflects children between the ages of 14 and 18 attended the party and drank alcohol and smoked marijuana.

Investigator Obert Wiltsie said this morning some of the children at the party either associated with gang members or were gang members.

(As police continue to investigate the shooting, Hasty said his annual report to the public will include speakers from the North Carolina Gang Association who will discuss issues the state faces with gang activity. That forum is scheduled for February 1 from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. at Kirkwood Adams)

Whether the shooting which occurred outside the post on Eighth Street was related to beef between rival gang members is something which continues to be investigated, Williams said.

He described the event as a random party in which a combination of different gang members attended and were invited.

Investigators have stated previously there was an altercation which led to the shooting, in which the victim, described as an innocent bystander, was shot multiple times in the torso.

The victim continues to recover, Williams said.

Boothe was also served a criminal summons for two counts of assault, which were taken out on her by an individual, Hasty said. That assault reportedly occurred occurred Sunday.

She received a $10,000 bond and February 7 court date.

Since the initial investigation began, two additional people have been charged but investigators have yet to charge someone in the shooting.

Williams arrested and charged Donovan Demetree Edwards, 22, of Roanoke Rapids, with possession of firearm by felon and simple affray.

The possession of firearm by felon charge against Edwards reflects he attended the party while allegedly in possession of a weapon.

The simple affray charge was unrelated to the AMVETS party.

Last week police arrested a woman for reportedly taking the victim’s phone from him after he was shot.

Police said it was not clear why Doris Lavenia Bynum, 45, allegedly took the victim’s phone. The Halifax woman was apparently there to pick up her children.

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Born November 11, 1967, in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of Phillip Earl Rooke, Sr. and Edith Moore Rooke.
Phillip was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School.

 A welder by trade, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, and was a member of the Dixie Devils Motorcycle Club.  

He loved babies and his dog, Mason; he also was a loving and supportive care giver for his father, Earl.

In addition to his father, Phillip is survived by his companion, Phyllis Moody; his daughter, Anna Rae Woodruff; brother, Quentin Chip Ryder and wife Glenda; granddaughter, Alexis, and an expected granddaughter; nieces, Tonya (Jay) Ricks, Monica (Danny) Hall, Sherri Ryder, Beth (William) Phipps; great nieces and nephews; and favorite cousin, Lynn Moore Joyner. His mother preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service from 3 - 5 pm Sunday.  

The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Monday in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.  Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

Steve is a former resident of Chesapeake, Virginia and was employed for thirty years at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.  

He served honorably in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS Saratoga for the duration of his service during the Vietnam War.

Arrangments will be announced by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Ghi was a graduate of Halifax Academy and North Carolina State University, a town council member in Halifax, North Carolina, and was an independent trucker. 

He was a member of Jackson Baptist Church and attended Halifax United Methodist Church for the past 20 years.

Ghi was an avid sports fan and an unbelievably devoted husband and father. 

Ghi was one of the most generous and caring people to walk this earth. 

He loved the N.C. State Wolfpack, and never missed a game if he could help it. 

If one of his girls was involved in a sport, he would be there.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 26 years, Susan Howell Suiter, and two daughters Emily Arneta and Madison Bridgers Suiter. 

He is also survived by his mother, Joyce B. Suiter and two sisters Beth and Jan Suiter, mother and father-in-law Jackie S. and William H. Howell III, many cousins and an especially dear friend, John White. 

He is pre-deceased by his father John Arthur Suiter, Jr.

Private graveside services will be held prior to the memorial service which will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 2 PM at Askew Funeral & Cremation Service, 731 Roanoke Ave, Roanoke Rapids, NC. 

The family will receive visitors after the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite nonprofit organization.

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com

Bobby was born in Granville County to the late Earl Barren and Luvenia Victoria Hobgood Critcher. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ann Marie Jenkins Critcher, five sisters, Catherine Frazier Armstrong, Edith Aycock, Christine Hamrick, Marjorie Baines, Peggy Clark and two brothers, Carlton Critcher and Jack Critcher.

Bobby was retired after working for over 43 years as an Electrician for Champion International and then International paper Companies. He loved woodworking and was an avid UNC Tar Heel fan.

He is survived by his sister, Edna C. Dickens and her Husband, Harvey of Littleton; sister-in-law Erma Lee Chichester and her husband, J.R. of Portsmouth, Va., numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Boice-Willis clinic and Halifax Regional Medical center for all their care and support for Bobby.

Funeral Services will be held Monday January 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church in Littleton with Rev. Stan Lewis officiating.

Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 3-4:30 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services 731 Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids.

Memorial donations may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church 136 Calvary Church Road Littleton, NC 27805 or Corinth United Methodist Church c/o Barbara Aycock 2468 Bowers Road Littleton, NC 27850

Cornerstone Christian closed.

Gaston College Prep closed.

Halifax Academy closed.

Halifax Community College delayed opening.

Halifax County Schools closed.

Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School closed.

Gingerbread House preschool closed.

Kipp Halifax closed.

Northampton County Schools closed for students.

Roanoke Rapids schools closed.

Roanoke Rapids Planning Board: The next Planning Board meeting will be February 15 and the public hearing for the rezoning will be on February 20.

Weldon City Schools closed for students. There is a three-hour delay optional workday for staff.