The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a larceny which occurred at Walmart February 17.
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The unknown woman entered the store, took electronic chargers off the shelf and left.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lieutenant Charles Vaught at 252-533-2819 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
Both the girls and boys Chaloner Middle School Yellow Jackets basketball teams finished the 2017-18 regular season Tuesday night with a 16-0, perfect season.
The Chaloner girls beat Halifax College Prep 35-31.
Chaloner Stats:
Logan Abram scored 29 points
Jaliyah Hardy scored 2 points
Susannah Odom scored 2 points
Kamdyn Jean scored 2 points
Head coach Susan McDonald wanted to give a "shout out" to Harley Nowell and Cameron Neal for the hard work they did on the defensive side!
The Chaloner boys beat Halifax College Prep 41-16.
Chaloner Stats:
Lazarus Bell scored 15 points
Wayne Wilkins scored 10 points
Jon Lewis Temple scored 4 points
Lorenzo Santarina scored 4 points
Jaray Darden scored 2 points
Shaheed Moore scored 2 points
Doug Merritt scored 2 points
Josiah Morgan scored 2 points
RMSAAC girls standings as of Wednesday afternoon
#1 seed Chaloner 16-0
Rocky Mount 10-5 (wed game vs RMP)
Enfield 10-5 (Wed game vs RMP)
#4 seed HCP 10-6
#5 seed Conway 8-8 (Conway won both games against weldon)
#6 seed Weldon 8-8
#7 seed GCP 5-11
Gaston 2-13 (Wednesday vs Davie)
Davie 2-13 (Wednesday @ gaston)
RMSAAC boys standings as of Wednesday afternoon
#1 seed Chaloner 16-0
#2 seed Rocky Mount 12-3 (wed game vs Enfield)
GCP 9-7
Davie 8-7 (Wednesday @ gaston)
Weldon 8-8
Enfield 7-8 (wed game vs RMP)
#7 seed Gaston 5-10 (Wednesday vs Davie)
#8 seed Conway 4-12
#9 seed Halifax 1-15
RMSAAC tournament tips off Monday February 26th at Gaston Middle.
The City County Drug Task Force reported the following, according to Captain A.M. Harris:
This morning around 8, agents, with assistance of the Scotland Neck Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 500 block of East Ninth Street.
Agent D.J. Epperson has received several complaints of drug activity at this residence.
During the search of the residence, with the assistance of task force dog Tony, agents seized six bindles of heroin and drug paraphernalia.
Epperson charged A’Zhavion Wiggins, 17, of the residence, for possession of drug paraphernalia and served him with an outstanding warrant for simple assault.
Epperson has obtained warrants for the arrest of Connie Wiggins, 52, of the residence, for felony possession of heroin and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance.
Mr. Wiggins received a $300 bond and March 21 court date for the drug paraphernalia charge and a $500 bond and February 27 court date for the simple assault warrant.
Anyone with information on Ms. Wiggins or anyone with information on suspected drug activity is encouraged to call the City County Drug Task Force line at 252-535-1257, Halifax County Crimestoppers at 252 583-4444 or log on to www.halifaxsheriff.com to submit a tip.
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On Wednesday shortly before 4:30 p.m., agents, the Scotland Neck Police Department and deputies of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of West Twelfth Street.
Epperson has received several complaints of drug activity at this residence.
During the search of the residence, marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia were seized.
Epperson cited Kassia Blanding, 49, of East Thirteenth Street, with a North Carolina Uniform Citation for possessing marijuana up to one-half ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia. Blanding has a March 21 court date.
Mary Elizabeth Strickland Duke, 83, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids.
Mrs. Duke was born, January 29, 1935, in Northampton County to the late John and Sarah Bridgers Strickland.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Duke was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Sonny” Duke Sr. and her three brothers, John Strickland, Wilton Strickland, and Wingate Strickland.
Surviving are her children, Sue Duke Barnes and husband, Steve; Cheryl Duke Harper and husband, Eddie; Sandra Lassiter; R.W. Duke and wife, Margaret; brother, Milton Strickland; grandchildren, Jonathan Barnes and wife, Texie; Christy Thacker and husband, Neal and Tina Lassiter. Also surviving are her great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Thacker, Justice Thacker, David Thacker, Sarah Thacker, Jacob Barnes and Julie Barnes.
The family will receive friends at Askew Funeral Service- Jackson Chapel in Jackson, NC, Friday, February 23, 2018, from 7-8:30 pm.
Randy Crowder will conduct a graveside service Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 11:00 am in the Futrell Family Cemetery.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Rehoboth United Methodist Church, PO Box 146, Jackson, NC 27845.
Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com
Sylvia Mabry Stallings, 80, of Hawkins Drive, Roanoke Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
Sylvia was born November 18, 1937, in Warren County to the late William Ralph Mabry and Gladys Dillard Mabry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Stallings.
She always looked for the best in everyone, she was very supportive and gentle. She was an amazing person who loved her family, a proud grandma, who loved to tell stories to her family and grandkids. Sylvia loved to hear her family sing, she loved the Lord, music, Elvis, and Fox News.
Sylvia is survived by her children, Tony Stallings and his wife Becky of Aurelian Springs, Kathy Walker, Alan Ralph Stallings and Janice Shearin and her husband Sammy all of Roanoke Rapids; her grandchildren, Samuel Wesley “Wes” Shearin, II, Candace Alaina Morgan and her fiancé Josh Baird and Dustin Howard Walker
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Harris Chapel Baptist Church, Hwy 561, Hollister, NC with Dr. Darren Lambert officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Friday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service and other times at the home of her daughter, Janice, 133 Devonshire Circle, Roanoke Rapids.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.
ASHLAND, Va. – Sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) has added an academic award to her collection on the same day she was named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's top player of 2017-18.
Williams has been selected as a College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District team member.
Williams is one of six team members representing District 5 – which encompasses Division III schools in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Williams is one of four ODAC members on the list.
Williams, an accounting major, has succeeded on the court as well as in the classroom. She was named the ODAC Player of the Year earlier Thursday as well as securing her place on the All-ODAC First Team.
Academic All-District team members become eligible in voting for the Academic All-American awards that will be announced next month.
#2 R-MC takes the court against #7 Bridgewater tonight at 6:00 PM in an ODAC Quarterfinal game at the Salem Civic Center.
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| Name | School | Yr. | Major |
| Taylor Blevins | Emory & Henry | Jr. | Biology |
| Samm Chandler | Averett Universit | Sr. | Biomedical Science / Wellness & Sports Medicine |
| Briana Moore | Bridgewater College | Jr. | Computer Science |
| Natalie Orr | Washington University in St. Louis | Sr. | Biomedical Engineering |
| Emily Perszyk | Washington and Lee University | Sr. | Neuroscience |
| Kelly Williams | Randolph-Macon College | So. | Accounting |
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Adult Industrial Basketball League results from Wednesday February 21st.
Georgia Pacific 41
Reser's 26
Pepsi 63
City of Roanoke Rapids 52
Lowe's Distribution 66
Drugco/HRMC 36
Halifax Linen 46
Dominion 34
Unofficial Standings
Pepsi 2 0
Lowe’s Distribution 2 0
Halifax Linen 2 0
Georgia Pacific 1 0
Reser’s 1 1
City of Roanoke Rapids 0 2
Dominion Energy 0 2
Drugco/HRMC 0 2
Games scheduled for Monday February 26th.
Wed. Feb. 21 (GYM 1) (NEWSOM GYM)
6:00 pm Reser's Vs. City of RR Drugco/HRMC Vs. Halifax Linen
7:00 pm Lowe's Vs. Dominion Energy Georgia Pacific Vs. Pepsi
Valley Second Round of the 2017-18 NCHSAA Women's Basketball State Championship results.
1A
#3 seed Northampton County (20-3) beat #14 seed Lakewood (10-14) 51-37.
#10 seed Weldon (20-2) beat #7 seed Neuse Charter (20-7) 62-33.
Third Round of the 2017-18 NCHSAA Women's Basketball Championship.
1A
#3 seed Northampton County (20-3) will host #6 seed East Carteret (13-10)
#10 seed Weldon (20-2) will host #18 seed John A. Holmes (11-11).
SALEM, Va. - Sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) registered her 24th double-double of the season and tied the ODAC Tournament record for rebounds in a game with 24 as the second-seeded Randolph-Macon women's basketball team eliminated No. 7 Bridgewater 76-58 Thursday evening in the quarterfinals of the 2018 ODAC Tournament at the Salem Civic Center.
The Yellow Jackets (20-5) advance to the semifinals on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 3:00 p.m. to face the winner of #3 Lynchburg and #6 Virginia Wesleyan. The Eagles end their season at 13-13.
Williams, the 2018 ODAC Player of the Year, had 19 points to go along with her two dozen boards, one rebound away from her career high. Williams tied Stacy Carr of Virginia Wesleyan, who pulled down 24 rebounds against Bridgewater in 1990. Senior Teal Reyolds (Sterling, Va./Potomac Falls) and junior Jayla Wade (Newport News, Va./Heritage) both tallied 14 points, while junior Charlotte Woods (Richmond, Va./Trinity), an All-ODAC Third Team selection, had nine points and 16 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets.
Williams and Wade had the first two buckets of the game as R-MC took an early 4-0 lead. BC used a 7-2 spurt to take a 7-6 lead with 4:45 remaining in the first period. Arrington nailed a three-pointer to put the Yellow Jackets ahead for good at 9-7 with 4:05 left. A pair of free throws by junior Leara Shumate (Fishersville, Va./Wilson Memorial) with 9.1 seconds left gave R-MC a 16-10 advantage before a three-point play by the Eagles at the buzzer made it 16-13 after one.
The Yellow Jackets led 24-20 with 5:25 left before closing the quarter on a 12-4 run to take a 36-24 lead at intermission. R-MC scored the final six points of the period from the free throw line. Williams had 11 points and 13 rebounds in the first half, while Reynolds tallied eight points.
A jumper by Wade gave R-MC a 38-24 lead one minute into the third period. An 11-2 spurt by BC narrowed the deficit to five at 40-35 with 6:45 left. The Yellow Jackets were up 49-41 before a pair of free throws by Williams, a trey by Wade and two foul shots by Knobloch pushed the advantage to 15 at 56-41 with 1:30 remaining. A layup by the Eagles made it 56-43 after three quarters.
A pair of layups by Reynolds sparked a 17-4 spurt to start the final period as R-MC took a 73-47 lead with 4:44 remaining. BC closed the game on an 11-3 run to make the final 76-58.
The R-MC defense held BC to 32.8% shooting from the floor (20 of 61), including 20% on three-pointers (3 for 15). The Yellow Jackets held a 63-42 advantage on the boards, including a 30-10 edge on the offensive glass. R-MC had 19 second-chance points, compared to two for the Eagles.
The 2018 Valley Church League Men's Basketball Thursday night 2-22-18 scores reported to RRspin Sports.
Rosemary 85
South Rosemary 59
Calvary 48
victory 44
New life 48
New Testament 37
Unofficial Standing
New Life 2 0
Rosemary 2 0
Calvary 1 1
South Rosemary 1 1
New Testament 0 2
Victory 0 2
Third Round of the 2017-18 NCHSAA Women's Basketball Championship.
#3 seed Northampton County (20-3) will host #6 seed East Carteret (13-10) Saturday February 24th at 3PM
Third Round of the 2017-18 NCHSAA Women's Basketball Championship.
#10 seed Weldon (20-2) will host #18 seed John A. Holmes (11-11) Saturday February 24th at 3PM.
The Halifax Community College Child Care Center has been selected as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Outdoor Learning Environment site.
Working with Sallie Surface, the executive director of Choanoke Area Development Association of NC, the HCC child care center leads the way in opportunities for children in the Roanoke Valley.
It is the only five-star-rated center in Halifax County, earning the rating through the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
As part of the initiative, the NC State University College of Landscape Architecture is designing the new outdoor learning environment to engage children in STEM learning from an early age.
“We all need to remember that wherever we are, we need to do the best we can for our children and families around us,” said Surface.
Presenting the purpose behind the design was Robin Moore, professor of landscape architecture and the director of the National Learning Initiative at NC State.
“The purpose of the NLI is to create healthy human development and a healthy biosphere for generations to come,” Moore said. “The focus is on getting students connected to nature and knowing their impact on the world and earth.”
According to Moore, there are approximately 240,000 children, ages 2-5, enrolled in the 5,000 licensed childcare centers in North Carolina.
As part of the NLI, he and his staff are working to create Preventing Obesity by Design environments for childcare centers to combat the effects of childhood obesity.
Research shows that physical activity increases by 22 perceny with the POD OLEs.
As part of the process for developing a STEM OLE, a partnership with Lowes Distribution proved to be the final catalyst to success.
Daniel Lovett, special assistant to the president and director of the Title III & PRIDE Programs at HCC, said the generosity of Lowes and regional director Nathan Sidden altered the project into much more than imagined.
As the project grew, Sidden and his team increased the Lowes giving, transforming the current playground into a top-notch facility.
Originally, Lowes was going to provide a covering for the outdoor walkway.
After visiting the site, Lovett said Sidden came back with even more.
Lowes donated rubberized mulch for the playground, making it safer for the children.
Finally, to complete the initial stage, Lowes provided sod for the remainder of the playground.
According to Lovett, the Lowes partnership has been critical in improving the lives of area children.
Michael Elam, president of HCC, recognized the efforts of Lowes and Lovett, adding the long-term impacts of this project will greatly benefit the Roanoke Valley.
“This childcare center now becomes a STEM school for all four school districts,” Elam said. “They are looking to the universities around us, but not to HCC. By creating this pipeline, we increase the opportunities for our students. We start them at a young age and make STEM a part of their lives. After gaining their education, they stay here to impact the Roanoke Valley with their skills and knowledge.”
A woman wanted by the City County Drug Task Force on heroin charges surrendered at the Enfield Police Department this afternoon.
Connie Wiggins of Scotland Neck was wanted following the execution of a search warrant by the task force Thursday morning.
Enfield police Chief Tyree Davis confirmed the 52-year-old woman was the same person the task force wanted. A spokesperson for the task force could not immediately be reached for comment this afternoon.
Davis said in a statement Wiggins came to the police department around 1:30 and was arrested by Detective Graham Page on the task force warrants of felony possession of heroin and maintaining a vehicle or dwelling place for a controlled substance.
Wiggins was processed at the Enfield Magistrates Office and given a $5,000 bond.
The task force said Thursday agents, with assistance of the Scotland Neck Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 500 block of East Ninth Street.
Agent D.J. Epperson had received several complaints of drug activity at this residence.
During the search of the residence, with the assistance of task force dog Tony, agents seized six bindles of heroin and drug paraphernalia.
Hilaria Theresia Gearhart, 90, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018, at Parkridge Health in Hendersonville, NC.
She was born on March 1st, 1927, in Carlsberg, Germany.
As a military wife, she lived in many different cities in the US and eventually moved to and retired in Roanoke Rapids. She was a loving wife and mother who cherished her grandchildren with all her heart.
She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Frank Gearhart and Terry Gearhart, of Fletcher, NC, and Jeff Gearhart and Kaitye O’Sullivan-Gearhart of Ocean Springs, MS, along with four grandchildren, Shauna and Kayla Gearhart of Asheville, NC, and Samuel and Audrey Gearhart of Ocean Springs, MS.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 pm on Monday, February 26th at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services, 507 Highway 158 W, in Roanoke Rapids.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Pius officiating.
Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.
O.D. Sykes withdrew his name from consideration for the North Carolina Senate District 4 seat and has filed to run for county commissioner.
Sykes, a minister and member of the Weldon City Schools Board of Education, filed for the at-large county commissioner race on Thursday.
His filing for a spot on the county board now pits three challengers against incumbents Vernon Bryant, Rives Manning and Patrick Qualls. Terry Buffaloe of Roanoke Rapids and James Mills of Scotland Neck are the other two challengers in that race.
Withdrawal from the senate race now currently leaves Toby Fitch of Wilson as the sole contender in the May 8 Democratic primary, however he will face competition from Republican Richard Scott of Scotland Neck in November.
Current Enfield police Chief Tyree Davis filed to run against incumbent Sheriff Wes Tripp Thursday.
The filing period ends February 28 at noon.
John Stanley Vaughan, Sr., 86, a loving husband, father and brother, died Friday, February 23, 2018, at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Mr. Vaughan was born, March 31, 1931, in Jackson, NC, where he continued to live a full and happy life with his family and friends.
He was a member of Creeksville Baptist Church at which he served as Sunday School Director, Deacon and Chairman of Deacons, and was a member of the choir.
He also served as Chairman of the Building and Grounds committee for more than 25 years. He was a member of the Jackson Lions Club for many years where he served as president and held other offices.
He was retired from the NC Department of Corrections. He also served in the United States Army with a tour of duty in Germany during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Vaughan was preceded in death by a twin brother, Joseph Stanford, his parents, Vernon Russell Vaughan, Sr. and Maude White Vaughan; sisters, Bessie V. Crowder and Edith V. Cooke and his older brother, Vernon Russell Vaughan, Jr.
Surviving is his loving wife of 67 years, Carolyn Flythe Vaughan; son John S. Vaughan, Jr. and wife, Karen; sister, Sarah V. Colston; sister-in-law, Marie V. Vaughan and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Askew Funeral Service- Jackson Chapel in Jackson, NC, from 4-6 pm.
Rev. Andy Sloan will conduct funeral services at Creeksville Baptist Church Monday, February 26, 2018, at 11:00 am.
Burial with Military Honors will immediately follow in Jackson Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to the Jackson Lions Club, PO Box 5, Jackson, NC 27845.
Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com
The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets softball team traveled to Rocky Mount High Saturday for a softball jamboree.
The Jackets played three fifty minute games, winning all three.
Photos by Randy Wrenn
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The Cornerstone Lady Patriots basketball team set a school record and ended their season 17-1 after winning the conference tournament against New Life Christian Academy 66-29 for the second year in a row Saturday afternoon in Gaston.
They are the CAANC conference champions for the third year in a row.
Earning All-conference team for the Lady Patriots was Hana Brown and Ella Frances King.
Earning All-tournament team was Senior Jade Roberts and Ella Frances King, with Hana Brown the MVP of the tournament.
Cornerstone Boys ended their season in third place for the year. Senior Nathan Walker was chosen to the all conference team and Peyton Pepper was chosen to the tournament team.
Pictured above left to right:
Casie Crawley, Abi Sloan, Somaliyah Smith, Jade Roberts, Coach Andy Sloan, Lindsey Shaw, Ella Frances King, Asst Coach Jenny Sloan. Seated LtoR Anna Grace King and Hana Brown.
