The South Granville team shutout the Jackets 13-0.

It was a tough night at the plate with only one hit by Abbie Carpenter with a single.  At the plate for the Lady Jackets were Lily Curtis BB, stolen base, Abbi Carpenter single, and a stolen base, Riley Landen BB, Cassidy Dickens 2BB, 2 stolen bases, Taylor Wade, BB, Kelsey Bierbauer BB, and Jasmine Williams BB.

Cassidy Dickens pitched 3 innings for the Jackets allowing 7 earned runs while Lily Curtis pitched 2 innings with 2 earned runs and a strikeout.

Game Photos by Randy Wrenn

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Between March 28 of last year and his arrest Tuesday, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department has charged Henry Kareem Franklin, 32, five times for indecent exposure, according to department records. Within that time he has also been charged with resist, delay and obstruct and assault and sexual battery.

The arrest Tuesday came after Sergeant D. Jenkins responded to a business in the 1900 block of Julian R. Allsbrook Highway around 1:30 a.m. for a call of a person exposing himself.

An employee said Franklin exposed his sex organ and masturbated. He fled when the employee confronted him.

Investigator G.L. Williams followed up on the report by obtaining the video surveillance and identified Franklin. He obtained a warrant for indecent exposure and Officer C. Batchelor located Franklin in the 200 block of Premier Boulevard around 8:45 p.m. He was served the warrant and received a $5,000 bond with a May 2 court date.

Asked why Franklin has been arrested so many times for the same crime, Hasty said this morning, “I think he’s got a mental health issue that needs to be addressed. I think he should be mandated by the court for mental health treatment because he’s been arrested by us for the same type of call and we don’t want it to progress to a more serious crime.”

In another matter, Hasty reported on Tuesday at approximately 9 p.m., Master Officer G. Morris received information on the location of two people with outstanding warrants.

Ashlie Ann Baggett, 27, of Jackson, and Mark Anthony Peterson Jr., 27, of Roanoke Rapids, were located in the 1100 block of East Tenth Street and taken into custody without trouble.

Baggett was charged with larceny of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm. She received a $4,000 bond and April 26 court date.

Peterson was charged with larceny of a firearm, possession of stolen firearm, unauthorized use of a vehicle and served orders for arrest for probation violation.

He received a $7,000 bond and April 26 court date.

The charges for larceny of a firearm and possession of stolen firearm stem from an investigation by Captain B. Burnette with the Jackson Police Department.

The charge for unauthorized use was taken out by a private citizen.

Sergeant M. Peck assisted.

At the plate for KIPP High:  Korey Hunt went 4-5 with two doubles and a single;  Vincent Green went 3-5 with two singles;  Jarvis Adams went 4-5 with two singles. 

Spencer Simonowich earned the victory for KIPP High with 8 strikeouts.

rrspin.com submitted the following questions for all the candidates:

Residence

900 Monroe St.

Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Occupation

Independent Insurance Agent

Children

Son - Arlie R. Manning, his wife - Erica,  their Daughter “Charlie”

Son - John (Deceased)

Education

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District schools

Grades 1-5 at Central School (later named Akers),

Grade 6 at Sixth Grade Building

Grades 7-8 at Junior High Building

Grades 9-12 at Roanoke Rapids Senior High School. Graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 1958.

I attended North Carolina State College from 1958-1962.

Graduated with a BS is Animal Science in 1962

I entered the U S Army in February 1962, after Basic and Advanced Training I served the balance of my time at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Civic, church or other community organizations of which you are involved

I am a member of the Rosemary United Methodist Church and attend there and am a member of the Men’s Group there. I also attend services at New Testament Christian Church.                           

I am a member of the Halifax County Historical Association; the Halifax County Genealogical Association; the Historic Halifax Restoration Association;  help with the Harvest Days each year; the Sons of American Revolution; the American Legion, Post 98; serve on the Lake Gaston Weed Control Council and on the Halifax County DSS Board.

I am a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina and the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association.

Why are running; why do you believe you are qualified to run; what difference can you make or in the case of an incumbent candidate, what difference have you made?

I am running again because I believe that I have helped “Make a Difference” and I did not see any new candidate coming forward that was bringing  Fiscal Responsibility to continue the progress we have made.

It has been a Team effort, County Commissioners, County Management Staff and all Halifax County Employees, WORKING TOGETHER, to make these accomplishments. I am proud to say that I I have been a part of the Halifax County TEAM.

Would you support renovations for Weldon High School or do you support construction of a new school? Please explain your reasons on why or why not?

The Weldon High School needs a lot of work to bring it to where it needs to be. BUT, with the number of students attending it and the potential numbers in the Weldon School District that would be attending it, there is no way to justify building a NEW Weldon High School. So, IF we are to be Fiscally Responsible, Repairing and Renovating the High School building is the Only Way to go.

Over the past year or so, commissioners and funding of the education, particularly in the county school system,have come under fire. Do you believe schools are being adequately funded? Why are or why not? What do we have to do to create top-tier school systems in Halifax County?

Counties are responsible for funding for Capital Expenditures, Buildings and land. The State is responsible for funding of Teachers, educational material, etc.

The Halifax County Budget provides the same amount PER STUDENT, based upon their Average Daily membership (ADM), for their students, to each of the school districts. This does not include the Supplemental School Tax each District receives, but those Taxpayer $$$ dollars are not counted as County money, but it also comes from the Taxpayers.

What is the role of county commissioners in recruiting economic development? What needs to be done to strike a balance between industrial, commercial and retail development in Halifax County?

The role of the Halifax County Commissioners is to appoint members to the Economic Development Commission and to provide an EDC Director and a Budget for the Economic Development Commission.

The Halifax County Commissioners approve a set of Guidelines for the Economic Development Commission, including the type of incentives that can be offered.

The EDC Director and EDC Commission are to Recruit viable businesses, that pay above county average wages, that will be good corporate neighbors for Halifax County.

The EDC “vets” the potential businesses through the State and other similar type groups.

The EDC Director and EDC Commission attempt to locate Grants and other sources of funds to help the “potential clients” in order to put together a “Package” for them.

The Halifax County Commissioners have the final say on the “package” to be offered.

Do you have any personal financial issues which might make the public perceive you would not be a good steward of the county’s money — foreclosures, liens, bankruptcy filings, things of that nature? If so how do you convince the public they can trust you with taxpayer money?

I do not have any personal issues which would make the public perceive that I would not be a good steward of Halifax County’s  money. I think my record shows that I have been a leader of Conservative Government in Halifax County.

The Halifax County Commissioners have a Conflict of Interest statement that we respond to at each meeting.

The Economic Development Commission also has a Conflict of Interest statement that we respond to at each meeting.

Also there is an old saying “Perception is Reality.” I do believe in that saying very much.

When I respond to the Conflict of Interest statement, if I have none, I always say, “I have no Conflict or Perceived Conflict.” If I think I have a perceived or actual conflict, I state “I have a Conflict or Perceived Conflict” and explain it to the Board or Commission. They then decide if I should vote or not.

It appears there is a new push to put school merger back on the table for discussion. What are your thoughts on school merger either pro or con? Please elaborate on your beliefs on the matter.

The North Carolina Legislature established the Weldon City School District in 1903. Its boundaries were established by the legislation. It was enlarged  by a Vote of the People in the EXISTING District and IN THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL AREA in 1955. This School District is led by a Board of Trustees, elected by the voters of the Weldon City School District.

The North Carolina Legislature established the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District in 1907. The boundaries of the RRGSD were established by the legislation. The area of this district has not been changed since it was created.

It was not until about 1913 that the State required all counties to provide public education to all students in their counties. The Halifax County School District has an elected School Board.

I very much support Halifax County having the Three School Districts, with Elected Boards of Trustees to oversee their operations. The Elected School Boards have the responsibility of providing the Education of their students.

I very much oppose any action of the Halifax County Commissioners to merge the School Districts in Halifax County, without a Vote IN FAVOR of the merger, BY the voters in EACH District.

What are some other issues you believe need to be addressed in Halifax County and how would you go about addressing them?

I know there are many other issues that could be brought up, but we will discuss them later.

Jamie was born in Halifax County on September 9, 1980, to Frankie Odell and Doris Jean Harris Strickland.

He was a 1998 graduate of Northwest High School and a 2011 graduate of HCC, where he obtained his degree as a paralegal. Jamie also worked as a house painter.

He was a loving, dedicated father and best friend to his daughter, Halyn Jean Strickland.

Survivors include his daughter, Halyn Jean; his parents, Frankie and Doris Strickland of Roanoke Rapids; his brother and sister-in-law, Anthony "Tony" Strickland and Wendy of Roanoke Rapids; his fiancee, Lindsay Brianne Barmer of Halifax; as well as cousins, aunts, uncles, and a niece, Kimberly Diane Traverse, of Haw River.

Jamie was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesse and Doris Ellen Harris; and his paternal grandparents,Johnnie and Gladys Strickland.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Friday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.   

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday in the Chapel of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, with interment to follow in Crestview Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left for the family at hockadayfs.com

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

The statement, submitted by Captain Patrick Jacobs, shows holes were cut in the building to not only use for cameras but to deploy pepper spray as a way to force Kylen Padgett Jr. out.

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Ultimately, the statement says, Padgett gave up from exhaustion after spending some 16 hours inside the building, maneuvering on beams and wedging himself in spaces throughout the storage area.

Padgett is currently in jail in Northampton County on $326,000 bond and awaits an April 16 court date.

Northampton County served him three outstanding warrants for probation violation and served him a warrant for kidnapping, reflecting the crime which led to him getting a ride from a truck driver heading to Enviva outside Garysburg from the Wilmington area.

He faces a charge of resist, delay and obstruct from Northampton County.

The encounter, Jacobs said in the statement, began around 3:15 a.m. when the sheriff’s office received a call from Enviva a man armed with a handgun was in a tractor-trailer and had allegedly kidnapped the truck driver, forcing him to drive from New Hanover County. “Upon the arrival of officers and negotiation efforts, Kylen Padgett Jr. would never respond to law enforcement. After about 3 hours of standoff officers were able to deploy pepper spray in the cab of the truck,” Jacobs said in the statement. “Approximately 30 seconds later Kylen Padgett Jr. exited the cab of the truck through the driver side window with his hands held high appearing to give up to law enforcement.”

But, Jacobs said, “At that point Kylen Padgett Jr. turned his attention to escaping from law enforcement and climbed through the rafters of the building never setting feet on the ground.” Throughout the day officers heard and saw Padgett within the rafters and steel beams of the building’s interior roof but were unable to negotiate with him.

They were unable to reach his position as he was wedged between the building’s exterior wall and steel beams. “Officers were unable to reach Padgett’s location due to officer safety concerns. The scale operation plant where Padgett was located was shut down until Padgett could be captured.”

The sheriff’s office worked in conjunction with Enviva employees and a lift was used to take officers to the top exterior portion of the building where Padgett was last seen.

Officers cut holes in the building deploying more pepper spray in an attempt to get Padgett to surrender. “With no success officers then cut larger holes to use cameras and visually inspect the area Padgett was last seen wedged in wall of building. Law enforcement was no longer able to see Padgett upon late afternoon as he continued to evade capture.”

Late afternoon at approximately 4 p.m., Padgett was located within the building walls but he was able to successfully evade capture after a brief negotiation with law enforcement and refusing to comply with commands.

Law enforcement stayed on scene as darkness fell and at approximately 11:30 p.m., cut additional holes in the opposite west side of the building where more negotiations were used with Padgett.

Law enforcement on scene were eventually able to apprehend Padgett as he gave up from exhaustion. Medical care was provided and later Padgett was transported to the Northampton County Jail where he was processed and served outstanding warrants.

“I am relieved Kylen Padgett Jr. was apprehended with no officers from all responding agencies being hurt,” Sheriff Jack Smith said in the statement.

Smith said he was appreciative of the multitude of law enforcement, fire, EMS, Enviva employees and state agencies “for their assistance and everyone working as a collective team to get the job done.”

The Jackets beat Louisburg 10-1.

Roanoke Rapids goals were, Catherine Macnichol with six, Ella King with two, Elena Miller and Morgan Davis one each

Jackets with assist were, Elena Miller with five, Ella King with two, Catherine Macnichol one.

Hannah Moseley had 5 saves in goal for Roanoke Rapids.

Post match comments from Jackets coach Craig Jean, "We played unselfishly and made good decisions especially  in our attack. We had a few exciting assists and our first half play was fun to watch. We play at Northern Vance Friday night."

Halifax coach Tim George stated, "This was a big win for the girls tonight as we came out ready to play. Oakwood has a solid team and had already beaten us earlier this season. Our team looked completely different than the first time we played them. The improvement of the defense has been outstanding with Chloe Alston, Kallie Barnes, Holly Forsht, Karly Eason, Marie Liles and Caryn Aycock really stepping up their game. The offense held up their end of the deal by netting 3 tough goals."

Whitney George scored one along with Abby George earning 2 goals with one assist. Abby had an awesome goal with a free kick from at least 40 yards out that looked like it was shot out of a cannon.

The Lady Vikings have now evened their record at 5-5 midway through season.

The next two games next week will be tough against reigning state champions and conference leading Kerr Vance from Henderson.

On Wednesday at approximately 1:30 p.m. investigators G.L. Williams and O.L. Wiltsie arrested and charged Marckeist Tierell Johnson, 20, of Roanoke Rapids, with assault with a deadly weapon, going armed to the terror of the people and discharging a firearm within the city limits.

Chief Chuck Hasty this morning said the charges reflect Johnson allegedly fired shots but it is not believed the shots he fired struck anyone.

Police are still trying to determine who fired shots which struck a victim,Hasty said.

Captain Bobby Martin also confirmed investigators still seek information on the person who fired shots injuring a victim.

Previous charges filed in the case tie the party to gang activity and its reputed organizer not only was charged with contributing to delinquency of a minor but soliciting gang activity. Emya Boothe has a May 21 court date on those charges.

Martin said the police department stands by the gang charge lodged against Boothe. “We don’t think it was a gang initiation party, but it was something more than a Christmas party,” he said today, declining to elaborate.

Police said in January both Bloods and Crips attended the party at AMVETS Post 320 and have also said children between the ages of 14 and 18 attended the party and drank alcohol and smoked marijuana.

Investigators have also said some of the children at the party either associated with gang members or were gang members.

Johnson received a $1,000 bond and May 9 court date.

As police continue to track the shooter in the case, anyone with information is encouraged to call Investigator Williams at 252-533-2821 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

Johnson’s arrest brings the total people arrested in the case to three.

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Chief Chuck Hasty said fentanyl is a synthetic form of heroin. “They’re cutting the heroin with fentanyl which makes it more dangerous.”

Officers seized 28 grams, Hasty said. “That’s a large amount of fentanyl for this area and we will be working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their guidance and possible adoption.”

Hasty described the three people arrested as associates and one of them, Terry Louis Kearney Jr., as a reputed mid-level drug dealer.

The arrests and fentanyl seizure came after the police department received information on drug activity and Master Officer Jamie Hardy, Sergeant Mike Moseley and Officer S. Blythe followed up.

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They encountered three people in the yard — Kearney, Jamazia Shykeim Tillery and Kenneth Antwan Powell.

Narcotics and paraphernalia were found during the interaction, Hasty said in a statement.

The three face the following charges:

Kearney, 22, of Roanoke Rapids, for trafficking schedule I, possession with intent to sell/deliver schedule I, maintaining a vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy.

He received a $15,000 bond and May 2 court date.

Tillery, 18, of Roanoke Rapids, for possession with intent to sell/deliver schedule I, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy.

Tillery also received a $15,000 bond and May 2 court date.

Powell, 24, of Gaston for possession with intent to sell/deliver schedule I, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy.

Powell received a $25,000 bond and May 2 court date.

Powell also has an April 23 court date in Northampton County for communicating threats and second-degree trespassing.

Fourth-graders from area schools toured the site and learned about fifers, blacksmiths, free men and women and watched the annual Sons of the American Revolution wreath-laying ceremony among other activities.

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Events still to come are as follows:

Friday

Prelude to Liberty programming will focus on the impact of the Halifax Resolves as the town and surrounding areas prepare for revolution! Ongoing living history demonstrations and self -guided tours of buildings will be available.

Saturday

Prelude to Liberty, starts the day with a parade of the Halifax District Minutemen Battalion down King Street.

Continental troops will escort newly captured prisoners and refugees from the Feb. 22, 1776, Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge in southeastern North Carolina.

That patriot victory fanned the flames of independence in North Carolina and led to adoption of the Halifax Resolves. Ongoing demonstrations, historical vignettes featuring townspeople and periodic military drills of 18th century weapons will fill the day.

Additionally, the Morattico Artisan Fair will be along King Street featuring local artists, crafters, potters, music performances and homemade baked goods from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The day will end with a vignette focusing on the 1776 dismissal of the Halifax Minutemen Regiment which led to more recruiting for the Continental Line regiments as the colony prepared for the impending war for independence!

Friday times

10 a.m.  Living history demonstrations and self-guided tours through 4 p.m.

1 p.m. Arrival of troops and assembly of military camps through 4 p.m.   

Saturday times

10 a.m. Morattico Artisan Fair along King Street features arts, crafts, food and entertainment through 4 p.m.

10:15 a.m. Military parade along King Street

11:15 a.m. Historical vignette, Halifax jail – arrival of Highland Scots prisoners

11:30 a.m. Arms demonstrations of muskets and artillery, Market Square

Noon Live music at Morattico Artisan Fair through 1:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m. Printing demonstration at clerk’s office

1:45 p.m. Historical vignette – Cornelius Harnett proclaims Halifax Resolves  

2:15 p.m. Military drill demonstration and musket firing

3 p.m. Artillery firing demonstration

3 p.m. Friends of Historic Halifax Reception – William R. Davie House through 4 p.m.

3:30 p.m. Closing vignette – Dismissal of the Halifax Minutemen: Onward to Liberty.   

This will be a family friendly event with hot dogs, pizza and fresh baked items.

Several North Carolina potters with their handmade wares, a North Carolina author featuring his books, local artists, handmade crafts and furniture items will be at the fair.
Bass House Antiques and the Hen and the Hog will be open in Halifax and the Bless your Art Gala will be held in Enfield as well.

At the plate for GCP: Jazalyn Hamm, 3-3, Grand slam, kamryn Dixon, 3-3, Makaila Ricks, 3-3,

Tyasia Stansbury pitched for GCP with 1 strikeout, 1 hit, gave up 6 runs.

GCP record is 2-1.

The Ella Baker Educational Project of North Carolina will honor Baker Friday morning at her Littleton home on at 302 East End Avenue at 8:30 a.m.

From Littleton, the commemoration moves to the Warren Armory Civic Center in Warrenton. The doors there open at 9:30 a.m. To be followed by a Civic Fair which includes the documentary Fundi: The Story of Ella Baker.

The Civic Fair runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon and will feature exhibits and presentations from area community organizations.

The documentary will air at 10 a.m. and there will be speakers and a question and answer session from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Speakers are;

Dr. Lenora Taitt-Magubane, Freedom Rider

Dr. Carolyn Brockington, great-niece

Dr. Lea E. Williams, author of We Who Believe in Freedom

There will also be advocacy updates: Bring on the Broadband, Internet Connect and Registered and Ready: Vote 2018.

The day includes presentation of the Ella Baker honor awards.

Cooper, in his proclamation, recognizes April 15 as the day to honor Baker, often to referred to as the Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement.

The governor’s document traces Baker’s move to Littleton and her graduation from Shaw University in 1927.

She moved to New York and joined the Young Negroes Cooperative League.

In 1940 she began work with the NAACP in 1940 as field secretary and then served as director of branches from 1943 to 1946.

In 1957 she joined Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. in organizing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

Two months into the sit-in movement, which began in Greensboro, she organized a meeting on February 1, 1960, which gave rise to the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

The annual observance came to fruition through the work of Florine Bell, who spent some 13 years researching Baker.

Mrs. Vaughan was born in Nash County, April 3, 1953, to the late James Alford and Gladys Rider Gardner.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vaughan was preceded in death by her two brothers, Tommy Alford Gardner and James Earnest Gardner.

Surviving are her husband, Tony Elvis Vaughan of the home; daughter, Teresa Harrell and husband Jay, of Roanoke Rapids; son, Tony Curtis Vaughan and wife, Brandy, of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Janice Strickland of Roanoke Rapids and Barbara Silver of Enfield; grandchildren, Wil Harrell, Austin Vaughan, Cody Vaughan and Emma Carnell. Also surviving are her very special friends, David and Cathy Tuck.

The family will have a gathering of friends to remember Mrs. Vaughan’s life Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Askew Funeral and Cremation Service in Roanoke Rapids from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com

He was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC to William and Audrey Kidd.  

He grew up farming with his parents and two older brothers (Billy and Wray Kidd). He married Dorothy (Dot) White of Roanoke Rapids at the age of 19 and they had two children (Kevin and Shannon).

Once he moved to Durham; he did everything from a manager at Pine State, open and run several convenient stores, radio station public relations, sales at Long Beverage, being his own Little Debbie independent distributor, and finally in the last couple of years was a Little Debbie distributor owner.

He married Peggy of Watertown, NY in June 2002. He was a big man with an even bigger heart for his friends and family, especially his four grand boys (Greyson, Dylan, Cameron, and Jackson). He was an avid golfer who loved putting events together in the spirit of competition but more importantly a community. He will sorely be missed but his presence in the community will never be forgotten.   

Mr. Kidd is survived by his wife, Peggy L. Kidd; daughter, Shannon Kidd Santos (Mike); son, Kevin Michael Kidd (Janice Seate); grandchildren, Greyson Thomas Kidd, Dylan Michael Santos, Cameron James Kidd, Jackson Eli Kidd; brothers, William Lee "Billy" Kidd (Carol), Thomas "Wray" Kidd (Dianne); nephew, Christopher Thomas Kidd (fiancé Shannon Gorka); step-sons, Jeffrey and Timothy Branche.

A memorial visitation will be Friday, April 13 from 6p-8p at Clements Funeral Home in Durham.  On Saturday, April 14th we will have a memorial service and burial at the family cemetery located at 8238 US Highway 158, Seaboard, NC at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Autism Society of NC, 306 Summit St., Asheville, NC 28803 and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), 5510 Six Forks Rd, Ste. 107, Raleigh, NC 27609.

The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral Service, Inc. in Durham and Askew Funeral Services Jackson Chapel in Jackson, NC.  

Send condolences online to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.

At the plate for the Vikings, three Vikings had homeruns.

Candice Smith had an over the fence Homerun, a single and three RBI's;  Ashton Garner had an over the fence homerun and one RBI;  Morgan Hudomint had an in the park homerun and four RBI's;  Ashlynn Liles had a double and a single and one RBI;  Ashlyn Cooke had a double and a single;  Emerson Poole had a single;  Sydney Smith had a single and one RBI;  Ella Howell had a single and Margaret Hudson had a RBI.

Candice Smith on the mound for the Vikings face twenty batters striking out eight on the win.

Halifax Academy 2018 season

Southampton Academy      Loss    (0-1)

Roanoke Rapids                Win     (1-1)

Parrott Academy                Win     (2-1)

Wayne Christian                Win      (3-1)

Oakwood School               Win     (4-1)

Parrott Academy                Win     (5-1)

Lawrence Academy           Win     (6-1)

Faith Christian                   Win     (7-1)

Community Christian         Win    (17-0)

Community Christian         Win    (15-0)

Oakwood School               Win    (12-2)

4/16   Home   Wilson Christian

4/18   Away    Brunswick Academy

4/20   Away    Wayne Christian

4/24   Home    Ridgecroft

4/27   Away    Rocky Mount Academy

4/30   Away    Cape Fear Christian Academy

5/2    Home    Brunswick Academy

rrspin.com submitted the following questions for all the candidates:

Residence

207 Harvest Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Occupation

Retired State Government Employee (30 years of services)

Children

Married to Sandra Walden Bryant; 2 adult children: Kendel Bryant Phillips and Kevin Walden Bryant

Education

1975 Weldon City Schools

1979 Fayetteville State University (BS degree Intermediate Education, Minor History)

2001 – Graduate of the North Carolina Department of Correction Leadership

Development Program

Civic, church or other community organizations of which you are involved

8 years as a Halifax County Commissioner, Served 4 years as Chairman

13 years on Roanoke Rapids School Board, Served 5 years as Chairman

Co-Founder and President of Exodus for Youth, Inc.

Halifax Regional Medical Center Board of Directors

NC State Employees’ Credit Union Board member

Volunteer Community Coach for Youth Basketball and Soccer

Why are running; why do you believe you are qualified to run; what difference can you make or in the case of an incumbent candidate, what difference have you made?

I am seeking my third term on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners to continue the priorities of my first and second terms.

My focus has and continues to be jobs, education, senior citizens wellbeing, public safety and maintaining low property taxes.

Would you support renovations for Weldon High School or do you support construction of a new school? Please explain your reasons on why or why not?

I would support renovation or the construction of a new Weldon High School.

A study is currently being done to provide information to make a more informed decision.

Over the past year or so, commissioners and funding of the education, particularly in the county school system,have come under fire. Do you believe schools are being adequately funded? Why are or why not? What do we have to do to create top-tier school systems in Halifax County?

The Halifax County Board of Commissioners fund all three schools equally based on Average Daily Membership (ADM). Also, the County provides additional capital funding and North Carolina Educational Lottery funds for each school system. In addition, all three school systems in Halifax County have a supplemental school tax.

The North Carolina Educational Lottery fund could provide more funding for capital needs if funding had not been decreased by the North Carolina General Assembly. That funding is currently about 18% and should be at 40%.

In order to create better schools, we ALL have to work together to afford educational opportunities for ALL of our children.

What is the role of county commissioners in recruiting economic development? What needs to be done to strike a balance between industrial, commercial and retail development in Halifax County?

Economic development is crucial for any county. The Halifax County Board of Commissioners along with the Economic Development Board of Directors and Executive Director work very closely in bringing economic development opportunities to our county.

Do you have any personal financial issues which might make the public perceive you would not be a good steward of the county’s money — foreclosures, liens, bankruptcy filings, things of that nature? If so how do you convince the public they can trust you with taxpayer money?

I do not have any financial issues such as foreclosure, liens, bankruptcy filings, etc. I strongly feel that in order to take care of the county’s financial business, a County Commissioner must have his/her own finances in order.

It appears there is a new push to put school merger back on the table for discussion. What are your thoughts on school merger either pro or con? Please elaborate on your beliefs on the matter.

I am opposed to school merger.

What are some other issues you believe need to be addressed in Halifax County and how would you go about addressing them?

One of the main issues that needs to be addressed in Halifax County is better human relations. It is more than saying “working together works” a quote coined by a close friend, the late Frank Avent but actively demonstrating that through your actions. We all need to talk and agree to disagree but establish better communications among all citizens and address items we agree on first.

I feel that more parental involvement, mentoring programs and more businesses taking an active role in all of our schools and community is also needed. I encourage everyone to assume the responsibility of doing your part to make our county better.

On Thursday at approximately 11:15 a.m., Officer C. Fortier went to a residence on Patsy Albritton over a custody dispute.  

While at the residence a strong odor of marijuana was coming from inside the residence.

A search was conducted and narcotics were found.

Fortier cited and released Nyati D’Angelo Garner, 20, of Roanoke Rapids, for possession of schedule VI.

He received a May 11 court date.

Narcotics Agent C. Babb and Officer C. Hagbourne assisted.

On Thursday at approximately 11:15 a.m., Officer A. Green conducted a traffic stop for a violation on West Fifth near Franklin Street.

Green noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle.  

During a search, narcotics and paraphernalia were found on a passenger, Chavaz Lakuan Devon Weaver, 25, of Roanoke Rapids.

Weaver was cited and released for possession of schedule VI and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Weaver has a June 25 court date and the driver was cited for driving with a revoked license.