Both JV and Varsity won their match.

The JV Jackets won in two sets, 25-12 and 25-13.

In the Varsity Action the Jackets won the first two sets 27=25 and 25-21. Southern Vance rebounded for the next two sets 25-22 and 25-23.  Roanoke Rapids wont he fifth set 15-8.

Garysburg Bulldawgs        40

William R Davie Vikings     12     

Davie Defense stats:

Tre'Nyus Daniels- 5 tackles
TR'Ali Hyman - 5 tackles
Jabari Bowser - 4 tackles
Justin Davis - 2 tackles
Jordan Smith- 2 tackles
Varjaran Lynch 1 tackle

Davie Offense stats:

Rodney Williams 6 rushes for 90 yrds 1 TD
Jordan Smith 5 rushes for 71 yrds 1YR
Justin Davis 8 rushes for 41 yrds
Varjaran Lynch 1 rush for 1 yrd
Jabari Bowser 1 rush for 1 yrd

Gaston Buckeyes      14

Weldon Chargers       8

Unofficial Standings

Thunder Division   (Halifax)                                                                           

Roanoke Rapids Hornets              1 - 1                 

Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets     1 - 1   

William R Davie Vikings                0 - 2 

Weldon Chargers                         0 - 2                          

 Lightning Division (Northampton)

Jackson Pirates                          2 - 0

Garysburg Bulldogs                    2 - 1

Gaston Buckeyes                        2 - 1

Chief Chuck Hasty said the reasoning behind the fights is unclear. There were no serious injuries.
Police first responded to the area of West Tenth and Cedar streets Wednesday around 7 p.m. Hasty said in a statement officers responded after receiving a call about a large group of people fighting.
Officers from A and D squads spoke with several people and obtained information on possible suspects. Juvenile petitions will be obtained.
On Thursday around 6 p.m., officers responded to the area of West Tenth and Vance streets to another call of a large group of people fighting, Hasty said in the statement.
Three people were arrested — David Wayne Edwards Jr., 19; Dallas Wayne Walton, 18; and Tyler Ray Garner, 16. All are from Roanoke Rapids. All three were charged with assault on a female which, according to the warrants, from them reportedly pushing a victim while she was on her bike.
 Edwards received a $1,000 bond and Walton and Garner $500 bonds. They all have October 14 court dates.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police department at 252-533-2810 Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

In interviews Thursday and this morning, those supporting the matter spell out what they see as the need for the tax.
In efforts to raise funds to defeat the referendum, a group called Citizens Against Higher County Taxes says the tax would increase county taxes by a potential 60 percent. “Radical elements on the Halifax County School Board have again placed the supplemental school tax for the ballot on November 8th. Will they never quit,” says a copy of the letter seeking donations of $250.
That donation would be used to pay for a direct mail campaign, the letter says.
Those supporting passage of the referendum, including the Roanoke Valley Southern Christian Leadership Conference, said opponents to the referendum have misstated how much the school board would request should the tax be passed.
“It’s less than that,” said Claude Cooper, chair of the county school board. “We’re doing this to hire teachers and teacher assistants. We’ve never had that flexibility.”
(Voters eligible to vote in the referendum will be those who cast their ballots at the following precincts, according to the Halifax County Board of Elections: Butterwood; Conoconnara; Enfield 1 and 2; Faucett; Halifax; Hobgood; Hollister; Littleton 1 and 2; Ringwood; Roanoke Rapids 11, 7 and 9; Scotland Neck and Weldon 3)
“The maximum amount we can ask for is 50 cents percent $100,” said Tyus Few, a county school board member who is serving as spokesman for the referendum. “We would never approach that rate. We’re proposing 10 cents. That’s 10 cents less than Weldon and 12 cents less than Roanoke Rapids.”
When combining supplemental and sales tax receipts over the last nine years, Few said Roanoke Rapids has received $19.8 million while Weldon has received $13.6 million. “Halifax County Schools has received zero because we don’t have a supplemental tax.”
Few said going with the 10 cents, as the school board expects it will request, will raise approximately $1.6 million for the school system. “Ten cents is the amount we feel is equitable and fair. We’re not asking for the same (as Weldon and Roanoke Rapids) we’re asking for less.”
The money would be used for providing extra teachers and meeting other needs. “If we have a large class size, we need more to reduce. We can use the additional funds for art teachers, music teachers, additional English teachers. If we don’t have the supplemental money, we’re at a disadvantage. We need additional technology. We need to provide signing bonuses because we can’t provide financial incentives for them (teachers) to stay here. We need to continuously improve our technology infrastructure. We need to replace activity busses. The money can be used for a lot of things — supplies, field trips. We have to provide the best education we can even though we’re not near the top of the ladder in funding.”
Few likens the situation of the county school system to a family with three children where the third child receives the least attention. “Halifax County Schools is ranked 114 out of 115 in local funding, Roanoke Rapids is 69 and Weldon is 10. Do you understand how the third child feels now? That child expects the same results as me and my brother.”
The school system asking for the supplemental tax is not the same one asking for the additional funding in 2012, when the measure was soundly defeated, he said. “That was part of the problem, the previous mismanagement caused citizens to say no.”
The last three audits of the school system have been clean and the school system is now off the state’s low performing schools list. “Our money is managed properly and if this is passed it would be used to benefit the children. The community is looking at us and saying why do you need the money? They need the same chance to be successful as the other two children.”
Few says new Superintendent Eric Cunningham is charting a new course for the county school system. “There’s definitely a renaissance coming in our county, but it makes it difficult when you don’t have the dollars.”
The county has spent $775,000 on children in its school system whose parents decided to send them to charter schools, Few said. “All we can try to do is move forward.”
Many who pulled their children, he said, spoke of the cultural and geographic opportunities their children could have within the charter schools the county couldn’t offer. “Don’t be so critical when it come to Halifax County. We’re the third child, the others are receiving better support.”
Few said he is pleased the SCLC is joining in support of the referendum. “Both of these gentlemen (James Mills and Reverend C.E. McCollum) are interested in education and they realize funding is not equal. This is not a racial thing. We have Native American, white, Asian, and Hispanic. Halifax County Schools is not just for certain children. It’s for all children.”

Roanoke Rapids (5-0) Varsity Home against Weldon High (0-4) @7:30PM

Halifax Academy (4-2) Varsity Away against Lawrence Academy                

Northeast Academy (0-5) Varsity Home against Community Christian         

Hobgood Academy Varsity Home against Wayne Christian @ 7PM          

KIPP High (2-1) Varsity Home against Dixon @ 7PM                                 

Southeast Halifax (2-3) Varsity Home against Rocky Mount Prep

Northwest Halifax (0-6) Varsity OPEN

Northampton County (3-3) Varsity OPEN

The referendum is on the ballot for the November 8 election.
“A lot of people feel the county school system has been underfunded,” said Reverend C.E. McCollum. “They can’t address core curriculum and critical areas.”
McCollum and James Mills, also a member of the SCLC, believes passage of the supplemental school tax “will allow all three school districts and charter schools schools to receive equal funding for educational opportunities and resources. Halifax County commissioners intentionally and discriminately failed over the years to provide funding for any of the schools in Halifax County, as opposed to the city schools. As a result, they denied our children the fundamental right to a thorough and equitable education.”

(See related story at this link)

Because of this, McCollum said, “Our children have suffered academically, making it problematic for them to succeed and compete in today’s advanced industrial society.”
Mills said a political action committee is forming in an effort to raise awareness of the referendum to purchase posters, flyers and advertising spots to promote the matter. It will be called the Christian Leadership PAC. “We’re going to be going out from church to church. We feel like this is a moral issue. People need to hear about this from a moral standpoint.”
It is a 43-year-old issue which needs to be corrected, Mills said. “We are still trying to get proper funding for Halifax County schools.”
The message the SCLC will be delivering slightly more than a month before the election is, “Our children deserve the same educational opportunities,” McCollum said. “Approval of the supplemental tax is needed to equip our schools with the latest technology and much needed supplies and resources.”
Those supplies and resources include science labs, audio-visual equipment, computers, books, art supplies and resources to provide field trips for enrichment. “The supplemental tax is vital because a thorough and efficient education is delivered by qualified teachers. Offering competitive supplements and benefits will attract, hire and retain qualified and competent teachers to prepare our students for future successes,” McCollum said in a fact sheet on the matter.
McCollum also sees the tax as a way to create better education opportunities and better job opportunities, which, he said, “always result in less crime and less juvenile incarcerations. Better schools have always been a vital element for economic development in communities.”
McCollum emphasizes in his talking points the tax is based on property alone and will not impact sales tax. “The citizens who own no property don’t need to worry. They will not have to pay a supplemental tax because they own no property.”
McCollum also noted there is a push to fight the tax, describing it as a scare tactic. “Some mailings will try to scare citizens into not voting to approve the tax because they want to believe that will have to pay a huge amount on their property.”

Monday September 26, 2016
At approximately 9 a.m., Investigator G. Williams served Jackie Anstead, 59, of Hollister, with warrants for accessing a computer after she surrendered at the police department.
The charges stem from investigation into a matter reported September 8 where Anstead allegedly accessed a computer system to make some changes to accounts at the business where she worked.
She received a $5,000 bond and November 11 court date.

Wednesday September 28, 2016
At approximately 6 a.m., Officer N. Velazquez responded to the “no hundred” block of Jackson Street about a 911 call where the caller was yelling and cursing.
Velazquez already responded to numerous calls to the residence during the night.
She spoke with the caller, Tashia High Jacobs, 44, of Roanoke Rapids.
During the investigation Velazquez learned Jacobs called 911 about her boyfriend refusing to give her a cigarette.
Jacobs was arrested and charged with misuse of 911.
She received a $500 bond and November 18 court date.

At approximately 8:45 a.m., Williams served Randy Carlos Crawford, 58, of Roanoke Rapids, with warrants for larceny and possession of stolen goods after he surrendered at the police department.
The charges stem from a matter reported on September 24 when Crawford allegedly took items from a business.
He received a $1,000 bond and October 19 court date.

Thursday September 29, 2016
At approximately 3:45 p.m., Lieutenant C.L. Vaught arrested Anthony Logan Childers, 25, of Roanoke Rapids, on outstanding warrants for financial card theft.
The investigation began on September 10.
Childers received a $20,000 bond and November 16 court date.
Captain B.L. Martin assisted.

At approximately 9:45 p.m., Officer R. Cross received information on the location of a vehicle reported stolen on September 28 from a local business.
Cross was flagged down by a friend of the victim, who spotted the vehicle at Food Lion on West Tenth Street.
Cross and Deputy B. Warren of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office responded, found the vehicle and William Thomas Kidd, 30, of Roanoke Rapids, inside.
Cross arrested and charged Kidd with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
He received a $1,000 bond and October 21 court date.
Sergeant M. Peck and Officer P. Smith assisted.

Roanoke Rapids City Council (Regular Meeting)
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following positions:
Firefighter Applicant Pool (Roanoke Rapids Fire Department):
Applications are being accepted to establish an eligibility list (Applicant Pool) from which periodic selections will be made as positions become available:

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Preferred NC Firefighter II
- Must be able to obtain a North Carolina or Virginia Class B driver’s license within
90 days of employment.
- Must have WorkKeys Silver Certificate (or higher) Contact Ellen Grant at Halifax Community College for more information (252) 536-6393.
- Must be of good character, be in good physical condition, and pass drug test.
Previous applicants should contact Kathy A. Kearney, HR Manager at (252) 533-2845 to update your application information
Complete application packets must be submitted to the Human Resources Manager no later than 5:00 pm on Friday – October 21, 2016. Testing will take place at Station #1 on Saturday, October 29, 2016.
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
Roanoke Rapids Public Library opening at Noon on Monday, October 3, 2016 due to unforeseen computer issues.

COMMITTEE VACANCIES: Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at (252) 533-2840 for committee information.
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ)

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

Roanoke Rapids (6-0)       57

Weldon High (0-5)             8

Halifax Academy (5-2)      48

Lawrence Academy            0               

Northeast Academy (0-6)   14

Community Christian         20        

Hobgood Academy (2-3)    38

Wayne Christian                50          

KIPP High (4-2)       8

Dixon                    64                                 

Southeast Halifax (2-4)      20

Rocky Mount Prep             28

Northwest Halifax (0-6) Varsity OPEN

Northampton County (3-3) Varsity OPEN

Weldon and Garysburg Game JV Rescheduled

The game between Weldon Charges and Garysburg Bulldawgs JV scheduled for 10:00 am has been reschedule to Wednesday October 5th, 2016 at 6:30 pm at Weldon High School.

The JV Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets travel to face the Gaston Buckeyes for a 10 am game at the Gaston Middle/High school in Gaston.

The William R. Davie Vikings travel to face the Jackson Pirates for a 6:30 pm game at the Northampton Wellness Center in Jackson.

It was also mentioned that the board of commissioners had" intentionally and discriminately failed over the years to provide funding for any of the schools in Halifax County, as opposed to the city schools," which is not true.
The Halifax County Board of Commissioners have funded each school district — Roanoke Rapids, Weldon and Halifax — as required.
Roanoke Rapids and Weldon has a supplemental tax which has been in place for many years and was approved by the voters in their respective districts.
The Halifax County Board of Commissioners is not responsible for the approval or not approving the supplemental tax.

Vernon J. Bryant, chairman
Halifax County Board of Commissioners

The annual event runs through 4 p.m. today.

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This gallery contains photos of this morning's activities.

Gerald served his country for 27 years in the U. S. Navy and also served during the Vietnam Conflict. He owned the Fairfax Dinner in Roanoke Rapids and sold Real Estate for many years.

Gerald is survived by his two sons, Gerald “Jerry” Wilson White, Jr. of VA Beach and Kevin White; his daughter, Brenda Michelle Hinners and her husband, Patrick of VA Beach; his eight grandchildren and one great grandchild; his sister, Margaret Pulley of Goose Creek, SC; and his three brothers, Fred White and his wife Wanda Dale of VA Beach, Wayne White and his wife Hazel of Roanoke Rapids and Ricky White and his wife Barbara (Ann) of Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services of Roanoke Rapids, NC from7:00 to 8:30 P.M. and other times at 341 Cedar Street Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online Condolences may made to the family at www.askewfs.com

C.J. was born May 2, 1983 in Nash County, NC. He was preceded in death by a brother, Justin Scott Price Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Beth Price, his father and step-mother, Donald and Susan Price.
A sister, Krista Ann Gray (John) and a brother Jonathan Clark Price (Kimberly). A step brother, Wesley Lee Porch (Mahima).
The family will have a Memorial Service for C.J. at 806 Franklin Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC, Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 3:00 until 6:00 PM.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com

Halifax Academy improves to a 5-2 overall record with a 48-0 shutout over Lawrence Academy.

Halifax Academy Offensive stats:

Reid Lynch was 3 of 6 passing for 21 yards with 1 TD and 1 Interception

Jarrett Smith had a 17 yard TD reception

Jared Byrum had 12 carries for 127 yards and 2 TD's

Reid Lynch had 2 carries for 63 yards and a 54-yd TD.

Garrett Dunlow had 10 carries for 55 yards

Jarrett Smith had 6 carries for 38 yards with a TD

Harrison Hardee had one carry for a 23 yard TD

Halifax Academy Defensive:

Colton Powell led in tackles with 10

Cameron Podruchny had 9 tackles

Reid Lynch with 5 tackles and with an Interception

Jesse Rose with 6

Garrett Dunlow with 6 tackles

Jarrett Smith with 6 tackles

Harrison Hardee with 3 tackles

The Apostles team qualified by winning the NC State tournament earlier in the year.

The Apostles opened play Thursday morning winning game one 16-0 and advanced again later Thursday night winning game two 11-7.

On Friday night they lost game three 4-2 kicking them to the loser bracket.

Saturday would hold four games out of the loser bracket with most games back to back or a small break. Game four was a win 13-9 as was game five with a win 11-9. Apostles followed with a game six win 20-6 and moved to the fourth game of the day Saturday but lost out of the Championship in game seven 10-0.

These guys battled hard in three days to finish with a 5-2 record and 17th out of 218 teams.

The team is coached by Butch Barber and team members are Dylan Allen, Tyler Burden, Josh Gurley, Jacob Griffies, Warren Gums, Zack Harris, Able Hernandez, Bobby Jones, Josh Lassiter, Cody Long, Jeffery Manning, Jay Matuzak, Blake Medlin, Ryan Milton, Mike Powell, Brock Smith, Josh Stallings and Seth Wright

Team members but didn't make the trip to Florida are Dylan Allen, Able Hernandez and Jay Matuzak