Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets   22

Gaston Buckeyes                       20

Jackson Pirates     50

Davie Vikings        18

Jackson Offense Stats:

Wayne Futrell with 3 TD's and a 2 pt conversion

Jaylyn Dancy 2 TD's and a 2 pt conversion

Chance Lassiter 1 TD

Xzavier Sneed 1 TD and a 2 pt conversion

Jackson Defense Stats:.

Nathan Trevino with 7 tackles

Xzavier Sneed with 7 tackles

Isaiah Harris with 5 tackles

Jonathan Daughtry with 3 tackles

Jaquarius Lassiter with 3 tackles

Bryson Sneed with 3 tackles

Wyatt Reece with 3 tackles

Davie Offense Stats:

Justin Davis 10 rushes for 141 3 TDs

Jordan Smith 8 rushes for 49 yards

Rodney Williams 6 rushes for 42 yards

Jabari Bowser 2 rushes for 5 yards

Varajan Lynch 2 rushes for 8 yards

Jakobi Reid 2 rushes for 7 yards

Davie Defense Stats:

Jabari Bowser 4 tackles

Tre'Nyus Daniels 3 tackles

Justin Davis 2 tackles

Jordan Smith 2 tackles

Rodney Williams 2 tackles

Micheal Lynch 1 tackle

TR' Ali Hyman with 3 tackles

Unofficial Standings

Thunder Division   (Halifax)                                                                           

Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets     2 - 1

Roanoke Rapids Hornets              1 - 1                    

William R Davie Vikings                0 - 3 

Weldon Chargers                         0 - 2                          

 Lightning Division (Northampton)

Jackson Pirates                          3 - 0

Garysburg Bulldogs                    2 - 1

Gaston Buckeyes                        2 - 2

The Yellow Jackets beat the Chargers 57-8.

Game stats can be seen at: http://www.maxpreps.com/games/football-fall-16/roanoke-rapids-vs-weldon/9-30-2016-bD4R4W-gIE2eXeyvD0Kiiw.htm

Game photos by Megan Rogerson and Randy Wrenn

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Lori Medlin, CEO of the county Convention and Visitors Bureau, said occupancy tax collections increased by 6.99 percent to reach the high of $16,961,608.
“Halifax County’s tourism industry achieved record economic impact in 2015 with direct visitor spending in our county reaching $89.72 million,” she said in the report. “Spending by travelers directly and indirectly supported over 1,000 jobs and generated more than $7.74 million in state and local tax revenues.”
The increase in overall spending, she said, represents 2.3 percent growth. “Our partnerships with attractions, lodging and dining properties remain key to the success of the tourism industry in Halifax County.”
Spending by visitors, Medlin noted, saved county taxpayers $147.55 as tourist spending generated $7.74 million in state and local taxes.
Other highlights of the report included news the bureau’s website reached record levels for traffic and engagement, visitor sessions up by nearly 20 percent; page views up by more than 22 percent and the time visitors stayed on the site up nearly 20 percent.
Across the social media tools the bureau uses, numbers saw increased usage, its Instagram account up 321 percent as visitors post photos of their activities in the county.
Historic Halifax saw 17,000 visitors; Sylvan Heights 47,000 visitors; Medoc Mountain 106,000 visitors and the Roanoke Canal Trail 41,000 visitors. “While continuing to showcase our county’s historic, scenic and active attractions, we were able to make connections with visitors and potential visitors in a very personal way through our digital platforms,” Medlin said.
Medlin said tourism development was bolstered through several initiatives including partnerships with the state Department of Transportation; state Department of Cultural Resources; the state park system; Kate B. Reynolds and the state Wildlife Resources Commission.
Accomplishments included the following:
The 301 Endless Yard Sale now stretches from state line to stare line
The launching of the Wedding Planners Portal on the website
The Underground Railroad Walking in the Footsteps of Freedom Tour
The Discover Halifax County Blog on the bureau’s website
Three electric car charging stations
Enhancements to the Canal Trail and the bike lending program
Sponsored the recent acquisition of Historic Halifax period clothing
Completed the Ledgerwood Field enhancement project, partnering with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Board of commissioners Chair Vernon Bryant told Medlin, “Thank you for all you and your board do and for their great service.”

Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said county maintenance will be helping with replacing signs signs. “Also our parking spaces need to relined. Once that is done enforcement actions will begin.”
There is indication from the board, the sheriff said, plans are also in motion to expand parking.
According to the resolution repealing the old ordinance, there shall be no parking of any kind in any road or driveway leading to or crossing county property. There shall be no parking on the shoulder of any road or driveway on any unpaved area not designated as an overflow public parking area.
The ordinance prohibits parking of vehicles in front or behind marked parking spaces that would interfere with free access of a person parked in a marked space or desiring to park in an empty, marked space.
Parking is prohibited, except for authorized personnel, before 7 a.m. and after 6 p.m. unless county or court business is being conducted in the building associated with the parking lot. There is no parking on Saturdays, Sundays or official holidays.
There is no public parking in spaces reserved for court or county personnel and no parking of county surplus vehicles in any public parking area.
The restrictions do not apply when county parking areas are being used in connection with organized holiday festivities.
While there is a $50 fine for a parking violation, for the first six months the sheriff’s office will issue warning citations for first-time violations. For a subsequent violation during the grace period, a violator will be subject to the penalties spelled out in the ordinance.

Boden and Dusko.

In another matter today, the board retired Dusko, a canine officer assigned to Sergeant Christopher Boden of the sheriff’s office.
The dog, who Boden will take into his care, has chronic health conditions and needs to be retired, the resolution said.
Dusko is a 9-year-old German shepherd who has been experiencing pain and lameness since 2014.

Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty said police are also investigating a subsequent shooting in the 900 block of Monroe Street which was reported around 2:15 a.m. Saturday to determine whether it is linked to the 1 a.m. shooting at MIR’s.
Non-law enforcement sources confirmed in a message to rrspin.com the residence on Monroe Street is where the owners of the bar reside.
Hasty would only say investigators are trying to determine whether the shooting on Monroe Street was related.
He also said investigators are working with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office to determine whether a shooting in the Wallace Fork Road area could be tied to the MIR’s shooting.
Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the sheriff’s office said that shooting was reported around 9 p.m. Saturday when the victim was shot as they drove. The victim was shot in the hand and was treated and released.
Hall said the sheriff’s office is investigating whether the Wallace Fork Road is linked to the MIR’s shooting. “It potentially stems from that shooting,” he said, “but is not confirmed. We’re investigating to determine.”
Meanwhile, Hasty said in a statement investigators have served three search warrants in the MIR’s shooting — one for the business, one for a vehicle and one for the Monroe Street shooting where the house was occupied at the time. Police are working on more search warrants, he said this evening.
Hasty said in the Monroe Street shooting, officers could not locate suspects and the residents of the house said they did not call to report the residence had been struck. Officers discovered damage to the house around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, however, the residents were uncooperative with giving information or why they did not report the matter.
Hasty said the surrender of the ABC permits means the establishment can no longer serve alcohol.
Two of the three shooting victims in the MIR’s parking were treated and released while a third victim remains in serious conditions.
A witness told rrspin.com Saturday morning there was an argument inside the establishment which then spilled over to outside where the men were shot.
Hasty said investigators are still trying to determine the number of shooters.
Anyone with information about the matters is encouraged to contact Investigator Chris Babb at 252-533-2810 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

Due to the potential threat of Hurricane Matthew hitting the coast of NC this weekend, we've decided to postpone this weekend's Nitty Gritty concert until possibly March 4th (subject to change). We've been speaking with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's management team and although we hate to make this decision, we feel it's best to move the date out. The last thing we want to do is put anyone in danger and not only do we have customers and fans traveling from out of town but the band themselves have to travel as well. It's not worth putting our crew, the band's crew, and most importantly, our customers in danger. If we continue with this weekend's show and the storm does hit Roanoke Rapids - we'd have to cancel instead and would not have the opportunity to postpone. We feel that postponing is the best option and we hope everyone will understand and support our decision.

Due to the fact that this show is being postponed and is NOT CANCELLED, we will not be issuing refunds. Everyone's seats that have already been purchased will be transferred to the new show date. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send us an email at barnburnerpromotions@gmail.com. We will try our very best to respond to everyone within 24 hours.

Thank you in advance for understanding and we look forward to seeing everyone in March!

Post match comments from Roanoke Rapids head coach Craig Jean,  "We had some very good chances early in the first half. Three chances point blank from 6 yards out, that we didn't finish. They capitalized on our mistakes and finished their chances and put us away. Once they got 2, we fell apart. I look forward to seeing how our team responds and how we move on and put this game behind us and get back to playing like a winning team."

The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame was honored to enshrine during an induction banquet on Saturday evening, October 1, 2016, at the Kirkwood Adams Community its Class of 2016. The purpose of the Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize, honor, and provide an enduring memorial for those persons whose outstanding contributions have enriched the athletic program and brought honor to the school. Several outstanding athletes, coaches, and a team have been elected to the Class of 2016 of the Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

The nine newest inductees, listed alphabetically, are Jami Dickerson, Carleen Goodwin, Arthur Ray Hawkins, James Cranford Hoyle, Tommy King, Kareem Martin, Joe Searcy, Jr., John Thomas “Tom” Topping, and Lee West. The 2009 Football Team is also set to be inducted. Special recognition was given the initial Hall of Fame inductee from 2010, Coach Don Curtis.

A brief biography of each 2016 inductee follows:

James Cranford Hoyle, Teacher and Coach

James Cranford Hoyle was a teacher and coach at Roanoke Rapids High School from 1930 to 1973. He coached baseball, basketball, and football. He had many successful teams including numerous conference championships and a state title in baseball in 1932. One friend pointed out “by his example of clean, spiritual and heartfelt morals, he has shown boys how to live rather than told them . . . he often helps and serves the youngsters financially as well as morally. If he could not personally afford it, he recruited help from other individuals or organizations having no selfish motive in mind.” 

The most outstanding characteristic of Coach Hoyle, another friend says, “cannot be set out in deeds or accomplishments. Rather it is his ability to know, understand and inspire those who are fortunate enough to come under his guidance during the most formative years of their lives.” He was, in the words of another friend, “one of the finest Christian gentlemen of our generation – and a living legend in Roanoke Rapids and North Carolina.” In 1972, Coach Hoyle was elected to the Guilford College Athletic Hall of Fame. A monument is erected at the entrance to Hoyle Field in honor of his lifetime of service to our school and community.

John Thomas (Tom) Topping, Class of ‘53

John Thomas “Tom” Topping was a three‐sport star at Roanoke Rapids High School, and he was an All‐Conference selection in basketball and football. In 1953 he was selected as an All‐State football player, and was awarded the Sam Owen Athletic Award for being the sports MVP of his Senior class. He attended Duke University and was a member of the 1955 ACC Championship team. He was also an All‐ACC, All-American, played in the Senior Bowl in 1957, and was MVP of the 1958 Orange Bowl. Tom was drafted by the San Francisco 49’1ers in 1958, but elected to enter the workforce and was employed by Roadway Express, Inc. He was President of Roadway Express, Inc. until his death in 1990. Shortly before his death, he was inducted into the Duke University Sports Hall of Fame.

Tommy Joe King, Class of ‘60

Tommy Joe King was a standout athlete at Roanoke Rapids High School from 1957 – 1960. Tommy excelled in baseball and basketball. Tommy was an All‐Conference basketball player, the first RRHS athlete named to the All‐State team, and played in the East/West All‐Star game in 1960. Also in 1960, Tommy sank the 100th point in a win over Kinston High School; marking the first 100‐point total in RRHS school history. Tommy held the record for “most points in a game” of 41, for 30 years until broken by Brian Frazier in 1990. After graduation, Tommy played basketball at Louisburg College and was a successful businessman in Roanoke Rapids for years.  Tommy supported youth and RRHS sports, both financially and with his time, until his death from Wegner's Granulomatosis in 1994.

Joe Searcy, Jr., Class of ‘64, RRHS Teacher and Coach

Joseph Floyd Searcy, Jr. (Joe) was an outstanding athlete at Roanoke Rapids High School. Joe played baseball and football all four years he attended, served as co‐ captain of the 1963 football team, and was the recipient of the Sam Owen Athletic Award in 1964. Joe attended Guilford College on a full baseball and football scholarship where he excelled in both sports. Joe, and the Guilford College Baseball Team, competed in the 1966 NAIA World Series, finishing fourth. Upon graduation from Guildford, Joe returned to Roanoke Rapids High School where he taught, coached, and was an Administrator for 30 years before retiring. Joe was a great role model, and positively impacted the lives of countless students and those he worked with.

Arthur Ray Hawkins, Class of ‘71

Arthur Ray Hawkins was the first black athlete to compete at Roanoke Rapids High School as a three‐sport athlete and was a starter in all them, earning 11 letters over four years, and was a member of the 1968 NEAC Championship Football Team. Hawkins was the first Running Back in the history of the school to rush for over 1000,00 yards in a season. 33 touchdowns and played both defense, and offense nonstop.  Hawkins earned First Team all conference, 1st Team All East and started in the Annual East West All star game. He played in a winning program who went 24-6 over 3 years, as a varsity payer in the most powerful conference in the south. Hawkins was also the first Freshman Point guard in RRHS school history. He went on to play college football at North Carolina Central University where he was a member of the 1972 and 1973 MEAC Championship Teams. He also played three years of semi‐pro football for the Fort Benning Doughboys. After college, Arthur Ray has dedicated his life in service to others, first to his country from 1975 to 1997 in U.S. Army, then over a twenty‐year career in education as a teacher, coach, Associate Principal, and Principal in six different schools. He continues his career in service today through ministry with The Fellowship of Christian Athletes as the Area Director for Rockdale and Newton County schools. His 501(c)(3), All The Way and Then Some, reaches out to youth and athletes across Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas, providing inspiration through word and example, and leading many to Christ.

Lee West, Teacher and Coach

Lee Simmons West was a teacher, basketball and tennis coach for 29 years at RRHS. Affectionately referred to as “Daddy West” by his players, he was an exemplary role model for all his students and players. Not only did he understand the fundamentals of coaching, he actually made a caring connection with all. He engaged with players and students on a daily basis and was a difference maker in many lives. His coaching accolades include: 40 team conference championships, 15 single and nine doubles championships, one state championship, and one individual state champion.  While his statistics are impressive, he will forever be remembered for teaching his kids to do the right thing, on and off the court.

Carleen Goodwin, RRHS Teacher and Coach

In 1981, Carleen Paige Goodwin entered the hallowed halls of RRHS as a Physical Education/Health teacher and coach. Under the guidance and direction of Principal William P. Branch, Carleen was a trailblazer for the female student‐athletes at the high school. She started the first female volleyball team at RRHS, coached Varsity volleyball for 20 years, Varsity basketball for 5 years, Varsity slow pitch softball for 16 years, and Varsity fast pitch for 15 years. Carleen was named fast pitch “Coach of the Year” three times and under her leadership, her teams won two conference championships. The RRHS 2009 yearbook was dedicated to Ms. Goodwin for her sense of humor and being a “down to earth” teacher, and started many traditions at RRHS, such as the annual Homecoming Powder Puff game. One of the many highlights of her 32‐year career was receiving the Homer Thompson Memorial “Eight Who Make a Difference Award” presented by the NC High School Athletic Association. This award exemplified her genuine commitment to her student athletes. Coach Goodwin retired from Roanoke Rapids Graded School District in 2013, and will always be remembered for making a difference in the lives of many.

Jami Dickerson, Class of 2004

Jami Dickerson was a standout student and athlete for Roanoke Rapids High School from 2001 – 2004. Jami was a NCC All Conference basketball player in 2003 and a NCC All Conference soccer player all four years of high school. She was the Northern Carolina Conference Player of the Year in 2003 and a 2004 Shriner East/West Classic participant. Jami was voted Best All Around Female Athlete in 2004. She was a North Carolina Coaches’ Association Academic All‐Star in 2004. Jami received a full athletic grant in aid to attend East Carolina University and play for the Lady Pirates, where she played soccer for four years; serving as a team captain. She is currently employed with the Pitt County Schools as an elementary school teacher and was selected to be the Pitt County Teacher of the Year for 2014.

Kareem Martin, Class of 2010

Kareem Martin is a humble, self‐made athlete, who through a dedicated work ethic turned himself into a three‐sport All‐Star for the Yellow Jackets. After receiving over 20 D‐1 football scholarship offers, he chose to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Just three months removed from graduating from RRHS, he began his college career as a true freshman, and completed an outstanding four years at UNCCH as a 1st Team All‐Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive End. After earning his college degree, Kareem was selected in the third round of the NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals, where he is currently in the third year of a four‐year contract.

Kareem's impact on the Yellow Jacket athletic program cannot be overstated. His Head Football Coach Russell Weinstein has stated, “ never coached a finer young man or better athlete than Kareem Martin. He led by example and left his mark on the entire Athletic Department, and continues to be a great Ambassador for RRHS and the Roanoke Rapids community.”

His accomplishments during his Jacket career were numerous and include:

All Conference six times in three different sports at RRHS

2008 Northern Carolina Conference Football Defensive POY 2008 

NCHSAA 2A State High Jump and 110 High Hurdle Medalist 2009

N.C. Preps All State Football Team

2009 Daily Herald Defensive POY for the Roanoke Valley

2009 Northern Carolina Conference Defensive POY & Lineman of the Year

2009 Starting Player on the North Carolina Shrine Bowl Team / Shrine Bowl

Academic GPA Award

2009 Starting Player on Offense –Defense All American West Team 2009

Selected to play in Max Emfinger All American Bowl in Dallas Texas WRAL

Extra Effort Award –November 2009

2010 NCHSAA Male Athlete of the Year for North Carolina

2013 All Atlantic Coast Conference 1st Team while at UNC‐CH

2009 Varsity Football Team

The Yellow Jacket football team entered the 2009 season with low media and fan expectations. Following a two‐win season, they were picked to finish last in the Northern Carolina 2‐A Conference. Led by the veteran coach, Russell Weinstein, the 2009 team changed the football status quo at RRHS for many years to come. Prior to 2009, the last conference championship was in 2000, and prior to that, in 1968, in the old 3‐A Northeastern Athletic Conference. The 2009 team was the third year of Weinstein’ rebuilding process, and included many veterans who had started their high school career with the coach. These young players formed the core that changed the football culture at RRHS, which resulted in an unprecedented run of three consecutive conference championships.

Highlights of the 2009 season included an early season conference win against highly‐favored and defending conference champion, Louisburg High School, in two overtimes. The Jackets went on to an undefeated season, and made history with the school’ first NCHSAA play‐off game win against North Brunswick High School. The 2009 team left and undeniable mark on the history of the RRHS football program.

Seaboard police Chief Virginia Powell said currently Sherika Norwood, 26, faces a charge of felony intentional child abuse causing serious bodily injury.
Investigation by the SBI and Seaboard Police Department continues to determine whether more charges will be filed against the woman.
Norwood, of East Church Street, is currently jailed on $1 million bond and has a first court appearance Thursday in Jackson.
Investigation began Friday when Deputy W. Killian of the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an unresponsive child shortly after 3 a.m.
Powell said in a statement Killian saw the unresponsive juvenile on the porch and began to administer CPR.
EMS arrived on scene shortly after and transported the boy to Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids.
Powell was notified of the call due to foul play being suspected while Child Protective Services and Detective J. Jenkins of the sheriff’s office also responded to HRMC, where the child was later pronounced dead.
A search warrant execution was conducted at Norwood’s residence by Powell and Captain Patrick Jacobs of the sheriff’s office. Powell also notified the SBI, which provided processing of the crime scene. Several items of evidence were collected.
Powell said in the statement the boy sustained serious and extensive injuries about his body.
This morning Powell said it appeared the boy had old scars about his body consistent with ongoing abuse. It is believed, she said, a belt was used to inflict the injuries and there were fresh wounds on his body the morning the call was made he was unresponsive. “Over time, it got too much for his body to take,” she said. “Old scars had healed and he had fresh ones when we got there.”

She said it has not been determined whether the belt was the proximate cause of death.

The boy was a twin and Powell said there was reportedly evidence of old scarring on the twin.

With two events already held, the sheriff has raised $16,000 to benefit organizations which help the youth of the county.
The third event will be held October 14 at the American Legion and will feature musical performances from headliner Steve Owens and Summertime and the Legacy Motown Revue.
The doors open at 7 p.m. and DJ Joey Landen will be spinning tunes until the bands begin performing at 8 p.m.
Organizations benefiting from this year’s event will be the Boys & Girls Club of Halifax County; Saint Gideon Baptist Church which is building a playground; Trinity Outreach Ministries; the Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association and Roanoke Rapids High School’s Project Graduation.
(For more information on tickets call Tripp at 252-578-6761 or visit the event’s website by following this link)
“Trinity Outreach Ministries runs strictly on donations and is a very valuable ministry in the Roanoke Valley,” the sheriff said today.
Despite a merger of the Boys & Girls Club, the proceeds from the event will be donated to local organization, he said.
For Tripp, having these events is a way to give back. “I’ve been serving the citizens for 32 years and Halifax County has been good to me. I look at it as a way of paying it forward.”
Both bands have performed before and both draw positive response, Tripp said. “The profits have grown each year. It’s a good time and good entertainment.”
Tripp is particularly proud of the sponsors which have come onboard this year. “They understand the needs of the children. Their support is overwhelming. They see a need to help our children. I’m glad to be partnering with these businesses to help our kids.”
The sponsors are:
Al Haskins; rrspin.com; Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald; AirBoss; Discount Tire; Chris Canady State Farm; Lancaster Marketing; New Day Fitness; Frank Avent of Hobgood; Eagle Home Medical; White Motors; Fred’s Boats; Roanoke Valley Autoworks; Little and Jenkins; Jon’s Auto Glass; Hobgood Players; Martin Exterminating; Lloyd’s Decorating; Becker Farm Properties; Always In Bloom/Hockaday Funeral and Cremation; Askew Funeral Service; Blaine Given Nationwide and Roanoke Cinemas; Davis Body Shop; James Kerr Lumber; New Dixie Oil; Oscar’s; Ralph’s Barbecue; Edward Jones Financial; BJ's Wholesale and First United Methodist Church.

Roanoke Valley Area scheduled games for Thursday October 6th.

Northampton County (3-3) Varsity Away against Riverside @ 7 PM

Weldon Varsity (0-5) Away against Granville Central  @ 7 PM

Roanoke Rapids (6-0) Varsity Home (Homecoming) against Warren County   @ 7 PM

Northwest Halifax (0-6) Varsity Home against KIPP High (4-2) @ 7 PM

Southeast Halifax (2-4) Varsity Home against Louisburg   @ 7 PM

Northeast Academy (0-6) Varsity Home against Hobgood Academy (2-3)     @ 6:30 PM                                   

One, involving officers Alex Green, Jeffrey Mason and Lieutenant Jeff Baggett, was for reviving the victim of an overdose with Narcan, Chief Chuck Hasty told city council this evening.
The other, involving Officer Chris Biggerstaff and Donald Tart Jr., the private citizen, was for pulling a juvenile from a burning car.
Green, Mason and Baggett responded to the 400 block of Monroe Street on September 8, Hasty said, to a call of a person who was lifeless. “We had a good outcome from a bad decision.” Hasty said it was the first successful use of Narcan by the police department.

From left, Hasty, Biggerstaff and Tart.

Early on the morning of September 22, Tart was on his way to work when he noticed a car on fire on West Thirteenth Street.
While the flames were not initially big, he said following the presentation, they became bigger toward the end.
Tart and Biggerstaff, who was also named the department’s officer of the quarter, pulled the girl from the burning vehicle.
Hasty said the girl sustained minor injuries in the crash, which has been linked to a breaking and entering case which remains under investigation.
Hasty said following the meeting the actions of the officers and Tart show compassion. “It shows, human nature, that we care about folks. We don’t want anyone to die senselessly.”

Cameron and Christian Russell.

“Governor McCrory has declared a state of emergency for the eastern part of the state,”Scherer said. “Will will coordinate with county emergency management as we get closer to the weekend for response plans.”
Scherer said the city is concerned about trees being downed by wind with the ground saturated from recent rains.
Dominion is planning to stage response vehicles at the theater parking lot as they have done in the past, he said.

(A PDF of the National Weather Service Tuesday briefing is included as an attachment at the end of this story)

The impending storm has already moved Roanoke Rapids High School homecoming festivities, including the football game, to 7 p.m. Thursday.
At a Tuesday noon briefing, the National Weather Service said Matthew will begin affecting central North Carolina as early as Friday morning, with full impacts from late Friday through Saturday.
Primary central North Carolina hazards, the NWS said, will include heavy rain and flooding and occasional gusty winds.
Beginning Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. the NWS in Raleigh will host its first of several all-partners webinars regarding Hurricane Matthew's hazards and impacts across central North Carolina. Here is the planned webinar schedule through Saturday:
Wed, Oct 5, 2016 11:30 a.m. - full briefing
Wed, Oct 5, 2016 4:30 p.m. - afternoon update
Thu, Oct 6, 2016 11:30 a.m.- full briefing
Thu, Oct 6, 2016 4:30 p.m. - afternoon update
Fri, Oct 7, 2016 11:30 a.m. - full briefing
Fri, Oct 7, 2016 4:30 p.m. - afternoon update
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 11:30 a.m. - full briefing
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 4:30 p.m. - afternoon update

Team Newton beat Team Olsen 12-6 in the first game of the season for Roanoke Rapids Flag Football.

The next game is Thursday at 6 PM with  Team Newton vs. Team Kuechly.

The JV ladies fell in two sets while the Varsity ladies won their first set 25-18 but lost the second set 25-23 only to rebound with a third set win 25-16. then fel 25-19 in the fourth set and lost the match in the fifth set 16-14.

Above 2016-17 Halifax Academy Volleyball team members: Back Row left to right: Lauren Fulkerson, Madison Owens, Drew Rose. Front Row left to right: Jordan Strickland, Lynley Liles and Anna Garrett.

Week 3 game Garysburg Bulldawgs forfeit to Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets.

RR Yellow Jackets    18 

RR Hornets               8

Jackson Pirates           14

Garysburg Bulldawgs    0

Weldon Chargers        no info reported

William R Davie

Gaston College Prep     no info reported

Gaston Buckeyes

Unofficial Standings:

Thunder Division (Halifax County)

Davie Vikings                2 - 1

Weldon Chargers           2 - 1

RR Hornets                   2 - 1

RR Yellow Jackets          4 - 0

RR Hornets                   1 - 0

Lightning Division (Northampton County)

Jackson Pirates             3 - 1

Garysburg Bulldawgs     0 - 3

Gaston Buckeyes           0 - 3

Gaston College Prep      0 - 3

Varsity schedule can be seen at:  http://rrspin.com/sports/item/13132-youth-football-league-schedule-released.html

New Halifax/Northampton Midget League website: www.hnmfl.org 

Doubles 

1. Carly Stephenson /Jessie Martin vs Vester/ Jennings.  8-4

2. Tracy Clark /Savanah Revelle  vs Dinardo/ Boyette.    8-6

3.  Lauren Flythe/ Cassie Revelle. Vs   Giron/Little. 8-0

Total.  NEA 3.  GFS 0

Singles

1. Stephenson  vs Vester  6-0. 6-1

2.  Clark vs Dinardo. 6-1.  6-1

3.  Flythe  vs boyette  6-0. 6-0

4.  Martin  vs Jennings. 7-6. 6-3

5.  S. Revelle  vs. Pridgen. 5-7.  5-7

6.  C. Revelle  vs. Hashmi 6-4. 5-7  2-10

Total.  NEA 4.  GFS  2

Totals. NEA  7. GFS 2

Match against oakwood on thur. Has been postponed because the football game has been  rescheduled for thurs.