Sheriff Wes Tripp said the search for Darrieck Brinson will resume Tuesday morning if the man has not been captured or surrenders this evening.

Tripp said he has made contact with Brinson’s parents and they are assisting.

Today the sheriff’s office enlisted help from the Department of Public Safety Prison Emergency Response team and were also aided by the state Highway Patrol, which sent its helicopter to look for Brinson. Tim Strickland, a licensed drone pilot, used a drone with heat-seeking capabilities to assist in the search.

“We are using every resource we have available,” Tripp said. He said it can’t be discounted Brinson may have got a ride.

Brinson had been taken into custody after fleeing on foot from a checking station at First and Sycamore streets in Weldon around 3 this morning but was taken into custody. It had initially been reported the checking station was in Enfield.

When taken to the jail for booking after trying to flee the checking station, Brinson, handcuffed behind his back, fled from the sheriff’s office patrol vehicle he was transported in and dashed into the woods behind the jail. Authorities have been searching for Brinson since he fled into the woods behind the sheriff’s office and jail.

Tripp said Brinson is not considered to be a threat to the community. He has two outstanding warrants for misdemeanor larceny and has a court date on July 23 for driving while license revoked.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

A native of Brunswick County, VA, Louise was born to the late Willie Moseley and Sophia Whitby Moseley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Floyd, her son, Wilbert “Pete” Floyd, her two grandsons, Kenneth Moseley and Rocky Floyd; her step-granddaughter, Janice Ansley; her great-grandson, Dustin Floyd; her sister, Sallie Wright and her brother, Renza Moseley.

Louise was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids.

Louise is survived by her two daughters, Doris Floyd Moseley of Norlina and Betty Floyd  Green of Harrison, AK; her son, Freddie Wayne Floyd and Kay Ross of Roanoke Rapids; her thirteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many great-great grandchildren and a very special person  Rudy Dickens of Roanoke Rapids.

The family would like to give a special thank you to her caregivers Katelin Thacker and Anissa Shotwell.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in Cedarwood Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Marshall officiating.

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

He was taken to the hospital to be checked out, Sheriff Wes Tripp said this morning.

Tripp said there was concern Darrieck Brinson could have been seriously injured because there is a deep ravine where he went into the woods behind the sheriff’s office. The extent of injuries, if any, were not immediately known.

Brinson had initially been taken into custody early Monday morning after he fled on foot from a checking station in Weldon. He was apprehended for that offense and transported to the sheriff’s office for booking when he bolted from the patrol vehicle and headed to woods behind the facility.

He surrendered to the sheriff’s office around 11:30 p.m. Monday.

Brinson was charged with delay and obstruct and larceny of handcuffs. He was served outstanding warrants for two counts of misdemeanor larceny. He has a July 23 court date for driving while license revoked.

Tripp said he called off further search efforts scheduled for today after Brinson surrendered.

According to a preliminary report by Trooper J.T. Keeter of the state Highway Patrol, Timothy Simmons, 56, was driving a riding lawn mower north on Sam Powell Dairy Road when the driver of the Chevrolet SUV struck him from behind around 9:15 p.m. Simmons was ejected from the lawn mower.

The report indicates the lawn mower had no lights or reflectors and the driver of the SUV was unable to see the lawn mower, which was in the travel lane, due to the darkness.

The crash occurred about 5.5 miles south of Roanoke Rapids.

Hasty said the crimes police are investigating fit the same method of operation as the Raleigh Street breaking and entering Wade Carter III was charged with.

These other crimes involve the breaking and entering of residences of single women.

Hasty would not elaborate until investigation is completed.

Carter remains in custody and is waiting on an August 1 appearance in Halifax County District Court.

The police department has turned over evidence for analysis to the State Bureau of Investigation crime lab. It includes evidence from Raleigh Street and other crime scenes.

“We’re waiting on lab results,” Hasty said. “The elected district attorney (Valerie Asbell) has requested the tests be expedited. We want to be right with the DNA evidence before any charges are filed.”

Carter was the target of a manhunt last month when he reportedly broke into the residence of an elderly victim in the 500 block of Raleigh Street.

The victim was awakened by the noise and retrieved a firearm. The elderly victim fired multiple shots and struck Carter at least once.

Police identified Carter after receiving information a man was at the hospital with a possible gunshot wound.

Wrenn, Clarke, & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service is taking care of arrangements where the family will receive friends Thursday afternoon, June 21,2018, from 4:00 until 5:30 and at other times at home of Henry and Melinda Odom, 810 East. 13th Street, Roanoke Rapids.

The $18,052,137 financial plan remains unchanged from last week when City Manager Joseph Scherer delivered his budget message and city council held a public hearing which drew no speakers.

The budget includes a $1,500 bonus for full-time city employees and a $750 bonus for eligible permanent part-time employees. There had been discussions last month of a one-time $500 bonus as well as putting a 3 percent cost of living adjustment for employees on the table.

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department will get funding to form a proactive community engagement team focusing on drugs and gangs.

The team would also focus on violent crimes and community projects such as hosting classes and forums.

While no tax increase is proposed, there will be a $10.79 increase in the city’s solid waste fee, bringing it to $215.29 per household per year.

The city’s share of license plate fees will be increased by $5 to $11 total. This additional revenue of approximately $67,650 will be dedicated for street infrastructure maintenance.

The two new investigators for the police department are the only new positions recommended in the upcoming fiscal year.

The capital outlay budget using 5-year short-term loan proceeds is as follows:

Five police patrol cars; a radar speed monitoring trailer and Taser equipment

Two dump trucks; an asphalt patching machine; street sweeper, knuckle boom trailer; pickup and leaf machine for public works

A pickup for parks and recreation

The city’s debt service is expected to be $1,223,109 on July 1. It was $1,769,292 at the same last year.

Annual debt service payments in the proposed budget are $258,285. Debt service expenditures for the theater are anticipated to be $1,080,000, which will paid in quarterly installments.

The city’s fund balance for appropriation is $3,731,531 or 21 percent of budgeted expenditures.

Mayor Emery Doughtie said this evening he believed the 21 percent fund balance is at the low end of where the city needs to be. “We have to be mindful of the money we spend. If you look back over 10 years, we’ve paid about $16 million (in theater debt). We’re still laboring under that.”

Deputy Fire Chief Mike Clements is retiring at the end of the month after 28 years of service, Chief Stacy Coggins told council. “He is greatly appreciated and will be remembered. He was my supervisor for many years. He’s been a great asset. He wanted to be deputy chief, he wanted to oversee training.”

Clements, Coggins said, “Became my right hand man for many years.”

Clements, who was presented his helmet and badge, said, “It’s been both my pleasure and privilege to serve the city of Roanoke Rapids.”

Clements served with two chiefs and five city managers over the course of his career.

Before the end of the retirement ceremony, Clements pinned a firefighter’s badge on his son Ben’s uniform. His son was recently hired by the fire department.

“It meant the world to me,” Clements said of the moment he pinned his son’s badge. “He’s been working hard toward that, waiting for his opportunity.”

During that period his son obtained a two-year degree in fire science.”He’s well on his way to being a certified firefighter. It’s really an honor for him to come on as a legacy firefighter and do what what his father did. It was the highlight of all the craziness there’s been recently, a daughter graduating and going to college, my retirement and Ben getting this opportunity.”

Clements will remain close to firefighters and other first responders as he became the director of fire and EMS training for Halifax Community College.

While his official start in that capacity will be July 9, he has been working part-time in the position since April 1.

“I’ll be trying to carry on the training and education,” Clements said this morning. “I’ll be staying involved with fire and EMS through those contacts.”

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Meanwhile, Donald Tart was recognized for his years of service, a nearly 34-year career which started in the public works department and ends this month with him retiring from planning and development as a minimum housing code enforcement officer.

“It’s been a privilege to serve,” Tart said. “I thank all the departments. It’s been a great career.”

Planning and development Director Kelly Lasky said, “What he’s demonstrated there’s a real task in order in what he’s leaving behind in this position primarily because it requires both a proactive and reactive approach to minimum house codes.”

Tart is also responsible for enforcing junked and abandoned vehicles. “He has 15 years experience in this department alone as minimum code enforcement officer. His work is very thorough and detailed,” Lasky said. “He maintains a calendar of timeframes, deadlines for compliance, which also includes required 10-day notices. Oftentimes his work requires him going to the register of deeds office to research property deeds and parties of interest when code enforcement activities are under investigation prior to orders of enforcement.”

Lasky describes Tart as patient and a person who listens to complaints on a daily basis from tenants and landlords and tries to find “possible solutions through the city’s codes. He has gone above and beyond to help people find assistance to correct code violations.”

Tart will return in August on a part-time basis, Lasky said. “We hope to have him basically train and supervise a full-time position that we’re currently accepting applications for.”

He first awarded Officer Joey Spragins with his advanced law enforcement certificate.

The achievement, Hasty said, represents a culmination of education and training points as well as years of full-time law enforcement experience. “This program is a method by which dedicated officers may receive recognition for education, professional training and on-the-job experience.”

Hasty then recognized Officer Daniel Hundley for outstanding job performance.

The honor was bestowed based on assistance Hundley provided the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office in the aftermath of a May 5 armed robbery of a convenience store at Interstate 95 and Highway 46.

Hundley located the suspect vehicle and with assistance from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and Weldon Police Department, Northampton Captain Patrick Jacobs determined the people in the vehicle were the alleged suspects in the heist. “It’s a great service when we are able to quickly respond to calls and work close with other neighboring county agencies to bring individuals responsible for crimes to justice and make citizens feel safer throughout Northampton County,” Sheriff Jack Smith said in a statement on the matter.

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In the final presentation of the evening, Hasty honored Sergeant Mike Moseley and Halifax County Central dispatchers Jacyln McElwee and Salaurie Lee for outstanding job performance.

The honor is tied to Moseley, with help of dispatchers, recognizing what ended up as a fake 911 call concerning a shooting.

The fake call, the police departments believes, was an attempt to divert officers from a robbery at the BP convenience store near the interstate.

“Sergeant Moseley had a gut feeling about the shooting call being fake and he advised staff to start checking convenience stores in case the call was a diversion tactic for police to go somewhere else. Dispatchers began checking the origin of the call which led the officers to catching suspects in the attempt to commit a robbery,” Hasty said.

She was born in Halifax County, daughter of the late Edward Wilson Clements and Margaret Gibson Clements.

Frances was a member of Conway Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, James D. Allen, of Conway; daughter, Kelly Allen Clark (C.J.), of Conway; son, James David Allen, Jr (Ginny), of Roanoke Rapids; two brothers, Edward W. Clements (Joyce), of Gaston, Daniel Todd Clements (Cindy), of Grimesland,NC; sister, Deborah Jones (Roy), of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren, Alyssa Barnes, Camryn Barnes, Logan Barnes, Aaron Clark, Nathan Clark, Caitlin Allen, Maddox Ledgerwood, Maverick Allen, Cole Allen.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, June 22, 2018, at Conway Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends  Thursday evening, June 21, 2018, from 7:00 until 8:30 at Wrenn, Clarke, & Hagan Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to www.wrennclarkehagan.com

She and her late husband, Elmer Bruce Reaves, grew up in Roanoke Rapids.

They lived in Greensboro, NC, for many years and their farm is still there.

She was very involved in the Roanoke Rapids High School Class of 1942 reunions until just a few years ago.

She married Marshall Grant on September 20, 2003, and resided with him in Garysburg/Gaston, NC until her death.

They attended Lebanon United Methodist Church in Garysburg.

She is survived by her husband Marshall Grant, her sons, Elmer Bruce Reaves Jr. (Carol), Richard William Reaves (Sheila), step-daughter Sue Grant Allen (Rod), step-son David Grant (Carol), five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, June 22, 2018 at Lambeth Troxler Funeral Home, 300 W. Wendover Ave. in Greensboro.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at First Christian Church, Greensboro, with burial to follow at Westminster Gardens Cemetery.  

There will also be a memorial service at Lebanon United Methodist Church in Garysburg on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the 9:45 AM service.

As the quote says on her grave marker, “She was twice blest; she was happy and she knew it.”

North Carolina State Department of Transportation employees need to perform maintenance on the wooden substructure of the 58-year-old bridge and the pavement around it. 

The bridge is north of the intersection of Three Bridges Road and Highway 903.

The bridge is expected to reopened by June 29.

To avoid the closure, motorists should use Highway 903, Old Halifax Road, Highway 48 and Carolina Rest Home Road.

Based on financial data as of March 31, the transaction would create a community bank with approximately $84 million in assets, $46 million in loans, and $64 million in deposits.  

The merger will combine two institutions with long and rich traditions of dedication to their customers and community,  a statement said.

The combined bank will be headquartered in Roanoke Rapids with two full-service branches and one loan production office, also located within Roanoke Rapids.  

The merger creates a larger and stronger institution with a significantly higher legal lending limit, the statement said.  

Both management teams anticipate that the enhanced scale and efficiency of the resulting bank will open up new opportunities to serve customers in their local market area.

Ed Jackson, president and chief executive officer of Roanoke Rapids Savings Bank, said, “As mutual savings banks, we are owned by the customers we serve. This sets us apart from our corporate competitors and gives us a greater degree of freedom to keep our focus on our customers.  

“We have had great respect for the team at Roanoke Valley Savings Bank for many years and this merger will enable us to better meet the needs of the Roanoke Rapids community as well as the surrounding communities in Halifax County.  We hope that the transaction will spark our community’s interest in our unique style of hometown banking and customer service that is becoming less and less common these days.”

Jim Gossip, president and CEO of Roanoke Valley Savings Bank, said, “We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with a bank that we know shares a culture and philosophy very similar to our own. Both banks are led by seasoned community bankers who work tirelessly for the benefit of their customers.  We believe this merger will allow us to provide even better service to our customers.”

Following completion of the transaction, Jackson will continue to serve as president and CEO of Roanoke Rapids Savings Bank. Gossip will serve as a consultant to Roanoke Rapids Savings Bank following completion of the merger.  

Additionally, two members from the current board of directors of Roanoke Valley Savings Bank will be appointed to the board of directors of Roanoke Rapids Savings Bank.  

The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2019 and is subject to required regulatory approvals, approval of each bank’s members and other customary closing conditions.  

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP served as legal counsel to Roanoke Rapids Savings Bank and Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP served as legal counsel to Roanoke Valley Savings Bank.

Roanoke Rapids Savings Bank, SSB is a state-chartered mutual savings bank headquartered at 325 Becker Drive in Roanoke Rapids with a loan production office located at 2451 Bolling Road in Roanoke Rapids.  

Founded in 1914, the bank has been serving Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County and the surrounding area for more than 100 years and offers a full complement of banking services to individuals and businesses.  For more information, please visit www.rrsb.com.

Roanoke Valley Savings Bank is a state-chartered mutual savings bank operating from its headquarters located at 828 Roanoke Avenue in Roanoke Rapids.

Since 1929, Roanoke Valley Savings Bank has served the community banking needs of Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, and the surrounding area.

The board did not, however, make a recommendation for the rezoning of land which is the subject of the CUP request.

Planning board member Henry Ford said after the meeting this evening he was more concerned about having certain restrictions in the CUP than “a blanket rezoning.”

Board member Sherry Mills said she wanted to see a plan in which traffic entering the proposed expansion area would feed directly off Smith Church Road. She also had concerns about traffic impacting the businesses which are located in the area proposed for the expansion instead of going through Anna Louise Lane.

In its motion on the CUP, which passed on a 4-1 vote, the planning board sent a recommendation for approval provided there be a vegetative buffer and opaque fencing to separate the proposed site from residences in the Southgate community which backup to the location. The board also recommended a condition which would minimize traffic. Chairman Greg Browning voted against the recommendation.

City council will consider the matter at its July 10 meeting at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall on Jackson Street. Meeting time is 5:15 p.m.

The matter came before the planning board as Crestview owner Sandy Showalter is trying expand the perpetual care cemetery off Smith Church Road.

An effort to expand the cemetery in 2015, which received approval from city council then, ended up failing because the intended land was wetlands and would cost more than $120,000 per acre to mitigate, she said.

The rezoning request for this evening’s meeting was to rezone some 8 acres of land on the west side of Anna Louise Lane from B-3 commercial to R-40 residential. Five lots encompass the 8 acres, which are part of the Chockoyotte Professional Park.

Jenger Adams, a realtor, said the lots eyed for the Crestview expansion have been on the market for 2,198 days. “They’ve never had any offers on all five lots. It would be a great use of the property. It’s an overgrown, wooded area.”

For Showalter, the property makes sense. “We have maybe five years of property left.”

With the previous wetlands issue, she said, “Every time we move forward we take two steps back.”

Then the 8 acres across the street from Crestview became open. “We want to take the five properties and turn them into one … We’re good neighbors. We want to continue to be good neighbors. This is not going to happen tomorrow. The land has to be cleared and landscaped.”

Unlike the city-owned Cedarwood Cemetery, Crestview has flat markers and no headstones. “You see flowers. You see life. If we don’t expand that gives us five years,” she said.

Several Southgate residents spoke against the proposal.

“A cemetery is sacred to me,” said Agnes Moody.

Moody said if it is approved she wouldn’t want to see children walking on graves.

Jacqueline Louis said, “I’m opposed to a cemetery in our backyard. It’s not something we want to look at in our backyard.”

Dr. Raj Bhagwandass, whose dental practice is in the professional park, said he was concerned about traffic. “I’m concerned for my patients. If they come by and there’s a funeral, I think it would be upsetting.”

Mills said traffic patterns need to be carefully addressed.

Adams said Showalter is providing a second entrance. “You would have far more traffic if you had five commercial buildings. I think it’s a great fit.”

Showalter said following the meeting she would be willing to address concerns of the residents and planning board members. “We’re trying to make sure everything is done in correct order. People need a decent place to be buried.”

According to Coach Mark Snead the camp centered around three main goals.  The first was to teach the kids to be good citizens.  The campers were taught about respect, being humble, sportsmanship, and being a person of strong integrity.  The second was to teach the kids that baseball is fun. Campers competed in games and skills competitions as well as their favorite event of learning to slide on the slip-and-slide. The last was to teach the kids the fundamentals of baseball.  Campers learned about infield and outfieldbase play, hitting, base running as well as pitching and catching during the week.  The campers were grouped based on age and ability to help each group maximize their experience at camp this week.

RRHS Baseball Coach Mark Snead stated, "This was a great week of camp.  The campers came each day willing to learn and have fun.  We got a lot done because these guys remembered what we taught them each day so we were able to build on those skills from the previous day.  I want to thank the campers for such a magical week of camp.  I also want to thank the Parks and Recreation Department for allowing us to use Doyle Field.  Finally I want to thank my camp staff of Alan Mitchell, Aubrey Coker, Ethan Dixon, and Austin Geary for their hard work and dedication during this camp week."

Camp Photos

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On Wednesday at approximately 6:15 p.m., investigators C. Babb and J. Hardy attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 300 block of Monroe Street.

When they activated lights and siren the driver of the vehicle refused to stop.

The driver travelled through the city at speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour, before being stopped on Highway 48 near Carico Road.

The driver, Tishawn Jermaine Edwards, 29, was arrested and charged with flee to elude with motor vehicle, reckless driving, possession of firearm by felon, driving while license revoked, fictitious tags and open container.

He received a $10,000 bond and August 1 court date.

Investigator O. Wiltsie, Officer H. Grimes and Halifax County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted.

On Wednesday at approximately 9:30 p.m., Lieutenant C.L. Vaught was investigating a reported larceny from Sheetz when he conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle matching the description given to him.  

During the stop a concealed handgun was found in the passenger’s possession.  

Vaught arrested and charged Detrick Devonne Williams, 16, for carry a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm with an altered serial number.

He received a $2,500 bond and August 1 court date.

Lieutenant P. Parks, Master Officer A. Salmon and Officer R. Cross assisted.

On Thursday at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were called to assist state Probation and Parole in locating Buster Cleveland Thompson Jr., 38, of Roanoke Rapids.  

Thompson was located at a residence but fled and after a search was located on Hinson Street near the city shop where Cross took him into custody.

He was served with outstanding warrants for larceny and possession of stolen goods and charged with trespassing.

He received a $1,000 bond and July 9 court date.

The larceny and possession charge stem from a reported larceny from Family Dollar on Highway 158 June 15.

Parks, Salmon and Officer J. Shelburne assisted.

On Thursday at approximately 7:45 p.m., Sergeant T. Tyler and Officer C. Batchelor responded to a larceny call at Rose’s on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway.  

Store staff reported Patrick Bernard McGrue, 49, of Nashville, took items.

During investigation McGrue gave a fake name and attempted to flee from officers.

Officers discovered McGrue was wanted out of New York for larceny.  

He was charged with larceny, possession of stolen goods, resisting/delaying/obstructing an officer and being a fugitive from justice.

He received a $6,000 bond and July 9 court date.

Tuesday June 12th Games

Coach Pitch

Joyner Byrum Properties - Madison Gentry and Owen Chambers

Chichester Law Office - Sarah Wolverton

Moncure Homes - Bryson Griffies

Tee-Ball

AZ Handy Man - Alana Allsbrook

Given's Nationwide - Bolton Givens

Eagles Landscaping - Bryson Buckner

All Trade - Breyson Zomes

Thursday June 14th Games

Coach Pitch

Joyner Byrum Properties - Blake Cannon

Chichester Law Office - Brody Salmon

Moncure Homes - Lawson Rodriguez and Liem Cook

Tee-Ball

AZ Handy Man - Aston Wetherington

Given's Nationwide - William McCoy

Eagles Landscaping - Harper Langley

All Trade - Brayson Zomes

Tuesday June 19th Games

Coach Pitch

Joyner Byrum Properties - Tendaji Majette Fleming

Chichester Law Office - Lucas Campbell and Adrien Epperson

Moncure Homes - Autumn Hardee

Thursday June 21st Games

Coach Pitch

Joyner Byrum Properties - Brantly Harris and Landon Nowell

Chichester Law Office - Nicholas Vives-Ramsey

Moncure Homes - Nathon Turner

Tee-Ball

AZ Handy Man - Alaina Allsbrook and Kamden Bartelini

Given's Nationwide - Bradley Wiley and Caleb Ricks

Eagles Landscaping - Treton Hevnarles and Ethan Hubbard

All Trade - Marcellus Clements and Deseree' Newsome

The four-wheel-drive Chevrolet Colorado will serve as a crime scene vehicle, Sheriff Wes Tripp said before receiving the keys. “It will store equipment to work our crime scenes. We’re proud of the cooperative partnership and appreciate the donation.”

Halifax County commissioners accepted the donation of the 2009 vehicle at its first meeting this month.

Dominion noted in the donation letter, “We are happy to offer your police force (a vehicle) to be used for the protection and safety of your community.”

Cost to the county for title and tags is $190.20, according to the presentation made earlier this month to commissioners by the sheriff.

Pam Pekrun, external affairs manager for Dominion, told the sheriff, Major Neil Aycock and Chief Deputy Scott Hall, “We are all about giving to the community. We appreciate the customers we serve.”

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Before getting the keys to the vehicle, Michael B. Doughtie, manager of electric distribution construction, gave the entourage a tour. “Everything on the inside is new. We lived about a year in a trailer park (outside the facility).”

Most of the artwork now hanging is tied to the history of the city — a shot from Roanoke Avenue where Leggett is featured prominently. The Leggett building, which is now Roanoke Rapids City Hall, was also once the headquarters for Dominion’s southern district.

Doughtie said the idea behind the remodeling centered on the company’s younger workforce and providing an environment which promotes collaboration.

The remodeling led to a fitness center, shower facilities, a modern conference room, a storm center and other amenities. From the building Dominion serves some 25,000 customers.

During the handing over of the keys, Tripp thanked Dominion for the partnership.

Said Doughtie: “It’s our pleasure.”

The City of Roanoke Rapids is accepting applications for the following positions:

Police Officer (Roanoke Rapids Police Dept.)

An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties to protect life and property in the City.   Basic Law Enforcement Training is preferred but not required.

Code Enforcement Officer (Building Inspector) (Planning & Development)

An employee in this class must perform inspections of construction projects to enforce local and state laws, ordinances, specifications, and standards.  Assist in review of construction plans, correspond/meet with contractors to review specifications, inspect construction in progress and upon completion. Position requires considerable knowledge of construction techniques, processes and materials and the corresponding laws and standards.   Is responsible for issuance of permits; the inspection of construction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations with code compliance and the records task associated with inspections. Reviews site plans, blueprints and specifications and receive applications for permits. Must have considerable knowledge of state building codes and local laws, and the City’s ordinances.  Must have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Must have skills in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.

Employees not meeting the Level II certification requirements for this class at salary grade shall be hired at lower salary grade as a “work against” until the Level II qualifications can be met.  Must also possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Minimum Housing Code Enforcement Officer (Planning & Development)

An employee in this class is responsible for the inspection of houses and dwellings to determine compliance with the minimum housing and records tasks associated with inspections.  The employee works daily with landowners, property owners, tenants, and the general public. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.  Must have considerable knowledge of the minimum housing code standards and general knowledge of housing construction, skills in interpretation of codes and ordinances and familiarity and experience in title research in the Register of Deeds office. Must be a high school graduate with some experience in trades or construction.  Must have a valid NC Driver’s License.

All Positions are Open Until Filled

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

PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold an evidentiary public hearing on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall located at 700 Jackson Street to hear the following items:

1.  A rezoning request from TAVLOWE, Inc. DBA Crestview Memorial Cemetery (Applicant) and R. Tulloo and O. Dimkpa (Property Owners) to amend the City of Roanoke Rapids Official Zoning Map to change the zoning classification of properties located along Anna Louise Lane at Smith Church Road (Halifax County Parcels 0919538-42); the requested zoning map amendment is from B-3, Commercial District to R-40, Residential District.
2.  A Conditional Use Permit request from TAVLOWE, Inc. DBA Crestview Memorial Cemetery (Applicant) and R. Tulloo and O. Dimkpa (Property Owners) for a cemetery expansion requested across the road from Crestview Memorial Cemetery.  The property is approximately eight (8)+/- acres of property located primarily along Anna Louise Lane at Smith Church Road (Halifax County Parcels 0919538-42). The property is currently undeveloped, wooded land.

The decision to determine if the project meets the standards is quasi-judicial and subject to procedural due process requirements.  Once an applicant makes the showing that the standards have been met, the burden shifts to those who oppose permit issuance to present countervailing substantial, competent, and material evidence that the standards would not be met. When there is substantial evidence on both sides, the City Council makes its determination as to which is correct when making its final decision.

Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning and Development office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any persons, firms, organizations or corporations interested in this matter are urged to attend the meeting.

The City of Roanoke Rapids will provide reasonable accommodations and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending the meeting.  To request the above you may call the Planning and Development Office at (252) 533-2844 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.

BRIEFS

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED: Municipal Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of Independence Day.

COMMITTEE VACANCIES:  

Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at (252) 533-2840 for committee information.

►Historic Preservation Advisory Committee         

►Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ)

►Canal Museum Advisory Committee                  

►Library Advisory Committee

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

Only 15 educators from across the state were selected from among nearly 100 applications for this collaborative effort between UNC’s Southern Oral History Program and Carolina K-12.

The program will provide middle and high school teachers with an intensive exploration of how to utilize oral histories that relate to the long Civil Rights Movement in the classroom. Participants will hear content presentations and seminar discussions on the movement with university scholars and explore various concepts, strategies, and resources for instruction. Fellows receive a stipend as well as Continuing Education Credits.

Pierce attended the Understanding the American South Teachers Summit last summer at UNC and was tapped from that fellowship to present at the N.C. Council for the Social Studies State Conference in February.

He was named one of the two Most Outstanding Beginning Teachers in Halifax County Schools for the 2017-18 academic year and led a group of the district’s middle and high school social studies teachers in developing a curriculum for the Tillery History House.

He intends to use this fellowship to compile an oral histories database of the civil rights struggle in the county.

“I feel blessed and fortunate to receive another fellowship to UNC,” Pierce said today. “The last time I got the opportunity to present at the state level I learned a lot about the history of the American South.”

Said Pierce: “With my transition to eighth grade social studies which focuses on state history and national history combined with the county’s rich history in civil rights I look forward to what I will learn this time and what may arise out of it.”

Pierce said he was appreciative of the support leading him to this fellowship. “I would like to thank the county’s leading instructional coach Charlene Nicholson for encouraging me to apply and the administration of the district as well as Davie for their support.”

An Halifax County Schools alumnus, Pierce serves as the SGA adviser and Social Studies Content Area Lead at William R. Davie.

He is also a member of the district’s Public Relations Committee.