William was born in Halifax County on December 22, 1950.  

He served as a Combat Engineer in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  

Following his service, William worked as a pipe fitter in the construction industry.

William enjoyed playing golf, fishing and dancing; he was a jokester and loved storytelling.   

He enjoyed his friends and never met a stranger; but most of all, he loved his grandchildren.

Survivors include his son, Raymond Conner; daughters, Tiffany True and Michelle Conner; grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Crawford, Patrick Hunter Heustess, Amanda Jane Bradley, Jamie Elizabeth Conner, Harley Paige Hall, Randall Junior Turner, Robert Thomas Turner, Summer Ashley True and Kassidy Raye Conner; great-grandchildren, Tommy Ray and CJ; and sisters, Norma Munn and Rose Grant.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, July 9, at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.  

William requested cremation, and other services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the organization of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com

Arrangements for Mr. Conner are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

District Court Judge Pell Cooper of Nash County read Carter his rights, including his right to an attorney.

Roanoke Rapids attorney Sam Barnes is already representing the 54-year-old Carter on the first-degree burglary charge from May when he allegedly broke into the residence of an elderly victim in the 500 block of Raleigh Street and was shot by the homeowner.

Carter made no statement in court other than Barnes was representing him.

Cooper recommended Barnes continue representing him on the new charges, which include a count related to an attempt to break in the Raleigh Street victim’s house on December of last year.

The state did not announce in court whether it would seek indictment of Carter instead of going through a probable cause hearing and Assistant District Attorney Keith Werner later declined comment.

The new charges filed against Carter are as follows:

Burglary, first-degree rape, kidnapping and larceny after breaking/entering, for a crime reported on December 9, 2017, in the 300 block of Taylor Street. The victim reported they were awakened by a suspect standing over them. The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim, and before the suspect left, he took items from the residence.

Attempted burglary and injury to property, for a matter at the Raleigh Street victim’s house from December 23, 2017. The victim reported finding damage to their door, where someone had unsuccessfully tried to break into the residence.

Burglary, attempted first-degree rape, common law robbery, assault inflicting serious bodily injury and kidnapping for an April 14 crime in the 300 block of Monroe Street. The victim reported waking up to their alarm going off and finding the suspect standing over them. The suspect then attempted to sexually assault the victim and demanded money. Before the suspect left, he physically assaulted the victim by hitting them in the face and causing injury.

First-degree rape, common law robbery and kidnapping for a May 15, crime in the 800 block of Jackson Street. The victim reported they were awakened by footsteps inside the residence coming up the stairway. The victim attempted to close the bedroom door, but the suspect forced his way inside. Once inside the bedroom, the suspect sexually assaulted the victim and then demanded cash from the victim. The suspect wanted the victim to drive him to get more cash from an ATM. When they went outside to get in the vehicle, the victim was able to drive off and report the crime.

The additional warrants against Carter were lodged after an extensive Roanoke Rapids Police Department investigation of other crimes committed in the city and DNA analysis performed by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab.

Carter remains in jail in Halifax and is tentatively scheduled for an August 27 superior court appearance on the Raleigh Street first-degree burglary charge from May, according to the state court calendar.

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

(All City meetings are open to the public):

Senior Center Advisory Committee

Monday, July 9, 2018 at 12:15 p.m. in the Jo Story Senior Center for Active Adults.

City Council Meetings

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:   

  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

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

Marshall was born May 7, 1933, in Halifax County to the late Rufus and Dora Clary Thomas.

Marshall served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956.

He retired after 35 years of service from Seaboard Coastline Railroad.

After his retirement he worked with his son in the family business Sun and Swim.

He was an active churchman, civic leader (scouting) and devoted family man.

He is survived by his wife, Zola Ruth Marie Thomason; his two children, Marshall Keith Thomason and his wife Greta Bunn Thomason and Pamela Cobb Thomason; his grandchildren and step grandchildren, Ashton Elizabeth Thomason, Heather Nicole Todd, Marshall Bryant Thomason, Joshua Cole Thomason, Lauren Bradford Robertson and Lucas (Luke) Cole Robertson; proud great grandfather, Grayson Fayth Green, Rielyn Elise Thomason and Michael Maddox Todd.

A celebration of Marshall’s life will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the Roanoke Rapids First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Matthew Smith and Rev. Keith Thomason officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. Sunday at the church and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roanoke Rapids First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 145 Old Farm Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.

Chris was an avid lover of animals, especially her dogs and horses.

This love was apparent where she worked and retired as a receptionist from the Lake Country Animal Hospital.

She also worked many years as a receptionist with the City of Roanoke Rapids.

Surviving are her daughter, Brigitte Hale and her husband, Kenny; sister, Juliana Morgan and her husband, Tom; brother, Hunter Traylor and his wife, Wanda.

She also leaves behind step daughters, Catherine Cardinale and her husband, Patrick, Susan Smith; step grandchildren Alex Hale, Maggie Blackman and her husband, Josh, Cooper Smith; nephew, Todd Morgan and his wife, Christy, nieces, Kelly Eller and her husband, Caleb, Brittany Clary and her husband, Chris; My sidekicks, “Shoney and Silas,” great nieces and nephews, Dean, Harper, Haley, Harlee, Easton, Seth, Eli, and Owen.

A Memorial service honoring the life of Chris will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, July 9, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Casteel and Rev Cory Oliver officiating.

The family will receive friends at the residence, 191 Lees Point Dr, Littleton, NC, following services.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions be made to: Dylan Moore Day ,c/o Betsy Moore, 309 Henry St., Gaston, NC 27832.

Arrangements are in the care of Wrenn, Clarke, & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service.

Online condolences may be made to www.wrennclarkehagan.com

He was the son of the late Major Cola and Maggie Garner Boseman.  

He was also predeceased by his sister, Margie Newsome.

Carlton is survived by his wife of 18 years, Kathy Boseman of the home; his son, Jeff Boseman and wife, Tracey of Roanoke Rapids; 4 daughters, Aleisha Pearcey and husband, Bubba, of Roanoke Rapids; Allison Coleman and boyfriend, Jermaine Richardson of Roanoke Rapids; Ashley Boseman of Roanoke Rapids, and Andrea Boseman Padron and husband, Jerry of Trenton, NC; 8 grandchildren, Jaime Pearcey, Alexis Pearcey, William Cook, Justin Boseman, Jay Coleman, Jasmine Coleman, Leanna Carroll, and Eldon Padron; 1 great grandson, Aden Turner; a sister, Hazel Shaw and husband, Carlton of Roanoke Rapids; a brother, Charlie Boseman and wife, Mabel of Roanoke Rapids, and a special cousin, Faye Boseman Hatchell and husband, Bob of Chesapeake, VA.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 3:00 PM at New Life Christian Church with Rev. Lloyd Long and Pastor Eddie Echerd officiating.  

The family will receive friends at the church at 2:00 PM until the time of service and other times at the family home.

Condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com

Players must be 7 years old by July 1, 2018 and can't be 12 years before July 1, 2018 or in the 7th grade.

Registration Fee is $25 and covers team insurance, socks, mouth piece, chin strap, and use of helmet and shoulder pads.

Players are responsible for pants, cleats, and jersey. It is the responsibility of players, parents, guardians to return all equipment after season in good condition.

Parents meeting will be August 7, 2018 at 6 pm at Doyle field.

First practice is August 7, at 5:30pm.

If it is the players first time playing,  Coach must have a copy of the birth certificate.

Registration forms are at TJ Davis Recreation Center.

The Roanoke Valley team beat Cashie in game one 13-1 in five innings.

Kylie Wade pitched two innings and Cassidy Dickens pitching three innings.

MaKayla Pair's single and Grand Slam Homerun led the Valley's offense and Caitlin Bobbitt had a triple. Kylie and Rylie Was along with Cassidy Dickens, Gracie Mason hit two singles each. Lexie Coley, Meghan Beam and Lily Chappell had one single each.

Next the Roanoke Valley All-Star team beat Ahoskie 10-6 to advance to the Championship.

Cassidy Dickens pitched the whole game for the Valley team facing 34 batters, striking out four and only two walks.

Caitlin Bobbitt and MaKayla Pair each produced a dinger homerun while Dickens had a single and a double. Gracie Mason had two singles while Lily Chappell, Kylie and Rylie Wade had one single each.

The Roanoke Valley All-star team will play in the 2018 District 7 Tarheel League Championship Sunday at 11:30 AM.

This has been the only baseball/softball All-Star information reported to RRspin Sports this 2018 season.

The U12 Valley team beat Perquimans 4-2 Friday.

Kalissa Williams pitched and struck out eight, retiring 17 of the 26 batters she faced.

At the Plate for the Valley team, Skylar Wade had a double that scored 1 and later scored on a wild pitch. Alex Richardson had two hits and the girls drew 4 walks, that allowed the Valley All-Stars to score the other 2 runs.

On Saturday morning the U12 Valley girls beat Cashie 5-3. 

Chloe Moore pitched and struck out nine, retiring 16 of the 26 batters she faced.

Sarah Kate Ricks had a double that scored two runs, Jaina Davis had an in the park homerun that scored three runs. Alex Richardson, Chloe Moore & Jacey Carlisle all had a hit each as well.

The Roanoke Valley U12 All-Star girls play Sunday morning at 11:30AM for the District Championship.

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Maxine was born January 15, 1926, in Hyde County, NC, to the late William Henry and Perlie Bell Rose Berry.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Kent Berkley; their son, Charles Berkley; and two brothers, Robert and Linwood Berry.

She was a longtime member of Lakeview Park Baptist Church, now Victory Baptist Church. She retired from J.P. Stevens after many years of service.

Maxine is survived by her cousin and caregivers, George "GB" Harris and his wife, Eloise Harris, of Roanoke Rapids; several other cousins; and special friend, Cindy Powell, of Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services, 731 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke Rapids, with Rev. Jeremy Kobernat officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

The Roanoke Rapids U10 All-star team State tournament run started Thursday with a 9-11 loss to Winterville and rebounded Friday with a 13-1 win over West Carteret. The winning continued Saturday afternoon with a 13-10 win over Deep River. 

With the Roanoke Rapids boys playing their third game of the day, they had to face Winterville again. Winterville would send the Roanoke Rapids team home 10-0 earning Roanoke Rapids a fourth place in the 2018 Cal NCBRL Ripken East Division State tournament.

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Warren garnered 2018 Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year accolades after setting a Barton College freshman record for home runs in a season with 12 and paced the Bulldogs with 31 RBI and was just one of two players to play in all-48 games for Barton. Warren tallied 52 hits and seven doubles on the season to go along with a .313 batting average and held a .388 batting average, seven home runs, and 19 RBI in league play. Warren closed the regular season by hitting a home run against nationally-ranked Belmont Abbey College and a pair of home runs at home against nationally-ranked North Greenville University.

The Coastal Plain League (CPL) is a wood-bat collegiate summer league with teams across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia featuring college players recruited from throughout the nation.

The Number 34 Warren played DH Saturday night and had two hits with four at bats with one RBI and one strike-out and batting a .500. The Wilson Tobs won 9-5 over the Morehead City Marlins at Historic Fleming Stadium in Wilson.

Warrens homerun hit can be seen at: https://www.facebook.com/simplydivinecakes2003/videos/1992742460759070/

The Tobs return to action on Wednesday, July 11th for a Super Splash Day matchup against the High-Point Thomasville Locos. Gates will open at 10:30 a.m. with the game to start at noon. There will be water features, a dunking booth, games, inflatables, and Tobs Player interactions!

The Wilson Tobs enter their 22nd season as a founding member of the Coastal Plain League. The upcoming season for the Tobs will see an expanded community outreach effort, increased participation in helping the less fortunate, a Pettit Cup Championship team, and more exciting entertainment for the Wilson Community. The Wilson Tobs would like to dedicate each successful season to the Wilson Community, Coastal Plain League Organization, Host Families, Corporate Partners, and the Dedicated Fans throughout the city of Wilson. The Wilson Tobs have played host to over 100 alumni taken in the draft and have produced a dozen players who have gone on to play in the MLB, including Cy Young & MVP winner Justin Verlander. For more information on the Wilson Tobs, visit www.wilsontobs.com.

Season tickets and ticket packages are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (252) 291-8627, or by visiting www.wilsontobs.com/tickets.

At least 20 friends and family of Briana Bugg, who lost her life in the September 2, 2017, crash sat in the superior courtroom to listen to the Hollister man take the plea.

Many wiped tears from their eyes as Assistant District Attorney Kanter Morris called three witnesses to the stand — the trooper who investigated the crash and Briana’s parents, Tracy and Glenn Bugg.

All other charges against Ryland were dropped in exchange for the second-degree murder plea, a plea which led superior court Judge Alma Hinton to sentence him to a prison term between 207 to 261 months. He was also ordered to pay slightly more than $24,000 in restitution to cover medical, funeral and other expenses incurred by the girl’s family.

Ryland said nothing in his defense or to the victim’s family during sentencing and his attorney, Sammy Webb, offered no comment to Hinton. Webb had no comment afterward.

Trooper Scott Richardson of the state Highway Patrol told the court at the time Ryland had a .21 blood alcohol content, nearly three times the state’s limit of .08.

He said after the proceedings, “Hopefully now that the family has this part behind them, they can start the healing process.”

Mrs. Bugg told the court she was reading as the family traveled to Greenville for an ECU-James Madison football game. The route they took from their home of South Hill took down Highway 43 and through Hollister when the crash occurred around 2:30 p.m.

Her husband was severely injured and Briana was laying on top of her sister, Meghann. Briana had a pulse but was unconscious.

EMS got Mrs. Bugg, her husband and Meghann out of the vehicle. Briana was taken to Nash hospital and then to Vidant in Greenville where the family learned there was no brain activity. “They let us say goodbye to her. They kept her alive until her daddy could say goodbye.”

Briana was a great kid, her mother said. “She was a Mother’s Day baby. She was a very focused young lady. She was very determined, very focused. Volleyball was her sport. She was slated to be president of the Beta Club. We miss her, we really miss her. She was the baby. She was just a really good kid.”

Mr. Bugg remembers the crash sounded like an explosion. He said during the ordeal the only Bible verse he could remember was the Lord’s Prayer. “I said the Lord’s Prayer over and over again.”

He recalls asking a paramedic to say the prayer with him and they did.

Mr. Bugg went through two surgeries. “I bled so much I must have passed out.”

When he woke up the doctors told him they tried everything to save his daughter but there was no brain activity. “She looked artificial.”

Last rites were held for their daughter. Mr. Bugg recalled his daughter’s last breath and told her to say hello to his mother and father, who Briana is buried next to. “When she let out her last breath her whole body melted.”

The last item Morris presented to the court was a video, which is embedded with this story, by a youth group at South Hill United Methodist Church created to honor Briana at their annual youth service. Briana was to serve as the president this year.

Members of the group which came to support the family had no comment after.

Mrs. Bugg said their support has meant a lot to the family. “That’s our support system. They’ve been there throughout this whole thing.”

District Attorney Valerie Asbell said in a statement, “This was a very tragic case involving Briana Bugg who was just at the beginning her adult life. She didn’t deserve to die because of Mr. Ryland’s blatant disregard for other people's’ lives and the criminal laws.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ms. Bugg and hope that today will help give them some closure and start the healing process as far as the criminal case is concerned.”

Asbell said, “This wasn’t the first time Mr. Ryland had exhibited this horribly selfish behavior and on the date he killed Ms. Bugg, his blood alcohol was almost three times the legal limit. I am very pleased with the outcome of this case whereby he was convicted of second-degree murder and received the maximum sentence he could receive. He will not be given the opportunity to hurt anyone else for a very long time.”

Said Asbell: “I want to thank Assistant District Attorney Kanter Morris for the excellent job she did preparing this case for trial. She is a diligent and dedicated public servant and spent countless hours preparing this case for trial. I would also like to commend the state Highway Patrol and Trooper Scott Richardson for his thorough investigation and help from the time of arrest until today.

“As District Attorney, my office will continue to seek stiff punishments for those people who choose to drive impaired and kill people. I am a strong advocate for stricter impaired driving laws including the recommendation by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving that North Carolina should require ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk driving offenders not just certain level offenders.

“The ignition interlocks are in-car breathalyzers that stop a vehicle from starting if the drivers blood alcohol concentration exceeds the legal limit and it is the only technology that is currently available to block an impaired driver from drunk driving. Only 30 states require interlocks for all convicted impaired drivers and North Carolina is not one of them.”

Morris said in the statement, “This is a terrible tragedy that could have been avoided but for the selfish choice the defendant made to drive under the influence of alcohol. He should never have been driving that day.  No judgment the court can give will ever make up for the loss of their daughter; however, hopefully today will bring the family some closure as they continue to adjust to a new normal without Briana. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with the Bugg family.”

Lee was a carpenter, and was well loved by all who knew him.  

His greatest passion in life was working with wood.  

There are many people who have seen this in their own homes.

His biggest regret before he passed was not being able to completely finish his own home.  He was always ready to help others first.

Lee was preceded in death by both parents, Ervin Jefferson Pettway and Mildred Little Pettway.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Suggs Pettway; four sons, Kevin Pettway, Damion Pettway, Joshua Taylor and Jeremy Taylor; three daughters-in-law; six grandchildren; and his two loving dogs, Izzy and Ozzy.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lee’s honor in the hope of finding friends who can keep his dream of finishing his home come true.

Lee’s “special nephew” Chris Horne, has been by his side working with him.  He is an amazing woodworker himself, but he can’t make the dream come true alone.  

The service to celebrate Lee Pettway’s life will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, July 12, 2018, in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 6:30 pm Thursday, prior to the service.

Online condolences may be made to hockadayfs.com

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

Caitlin Bobbitt scored the first run for the Valley team off a single from Makayla Pair in the 1st inning.

The Valley All-Stars scored ten runs in the third inning with two singles from the birthday girl Lexie Coley, Makayla Pair had another single, Gracie Mason had a single, while Rylie Wad had a triple.

The Valley team added two runs in the fourth with a single by Cassidy Dickens and a Triple by Gracie Mason.

Cassidy Dickens pitched for the Roanoke Valley All-stars facing 20 batters allowing only four hits.

The Roanoke Valley U15 All-star team now sets it sight on the State tournament in Shelby NC.

The girls started their first game off with a 10-5 win over Cashie.

The team regrouped and played hard to pull out a win against Edenton. With that win Roanoke Valley moved on to the Championship game. 

In the championship game Roanoke Valley faced Perquimans once again.  Roanoke Valley held Perquimans to 0 through the 4th inning, in the end Roanoke Valley fell a little short losing 7-6, taking 2nd place in District advancing to State Tournament in Shelby NC.

Pictured from left to right bottom: Emilee Campbell, Meagan Davis, Maddie Patrick, Kyla Odom, Shandi Byrum, Payton Odom. Middle row: Lydia Carroll, Emily Clay, McKenna Whitley, Juleigh Hall, Shaelyn Johnson, Macy Garriss, Madison Jones. Top row: Coaches: James Odom, Chuck Oliver, Monica Davis and Neal Campbell.

The team won tournament championships in The Memorial Day Challenge in Lexington, NC back on May 26 and again this past Saturday July 7 in Durham, NC.

The team is coached by Antonio Richardson.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced by Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

The U12 Valley team had a rematch against Cashie and struggled in the championship game and fell 15-3 to. A combination of Cashie being very eager to play, and the Valley girls making a few errors led to the lopsided defeat.

With the tournament being a double elimination and this was the Roanoke Valley's first lost  There would be a second Championship game.

In game two, it was a much better showing at the start that went back and forth until the bottom of the 5th, Cahie got hot at the plate and went up 12-6, a deficit the U12 Valley All-stars simply couldn't over come.

The Roanoke Valley U12 All-stars were still invited and are going to the 2018 Tarheel League State Tournament in Shelby NC and the Coaches would like to thank the girls for all the hard work and effort they put in to raise their playing level to a height that gave them the chance to even be in a position to play for the Championship. 

The would also like to thank all the Parents for their support and help in encouraging the girls to give all the effort they could muster.