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In the first matter, Hasty recognized the retirement of Officer Chris Biggerstaff, who officially retired at the end of 2016.
Hasty presented Biggerstaff his service weapon.
Biggerstaff began with the police department in 2009 and served with the patrol division.

Assistance following chase

Hasty presented Doug Love of the public works department a certificate of appreciation following his assistance in the aftermath of a chase on November 8.
Love was on the scene at the Zoo Road intersection and helped Hasty secure both people involved in the chase, which ended in a crash.

Purple heart

Hasty bestowed Officer Jeffrey Mason with the police purple heart after he was injured on December 17 responding to a crash on the Highway 125 overpass caused by black ice.
Mason, Hasty told council, was out with a driver involved in an initial collision when an impending crash threatened to injure both the officer and the person he was assisting.
Mason urged the victim to get over the guardrail.
The vehicle in the impending crash struck the wrecked vehicle in front of the officer’s patrol car and Mason was knocked over the guardrail where he fell a distance of 22 feet down the embankment. “Officer Mason remained unflappable and immediately called for assistance for the injured civilian and himself,” Hasty told council.
Mason sustained a leg and knee injury and the strained muscles and tendons have caused pain and stiffness throughout his recovery. “Due to the injuries, Officer Mason was unable to return to full duty for several weeks. Officer Mason’s selfless service reflects great credit upon him, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department and the city of Roanoke Rapids.”
Hasty said Lieutenant Jeff Baggett nominated Mason for the citation. “I received a call from EMS personnel and supervisor about Jeff’s action during this incident, that he did not want to leave the other driver and wanted him to be taken care of,” Hasty said.
Mason was also named the police department’s officer of the quarter for October through December of 2016.

Officer of the year

Officer Alex Green was named officer of the year, Hasty told council.
Green was among the department’s officers of the quarter for last year, Hasty said.
Those officers, he said, “All of them led in drug seizures, misdemeanor arrests, felony arrests, drugs and gun seizures, DWIs and some had lifesaving awards. All could have been officer of the year.”
Green, Hasty said, “Consistently led throughout the whole year.”

Senior United States District Judge Malcolm Howard approved the continuation in the federal police corruption case after his new attorney requested more time.
“For good cause shown, the trial of this matter previously set for February 6, 2017, is hereby continued to commence with jury selection at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017, at the United States Courthouse in Greenville, North Carolina,” Howard wrote in his order. “Counsel shall appear in chambers at 9:30 a.m. on April 24, 2017, with their proposed witness lists, which shall specifically identify the names and cities of residence of each witness.”
Additionally, Howard changed deadlines for motions in the case to be submitted no later than March 27 and any supplemental filings to be submitted by April 7.
Howard noted in the document the estimated trial time is seven to nine days.
“Any delay that results from this continuance of defendant’s trial is excluded from Speedy Trial Act computation for the reason that the ends of justice served by this continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.”
Tillmon is the only one of the 15 defendants in the case to plead not guilty. The others have entered into plea agreements with the government and are tentatively scheduled for sentencing in March.

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On Monday, Mikel Orlando Rainey surrendered at the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office on warrants for robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The charges stem from an investigation by Detective B.C. Griffin into a robbery in the Ita Road area of Hollister on December 6.
The crime occurred when Rainey allegedly robbed the victim of money at gunpoint.
Griffin said the robbery occurred at Rainey’s residence. He and the victim were acquainted.
He received a $12,500 bond, and has a February 15 court date.

On Monday around 12:43 a.m., Deputy Darrian Epperson conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation at the intersection of Julian R. Allsbrook Highway and Old Farm Road. Epperson encountered the driver, Isih Latrivis Hendricks, 25, of Roanoke Rapids, and later conducted a search of the vehicle.
Epperson located 19 grams of marijuana inside a Mason jar, digital scales, plastic zip bags, pill bottles, and cigars.
Hendricks was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He received a February 15 court date and was placed in the Halifax County Jail under a $2,500 secured bond.
Roanoke Rapids officers A. Green and J. Mason assisted.

On January 13 around 2:40 a.m., Sergeant Steven Casey was on patrol in the area of Arcola Road in the Hollister area and stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation.
Casey and Corporal John Bozard found Ronnie Anthony Mills, 59, of Hollister, in possession of crack cocaine and driving with a revoked license.
Casey arrested and charged Mills with felony possession of cocaine, felony maintaining a vehicle with a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license revoked and rear license plate light violation.
Mills was placed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $5,000 secured bond and has a February 15 court date.

Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement the stabbing, carried out with a razor knife, was the result of an ongoing argument between the male students which began two days ago.
Hall this evening declined to comment on what the argument was about.
The school’s resource officer, Deputy D. Solomon, was notified of the assault around 2 p.m., Hall said in the statement.
He found the 18-year-old had been stabbed in the side of his torso. The victim was initially treated by the school nurse before transport to an area medical facility where he was treated and released.
Hall said the 15-year-old was taken into secured custody and faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct, resist, obstruct and delay, and possession of a weapon on educational property.

Halifax Academy JV Lady Vikings lost to Ridgecroft. 

Halifax Stats:

Macie Price - 2 points, 3 rebounds

Ella Howell - 1 point, 1 rebound

Megan Cobb - 5 rebounds

Maria Liles - 3 rebounds

Kayla Gaertner - 2 rebounds

Kallie Barnes - 1 rebound

Allison Green - 1 rebound

Halifax Academy JV boys beat Ridgecroft 51-36.

Halifax Academy Stats:

Thomas Garrett scored 6 points

Harris Hardee scored 6 points

Jesse Rose scored 23 points

Eli Harris scored 9 points

Luke Keeter scored 7 points  

Ridgecroft Stats:

Luther Glover scored 8 points

Shelton Butts scored 8 points

Zeb Askew scored 7 points

Boone Barkley scored 3 points

Trace Robertson scored 6 points

Cade Harrell scored 2 points

Wyatte Daly scored 2 points

Halifax Academy Lady Vikings beat Ridgecroft 41-32.

Halifax Lady Vikings (13-1) Stats:

Emerson Poole scored 22 points

Candice Smith scored 1 point

Drew Rose scored 4 points

Kate Starnes scored 3 points

Maddie Suiter scored 7 points

Ashton Garner scored 2 points  

Ashlynn Liles scored 2 points

Ridgecroft Stats:

Reagan King scored 13 points

Ruthie Daniels scored 9 points

Mackenzie Brown scored 7 points

Brooke Rose scored 3 points

The Halifax Academy Vikings boys beat Ridgecroft 70-40.

Halifax Vikings (12-2) Stats:

Jackson Harris scored 27 points

Eric Williams scored 16 points

Jarrett Smith scored 2 points

Kal Liles scored 8 points

Donovyn Gary scored 7 points

Daniel Brown scored 1 point

Will Cook scored 5 points

Conner Lynch scored 4 points

Ridgecroft Stats:

Jasper Kruger scored 12 points

Seth Parker scored 2 points

Nick Huggard scored 2 points

Grayson Joyner scored 6 points

Dawson Rose scored 5 points

Wyatt Liverman scored 2 points

Blake Birdsong scored 2 points

Drew Davis scored 3 points

Ben Cooper scored 2 points

Tucker Lane scored 4 points

William R Davie sweeps Conway Middle.

William R. Davie Lady Vikings beat Conway Middle 49-9

Davie Stats:

KK Squire scored 41 points

Azari Settle scored 4 points

Aaziya Settle scored 4 points

William R. Davie boys team beat Conway Middle 43-28

Davie Stats:

L. Woolflok scored 12 points

B. Solomon scored 4 points

S. Davis scored 19 points

A. Johnson scored 6 points

N. Richardson scored 2 points.

Chaloner Middle girls beat Gaston College Prep.

Chaloner Middle boys beat Gaston College Prep 62-17.

Chaloner Stats:

Po'Boigh King scored 20 points

Jacob Knight scored 16 points

Brian Brown scored 5 points

Logan Harrell scored 5 points

Reid Whitby scored 5 points

Anthony Staten scored 4 points

Jayden Robinson scored 3 points

Devin Moody scored 2 points

 Nathan Watts scored 2 points

 Chaloner boys are 5-1  and 5-1 in conference play

Weldon girls lost to Rocky Mount Prep 31-23.

Weldon boys beat Rocky Mount Prep 58-38.

Chaloner travels to William R. Davie today Thursday January 19th with girls tip-off at 4:30 PM.

age 77, of Valentines, VA passed away January 19, 2017. He was the son of the late Jessie and Mildred Moseley. He is survived by his children, Troy L. Moseley and Cathy Baird, Tony Moseley and Melinda, Randy Moseley and Jeannie; his grandchildren, Shannon Gibbs and Brandon, Heather Smith and Dave, Brendan Moseley, Joshua Moseley and Noah Moseley; his great grandchildren, Aaron and Addison Gibbs and Fraya Smith; and his brother, Melvin Moseley. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Greensville Memorial Cemetery in Emporia,VA. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 386, Gasburg, VA 23857.

Planning board member Robert Moore Jr. had discussed the possibility of continuing the discussion earlier in the meeting, wanting to hear from the developer, who was unable to attend.
Ultimately, board member Henry Ford made the motion to continue the meeting, backed by a second from Moore. The continued discussion will be set for the board’s February 16 meeting while a city council public hearing on the matter will be pushed to February 21.
(The planning board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. and the council meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. Both will be at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall on Jackson Street)
While the focus of this evening’s planning board meeting was specifically the rezoning of the vacant land located at Becker Drive and Hunting Ridge Road — beside El Tenampa and used as a soccer field and for Christmas tree sales — several residents from the surrounding areas of Steeplechase Run, Devonshire Circle and others nearby expressed concern about the proposed use of the approximately 2.52 acres in question.
Ellen Heaton, of Heaton Real Estate, spoke on behalf of the developer — The Woda Group. The land is currently owned by Bones Quality Automotive.
While she said she had no comment following the meeting on the board continuing deliberation, she did say she would be in contact with the developer.
During lengthy public comment on the issue, Heaton told the planning board the investment the company plans to make on the project is around $6,650,000 and would consist of one- and two-bedroom units in a complex which would include a computer room and exercise room.
She said following the meeting the complex would have around 50 units at a maximum height of three stories. “Screening is intensive,” Heaton said. “It will be safe.”
The current B-4 zoning of the property is less restrictive than the B-3 zoning the developers are seeking. Zoned as it currently is, Heaton said a range of businesses such as hotels and 24-hour gas stations could be located on the property. “It’s going to be done nicely. I’m not here to say yes or no. I think there are so many factors.”
Discussion by those concerned about the proposal ranged from issues of privacy and safety to property value and traffic.
“It is widely known that Becker Manor has numerous false fire alarm calls,” Jessica Dickens wrote in an email to Planning and Development Director Kelly Lasky. “The noise and lights resulting from that will have a negative impact in my neighborhood. Along with fire truck commotion, we also have concerns about ambulance response at all hours of the day and night, also causing excessive commotion.”
Dickens, who also spoke before the planning board, noted in the email, “If the building has plans to have multiple levels, it will tower over numerous yards and invade privacy of many families. This is very concerning for myself and many of my neighbors due to invasion of privacy.”
Residents in the area are also concerned about property values, she said. “Last, but certainly not least, the impact that this development could have on all our homes values could be severe. My home could potentially be at risk for resale. If our home values decrease that will create a great financial burden on multiple families in my neighborhood. In return, it would affect tax value.”
Other residents from the community echoed the concerns Dickens expressed, not only in her email, but what she told the planning board in the public comment section.
“I just wish you would reconsider,” said Samuel Carter. “We’ve got a good neighborhood. I would hate to see it messed up.”
Troy Williams said the land is right beside him. He said he has already seen his property value decline by $50,000 in 10 years.
There are traffic concerns in the neighborhood, he said, “people flying up and down the street.”
He said there are also privacy concerns with a tall building, people being able to peer at his pool. “You don’t know what kind of people are visiting. You don’t know who’s looking at my child or my wife.”
Becky Spragins has lived in the neighborhood for 34 years, before there were businesses in the area, before there was Becker Drive, she said. “I can relate to the people who have children. The people who zoned it had a reason for zoning it the way it is. Leave it as it is.”
Lasky said, addressing concerns expressed during the comments section, “It is not a subsidised, Section 8 situation. You have to have income and they do extensive background checks.”
There has been a need in the city for the facilities. “River Towne Manor has a waiting list,” Lasky said. “Many of the developers maintain ownership through the life (of the project).”
Councilman Wayne Smith, who serves as a liaison to the planning board, had no immediate comment following the meeting.

Now she advances to the state program to be held January 27 and 28 in Greensboro. She leaves for Greensboro Friday.
The contestants at the state level are paired with roommates and stay with host families.
During her week-long stay in Greensboro, Mira, and the other participants, will attend practices and rehearsals daily, as well as visit local elementary schools to teach young students how to "Be Your Best Self."
Mira will compete in the North Carolina program along with 17 others where approximately $20,000 in cash college scholarships will be awarded on stage.
The program will be held at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro next weekend.
Mira attends Roanoke Rapids High School where she is active in her school and community. She is also a member of First Christian Church.
She is the daughter of Gary and Lori Medlin. Upon graduation, Mira plans to attend Meredith College in the fall.
The Distinguished Young Women Program was founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, and is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school senior girls.
For more than 50 years, the program was known as America’s Junior Miss.
In 2010, it officially changed its name to Distinguished Young Women.
The organization has awarded more than $104 million in cash scholarships at the local, state and national levels.
Along with cash scholarships, Distinguished Young Women participants are eligible for college-granted scholarships from more than 100 colleges and universities.
The participants are judged in five categories — scholastics, interview, fitness, self-expression and talent.
For more information about Distinguished Young Women of the Roanoke Valley, or to make a corporate sponsorship donation, contact co-chairs, Treva Neville at 252-532-1516, or Casey Harris at 252-532-6524 or email dywofrv@gmail.com
The next Distinguished Young Women local program will be held June 17 at The Centre at Halifax Community College at 7 p.m.

Mr. Woods was born December 4, 1931 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late John Woods and Elizabeth Ellerbe Woods. He was also predeceased by his brothers, John Woods Jr., Hugh Woods and Charles Woods. Also a son-in-law, Philip Evans.

He was a member Zion United Methodist Church, an Air Force Veteran and retired from Hercules in Franklin, VA.

He is survived by his wife Essie Lassiter Garris Woods. His children, Elizabeth “Bet” Woods Haddock and her husband David, Claudie Ray Woods and his wife Wanda, Nancy Woods Evans, Teresa Woods Jones and her husband Christopher. A step son, Reed Garris and his wife Sharon. His grandchildren, Justin Wayland Haddock (Amanda), Garrett Ray Woods, Courtney Evans Carrouth (Adam), Zachary Philip Evans, Megan Rose Norwood, Christy Grace Jones, Maggie White Newsome (Tim). Two great grandchildren, Anna Susan Haddock and Audrey Brooke Haddock.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017 at  2:00 PM at Zion United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Lassiter Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday, January 20, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC.

Memorial Contribtuions may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 719 Fire Tower Road, Jackson, NC 27845 or to the Conway Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 220, Conway, NC 27820.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com

Officer P. Smith was on routine patrol when he heard at least four gunshots fired in the area around 8:30 p.m., Chief Chuck Hasty said.

In a statement Hasty said several officers responded and were flagged down by the victim. The victim told officers Sakwon Artavas Bowser, 20, allegedly fired shots while outside. The victim took refuge inside.
A vehicle was struck and damaged but no one was injured.
Officer N. Velazquez obtained warrants on Bowser for attempted murder and injury to property.
Hasty said there is an apparent dispute between Bowser and the victim. He declined to elaborate.
Bowser, who tends to frequent areas of South Rosemary and Southgate, should be considered armed and dangerous, Hasty said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lieutenant C.L. Vaught at 252-533-2819 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
Hasty said Bowser is encouraged to surrender and take care of the matter.

The washer and dryer initiative is an effort to increase student attendance and engagement.
By meeting this basic need of having clean clothes, Halifax County Schools recognizes that there are external factors derailing efforts to educate its students, Superintendent Eric Cunningham said. “Many children in Halifax County Schools are missing school because they did not have clean clothes to wear and we decided something had to be done. Many of our children come from low-income homes and if money was tight, the laundry wouldn’t get done at all. Some have a washer and dryer at home but the electricity was shut off.”
Because of the stigma associated with the lack of cleanliness, students will miss days from school, causing them to fall farther and farther behind academically.
The washer and dryer initiative is just one step toward deepening wrap-around support for the student.
“Dignity is what it’s about,” said Reverend Dennis McLain, president and CEO of Goodwill Community Foundation. “Cleanliness is a key component to dignity.”
The donation demonstrates the commitment to creating opportunities for a better life in the lives of children, McLain said. “Serving this basic need will be transformational for every single child who needs this resource. GCF commends Halifax County Schools for recognizing the needs of its students. If in some small way, as a result of this gift, a child can have some sort of dignity, we believe that Halifax County Schools can touch a life in a very extraordinary way.”
The process of laundering student clothes will be customized and may vary from school to school.
There will be a total of 14 sets of commercial washers and dryers purchased.

Those schools receiving two sets of washers and dryers are:

Enfield Middle School
William R. Davie Middle School
Northwest Halifax High School
Southeast Halifax High School

Those schools receiving one washer and one dryer are:

Inborden Elementary School
Pittman Elementary School
Aurelian Springs Elementary School
Everetts Elementary School
Hollister Elementary School
Scotland Neck Elementary School

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Both raids took place in the Littleton area, one late Thursday night on Summit Road and one early this morning on East End Avenue, Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said.
“These were substantial busts,” Tripp said this afternoon. “It just goes to show the continued hard work of the City County Drug Task Force.”
Hours of investigation were put in the cases before search warrants were executed at both locations, Tripp said.

Summit Road

Shortly before 11 p.m., task force agents, the Hazardous Entry and Arrest Team of the sheriff’s office and its patrol division executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of Summit Road.
The search warrant was based on investigation by Agent D.W. McKeel into several complaints of drug activity at the residence, Tripp said in a statement.
During the search agents seized approximately 96 grams of cocaine, marijuana, a shotgun, more than $85,000 in currency and several items of drug paraphernalia.
The paraphernalia included two digital scales, a razor blade and a spoon with white powder residue.
The items with the white powdery substance tested positive for the presence of cocaine.
McKeel arrested and charged Franklin Emanuel Phipps, 45, with trafficking in cocaine, possession with the intent to sell and deliver cocaine, felony possession of cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce and possession of a firearm by felon.
He received a $50,000 bond and March 15 court date.
Franklin Emanuel Phipps II, 22, the son of the elder Phipps, was issued a North Carolina Uniform Citation for possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce and released with a March 15 court date.
The street value of the cocaine was approximately $5,760.
This was the second search warrant execution at the residence in three months after agents conducted a raid there in October.
The task force said at the time the elder Phipps is reputed to be a large supplier of cocaine in the Littleton community.
State court records show the father and son have court dates next week on the October charges.

East End Avenue

This morning around 2, agents, HEAT, deputies and officers with the Weldon Police Department executed a search warrant in the 100 block of East End Avenue.
Agent D.R. Radford received information about drug activity at this residence from Officer Eric Johnson of the Littleton Police Department.
Radford used the information and his own investigation to apply for a search warrant.
During the search of the residence agents located approximately 36 grams of cocaine, three dosage units of Oxycodone, 11 dosage units of Vyvanse, items of drug paraphernalia, currency, and 12 guns.

Radford charged the following:

Michael Stansbury, 44, for trafficking in cocaine, felony possession of cocaine, possession with the intent to sell and deliver cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with the intent to sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance, simple possession of schedule II controlled substance and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Christine Gilchrist, 44, for trafficking in cocaine, felony possession of cocaine, possession with the intent to sell and deliver cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with the intent to sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance and simple possession of schedule II controlled substance
They received $50,000 bonds and March 15 court dates.
The relationship between Gilchrist and Stansbury was not immediately clear.

Radford also cited the following:

Robert Franklin King II, 45, of Norlina, for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Malik Omar Faulcon, 17, for possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce.

The street value of the cocaine seized is approximately $2,160.
Sheriff’s office Corporal P. Moyer and his dog, Bosco, and Weldon Police Department Sergeant T.L. Mason and his dog, Rio, assisted on the search warrants.
Agents of the task force contacted federal authorities about these two cases due to the criminal histories of the parties involved.

January 20

Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reports Damion Artis, 29, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested today.
The arrest stems from an investigation by Detective B.C. Griffin into a breaking and entering in the County Road area of Roanoke Rapids on December 1.
Artis allegedly broke into the residence and stole a television.
Artis was charged with breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, and possession of stolen property.
He received a $5,000 bond and has a February 1 court date.

January 19

Enfield police Chief Tyree Davis reports just after 1 p.m. Lieutenant Mac Wiggins was dispatched to a residence on East Franklin Street where a man was pushed through a glass screen door.
Wiggins noticed the male victim, Carlton Hunter, 50, bleeding near the shattered door.
Corporal John Bozard and Deputy Matt Groves of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office arrived to assist.
The female victim, Marilyn Williams, 50, Hunter’s girlfriend, told officers the two were fighting when she pushed him through the door.
She stated she only pushed him through the door after he allegedly started choking her.
Wiggins arrested both for domestic violence and they were both treated and released by EMS. They were jailed without opportunity for bond.

Captain Patrick Jacobs of the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office reports four breaking and entering calls on the east side of the county were received in the early morning hours.
Targets of the crimes included a residence, a vehicle, a hunting club, and two utility trailers.
Investigators currently have two persons of interest and executed a search warrant where several items of evidence were recovered and believed to possibly have been stolen from the crime scenes as well as Hertford County.
The persons of interest are believed to be involved in the crimes, which occurred in a span of a few hours in areas close together.
Sheriff Jack Smith and his investigators have been in contact with Hertford County authorities to work in solving the crimes.

Chief Chuck Hasty of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department reports the following:

· Maurice Lamar West, 27, of Roanoke Rapids, was cited for driving while license revoked.

· Lendell Anstead Jr., 26, of Roanoke Rapids, was cited for possession of an open container and possession of marijuana.

Officer J. Spragins conducted a traffic stop on Gregory Drive for a violation.
West’s license was found to be revoked and Anstead was found in possession of the open container and narcotics.
Master Officers R. Ball and G. Morris assisted.

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

Part-Time Library Assistant (RR Public Library). An employee in this position will perform various duties at the Roanoke Rapids Public Library. Good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service skills are a MUST. Applicants must be available to work flexible schedule including days, nights and Saturdays. Approximately 10-17 hours total per week.

Police Officer (Roanoke Rapids Police Department): 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. Previous applicants should contact Kathy A. Kearney, HR Manager, to update their information at (252) 533-2845

Part-Time Building Supervisor in the Recreation Department. An employee in this position supervises scheduled activities and is the City’s point of contact during these activities. Hours are mainly evenings and weekends according to activities that are scheduled.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall located at 700 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC to hear the following items:

1. A Zoning Map Amendment (rezoning) request from Kay Matkins Burgwyn (applicant and property owner) to rezone an undeveloped parcel located between 1000 and 1020 Marshall Street from R-8 to B-4, Commercial District. The property is identified as Halifax County parcel 0905621 with an area of approximately 7,000 square feet. The requested B-4 district allows the widest range of commercial uses.

Any resident or property owner in the city’s zoning jurisdiction may submit written statements concerning this matter. Please include your name and address on all written statements and submit to City Clerk Traci Storey at least two business days prior to the City Council meeting (deadline of 12 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017). After this deadline, citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing to present comments.

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

ROANOKE CANAL MUSEUM will host Dr. David Zonderman for a lecture on the Underground Railroad in Halifax County on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5.

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

►Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

►Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ)

ROANOKE RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Emery G. Doughtie Mayor Pro Tem Carl Ferebee
Council Members: Ernest C. Bobbitt, Suetta S. Scarbrough, Carol H. Cowen, Wayne Smith
Joseph Scherer, City Manager Gilbert Chichester, City Attorney
Traci V. Storey, City Clerk Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk

The contract is effective February 1 and extends through January 31 of 2020.
Elam was the former president of Ahoskie’s Roanoke-Chowan Community College.
The state community college board approved the local board’s decision to hire Elam last month.

(A copy of his contract is included as a PDF at the end of this story)

During his tenure he will steer the college amid challenges facing Northeastern North Carolina. “We need to get our region economically ready to go to work. We need to help position ourselves to draw business and industry back to Northeastern North Carolina,” he said in an interview when a candidate for the job. “I think that it’s important for us to be out there in the forefront doing what we can to help the community to grow and draw business and industry to the area.”
Terms of his contract include an annual salary of $138,254 plus a local supplement of $15,726 during each fiscal year of his employment.
The contract requires Elam to establish and maintain a residence within the college’s service area.

Weldon Middle Vs Enfield Middle

Weldon Middle girls beat Enfield Middle 25-13.

Weldon Stats:

Taniyah Washington 8 points 2 steals

Zakieyah Johnson 6 points 5 steals

Weldon Middle boys beat Enfield Middle 69-38.

Weldon Stats:

Quentin Richardson 24 points 2 steals

Demejai Brickell 13 points 7 assists 

Jaheem Parker 15 points 4 assists 12 rebounds

Andre Stewart 5 points 9 rebounds

Katavio Williams 4 points

Semejai Harris 2 points 4 rebounds

Gaston College Prep. Vs Gaston Middle   

Gaston College Prep beat Gaston Middle 20-12.

Gaston Middle beat Gaston College Prep.

William R. Davie Middle Vs. Chaloner Middle

Davie girls beat Chaloner Middle 56-16.

Davie Stats:

C  Squire -37

A  Solomon -2

Azari Settle -4

Aaziya Settle -4

B Battle -8

Chaloner Middle boys beat Davie 55-29.

Chaloner Stats:

Jacob Knight had 21 pts

Po'Boigh King 14 pts

Anthony Staten 6 pts

Brian Brown 4 pts

Devin Moody 4 pts

Jalen Johnson 4 pts

 Reid Whitby 2 pts

Chaloner is 6-1 (6-1 in the conference)

Davie Stats:

B Solomon -3

D Johnson -4

N Richardson -3

S Davis -9

L Woolflok -7

A Brown -3

JV Girls

NEA   7   13   16   10   46    NEA Stats:  Carly Stephenson 14, Olivia Wheeler 2, Jessie Martin 8, Allie Liverman 6, Emalee Jones 12, Savannah Martin 2

PCA   5    3     3     8   19     Pungo Stats: Emma Williams 10

JV Boys

NEA    8   12  10  11    41    NEA Stas:  Brandyn Polson 17, Jon Stephenson 7, Noah Lassiter 4, Michael Smith 3, J T Simmons 8, Kendall Timberlake 2

PCA   11  14    7    8    40    Pungo Stats:  Miller Lee 10

Varsity Girls

NEA   10   13    8    6   37    NEA Stats:  Haley Jilcott 6, Addie Piper 7, Haven Jilcott 4, Kiersyn Polson 12, Carson Johnson 5

PCA     7   16   12   9   44     Pungo Stats:  Emily Spencer 20

Varsity Boys

NEA    0   8   4   5   20    NEA Stats:  L J Barnes 9 Justin Jones 4, Dylan Edwards 1, Cole Rose 3, Jeffrey Flyhe 1

PCA  14  14  9  11   43    Pungo Stats:  Jonathan Langley 13

Roanoke Rapids Varsity girls team beat NCSSM 55-39.

Roanoke Rapids Stats::

Anna Vann scored 21 points

Michelle Stewart scored 5 points

Haley Farrow scored 8 points

Abbi Carpenter scored 4 points

Erica Whitmire scored 4 points

Taylor Medlin scored 8 points

Reauna Robinson scored 2 points

Alizae Neville scored 3 points

Roanoke Rapids Varsity girls are 7-5 overall and 4-0 in Conference play.

The Roanoke Rapids boys team beat NCSSM 66-52.

Roanoke Rapids Stats:

Tyjarek Simmons scored 11 points

TJ Scott scored 9 points

Semaj Smith scored 19 points

Paul Whitby scored 5 points

Dre Terry scored 8 points   

Tyler Acree scored 6 points

Zach Vincent scored 2 points

KJ Faulcon scored 6 points

Roanoke Rapids Varsity boys are 12-3 overall and 2-2 in Conference play.

Post game comments from Roanoke Rapids head coach Tyler Snyder,"We got after it tonight and I was impressed. The guys played extremely hard and aggressive. We are headed in the right direction for the remained of the season.

The Roanoke Rapids High school Remaining Basketball schedule: 

Saturday 1/21 DSA Home 2:00 Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys

Tuesday 1/24 DSA Away 5:30

Thursday 1/26 Southern Vance Away 4:30

Friday 1/27 South Granville Home 4:30

Tuesday 1/31 Bunn Home 4:30

Wednesday 2/1 Warren County Home 4:30 

Friday 2/3 Southern Vance Home 4:30

Tuesday 2/7 Franklinton Home 4:30

Wednesday 2/8 Bunn Away 4:30

Friday 2/10 Warren County Away 4:30

Please pick up your forms from the T.J. Davis Recreation Center and turn them in by March 11th. Player evaluations are also March 11th with "draft night" shortly after. There have been many improvements to fields and facilities in the off season so get the kids signed up and lets get out to the park! For questions about registration please call Todd Lockamon at 252-203-3478.