The Halifax Academy JV girls fell to Kerr-Vance.

Halifax Stats:

Macie Price scored 4 points;6 rebounds

Ella Howell scored 4 points; 1 rebound

Kallie Barnes scored 2 points; 4 rebounds

Allison Green scored 2 points

Megan Cobb scored 1 point; 3 rebounds

Grace Storey scored 2 rebounds

Halifax Academy JV boys also fell to Kerr-Vance Academy by a score of 55-47.

Halifax Academy Stats:

Thomas Garrett scored 6 points

Harris Hardee scored 7 points

Jesse Rose scored 11 points

Eli Harris scored 18 points

Luke Keeter scored 5 points  

Halifax Academy Varsity Lady Vikings beat Kerr-Vance Academy 49-26.

Halifax Lady Vikings (14-1) Stats:

Emerson Poole scored 16 points

Candice Smith scored 15 points

Drew Rose scored 12 points

Jordan Strickland scored 2 points

Maddie Suiter scored 4 points

Halifax Academy Varsity boys beat Kerr-Vance Academy 71-63

Halifax Vikings (13-2) Stats:

Jackson Harris scored 24 points

Eric Williams scored 16 points

Jarrett Smith scored 11 points

Kal Liles scored 5 points

Donovyn Gary scored 10 points

Daniel Brown scored  point

Larry West scored 3 points

Reid Lynch scored 2 points

The R-MC women's basketball team (9-7, 4-4 ODAC) fell to the Hornets, the 2016 ODAC Champs, (14-3, 8-0 ODAC), who remain in first place.

R-MC trailed by one after the first quarter. Freshman Michal Ross (Glen Allen, Va./ Glen Allen) had six points in the first period, she finished with 20 points from the bench.

The Yellow Jackets used the second quarter to take a 32-29 lead at the half. Williams scored the first eight points for R-MC in the quarter, as it would outscore Lynchburg 18-14.

There were eight lead changes throughout the game and Lynchburg outscored R-MC 39-23 in the second half to remain undefeated in the ODAC.

Both teams shot incredibly well at the free throw line. R-MC shot 100 percent shooting 11 for 11. The hosts shot 92.9% making 13 of 14 free throws.

The R-MC bench contributed with 26 points, 20 of which were from Ross, who added four rebounds, two blocks and two steals.

Junior Kareema Conteh (Riverdale, Md./ Parkdale) led the team with three steals, she added three rebounds, two assists, a block and two points.

R-MC recorded nine blocks in the game, Williams had three, Ross and junior Amber Lee (Rockville, Va./ Patrick Henry) had two each, while Conteh and junior Teal Reynolds (Sterling, Va./ Potomac Falls) each had one.

The Yellow Jackets will have two home ODAC contests next week. R-MC will take on Bridgewater on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. and then play Randolph on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6:00 p.m.

Friday January 20th Weldon hosted Oxford Prep.

Weldon varsity girls beat Oxford Prep 60-8.

Weldon Stats:

Skylah Travis scored 20 points

Ashaunti Munnoin scored 9 points

K, Harrison scored 7 points

Weldon varsity boys lost 54-55.

Friday January 20th

Southeast Halifax Varsity girls beat Northwest Halifax 64-37.

Southeast Halifax Varsity boys beat Northwest Halifax 80-72.

Saturday January 21st

Roanoke Rapids Varsity girls lost their 1st conference game losing to Durham school of the Arts.

Roanoke Rapids Varsity girls are 7-6 overall and 4-1 in Conference play

Roanoke Rapids Varsity boys beat Durham school of the Arts 87-62.

Roanoke Rapids Stats:

Tyjarek Simmons scored 20 points

TJ Scott scored 9 points

Semaj Smith scored 6 points

Paul Whitby scored 14 points

Dre Terry scored 12 points   

Tyler Acree scored 7 points

Zach Vincent scored 5 points

KJ Faulcon scored 6 points

Barnes scored 2 points

T. Kearney scored 6 points

Roanoke Rapids Varsity boys are 13-3 overall and 3-2 in Conference play.

Post game comments from Roanoke Rapids head coach Tyler Snyder,"We played extremely well and got up and down the court quickly. We shared the ball very well and made the extra pass for open looks. I told the guys before the game that if we hustle and run we had a good chance of coming out on top. We executed and won. Weird thing is we turn around Tuesday and travel to play the Durham School of The Arts."

The Roanoke Rapids High school Remaining Basketball schedule: 

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

Saturday January 21st

Northwest Halifax hosted Louisburg

Northwest Halifax Varsity boys lost to Louisburg 82-67.

Northwest Halifax 2017 Basketball Schedule remaining:

1/31- Northwest Halifax @ Louisburg

2/1- Kipp @ Northwest Halifax

2/3- Northwest Halifax @ Weldon

2/7- Oxford Prep vs Northwest Halifax (Girls & Varsity Only)

2/10- Granville Central @ Northwest Halifax (Senior Night)

Both teams had great success with zero deductions.

The junior team performed with perfection. They hit a solid routine and had tons of energy. This team brought home 1st place in a division of four teams. 

The junior team has really shined today.

The senior team also hit a solid routine and came home 2nd runner up in a tough division with five teams.

These two teams hard work has shown on stage today. The VC coaching staff is proud of these teams and look forward to our next competition.

Twelve years in training to reach his 3rd Degree Black Belt.

Seventeen year old Carter is a Junior at Roanoke Rapids High school and is the son of William "Perk" and Tammy Perkinson of Roanoke Rapids. 

Event Photos:  https://www.facebook.com/tperkinson/media_set?set=a.10209261384951743.1073742198.1235452928&type=3

The Beach Boys continue to hold Billboard / Nielsen SoundScan’s record as the top-selling American band for albums and singles, and they are also the American group with the most Billboard Top 40 chart hits (36) with over 100 million records sold worldwide.  They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. They pleased the packed venue with their amazing hits include “Surfin’,”  “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations,” “Kokomo,” and many other remarkable hits.

Photos by Randy Wrenn

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2017 MRAC CONCERT SERIES REMAING SHOWS

Levon, March 4

The Righteous Brothers, March 25

Lonestar, April 29

For tickets or additional information call (434) 634-6001 or forward email to boxoffice@mrac-arts.com

The Clinton based Lady Lightning travel showcase softball team hosted a free Softball clinic January 22nd in the RRHS Armory instructing the young ladies in fielding, hitting, pitching and sliding. 

All players must be at least 18 years of age and each team must have at least two females.

Cost is $200 per team and $25 per non-resident.

Deadline to register is February 10, 2017.

Stop by the TJ Davis Recreation center to pick up your team registration form.

For more details call (252)533-2847.

Scheduled for 8 p.m., the concert will bring to life the songs of the early years of Motown — The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Junior Walker and the Allstars, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and Gladys Knight and the Pips.
This will be Brencore Entertainment’s second event at the theater and the third in Halifax County after bringing a show to The Centre on the campus of Halifax Community College last year.
“It’s just an amazing venue,” Smoot said of the theatre, located off Interstate 95. “We have people coming from Raleigh.”

To purchase tickets:

Advanced reserved seating tickets online at the theater website

Day of event general admission tickets will be available at the theater box office, which will be open at 10 a.m. the day of the show

VIP box seats are available for groups by contacting the box office at 252-538-3824

He has worked out a special deal with the Hampton Inn for those who want to the stay the night after the performance. “I love to come here. It takes everyone working together. We can have people coming here to see a beautiful venue. It should be open every Friday and Saturday night.”
Smoot’s sister, Debbie Davis, says she calls the venue the Kennedy Center of North Carolina. “It’s just gorgeous.”
Smoot has become a successful event promoter in the Washington, D.C., and Fredericksburg, Virginia, areas, and has also forged a good relationship with city officials in Roanoke Rapids. “I’ve been blessed,” he said. “The city has been very good to me. I almost feel like I’m home.”
The upcoming show, he is said, is a way for him to “give the area the entertainment it deserves.”
The Motown tribute, Davis said, will be a professional production, with many of the artists having their own national careers. A 14-piece band will perform as the concert carries the audience through the early 60s to the Jackson 5.
“It’s a production that’s as close to Motown as you can get,” Smoot said. “It’s the real deal.”
Davis said the act has become so precise a Motown Christmas show has been produced that she and Smoot, through Brencore Entertainment would like to bring to the theater.
With the show three days before Valentine’s Day, Davis said the concert is a great lead-in. “It’s an excellent concert to bring friends, girlfriends, wives as a Valentine’s gift.”
Smoot and Davis have been promoting the show within a 100-mile radius of Roanoke Rapids and have discussed bringing a blues festival as well as tributes to artists such as Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston and Franklin.
For now the focus is on the Motown Tribute. “If you love Motown, you need to be here,” Smoot said. “You will enjoy the whole production. It’s got a little bit of everything. We’ll have you dancing in your seats.”
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon is one of the people Smoot notes as having forged a successful relationship with. “I’m looking forward to working with Brencore and pleased to have them back in Roanoke Valley,” Simeon said.

Sunday

At approximately 10:30 p.m., deputies of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office responded to a breaking and entering of a residence on Shelton Road in the Halifax area.
The victim, Mychael Lee Johnson Jr., was not cooperative with deputies about the breaking and entering and declined further investigation.
Deputies could smell the strong odor of raw marijuana and noticed several items of drug paraphernalia inside the living room area of the home.
Lieutenant C. Boden contacted the task force and Agent D.R. Radford applied for a search warrant, which was granted.
Agents seized marijuana and several items of drug paraphernalia.
Radford cited Johnson, 21, of Shelton Road, for possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
He has a March 15 court date.

Monday

Shortly after noon, agents and the Scotland Neck Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Main Street.
Agent D.W. McKeel and Captain T. Parker of the police department had been sharing information about drug sales at this residence for several weeks.
McKeel applied for and was granted a search warrant.
During the search of the residence agents seized several items of drug paraphernalia.
McKeel cited Tony Andre Brown, 50, for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Brown has a March 15 court date.
The task force and the Scotland Neck Police Department will continue to follow up on this residence.

Board Chairman Charlie Mattox made the announcement in a chamber press release today.
A 1985 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, English takes the place of Interim President Dick Blouse effective March 6.
The daughter of Al and Nell Haskins of Aurelian Springs, English currently serves as chief public policy officer for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce where she manages the chamber’s efforts to affect policy relating to business issues at all levels of government.
“Natalie’s 30 years of experience monitoring legislative and regulatory issues is a perfect fit to lead and enhance our advocacy efforts regionally, statewide, and even at the federal level,” Mattox said. “She has a strong track record of success and has been responsible for building community support for several investments in infrastructure that have been key to Charlotte’s economic development. Her leadership experience and background in affecting policies that impact the cost and ease of doing business, quality of life and workforce will help take the Wilmington business community and our Chamber to new heights.”
Her role as chief public policy officer included managing campaigns for community referenda which helped lead to the passage of more than $5 billion in infrastructure investments since 2006.
In 2007, she served as the chief staff person managing the Vote Against Repeal campaign and the campaign to push for passage of four county bond referenda to improve infrastructure in the Charlotte community.
The Vote Against Repeal campaign successfully convinced 70 percent of Mecklenburg County voters to defeat the effort to repeal the dedicated funding source for Charlotte’s mass transit program and all four bond issues passed.
She received her B.A. in communications from North Carolina State University, and achieved her designation as a Certified Chamber Executive in 2012, one of only approximately 700 in the world.
In 2010, the National Association of Women Business Owners – Charlotte Chapter awarded her with its Community Service Award.
In 2008, she was awarded the Marshall Memorial Fellowship and completed a 25-day trip to Europe to learn about and advance trans-Atlantic relations.
She was named as a 2008 Women in Business Achievement Award Winner by the Charlotte Business Journal and in 2009 and 2013 the Mecklenburg Times named her one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte.
English has also been an active volunteer, having served on the board of MeckEd, Partners in Out of School Time , Leadership Charlotte, the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Alexander Youth Network, United Way, Charlotte Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board, the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, and Junior Achievement.
She currently serves as president of the Charlotte Rotary Club.
"I am thrilled with the opportunity to lead the chamber staff and volunteers in partnership with elected and government officials to do great things in Wilmington,” English said. “It has long been a career goal of mine to lead a chamber in a vibrant community full of potential and I can think of no better place to do that than the Port City. I look forward to getting to know the people behind the businesses that have made Wilmington so successful, and I am excited to soon make it my home.”

James was born in Northampton County, May 20, 1940, to the late Celia Vera Peede Deaton.

He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, and loved painting.

In addition to his mother, James was preceded in death by his step father, Sherman Deaton and his son, Thomas Peede.

Surviving are his wife, Lula Miles Peede of the home; sons, James H. Peede, Jr. and Sherman Miles Peede, both of Roanoke Rapids; daughters, Terry Robinson of Roanoke Rapids, and Marie Cox and husband, Lewis, of Garysburg; brother, Robert “Bobby” Gums and wife, Nancy, of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren, Timmy Robinson, Jr., Jeffrey Robinson, Suzanne Holt, Collette Davis and Emily Cox; great grandchildren, Trey Robinson, Liam Robinson, Brody Holt and Carleigh Holt. Also surviving, is his faithful dog and buddy, Brandy.

The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Tuesday, January 24, 2017, from 6-8 pm. Revs. Randy Martin and Joe Hall will conduct a graveside service Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 11:00 am in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

Registration deadline is February 11, 2017 and forms can be downloaded below or at www.rvysa.org website.

New Players Skill Evaluation will be at Chocoyotte Park on February 16th @ 6:30 pm and on February 19th @ 4 pm.

$30 Registration Fee for players who will be 4 years old in 2017, $50 for players who will be 5 years old and older in 2017.

Roanoke Rapids Police Department Deputy Chief Andy Jackson declined to name the 32-year-old victim, who was reported to be in stable condition. He did confirm the man was local.
He also declined to speculate on possible motive, saying, “Detective Gorton Williams and Detective Chris Babb are working around the clock,” on the case.
Police responded to the hotel located at Premier Boulevard shortly before midnight, Jackson said in a statement.
Jackson did say this morning the victim was found outside his vehicle. Thus far there are no descriptions of possible suspects.
The victim was transported to a medical facility.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police department at 252-533-2810 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

Chaloner Middle traveled to Rocky Mount Prep.

Chaloner girls beat RMP 27-25.

Chaloner Stats:

Khalajah Wilson 9 points

Logan Abram 8 points

DaeJ'Nique Terry 4 points

Ja'liyah Hardy 4 points

Rachel Hayes 2 points

Chaloner boys beat RMP 50-31.

Chaloner Stats:

Po'Boigh King had 19 points

Jacob Knight 17 points

Brian Brown 5 points

Anthony Staten 4 points

Jalen Johnson 3 points

Reid Whitby 2 pts.

Chaloner is 7-1 (7-1 in the conference)

Conway Middle girls beat Enfield Middle 16-14.

Enfield Middle boys beat Conway Middle 37-32. 

William R. Dave played Gaston Middle

William R. Davie beat Gaston Middle 35-15

Davie Stats:

Azari Settle scored 12 points

B Battle scored 8 points

J lynch scored 2 points

Aaziya Settle scored 12 points

William R. Davie boys beat Gaston Middle 49-29.

Davie Stats:

T high scored 2 points

S Davis scored 5 points

A Johnson scored 8 points

N Richardson scored 2 points

B Solomon scored 2 points

M Hendrick scored 6 points

D Johnson scored 2 points

T Daniels scored 2 points

C Avent scored 2 points

L Woolflok scored 15 points

J Arrington scored 3 points

Unofficial RMSAA Basketball Standings

GIRLS:

Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC on November 25, 1922, she made her home there until 2002 when she moved to live with her daughter and son-in-law in Saluda, VA.

Gladys was the youngest child of Olin Robert and Mary Alice Taylor Elmore, both now long deceased.  She was also pre-deceased by her siblings Edward O. Elmore, Lucille Elmore Hughes, and Hazel Elmore Cranford.  The greatest loss for Gladys was her high school sweetheart and husband of 62 years Dallas P. Wright who died in 2004.

Remaining to remember her with great love are her daughter Linda Wright Osborn and her husband Gary Osborn; grandchildren Emmi Harward and Jay Harward and his wife Tica; sister-in-law Nira Wright; five nieces and nephews; and their families.

A 1940 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, Gladys was a longtime member of First Christian Church and a retiree from 30 years of service in the offices of J. P. Stevens & Co.  She out-lived many friends whom she made and cherished during those years.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Gladys' life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 3:00 PM at Wrenn, Clarke & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service.  Immediately following the service, there will be a time of Visitation so that the family can greet guests who attend.  Burial took place earlier this month in Cedarwood Cemetery during a private family graveside service.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made "In Memory of Gladys Elmore Wright" either to
     First Christian Church, 836 Roanoke Avenue, RRNC, for their Ministry to Elderly/Homebound Citizens   OR to
     Roanoke Rapids High School, 800 Hamilton St. RRNC for the Choral Music Department.
Online condolences may be sent to info@wrennclarkehagan.com

Mr. Edwards was born January 24, 1939 in Emporia, VA, the son of the late Earl Edwards and Edna Armstrong Edwards.
He retired as an engineer with the railroad and was also a US Marine Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Carter Edwards, his children, Gregory Edwards ( Lisa), Shannon Moody (Nelson), Charles
Davis (Wendy) and Christopher Davis. His grandchildren, Daniel Edwards (Miranda), Stephanie Edwards, Savannah Stanley,
Courtney Jaffeux (Jason), Nelson P. Moody III, Brittany Dunn (Josh), Timothy Logan Davis (Kayla), Madison Lynn Davis, Cullen Edward
Davis, Avalee Rose Davis, and Trace Edward Davis/ Also five great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.

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

The 2016 Varsity Yellow Jackets finished the season with a 11-2 overall record and finished second in the 2A Northern Carolina Conference with a 4-1. 

The following awards were presented to the following players.

JV Awards: 

MVP:  Isaiah Robinson

Coaches Award:  Cameron Medlin & Rand Temple

Varsity Awards: 

Northern Carolina Conference Defensive Back Award: Marcus Allen

All Conference: (8) Marcus Allen LB, Tyler Acree DE, Tyrell Govan LB, Da'Raj Watson RB, Corey Jenkins RB, Dylan Gard OL, Matthew Norton OL, & Hunter Connell REC.

All Conference Honorable Mention: Cameron Rogerson QB, Emmanuel Jones LB, Jack Neville DB, Jake Rooker Specialty, and A'Jalon Brown FB.

RRHS Individual Awards: 

MVP: Marcus Allen

Offensive Award: Da'Raj Watson

Defensive Award: Tyler Acree

MO Lineman: Dylan Gard

Most Improved: Tyrell Govan

Coaches Award: Hunter Connell 

Senior Award/Student Assistants: Courtney Harris & Erica Whitmire

Lieutenant C.L. Vaught said in a statement the man in the security camera photo entered the store and took the items.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Vaught at 252-533-2819 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.