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Hobgood teen charged after cutting victim with knife

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Hobgood teen charged after cutting victim with knife

A Hobgood teen was charged late Tuesday night after allegedly cutting a victim with a knife.

Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said this morning it was not clear what prompted the crime.
He said in a statement Deputy T.J. Vesce responded to the James Street area of Hobgood around 10 p.m. and learned the victim was cut and sustained a severe laceration to his left forearm.

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Further investigation led Vesce to obtain warrants on Jashon Rascoe, 16, for felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.
Rascoe was jailed on $1,500 secured bond and has a May 17 court date.


Tillmon trial continued to May

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Tillmon trial continued to May

United States Senior Judge Malcolm J. Howard signed an order today moving the Operation Rockfish trial of Antonio Tillmon to May 15.

It had originally been scheduled to begin next Monday.
Documents filed in the federal court record do not explain what prompted the continuation.
It is expected the trial will take five days and will begin at 10 a.m. at the federal courthouse in Greenville.
Tillmon is the only one of the 15 charged in the police corruption case to ask for a jury trial.

 

Northwest alum named state director of prisons

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Northwest alum named state director of prisons

A Northwest Halifax alumni has been chosen as director of prisons, the state Department of Public Safety announced today.

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Kenneth Lassiter was named to the position by Secretary Erik A. Hooks.
In taking the position, effective May 1, Lassiter replaces George Solomon who is retiring after 33 years.
Lassiter will oversee 55 state prisons which house more than 36,500 inmates. The state prison system has a budget of approximately $1.2 billion and more than 17,000 employees.
Lassiter is a 28-year corrections veteran who has served for the past three years as the state prison system’s deputy director for operations.
He served as central region director and as warden at Central Prison, and moved through the ranks serving as superintendent, assistant superintendent of custody and operations and other managerial positions in all custody levels.
He began his career as a correctional officer in 1989 at Odom Correctional Institution outside Jackson.
“As a career professional, Kenneth Lassiter has managed our facilities and operations with great passion and expertise,” said Hooks in a statement. “Having a nationally-recognized leader like Kenneth who has a wide array of experience in safety and security roles in prisons is critical to helping protect the public, our employees and the inmates in our care.”
W. David Guice, chief deputy secretary for Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice said in the statement, “As we continue to re-mission our prison facilities, improve mental health care and work to reduce the use of segregation, Kenneth is the right leader to move that work forward. I want to welcome Kenneth to this new role and thank George Solomon for his many years of excellent service as he enters retirement.”
Lassiter is a graduate of Northwest Halifax High School, a U.S. Army veteran and attended South Piedmont Community College.
Within NCDPS, he is a general instructor, firearms instructor and graduate of the Correctional Leadership Development Program.
He currently serves on the American Correctional Association’s Board of Governors and its membership committee.
Hooks also today tapped Tracey Lee as director of community corrections.
Lee is a 27-year Community Corrections veteran who began his career as a probation officer in Charlotte.

Williams still earning awards post season

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Williams still earning awards post season

WINCHESTER, Va. – Freshman women's basketball player Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./ Halifax Academy) added to her post season accolade list the VaSID College Division Rookie of the Year and All-State First Team awards.

Williams had a record-breaking rookie season, she averaged 18.5 points per game and 13.1 rebounds per game throughout the season. Williams led the ODAC in rebounds per game, total rebounds (367), offensive rebounds (136), defensive rebounds (231) and points per 40 minutes (26.2).

She finished the season with an ODAC best 23 double-doubles. She broke the R-MC single-season rebound record, recording 367 total rebounds.

The Yellow Jackets finished the season 16-12, finished fifth in the ODAC and made an appearance in the ODAC semifinals.

Williams has also picked up the ODAC Rookie of the Year, ODAC All-First Team, D3hoops All-South Region Rookie of the Year, All-South Region Second team, Richmond Times Dispatch Small College All-State Team and WDIII News Freshman All-American Team awards.

Chaloner beats Cornerstone on high school field

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Chaloner beats Cornerstone on high school field

Thanks to the generosity of Coach Mark Snead and staff of the Roanoke Rapids High Baseball Team, the Chaloner Middle School Jackets got an opportunity to play at Doyle Field last week.

It was a great experience for the Chaloner Jackets to get to play at the high school field and greatly appreciated.

Chaloner defeated Cornerstone Christian 15-0 behind a strong pitching and hitting performance of A. J. Strickland. A. J. pitched a one hitter striking out 14 batters and only walking 3.

Strickland also had 4 hits including a 2 run inside the park homer, a 2 run double, and 5 RBI's. Bennett Liverman had a strong day at the plate with 4 hits of his own including a double and 2 RBI's. Caleb Elias had 2 hits including a double and 2 RBI's. Collin Clements, Josh Coker, Jacob Edenbeck, Russell Moore, and Avery Johnson all added hits for the Jackets. 

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Task force makes arrest during compliance checks

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Task force makes arrest during compliance checks

City County Drug Task Force agents assisting a sex offender registry compliance check this morning made a marijuana arrest during the operation.

The man arrested, Demarko Rashad Minor, 25, of Garysburg, was not a sex offender but was sitting in a vehicle at a residence which was to be checked, Agent D.R. Radford confirmed.
Agent J.R. Matthews and Investigator R.M. Brown of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office encountered Minor around 8 a.m. at a residence on Creek Drive as he sat inside a vehicle.
The officers detected the odor and after a search of Minor and the vehicle, seized 26 grams of marijuana.
Matthews arrested and charged Minor with possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance, possession of marijuana up to to a half-ounce, and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
He received a $1,000 bond and May 17 court date.

 

Police respond to morning burglary; Thursday shooting call

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Police respond to morning burglary; Thursday shooting call

Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a burglary reported early this morning as well as a shots fired call which occurred late Thursday night.

Burglary

Chief Chuck Hasty said the burglary was reported around 2:15 this morning in the 600 block of Roanoke Avenue and was in progress at the time of the call.
The homeowner told officers they were awakened by the sound of glass breaking.
They observed items had been moved around and the back door was open. Nothing appeared to be missing, Hasty said.
A Halifax County Sheriff’s Office dog handler was called in to assist.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Investigator G.L. Williams at 252-533-2821 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

Shots fired

Around 10:45 Thursday night officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of the 1800 block of Julian R. Allsbrook Highway.
Officers could not locate anyone when they arrived.
Master Officer J. Benthall responded to New Dixie Mart on Highway 125 about a vehicle which was shot into.
The victim told Benthall while at a traffic light at Julian Allsbrook and Premier Boulevard the vehicle was struck by gunfire.
Nobody was injured and there is no description of the suspects or suspect vehicle.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator C. Babb at 252-533-2823 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

Traffic stops

This morning around 1 a.m., Sergeant. D. Jenkins conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 95 at the 173 mile maker for a violation.
During the stop narcotics and paraphernalia were found.
Ronald Deleanor Hilton, 20, of Norfolk, was cited for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and no operator’s license.
He was cited and released until his June 12 court date.
Benthall assisted.

On Thursday at approximately 1:35 a.m., Jenkins attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a violation in the 100 block of Jackson Street.
The driver failed to immediately stop until a few blocks further.
Matthew Tyler Ross, 20, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested and charged with exceeding a safe speed and failure to stop for blue lights and siren.
He received a $500 bond and May 8 court date.
Ryan Chance Turner, 22, of Gaston, a passenger, was arrested on outstanding warrants for larceny, possession of stolen goods and injury to property and was served an order for arrest for a probation violation.
He received a $3,500 bond and May 4 court date.
Lieutenant J. Baggett and officers J. DeSare and M. Hunsucker assisted.

RVYSA's Sokolinsky awarded NCYSA's award

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Bob Sokolinsky’ left and Keith Price, President of NCYSA on right

Roanoke Valley Youth Soccer Association (RVYSA) member Bob Sokolinsky was recently awarded the Tom and Linda Mosier Award at the 2017 NCYSA (North Carolina Youth Soccer Association) Annual General Meeting.

In January of each year, North Carolina Youth Soccer Association awards individuals for their service.  At the 2017 NCYSA Annual General Meeting Bob Sokolinsky of the Roanoke Valley Youth Soccer Association was awarded the Tom and Linda Mosier Award.

Established on June 11, 1988, the award is named in honor of Tom and Linda Mosier for their notable work for NC Youth Soccer Association as state statisticians (for the classic program) and as the first editors of the association newsletter. Tom continued his volunteer contribution to NC Youth Soccer by providing a registration program for the state and member associations. He contributed hundreds of hours working with the staff and member associations meeting their needs. The award is given for notably significant contributions to the growth and development of youth soccer in North Carolina and is awarded periodically, not necessarily annually. No specific criteria other than the description of the award have been set. 

Bob Sokolinsky was an NSCAA All-American at Broome Community College. After entering the Navy in 1963, he was stationed in Turkey where he played and coached on a base team and played and trained with a local village team. He moved and founded the Virginia Beach Soccer Club in 1977. For many years Bob worked with recreational, travel, junior high and high school teams, winning many league and tournament championships. He also coached U14 Girls at the State level for six years and 1985, Sokolinsky’s ’72 Fury won State Cup. 

Sokolinsky was co-chair of the All-Navy team, and was selected as the VYSA Boys Coach of the Year. And has served on the Boards and as President of Virginia Beach Soccer Club, Beach FC, Southeastern Virginia Soccer League, and the Southeastern Virginia Soccer Referees Association. Beach FC has honored him by issuing annual scholarships in his name to a graduating boy and girl.

 

In 2005, Bob was inducted into the VA-DC Soccer Hall of Fame.  Sokolinsky retired and moved to Lake Gaston and started volunteering with RVYSA in 2013 and has served numerous positions within RVYSA, including but not limited to: Vice President, Director of Coaching, Head Registrar, Coach. Sokolinsky has been very instrumental in growing the RVYSA and spends a lot of his time traveling back and forth between Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids coaching, securing sponsors, marking fields, training coaches, among many other things. 

 

 


Photo gallery: All the RAGE in Roanoke Rapids

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Boys intently watch one of the matches this evening.

RAGE Wrestling Warriors made its debut in Roanoke Rapids this evening as a fundraiser for Christmas for Kids.

The event raised $1,500 for the annual shopping spree, Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty said.

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Brenda Lee Hagan Carroll

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Brenda Lee Hagan Carroll, 57, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Tower Nursing Home in Raleigh.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Daniel Hagan; her mother, Carole Sofield Duke; her brother, Butch Hagan.

Brenda was a motel manager with local motels. She was very active in the Chamber of Commerce, the Pilot Club and Crime Stoppers.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Tonya Carroll; her son, Thomas Carroll(Ashley); her grandchildren, Baylee Carroll, Brian Carroll, Lauren Carroll, Leanna Carroll; her sisters, Ann Bailey (Dennis), Donna Stanley (Dennis) and Shannon House (David); her step-father, Jim Duke; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Brenda’s Life will be held Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Online condolences may be sent to hockadayfs.com.

April 23, 2017

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April 23, 2017

April 23, 2017
J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue
(252) 533-2800


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

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

Sanitation Equipment Operator II: An employee in this class operates a Hydraulic Knuckleboom Loader or related sanitation equipment on an assigned route to collect and dispose of refuse from residential and business areas. A valid NC CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is required.

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. (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 MEETING CANCELLATION

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council Budget Work Sessions scheduled for April 25 and 27, 2017 have been cancelled.

The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

CITY OF ROANOKE RAPIDS

BY: TRACI V. STOREY
CITY CLERK

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

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

Williamston men charged in Enfield heist

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Williamston men charged in Enfield heist

Three Williamston men were charged in a Thursday night home invasion in Enfield.

Town police Chief Tyree Davis said one of the men charged was familiar with the victim and money was the motive for the robbery.
Police were called to the scene at North McDaniel Street shortly after 10:15 p.m.
The victim told officers two men entered his residence, held him at gunpoint and took items from him.
The two gunmen fled the residence and ran toward the area of Cary Street.
Corporal C. Peaden and his dog, Lucky, were dispatched to run a track.
During the track, an officer noticed a man get into a vehicle parked in a yard where Lucky was leading.
As the vehicle left, another officer in the area of North Martin Luther King Boulevard was radioed and asked to stop the vehicle.
Sergeant Chris Exum and Officer Cameron Colbert stopped the vehicle and determined the men were allegedly involved in the robbery.

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They were identified as Cleveland Ballard III, 36; Kareem Thomas Bell, 27; and Jermaine Lamar Speller, 25.
Ballard was charged with possession of marijuana, accessory after the fact, and possession of stolen property. He received a $10,000 bond.
Speller and Bell were charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and first-degree burglary.
They both received $60,000 bonds. All have April 26 court dates.
Some of the stolen items were returned to the victim.

Richard Edric Courser

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Richard Edric Courser, 68 of Littleton passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Nash General Hospital.

Richard was born March 19, 1949 in Goffstown, New Hampshire to the late Tracey Aldrich and Ilene Kenyon Aldrich. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Courser; his sister, Elaine Lemieux; his brother David Courser.

Richard’s passion was owning and running Stonehouse Timber Lodge on Lake Gaston with his beloved wife Martha for 20 years. He made friends with everyone who came in the door and enjoyed every day he spent working. Although he was from New England, Richard loved living in North Carolina and called it home for the last 22 years. He was a diehard New England Patriots football fan. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, two-step dancing with Martha, riding his motorcycle and loved Dunkin Donuts coffee and fine New England seafood. He loved his children and grandchildren.

Richard is survived by his wife, Martha Courser of the home; his children, Richard Courser, Jr., Thomas Courser, Christy Doyle, Heather Courser, Adam Courser, Martha Ruth Lane and Ralph H. Lane, Jr.; his sister, Gloria Brinkley; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 25 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

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Betty Lou Brown 69 of Halifax, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida died Friday April 21, 2017.

Betty was the daughter of the late James “Doc” and Margaret Elizabeth Lambeth Brown. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Kenneth Brown. She was retired as an accountant.

She is survived by her three brothers, Donald F. Brown and his wife, Freda of Chesapeake, Va., Richard C. Brown and his wife, Betty S. of Halifax, John Alton Brown, Sr. and his wife, Pearl of Conway, sister-in-law Julia Brown of Colerain, several nieces and nephews and many friends in Florida.

Graveside services will be held Monday April 24, 2017 at 2 P.M. at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Rich Square with Rev. Jeremy Kobernat officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service at the Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.

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

Northampton County Jaguars fight back in loss to KIPP Pride

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Northampton County Jaguars fight back in loss to KIPP Pride

Northampton County Jaguars 's effort to come back from down ten runs in the fourth inning came up just short, as they fell 18-16 to KIPP Pride on Friday.

Northampton County Jaguars scored ten runs in the failed comeback on a home run by Isaiah Bishop in the fifth, a stolen base in the fifth, a in the sixth, a single by Jamonta Branch in the sixth, a single by Joshua Lashley in the sixth, a in the sixth, a walk by Depree Peebles in the sixth, a single by Martez Kee in the seventh, and a double by Branch in the seventh.

Northampton County Jaguars fell behind early in the loss. KIPP Pride scored on a double by Michael Joyner in the first inning, a walk by Maurice Wilkins in the first inning, a passed ball in the first inning, a error in the first inning, a groundout by Uniq Weaver in the second inning, a single by Wilkins in the second inning, and a error in the second inning.

Northampton County Jaguars took an early lead in the first inning. Tyreke Mitchell singled on a 1-1 count in the first inning, scoring one run.

KIPP Pride took the lead for good with six runs in the first inning. In the first Joyner doubled off of Jamonta Branch, driving in one run, Branch walked Wilkins to drive in a run, and there was an error, scoring three runs.

Northampton County Jaguars scored six runs in the sixth inning. Northampton County Jaguars scored on a single by Branch, a single by Joshua Lashley, and a walk by Depree Peebles.

Branch took the loss for Northampton County Jaguars . He went two and a third innings, giving up 13 runs, four hits, and striking out three.

Northampton County Jaguars had 13 hits in the game. Branch and Shyheem Futrell each collected multiple hits for Northampton County Jaguars . Derrick Daye, Branch, Lashley, and Simeon Eason each drove in two runs to lead Northampton County Jaguars . Branch led Northampton County Jaguars with five stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with ten stolen bases.

KIPP Pride action at the plate, Michael Joyner went 3-5, Vincent Green went 3-5, Maurice Wilkins went 5-5, Jarvis Adams went 2-5, and Spencer Simonowich went 4-5 for KIPP Pride.


Chaloner wins Halifax tourney and finishes 2017 season undefeated

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Chaloner wins Halifax tourney and finishes 2017 season undefeated

The Chaloner Middle baseball team went undefeated (15-0) this season winning the Roanoke Middle School Athletic Conference for the 2017 season and won the 2017 Halifax Academy Easter Tournament.

On Thursday April 20th the Chaloner opened the 2017 Halifax Academy Easter tourney off against Brunswick Academy. Bennett Liverman led the Chaloner offense with 4 hits (including a double, a triple, and 9 RBI's) to help lead the Jackets to victory over Brunswick Academy by a 23-9 score. Avery Johnson had 3 hits including a double and 4 RBI's. A. J. Strickland has 3 hits and 3 RBI's. Russell Moore had 3 hits and 2 RBI's. Landon Birdsong had a double and a RBI. Jacob Edenbeck had a hit and 2 RBI's. Wade Jenkins also added a hit and RBI. Bennett Liverman was the winning pitcher pitching 4 innings and giving up 2 hits and no earned runs. He struck out 6 batters and walked two. Caleb Elias and Russell Moore finished the game for the Jackets. Caleb Elias led the Jackets on defense with excellent play at the short stop position.

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On Friday April 21st, the Chaloner Jackets defeated Halifax Academy 11-0 in the championship to win the 2017 Halifax Academy Easter Tournament. Chaloner was led by the excellent pitching of A. J. Strickland on defense and the batting offense of Bennett Liverman. A. J. Strickland pitched a NO-HITTER by striking out 12 batters and walking only 4. Bennett Liverman had a perfect night at the plate with 4 hits including 2 doubles and 5 RBI's. ( Bennett had 8 hits at 9 at bats doing the tournament with a whopping 14 RBI's.) A. J. Strickland had 2 hits with 3 RBI's. Hunt Van Dam had 2 hits with 2 RBI's. (Hunt play excellent defense at 1st base including a diving catch for an out.) Avery Johnson kept up with his hitting ways by having 2 hits including a double. Lead off hitter Caleb Elias added a hit and scored 3 runs. 

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Youth baseball opening day photo gallery

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Youth baseball opening day photo gallery

The Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association kicked off it's 2017 season this past Saturday at Ledgerwood baseball park with opening day tournaments.

No game results or info were reported to RRspin Sports.

Opening day photos by Joyce Liverman

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Team Mike softball tourney cut short by storm

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Team Mike softball tourney cut short by storm

Eleven adult softball teams stepped to the plate this past Saturday in Jackson to honor the late coach Mike Newsome.

The third annual Team Mike adult slow-pitch softball tournament swung-off Saturday morning at the Northampton County Wellness recreation complex in Jackson. The overnight rains didn't ruin the fields for the action, nor did the dirty clouds that moved around the complex about 1 PM, but the bad storm with a down pour of rain flooded the fields about 5:30 PM. The tournament had to be called and the men's and women's team that had not suffered a lost were named 2017 Champions. The Trophy Hunters won the men division while the Southern Ballers won the women's division.

Tournament organizer Randy Wrenn stated," I want to THANK EVERYONE who came out and played or supported this great event.  Thanks goes out to the sponsors, Northampton County Recreation, RRspin.com Sports, Davis Body Shop, TD Sports, Today's Electronics, Roanoke Rapids Cinema, Lynch's Signs and Graphics and Discount Tire or Roanoke Rapids. Special thanks to the Roanoke Rapids Twisters travel softball team and all who helped this event a success.

Team Mike is set to award three local High school sport seniors a small scholarship to help in their college experience.

 

Southern Ballers 2017 Team Mike Women's Champions

 

Trophy Hunters 2017 Team Mike Men's Champions 

 

Action photos by Randy Wrenn

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Local sports rained out today April 24th

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Local sports rained out today April 24th

The following sporting events have been reported to RRspin Sports canceled for today April 24th due to rain and the weather.

Chaloner Middle School:

No baseball game today, and no practice.  

No softball practice today.

No track practice today.

 

Roanoke Rapids High School:

Soccer scheduled for tonight vs NCSSM at Hoyle Field  has been cancelled . Rescheduled for Friday night 4/28 @ 6:00.

NCC  Men's Tennis Tournament scheduled for today. Rescheduled for Wednesday 4/26 @ Whippoorwill  Park in Durham.

NCC Golf Tournament scheduled for today is Cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

The non conference softball game scheduled for Wednesday 4/26 @ Brunswick Academy has been canceled.

 

Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League:

Games for today April 24th have been canceled. Pictures scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night will be rescheduled.

 

Halifax Academy:

Soccer scheduled for tonight at home against Oakwood has been cancelled and is rescheduled for May 1st at home at 5:30PM.

 

 

'Like having a million bucks' — Groups get share of festival proceeds

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Members of groups receiving donations pose behind a promotional check this morning.

Eight organizations helping youngsters in the county received their share of proceeds from Sheriff Wes Tripp’s Halifax County Seafood Festival.

Tripp presented the checks for $1,250 each today at the sheriff’s office in Halifax, two days after the Benefiting the Children event in Roanoke Rapids.
“We had a sold out event,” Tripp said. “Even with the storm we had the house packed to capacity. Legacy put on an excellent show.”
Tripp said he was appreciative of the generosity of county residents, which over the course of four major events have helped raise more than $36,000 for organizations which help children.
He has already set a date — April 28 — for next year’s event and expects to have it at the American Legion.
“It’s humbling,” Tripp said of the outpouring. “For Halifax being a Tier 1 county, I’m blessed to know when we have an event, people come out and do what’s right. Halifax County has been good to me. It’s my way of saying, ‘thank, you.’”
Forty sponsors of the seafood festival donated $500 and the event drew people from across the county. “I am proud of the support countywide,” the sheriff said.
For those the event helped, there was heartfelt appreciation as the checks were passed out.
“The sheriff is like Santa Claus,” said Doris Mack, who runs System of Care-Families Supporting Families in Roanoke Rapids. “He also helps keep our food pantry filled. He has certainly been good to System of Care-Families Supporting Families.”
Roanoke Rapids Mayor Pro Tem Carl Ferebee accepted a check which will be allocated to the budget for repairs to the Chaloner Recreation Center pool. “It’s been a struggle but we’re well on the way. I would like to thank Sheriff Wes Tripp for his continuous effort and giving back to the county and benefitting the children of Halifax County and including donating some funds toward the Chaloner pool renovation effort. It is highly appreciated.”
Kathleen Robinson’s Camp Save a Child through her Lighthouse Ministries was another recipient. “This donation. Oh, my God, it will help feed people, it will do a lot of things. Really this is like having a million bucks.”
Mildred Moore has run the Scotland Neck Education and Resource Foundation for 20 years, an after-school program which feeds children and provides them a safe haven. “It helps our program. Also, this will help us without having to do a lot of fundraising.”
The Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association reaches some 350 to 400 children in Halifax and Northampton counties, its president, Todd Lockamon said. “It’s spent on the kids. We’ve been improving Ledgerwood Field for the last three years. Where our older kids play, we need a batting cage.”
Project Graduation at Roanoke Rapids High is another organization assisted by Saturday’s event.
It is an event which brings graduating seniors together after commencement, Cindy White said. “The kids really enjoy Project Graduation. This donation helps out.”
Chester Williams accepted a donation on behalf of the Halifax County Recreation Advisory Board. “Thank you for your donation,” he told the sheriff. “This definitely helps our grassroots advisory board.”
Michael Richardson and Chief Ogletree Richardson accepted a donation on behalf of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School.
Richardson, who serves as chair of the board of directors, said, “This will help our seniors in their senior projects this year.”



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