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Kenneth Lee 'Kenny' Christenbury
Kenneth Lee (Kenny) Christenbury, 63, died in a traffic accident, Saturday morning, July 15, 2017. Mr. Christenbury was born July 31, 1953, to the late John Hubert Christenbury and Iva Lee Childress...
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Sheriff's office seeks ID of man in beer theft
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in identifying a man in the video who stole beer from Five Points Food Mart. The crime occurred May 22 at approximately 8:30 pm. Anyone with...
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Police seek info on Verizon phone larceny
Roanoke Rapids police are looking for a man who stole a phone from the Verizon Store on Premier Boulevard. The larceny occurred July 9 around 3:40 pm. Anyone with information is encouraged to the...
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Buckeyes start practice
The Halifax/Northampton Yourh Football League Gaston based Buckeyes kick off 2017 season practice. The Gaston Buckeyes begining today and will practice Monday-Thursday at 6:30pm. Please have your child...
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Youth soccer camp reminder
Parents are reminded that the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Roanoke Rapids High soccer coach Craig Jean for this summers youth soccer camp. The soccer camp is...
View ArticleMildred Pruitt Brown
RICH SQUARE, NC – Mildred Virginia Pruitt Brown passed away at her home in Rich Square, North Carolina on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Mildred was born December 9, 1926 in Rockingham County. She moved to...
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Defense continues death penalty preparation in UBN racketeering case
The defense team for Tyquan Powell, indicted in the murders of a Scotland Neck man and Gastonia woman, continues preparing for potential death penalty prosecution in the United Blood Nation case. John...
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Weapon counts lodged against Monroe St. defendants
Charges related to a stolen gun with an altered serial reportedly used in a June 2 Monroe Street attempted robbery have been filed. Several guns were recovered from the attempt in the 900 block and one...
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New Chaloner pool estimates top $500,000 mark
New estimates for the construction of a Chaloner Recreation Center pool have come in higher than one presented to Roanoke Rapids City Council in May. Cost estimates prepared by Missouri-based...
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RRGSD eyes Armory renovation for early college
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees took another step forward tonight in opening an early college within the district. The board adopted a resolution to renovate the Armory...
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RVSL results Tuesday July 18th
RVL results for Tuesday 7/18/17 Church League:FCC / Valley 10 VS Calvary 20 SRB 7 VS New Life 17 Industrial League:Merritt 11 VS Dominion 9 Enviva 19 VS...
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Officers, firefighters honored for aid to victim; kindness to children
Police officers and firefighters received commendations for their response and assistance in a shooting last month while another officer was honored for helping two children in need. The honors came...
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Police, fire departments announce new hires, promotions
The Roanoke Rapids police and fire departments announced new hires and promotions at city council’s Tuesday night meeting. Police Chief Chuck Hasty announced the hiring of Curtis Batchelor, Morgan...
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Edward Wayne 'Poochie' Bridgers
Edward Wayne “Poochie” Bridgers of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2017. He was native of Halifax County and was preceded in death by his daughters Jennifer Elizabeth Bridgers, April...
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Man faces counts in separate domestic assaults
A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested Wednesday for a July 11 assault and served warrants for one which occurred in November. The charges filed against Collin Jarrett Webb, 33, reflect different victims,...
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HCC events: Ag program; nursing success
Halifax Community College events: On September 26, the Small Business Center will begin the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Certificate program. This is a seven-week program and CEU credits will be...
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Alvin Bardin 'Al' Joyner
Alvin Bardin “Al” Joyner, 76, of Roanoke Rapids went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 surrounded by his family. Al was born July 15, 1941, in Halifax County to the late Robert...
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Warren and Rogerson named to All-State Team
The North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association (NCBCA) recently released their High School Baseball All-State teams for the 2017 season. After finishing 20-4 with a 3rd round playoff loss to eventual...
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RVL adult softball results
RVL adult softball results for Thursday 7/20/17. Church League: New Life 9 VS Calvary 20 FCC/Valley 10 VS SRB 25 Unofficial Standings: New Life 3...
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Northampton drug agents seize 63 bags of heroin
Northampton County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents seized a brick and 13 bags of heroin this morning in Woodland. The arrest of 46-year-old Steannie Chaplin Sawyer coincided with a two-month...
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