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RR city council race uncontested; Deese opts to not run for RRGSD seat
The Roanoke Rapids City Council race will be an uncontested battle. While Terry Buffaloe had filed earlier to run against Mayor Emery Doughtie, he confirmed earlier this week he had withdrawn due to a...
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July 23, 2017
July 23, 2017 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...
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James 'Jimmy' T. Colston
James “Jimmy” T. Colston, age 70, of Roanoke Rapids, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. He was born in Potecasi, NC, son of the late Ruben Colston and Mary Parker...
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Church intern suspended following arrest on sex offense counts
A Roanoke Rapids man has been charged with 10 counts of sex offenses involving a child between the age of 13 and 14. The man, Edmond Tyler Baird, 19, was arrested today after an investigation by...
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Alice Faye Stafford Dobey
Mrs. Alice Faye Stafford Dobey died Saturday July 22, 2017. She was 77. A retired seamstress, Alice was born in Jones County, the daughter of the late James Eli and Annie Taylor Stafford. In addition...
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Roanoke Valley U15 all-stars finish fourth in State tourney
The Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League Under 15 all-star team traveled to Clayton this weekend for the 2017 Tar Heel League State Championship tournament. Roanoke Rapids based fell in game one...
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Man faces DWI, fleeing officer counts
A Littleton man was arrested Saturday on impaired driving and fleeing counts. The charges against Mitchell Anthony Morgan, 19, stem from events which occurred after what was originally dispatched as a...
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Trooper: Deputies aided paramedic involved in crash
Northampton County Sheriff’s Office deputies are being praised by the investigating state Highway Patrol trooper for rendering assistance to a paramedic who crashed his vehicle responding to a call...
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Fowler named new Boseman agent
Boseman Insurance Agency announced Patricia "Patti" Fowler has been hired as the company’s newest agent. She is a Roanoke Rapids native and graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School. Fowler previously...
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Karen L. Spence
Karen L. Spence, 64, died Sunday, July 23, 2017, at her home in Halifax. Karen was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, November 17, 1952, to the late William and Phyllis Martin Kelley. She was a great...
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HCSO roundup: Concealed weapons counts
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Chief Deputy Scott Hall: On Sunday around 10 p.m., Corporal A. Holland stopped a vehicle on Interstate 95 southbound near the...
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Halifax community basketball week five results
The Halifax County Community Youth Basketball League 2017 Summer season action continued at William R. Davie Middle school Saturday. Saturday July 22th Halifax county Community Youth Basketball League...
View ArticleBetty Dora Lewis Hamill
Betty Dora Lewis Hamill, 85 of Enfield, NC passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. She was born to the late Joseph Monterey and Ruth Elizabeth Spivey Lewis and was preceded in death by her husband,...
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Ray Scott and Jamey Johnson concert photo gallery
Photo gallery of BarnBurner Promotions concert of country music artist Ray Scott and Jamey Johnson this past Friday night at the Roanoke Rapids Theatre. The almost sold out show entertained the crowd...
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Roanoke Valley crime roundup: Burglary, break-in arrests
Roanoke Valley law enforcement reports the following: {gallery}725hcso{/gallery} Scotland Neck Police Department Captain Tommy Parker said in a statement around 1:15 this morning Corporal C. Little...
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Main Street presents yearly accomplishments, awards
Main Street Roanoke Rapids Monday night honored businesses and presented an overview of its accomplishments over the last year. Main Street Development Director Christina Caudle reported over the last...
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Enfield PD seeks two Blood members in Monday shooting
Reputed gang activity is at the root of a shooting in Enfield Monday night in which no one was injured. An occupied vehicle was shot several times and the driver’s side window was shattered, Enfield...
View ArticleJohn 'J.B." Billy Fraier
John “J.B.” Billy Frazier, 90 passed away in Raleigh. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
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Former Jackets are Pirates this year
Keep your eyes on the East Carolina University football field this year. You'll see some familiar Roanoke Rapids High School faces. Jessica Neville, RRHS Class of 2014 alumni, and currently a Senior at...
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Under 8 all-star girls are State runner-ups
The Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League Under 8 all-star team finished their season as 2017 Tar Heel League State Runner-ups this past weekend in Smithfield. The All-stars kicked off the 2017 Tar Heel...
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