Attempted murder charges against Enfield man reflect gang activity
An Enfield man who skipped bond on a 2015 murder charge and was wanted in an attempted murder last month was apprehended today. Yancey Charges filed against Taphil Jerome Yancey, 25, reflect the July...
View ArticleLocals part of gold and silver in AAU tournaments
Several Roanoke Valley area young basketball players help their AAU basketball teams win top spots in two different NCAA live showcase events. Weldon's Quinton TJ Richardson and Jaheem Parker play AAU...
View ArticleRVYSA opens Fall soccer registration
Registration for the Roanoke Valley Youth Soccer Association (RVYSA) Fall season is now open. Go online to www.rvysa.org to register. Deadline for registration is August 31st with an anticipate opening...
View ArticleRVL Men's Open division results 7/31/17
RVL Open Men's Division results for Monday 7/31/17. LaBrecque 5 VS Powers 28 Small Banditz 22 VS Odd Balls 15 Powers 17 VS Merritt 18 Unofficial Standings Small Banditz...
View ArticleRVL adult softball results for 8/1/17
RVL Church and Industrial results for Tuesday 8/1/17. Church League: FCC/Valley 4 VS Calvary 19 SRB 14 VS New Life 16 Unofficial Standings: New Life...
View Article2017 Washington Redskins training camp in full gear
The 2017 Washington Redskins training camp completed it sixth day of training camp practice at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond, Va. Keep up to date on Training camp...
View ArticleRRPD roundup: Drug charges
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Wednesday Nakia Danielle Lashley, 40, and Marcel Michael Epps, 34, surrendered to investigators for...
View ArticleEPAC to host Enfield Riot Film Festival
Enfield Performing Arts Center will host a two-day Enfield Riot Film Festival on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, highlighting North Carolinian filmmakers, in addition to independent films...
View ArticleRoanoke Valley crime roundup: Agencies report drug arrests
Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following drug arrests: Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Scott reported around 12:15 a.m., Corporal Roy Ball and Deputy Logan Capps arrested...
View ArticleCollege SBC sets seminars for business owners
Throughout the month of August, the Halifax Community College Small Business Center will host several seminars to help small business owners. Instagram On August 22, the SBC will host a seminar on...
View ArticleAugust 6, 2017
August 6, 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...
View ArticleWeldon responding to spate of B&Es, larcenies
The Weldon Police Department has responded to seven breaking and entering and larceny calls in the downtown area. Chief James Avens said several of these have been to sheds and items taken out of...
View ArticleMan faces pill trafficking counts; agents arrest two at Canterbury Ct.
A Wright Road community man faces pill trafficking charges after reportedly selling to a confidential source and agents finding differing types of pain medication inside his residence following a...
View ArticleNBA veteran Wilcox speaks to youth basketball league
The Halifax Community Basketball League held it's 2017 end of season banquet Friday night at Kirkwood Community Center in Roanoke Rapids. League players and parents were treated to dinner catered by...
View ArticleOptimist Fun days players of day
Roanoke Rapids Optimist Club Summer Fun days players of the day Thursday 7/20/17. Christian Russell and Cameron Russell Roanoke Rapids Optimist Club Summer Fun days player of the day Thursday...
View ArticleRRYBA Fall baseball registration open
RRYBA - Registration for Fall Baseball starts Monday August 7th and will run through September 1st. Kids from 7 to 12 years of age are eligible to play. Forms are at TJ Davis Recreation Center or can...
View ArticleRVL Men's Open division results 8/2/17
RVL Open Men's Division results for Wednesday 8/2/17. Powers 13 VS Small Banditz 6 Odd Balls 3 VS Merritt 18 Small Banditz 18 VS LaBrecque 11 Unofficial Standings...
View ArticleRVL adult softball results for 8/3/17
RVL Church and Industrial results for Thursday 8/3/17. Church League: SRB 20 VS FCC/Valley 3 New Life 11 VS Calvary 29 Unofficial Standings: New Life...
View ArticleCollege, two school systems get funding attention from commissioners
Halifax County commissioners today endorsed a request from Halifax Community College on how the school intends to use its $6.519 million Connect NC Bond award. The panel also approved a request from...
View ArticleSuspects developed in March murder; gang activity suspected
The Enfield Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have developed suspects in a March 27 murder and linked it to gang activity. The victim in the murder, Wendell Sanders...
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