Ponton seeks appeal of Rockfish sentence
Alphonso Ponton, one of the 14 Operation Rockfish defendants to take a plea, is now asking for an appeal and has also asked a federal judge to enter him into a drug treatment program. The request came...
View ArticleJoie Lynn Appleton
Joie Lynn Appelton, 42, died at her residence Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Joie was born in Punxsutawney, PA, June 6, 1975, to James Paropacic and Karen Agnello Tanner. In addition to her father, Joie...
View ArticleChaloner beats RM Prep Wednesday
Chaloner Middle school football team hoste Rocky Mount Prep at Roanoke Rapids high school's Hoyle field Wednesday night. Rocky Mount Prep 0-0-0-0 Final 0 Chaloner Middle 8-16-7-0 Final 31 The...
View ArticleRMSAA football week two results
Roanoke Middle School Athletic Association Football Week Two results reported to RRspin Sports. Roanoke Rapids beat Rocky Mount Prep 31-0 William R. Davie Middle beat Weldon Middle 10-6 Gaston...
View ArticleRV Power softball girls earn some hardware
The Roanoke Rapids based RV Power Under 14 travel fast-pitch softball travel team earned a little hardware this past weekend in Clayton. The RV Power team played in the "USSSA Summer's End" tournament....
View ArticleJail and Bail approaches as Project Graduation planning continues
Throughout the year, there are numerous fundraising efforts for Project Graduation, an evening for Roanoke Rapids High School seniors to celebrate commencement with an alcohol-free event. One of the...
View ArticleRemember our Gold Star mothers
National Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, is observed annually on the last Sunday in September. National Gold Star Mother’s Day was created to...
View ArticleRRPD roundup: Drug charges; B&E arrests, warrants
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Pair facing drug charges On Tuesday at 11:30 p.m., Officer A. Green conducted a traffic stop at Highway...
View ArticleTrail Life begins Operation Christmas Child project
Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls Troops NC-0100 are beginning their annual toy drive to put in Shoebox Gifts through the Operation Christmas Child project of Samaritan’s Purse. New toys are...
View ArticleSeptember 24, 2017
September 24, 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...
View ArticleRalph Lester Tarbox
Ralph Lester Tarbox, 87, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday September 21, 2017, with his loving wife by his side. Ralph, a native of Boston, MA, was the son of the late Ralph Lester and Stella Howell...
View ArticleCarol Ann Hanna
Carol Ann Hanna 75, passed away at Liberty Commons Nursing Facility on Thursday morning, September 21, 2017. She was born and raised in Roanoke Rapids, except for a few years in Richmond, Virginia,...
View Article"Boys of Fall" week six scoreboard
Roanoke Valley High School week six September 22nd football scoreboard of scores reported to RRspin Sports. Roanoke Rapids (6-0) 35 Northern Vance 10 Weldon High (1-3) 41...
View ArticleHalifax Academy 2017 Homecoming Queen crowned
Halifax Academy held it's 2017 Homecoming Friday September 22nd. Senior Candice Smith, daughter of Richard and Scarlett Smith was crowned the "2017 Halifax Academy Homecoming Queen". Photo by Megan...
View ArticleNorthwest stats and photo gallery game four
Northwest Halifax Vikings football team fell to the Weldon Chargers Friday night in Weldon. Weldon outlasted the Vikings winning 41-32. Northwest Halifax Offense: Tyrell Manley 12 carries for 130 yds...
View ArticleNorthwest stats and photo gallery game four
Northwest Halifax Vikings football team fell to the Weldon Chargers Friday night in Weldon. Weldon outlasted the Vikings winning 41-32. Northwest Halifax Offense: Tyrell Manley 12 carries for 130 yds...
View ArticleNorthwest stats and photo gallery game four
Northwest Halifax Vikings football team fell to the Weldon Chargers Friday night in Weldon. Weldon outlasted the Vikings winning 41-32. Northwest Halifax Offense: Tyrell Manley 12 carries for 130 yds...
View ArticleNorthwest stats and photo gallery game four
Northwest Halifax Vikings football team fell to the Weldon Chargers Friday night in Weldon. Weldon outlasted the Vikings winning 41-32. Northwest Halifax Offense: Tyrell Manley 12 carries for 130 yds...
View ArticleNorthwest stats and photo gallery game four
Northwest Halifax Vikings football team fell to the Weldon Chargers Friday night in Weldon. Weldon outlasted the Vikings winning 41-32. Northwest Halifax Offense: Tyrell Manley 12 carries for 130 yds...
View ArticleRRPD roundup: Drug charges; B&E arrests, warrants
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Pair facing drug charges On Tuesday at 11:30 p.m., Officer A. Green conducted a traffic stop at Highway...
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