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Police seek help in computer theft
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who left Walmart without paying for two computers. {gallery}1013rrpd{/gallery} The crime occurred October 5 around...
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Fresh fruit, vegetables on the table in county school system
Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables will soon be on the menu for Halifax County children. Cafeterias system wide will be serving up fresh collard greens, squash and apples during the month of October. The...
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October 15, 2017
October 15, 2017 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station:1040 Roanoke Avenue (252) 533-2800 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public): Senior Center Advisory Committee...
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PD tries to sniff out man in air freshener theft
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who stole seven air fresheners from Family Dollar Thursday. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the...
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Girl to face additional salon fraud count; juvenile to be petitioned
A girl already charged with one count of allegedly passing a counterfeit bill at a nail salon this month will be charged with a similar crime which occurred in September. Additionally, Lieutenant...
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"Friday Night Lights" Week Nine results
Week Nine NCHSAA "Friday Night Lights" results reported to RRspin Sports. Roanoke Rapids (7-2) lose to South Granville 42-14 Northampton County beat Northwest Halifax 50-6 Weldon High beat Rocky...
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Teen arrested as investigation into robbery attempt continues
One teen has been arrested and Enfield police continue their investigation into an armed robbery attempt in which the victim was led to a residence and fired upon. Shemar O’Neil Tillery, 17, of...
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Linwood E. 'Gene' Johnson
Mr. Linwood E. “Gene” Johnson, of Halifax, North Carolina, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, October 14, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 72. A native...
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RRPD roundup: Bicycle getaway; employee theft
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Bicycle getaway On Friday at approximately 11:45 a.m., Walmart loss prevention reported a person stole a...
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Grandparent bilked out of $4K in bail money scam
A grandparent was scammed out of more than $4,000 after receiving a call bail money and damage restitution money was needed to get their grandchild out of jail, according to a Roanoke Rapids Police...
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Revised school improvement plan talks could be on county's radar
Approval of funds for the study of conditions at Weldon High School this evening led to a suggestion it’s time for Halifax County commissioners to look at updating its overall school improvement plan....
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Senior Jackets reconized as magical season continues
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets men's soccer team stings the Warren County Eagles on senior night at Hoyle field Monday night. Roanoke Rapids beat Warren Co 8-0. Goals for Roanoke Rapids...
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Chaloner game stats in win over Davie
Chaloner Middle school football defeats Davie Middle by a score of 30 to 12 last week. Chaloner Offense: Player Rushing Attempts Yards TD...
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Lady Patriots win regular season conference title
The Cornerstonee Christian Lady Patriots volleyball teams win Monday earns the team the CAANC conference regular season title. The Patriots host the CAANC Conference Thursday and Friday at Gaston...
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RRHS wrestling meeting
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets wrestling team will have a Coach/parent meeting. The meeting will be in the RRHS gym this Thursday October 19th at 7:00 PM.
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New counts lodged in pill larceny probe
A Roanoke Rapids man already facing charges for allegedly stealing prescription medication faces new counts stemming from the 2015 investigation. Christopher Paul Stanfield, 44, was served warrants...
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Newborn uninjured in suspected DWI crash
A newborn infant was uninjured in a crash Monday after the driver became unresponsive and struck a sign at Seventh and Jefferson streets. Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty said there was reason...
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Police advise to lock vehicles as new round of break-ins begin
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeing another spate of car break-ins. “We averaged four or five yesterday,” Captain Bobby Martin said. “To me that’s high. The majority are left unlocked.’ The...
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Council backs continuance of fed tax credit program
Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening backed the inclusion of the historic preservation tax credit program in the federal budget. Main Street Development Director Christina Caudle told the panel the...
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Photo gallery: Davie breast cancer awareness walk
Students, faculty and staff of William R. Davie Middle School circled the campus this morning in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Following a song by the school choir, pink...
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