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Manning dedication set in December
A community building dedication and ribbon-cutting for the new Manning Elementary School is being planned for December 10 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Roanoke Rapids Board of Trustees and district leaders...
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HCSO roundup: Child neglect; absconder arrest
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Chief Deputy Scott Hall: On Tuesday, following an investigation which began September 27, detective R.M. Brown charged Diane...
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Warren named Varsity and Lyons named JV Jackets men's basketball coaches
Roanoke Rapids High School Men's varsity basketball coach Tyler Snyder has stepped down as head coach for the 2017-18 season. Yellow Jackets JV coach Seth Warren has been named the new Roanoke Rapids...
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Officers recognized at council meeting
Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty honored his officers of the quarter Tuesday night during city council’s meeting and also recognized a selfless act by two members of the criminal investigations...
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Spit take, the sequel: Man charged again with crack in mouth
A man who attempted to swallow crack cocaine two years ago was charged with allegedly trying to do it again today. Kunta Kinte Shearin was a passenger in a vehicle in which the driver was stopped for a...
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Jackets sting Wildcats, one match remains for conference Championship
The Roanoke Rapids High School Men's soccer team traveled to Bunn Wednesday night and earned the win leaving a one match shootout with Granville Central for the Conference Title. The yellow Jackets...
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Middle school football roundup October 18th
Roanoke Middle School Athletic Association Football October 18th results reported to RRspin Sports. William R. Davie beat Gaston Middle 16-6.
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RRPD exploring ties between arrest and new round of vehicle B&Es
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating to determine whether a boy arrested Wednesday night and another suspect they continue to search for are responsible for a new round of vehicle break-ins in the...
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Weldon and Northampton make State playoffs
2017 NCHSAA VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF BRACKETS RELEASED CHAPEL HILL - The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) finalized and released the playoff brackets for the 2017 Volleyball...
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Email details chamber president's decision to resign
An email sent to members of the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors details the reasons the organization’s president decided to step down. The chamber sent out a press release on the...
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RRPD roundup: Trespassing; domestic assault
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Tuesday at approximately noon, Officer J. Shelburne responded to the Emergency Department at Halifax...
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Crack pipes seized
Citizen complaints along with those from Weldon town officials led agents of the City County Drug Task Force to a residence on Fairground Lane today. Agent C.A. Parker received several complaints of...
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Lady Jackets softball selling Christmas trees
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets softball team is hosting their 4th Annual Christmas Tree sale. For the fourth year, the Lady Jackets are taking orders for fresh cut Fraser Fir NC...
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Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Millen
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Millen, 73, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Nash UNC Hospital in Rocky Mount. Betty was born in Halifax County, November 17, 1943, to the late James L. and Adele Davis Wood....
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Alan August Martini, 72, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at his residence. Alan was born in Green County, WI, the son of the late August and Eileen Elmer Martini. Alan spent...
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Chamber board developing austerity plan
The Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met Thursday to address issues brought to light by the resignation of its president, Jim Trzinski. In a statement released today, board Chair...
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RRPD roundup: Larceny arrests; gun charge
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Larceny suspects arrested On Tuesday loss prevention with Walmart reported to Officer J. Shelburne two...
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October 22, 2017
October 22, 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...
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Turner Person Jones, age 101, of Gaston, NC, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, in Rocky Mount, NC. He was born in Johnston County, son of the late Ezekial and Alona Jones. Mr. Jones was retired from...
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Joanne Terry Gibson, 64, of Littleton, NC, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at her residence. Joanne was born in Danville, VA, the daughter of the late Winfred P. Terry and Louise Slayton Terry. She...
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