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County selects new DSS director
The Halifax County Department of Social Services Board has named Dora Ann Carter as its new director. Carter replaces Norma Merriman who retired in September. Carter was selected from a qualified pool...
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First wave of coats from Deputy Drive comes to Angel's Closet
The first wave of coats from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office second Deputy Coat Drive were delivered to Angel’s Closet today. Sheriff Wes Tripp said delivery of the more than 100 coats represents...
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Williams career high in season opener at Randolph-Macon
ASHLAND, Va. – Sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C. / Halifax Academy) had the best performance of her career thus far, tallying 34 point and 22 rebounds – a career high in points and a career...
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Pratt breaks own ECU season record
East Carolina University football Pirates Junior student Caleb Pratt, a Roanoke Rapids native and former Yellow Jacket football standout breaks his own ECU school regular season record. Pratt broke his...
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ATM tampering discovered in Enfield
Evidence of ATM tampering has been uncovered in Enfield and photos shown to town police Chief Tyree Davis indicate one of the people possibly involved matches photos and videos from a successful...
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Man charged in 300-pound wire theft
A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Wednesday in the alleged theft of more than 300 pounds of copper wire from an American Legion Road construction site. Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County...
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Photo gallery: Lake Gaston Auto & RV celebrates grand opening
Mark Perkins, his wife Shawn, family, friends, employees, distributors and dealers celebrated the grand opening of Lake Gaston Auto & RV today. The Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce assisted...
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Margaret Blythe Johnson
Margaret Blythe Johnson, beloved mother to Jennifer and cherished "Mema" to Sam, passed peacefully to eternity in heaven on November 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Margaret loved people, and her extroverted...
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Lady Vikings win in home opener
The Halifax Academy Varsity Lady Vikings basketball team win their home opener Thursday night. Halifax Academy beat Kenston Forest in their season home opener 42-24. Halifax leading scorers: Emerson...
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Halifax boys earn second win of season
The Halifax Academy boys Vikings basketball team had it's 2017-18 home opener Thursday night hosting Kenston Forest. Halifax Academy beat Kenston Forest 51-40, earning the Vikings a 2-0 opening record...
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PD seeks assistance in gaming controller theft
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department seeks the assistance of the public in identifying two men who stole several electronic items from Walmart. {gallery}1117pd{/gallery} Captain Bobby Martin said the...
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Weldon house destroyed in morning fire
A house on West Second Street in Weldon is believed to be a total loss following a fire this morning. Weldon fire Chief Rusty Bolt said the call was received around 7:30. One of the occupants saw fire...
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No upset bids submitted as deadline on theater offer nears
As a Monday deadline looms, there have been no upset bids filed on a $3 million offer to buy the Roanoke Rapids Theatre, City Manager Joseph Scherer confirmed today. The deadline to file an upset bid...
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November 19, 2017
November 19, 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): Beautification Committee...
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Man charged in trap house probe cited during Church St. patrol
A man who was arrested last week on drug charges in a second raid at a reputed trap house off Zoo Road was cited for possession of Percocet on Church Street. Both the Roanoke Rapids Police Department...
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I-95 stop results in cocaine trafficking counts
A stop for speeding on Interstate 95 late Friday night and a subsequent search at the Halifax County Detention Center led to cocaine trafficking and marijuana charges against a husband and wife. The...
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Viking JV boys win, both varsity teams fall in opener
The Northwest Halifax Vikings basketball teams opened their 2017-18 season off Friday night on the road at the Warren County Eagles. The Northwest Halifax JV boys won the nights opening game 61-59....
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Chaloner regular season and play-off Champions
The Chaloner Jackets went undefeated for the 2017 season in their conference and made it to the Championship Game. The Jackets beat Enfield Middle 6 to 0 to win the Championship. Enfield 0-0-0-0...
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Halifax Academy boys fall at home
The Halifax Academy boys Vikings basketball team had it's first loss of the season Monday night. Halifax Academy fell Community Christian 69-53 at home. Halifax leading scorers: Eric Williams scored...
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Mayor to recommend selling theater after no upset bids received
Mayor Emery Doughtie this evening will make a recommendation for city council to approve a contract to sell the Roanoke Rapids Theatre. The decision comes after no upset bids were submitted against a...
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