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Photo gallery: USAF Heritage of America Band
The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band played 70 years of Christmas music this evening at the Roanoke Rapids Theatre. Inbetween sets, the band paid homage to Air Force veterans with a...
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Ford welcomed to RR school board; Carlisle chosen as chair
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees welcomed one new member and two incumbents this evening. Newcomer Henry Ford and returning members Mike Salanik and Valencia Davis were sworn...
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Two wanted in Tuesday Weldon drive-by
Weldon police are investigating a second drive-by shooting in less than a week. {gallery}1213weldon{/gallery} None of the five people inside a house in the 700 block of Maple Street were injured and...
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Bond reduction denied for defendant in farmhand murder
Bond reduction for a man charged in the May murder of a Littleton area farmhand was denied this morning. Halifax County Superior Court Judge Alma Hinton did say she will schedule another bond hearing...
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RRPD roundup: Arrest after OD; fugitive warrant
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Captain Bobby Martin: On Monday at approximately 10:18 p.m., Master Officer Gerald Morris responded to a residence about an...
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Sheriff's office seeks info in two cases
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in two cases: Detective S.A. Bryant is investigating a case in which a man kicked in the door of a local business in the Highway...
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Laura 'Faye' Draper Wood
Laura “Faye” Draper Wood, 83, went to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, December 12, 2017. A native of Halifax County, Faye was the daughter of the late Roy Maynard and Flaura Outland Draper. A...
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Mrs. Shirley Ann Smith Mosley, 83, of Roanoke Rapids, died December 9, 2017, at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. Born in Halifax County, NC, on September 6, 1934, Shirley was the daughter of...
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Intended target of Maple St. drive-by sought
A man who is considered the intended target of a Tuesday night drive-by shooting in Weldon is now wanted by police for reportedly firing back at his reputed assailants. {gallery}1213weldon{/gallery}...
View ArticleRoy Lee Powell
Roy Lee Powell, 86, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Wake Medical center in Raleigh. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Victory Baptist...
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RMSAC basetball standings 12-12-17
Roanoke Middle School Athletic Conference basketball standings as of 12-12-17. Girls Chaloner 1-0 Enfield 1-0 Conway 1-0 RMP- 1-0 Weldon 0-1 Davie 0-1 Gaston 0-1 GCP 1-0 Boys Chaloner 1-0...
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Jacket wrestlers come up short on road
Roanoke Rapids High school Yellow Jacket wrestlers lost a hard fought match against South Granville 42-33 Wednesday night on the road. The following are the results: 160 Jimmy Hanson (SG) won by...
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Middle school basketball 12-13 results
The Roanoke Middle School Athletic Conference 2017-18 basketball Wednesday 12-13-17 action. The following results were reported to RRspin Sports. Chaloner Middle boys beat RMP 40-29. Chaloner Stats:...
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Task force roundup: Weldon arrests
The City County Drug Task Force reported the following, according to Captain A.M. Harris: On Wednesday at approximately 7:45 p.m., Agent C.A. Parker stopped a vehicle on Julian Allsbrook Highway which...
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Extradition pending following man's arrest in Clay murder
A Weldon area man was apprehended in Georgia this morning and is being held pending extradition in the murder of a 1-year-old boy. {gallery}1214weldon{/gallery} Weldon police Chief James Avens said at...
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Rosa Bryant Crumpler
A memorial graveside service for Rosa Bryant Crumpler, 90, who died on October 31, 2017, in Antioch California, will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Cedarwood Cemetery at 1 P.M. with Rev. Steve...
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Jackets Vann reaches 1,000 points in her high school career
The Roanoke Rapids High school Lady Jackets basketball team got back on the winning track this week. With cancellations and reschedules, already in this young season, things have been hectic. On...
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RMSAC basetball standings 12-14-17
Roanoke Middle School Athletic Conference basketball standings as of 12-14-17. Girls Chaloner 2-0 Conway 2-0 Enfield 1-0 RMP 1-1 Weldon 1-1 Gaston 0-2 Davie 0-2 HCP 0-0 Boys Chaloner 2-0 Conway...
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Northeast Academy basketball action
Northeast Academy Eagles basketball results from Tuesday night's home games hosting Pungo. JV GirlsNEA 16 5 10 14 45Pungo 9 6 6 12 33NEA Stats: Allie Liverman 16, Jessie...
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Halifax county announces employee awards
Halifax County government announced its employee awards Thursday— department head of the year award, employee of the year and the winner of the special achievement award. Employee of the year and the...
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