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RRPD roundup: Shootings; drug charge
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Shootings On Thursday at approximately 5:30 p.m., Sergeant T. Tyler and Officer C. Hagbourne responded to...
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Student's concern leads to KapStone holiday donation
KapStone Paper and Packaging has ensured two families will have a happy holiday season. The company contributed more than $2,000 to the Halifax Community College Headstart program to help families buy...
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December 17, 2017
December 17, 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): City Council Meeting (Cancelled)...
View ArticleJanet Faye Hargrave Lewis
Janet Faye Hargrave Lewis, 74, formerly of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at her home. Faye was born August 14, 1943 in Halifax County to the late Edward Graham Hargrave, Sr. and...
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Victim sustains multiple wounds in Friday night shooting
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a shooting which occurred late Friday night in the area of the AMVETS building in the 300 block of East Eighth Street. Officers found one person on the ground...
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Cornerstone's Brown breaks career 1,000 point mark in win
Cornerstone Christian school sophomore Hana Brown's 21 points has led her hit a career 1005 point mark Friday night. The Cornerstone Christian Lady Patriots are now 6-1 after a 49-19 win over TEACH...
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Jones on injured reserve, but still thinking of others
Seahawks players spent their off day Tuesday in the Seattle community celebrating the holiday season. Roanoke Rapids High former Yellow Jackets football standout, NFL's Seattle Seahawks rookie Nazair...
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Friday night shooting victim in stable condition
The victim in a Friday night shooting which occurred during a private party at AMVETS Post 320 is in stable condition, Roanoke Rapids police Captain Bobby Martin said. “We’re trying to determine what...
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Photo gallery: 40 children helped during Christmas for Kids
Forty children went on a shopping trip with the Roanoke Rapids police and fire departments today as part of the annual Christmas for Kids program today. There were between 70 to 80 volunteers for the...
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Troy Lee Rogers, 91, of Edwards Street, Weldon passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Troy was born October 10, 1926 in Haywood County to the late Claude C. Rogers and...
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Sheriff's office seeks RR man for attempted murder
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Roanoke Rapids man in a shooting which occurred at a local business outside the city limits Friday night. {gallery}1216hcso{/gallery} Travonta...
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Northeast Academy Basketball action 12-15-17
Northeast Academy basketball teams traveled to Ridgecroft Friday night. JV girls NEA 4 16 9 9 38 Rc. 9 9 7 20 45 NEA Stats: Allie Liverman 14, Jesse Martin 8, Savanna Martin 4,...
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RRGSD dedicates, celebrates new Manning school
With all but the finishing touches left, the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District this afternoon dedicated the new W.L. Manning Elementary School. “We’re on time,” Superintendent Dain Butler said...
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22 points and 22 rebounds for Williams in win
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) went for 22 points and 22 rebounds Sunday as the Yellow Jackets defeated the Vikings of Lawrence University 68-52 in...
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RRPD roundup: Assault arrest; absconder charged
Roanoke Rapids police have made an arrest in a December 6 assault which occurred in the Walmart parking lot. Investigator G.L. Williams located D’Angelo Devonte Rawls, 19, of Roanoke Rapids, in the 100...
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Defendant in Gaines murder arrested following Sunday stop
The defendant in a 2015 murder was charged Sunday after he and another person fled on foot following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Franklin Street. James Antwon Coleman III, 26, who was charged...
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Friday night shooting suspect surrenders
A Roanoke Rapids man wanted in a Friday night shooting at an area convenience store surrendered to the investigating Halifax County Sheriff’s Office detective today. Trevonta Q. Whitaker, 22, was...
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Brothers charged as aggressors in assault following bogus report
Two brothers were charged Sunday with filing a false police report they were stabbed in a business parking lot off West Tenth Street. Investigation, however, revealed Joshua Hester, 19, and Robert...
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Williams conference player of week for 3rd time this season
FOREST, Va. – Sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) was honored by the Old Dominion Athletic Conference with its Player of the Week nod for the third time this season. She was...
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City youth basketball results: week two
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation youth basketball Week 2 Results. Mini Mites 12/11: Lloyds Decorating: Win – Chaloner Alumni: Forfeit Mighty Mites 12/11: Express Signs: 18 – Boones Bombers: 8...
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