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Northampton Holiday Classic day two results, Championship set
The 2017 High school boys basketball Northampton County High school Holiday Classic day two is complete, day three games and the championship is set. Thursday December 29th games: 3:00 pm North East...
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Gallery of giving
Organizations and individuals took time last week to serve those during the Christmas holiday by giving back to the community. {gallery}1229blue{/gallery} Blue Steel Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club of...
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RRPD roundup: Man charged with Family Dollar crimes
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Investigators G.L. Williams and O.L. Wiltsie Thursday arrested and charged Kunta Kunte Shearin, 39, of...
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December 31, 2017
December 31, 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 ArticleRalph Steve Turner
Mr. Ralph Steve Turner, 62, of Jackson, died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Mr. Turner was born in Northampton County on May 5, 1955, the son of James Henry Turner and...
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Task force roundup: Marijuana arrest; take-back programs
The City County Drug Task Force reported the following, according to Captain A.M. Harris: On Thursday shortly before 1 p.m., agents went to a residence on Melody Lane on the outskirts of Roanoke Rapids...
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HCSO deputy injured in crash
A Halifax County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured in a crash this afternoon in the Scotland Neck area, Sheriff Wes Tripp confirmed. Tripp said the deputy, P.D. Rackley, was conscious but was being...
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Artis, Bradley expected to be returned to county Saturday
A man wanted in the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old and another wanted in an unrelated shooting in Weldon are expected to be brought back to Halifax County for processing Saturday. Weldon police Chief...
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Task force makes Friday arrests
The City County Drug Task Force made arrests in Roanoke Rapids and Hollister Friday. In a Roanoke Rapids traffic stop agents seized approximately 3.7 grams of cocaine while the Hollister arrest...
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Southeast Halifax earns 2nd at Holiday Classic
The 2017 Northampton County Holiday Classic High School boys basketball three day tournament came to an end Friday night with Southern Vance outlasted Southeast Halifax for the Championship. Tournament...
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Separate fires consume two houses
Fires reported within about 30 minutes of another destroyed houses on Church and Harris streets this morning. Assistance from volunteer fire departments spared further damages to neighboring houses,...
View ArticleShirley Jean Lassiter Edwards
Shirley Jean Lassiter Edwards, 74, of Big John Store Road passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at her home. Shirley was born January 16, 1943 in Johnston County to the late Zacheriah Lassiter and...
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William Edward Terry
William Edward Terry, 81, of Roanoke Rapids, died Friday, December 29,2017, at Autumn Village Nursing Facility in Beulaville, NC. Mr. Terry was born, August 29, 1936, at Barksdale Field, Shreaveport,...
View ArticleCharles Thomas 'Tommy' Allen
Charles Thomas “Tommy” Allen, 78, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Tommy was born October 31, 1939 in Halifax County to the late Charles...
View ArticleMarie Reid May
Marie Reid May,77, of Bullington Road, Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home. Marie was born December 28, 1940 in Warren County to the late James Howard Reid and Viola Carter...
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Commissioners laud Simpson with proclamation
Halifax County commissioners this morning honored Hollister native and The Voice contestant Brooke Simpson with a proclamation recognizing her performances on the NBC talent show. While Simpson, who...
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Commissioners to begin studying school improvement plan
Commissioners this year will embark on meetings with the three school boards in Halifax County to discuss and possibly upgrade the current school improvements plan. Revisions to the school improvements...
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RRPD roundup: Bogus bill; drug arrests
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Friday at approximately 8:30 p.m., Officer A. Green arrested and charged Ross Andrew Norfleet, 51, of...
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Williams starts 2018 ODA conference player of week
FOREST, Va. – Sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) is beginning 2018 with her fourth Player of the Week nod from the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. It's Williams' second honor...
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HA Lady Vikings fall at home to BA Lady Vikings
The Halifax Academy Varsity Lady Vikings basketball team returned to the court this past Friday night and saw their winning streak coming to and end. The Halifax Academy Lady Vikings hosted their rival...
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