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Halifax Academy boys fall at home
The Halifax Academy boys Vikings basketball team last several game stats: Halifax Academy fell to Brunswick Academy 65-59 December 29th. Halifax leading scorers: Eric Williams scored 26 points Kal...
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Welcome home Brooke Simpson photo gallery
Photo gallery of Halifax County Hollister native Brooke Simpson at her meet and greet Tuesday night at the Doe Spun building in Hollister. Photos by Randy Wrenn {gallery}brookebyrandy{/gallery}...
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Jaguars host Trojans Tuesday night on court
The Northampton County Jaguars hosted the Southeast Halifax Trojans Tuesday night in Gaston. In the JV Boys Basketball action the Southeast Halifax beat Northampton County 62 - 48. In the Varsity...
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Williams Ties Program Record In Loss At Shenandoah
WINCHESTER, Va. – Sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) tied a program record for number of points scored in one game as she scored 38 in a 73-66 loss to Shenandoah in Winchester...
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Police seek man in store theft
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a larceny where a man stole merchandise from Family Dollar on Highway 158. The theft occurred December 27. The merchandise was valued at $35....
View ArticleJoyce 'Linda' Goins-Burnette
Joyce "Linda" Goins-Burnette was born on February 18, 1960 in Halifax County to the late Dorsey & Bertha Goins. She departed this life to eternal rest on December 31, 2017. Linda, as she was...
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Williams Named USBWA National DIII Women's Basketball Player of the Week
ST LOUIS –Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) has been named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Player of the Week for the second time during her sophomore...
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Lady Patriots sitting 8-1
The Cornerstone Christian School Lady Patriots advanced to 8-1 Tuesday night after defeating Northeast Academy for the second time this season 39-26. Scoring for the Patriots were: Hana Brown 19 Jade...
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Valley schools closed Thursday as first winter snow falls
As snow from a winter storm began following across the Roanoke Valley this evening, the following closures and delays have been reported: Cornerstone Christian closed. Gaston College Prep closed....
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Two charged as AMVETS shooting probe continues
A woman who has been identified as the organizer of a party at AMVETS Post 320 where a shooting occurred last month has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Captain Bobby...
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City continues street treatment following snowfall
Roanoke Rapids Public Works crews pretreated city streets with some 16,800 gallons of brine. When the thaw comes, Public Works Director Larry Chalker estimates some 250,000 gallons will have been...
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High school State Game try-outs region 3
The Powerade State Games of North Carolina High School Softball tryout dates, times, and locations have now been posted on the website for Region 3. www.poweradestategames.org
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RRPD report: Flee to elude charge
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Tuesday at approximately 3 a.m., officers responded to a 911 hang-up call in the 100 block of Highway...
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Friday closings and delays
The following closings and delays have been reported for Friday: Cornerstone Christian closed. Eye Care Center closed. Gaston College Prep closed. Halifax Academy closed. Halifax Community College...
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Cheryl Ann McLane Bland
Cheryl Ann McLane Bland, 58, died at her home Thursday, January 3, 2018. Cheryl was born in Franklin, VA, May 3, 1958, to the late Earl Henry and Myrtle Delores Snead McLane. In addition to her...
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Elmer Levi Grizzard
Elmer Levi Grizzard, 90, of Emporia passed away on January 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Vera Lee Pearson Grizzard. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Earl M....
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Boy is first baby of 2018 at Halifax Regional
Dennis Jacob Fuentes was born to Misael and Esmeralda at 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday to become the first baby of the new year at Halifax Regional. The boy came into the world at 7 pounds and 15 ounces. His...
View ArticleLarry T. Parks
Larry T. Parks, 70, of Roanoke Rapids died January 5, 2018 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
View ArticleBetty Gossett Cooper
Betty Gossett Cooper, 73, of Thelma Road, Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Betty was born August 31, 1944 in Halifax County to the late Johnny Gossett and Nellie Sykes Gossett....
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Two charged in Deer Run Dr. murder, shooting
Two men are being held without opportunity for bond in a murder and attempted murder which occurred in the Deer Run Drive area of Roanoke Rapids this morning. {gallery}16hcso{/gallery} James Edward...
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