Wednesday closings and delays
As of this report Halifax Community College has not made a decision on whether it will close Wednesday, President Michael Elam said this evening. Judge Brenda Branch has not made a decision whether to...
View ArticleTeresa Lynn Shearin
Teresa Lynn Shearin, 42, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at her home. Teresa was born July 21, 1975, in Halifax County to the late Earl Bernard Sanders and Judy Shearin Sanders....
View ArticleWilliams scores 21 in Randolph Macon's win
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Junior Kelsey Wisner (York, Pa. / Central York) went 4-4 from beyond the arc in the first half, while sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C. / Halifax Academy) scored 21 points in a...
View ArticleHCC closed Wednesday
Halifax Community College closed Wednesday, school President Michael Elam reported this evening. Other closings are at this link.
View ArticleRecap of today's closings
Courts in Bertie, Halifax and Northampton have been canceled today. A recap of today's known closings is as follows: Choanoke Public Transportation on severe weather plan. Cornerstone Christian closed....
View ArticleBoth Halifax Academey Lady Vikings crush Oakwood Eagles
Halifax Academy Vikings hosted the Oakwood School Eagles from Greenville Tuesday night. The Varsity Lady Vikings beat Oakwood 59-14 Halifax Academy scorers: Candice Smith scored 23 points Maddison...
View ArticleHalifax Academy boys beat Oakwood
The Halifax Academy Vikings Varsity boys beat the Oakwood Eagles Tuesday night at home. Halifax Academy 57 Oakwood School 48 Halifax Academy scorers: Eric Williams scored 27 points Harrison...
View ArticleNortheast Academy against Hobgood Academy basketball results
Northeast Academy Eagles against the Hobgood Academy Raiders basketball results. No JV Girls game JV BoysNEA 14 17 14 11 56Hobgood 8 4 3 8 23NEA Stats: Alex...
View ArticleMeth charges lodged in Pendleton raid
Evidence of a meth lab was discovered last week in Northampton County and three people have been arrested, according to a statement released by Sheriff Jack Smith today. The execution of a search...
View ArticleWoman faces multiple firearm larceny counts
A Roanoke Rapids area woman has been charged with multiple firearm larceny counts following investigation of a December residential break-in in the Aurelian Springs area. Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the...
View ArticleDavid Marshall Harris Sr.
David Marshall Harris Sr. passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at his home in Midlothian, Virginia. He was born May 16, 1935 in Norfolk, Va., the son of Sallie and Herman Harris. He was preceded in...
View ArticleThursday closings and delays
Here are the known closings and delays for Thursday: Cornerstone Christian closed. Courts in Bertie, Halifax and Northampton are canceled. Gaston College Prep closed. Gingerbread House preschool...
View ArticleLatest charge in AMVETS shooting shows gang ties
A new charge filed against the organizer of a December party where a person was shot reflects gang activity. Both Bloods and Crips attended the party at AMVETS Post 320, Investigator Gorton Williams...
View ArticlePhoto gallery: After and during the storm
Some shots today after Wednesday's snowstorm and some during the snow taken in black and white. rrspin will provide updates on closings and delays later this evening. {gallery}118snow{/gallery}
View ArticlePhillip Earl Rooke Jr.
Mr. Phillip Earl Rooke, Jr. 50, of Roanoke Rapids died unexpectedly on January 15, 2018. Born November 11, 1967, in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of Phillip Earl Rooke, Sr. and Edith Moore...
View ArticleSteven Jackson DuRant
Steven Jackson DuRant, 66, passed from this existence at his home in Roanoke Rapids on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 after a protracted battle with cancer. Steve is a former resident of Chesapeake,...
View ArticleJohn Ghio 'Ghi' Bridgers Suiter
John Ghio “Ghi” Bridgers Suiter , age 52, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at his home. Ghi was a graduate of Halifax Academy and North Carolina State University, a town council...
View ArticleBobby Barren Critcher
Bobby Barren Critcher 79, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday January 18, 2018 at his home. Bobby was born in Granville County to the late Earl Barren and Luvenia Victoria Hobgood Critcher. He was also...
View ArticleFriday closings and delays
Here are the known closings and delays for Friday: Cornerstone Christian closed. Gaston College Prep closed. Halifax Academy closed. Halifax Community College delayed opening. Halifax County Schools...
View ArticleNotice of retreat
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold a retreat on January 29, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Halifax Community College in the President’s Conference Room, 100 College...
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