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Winston man charged with throwing tobacco, phones into prison yard
A Winston-Salem man was arrested today for reportedly throwing a bag over a fence at Caledonia Correctional Institution which contained cell phones, tobacco and a variety of drugs including sexual...
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Chaloner Basketball teams beat Enfield
Chaloner Middle school basketball teams traveled to Enfield Middle Wednesday afternoon. The Chaloner girls beat Enfield 27-18. Chaloner Stats: Logan Abram 14 Harley Nowell 6 Rachel Hayes 4 Kamdyn Jean...
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Police investigating convenience store robbery
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a robbery which occurred this evening at New Dixie Mart at the intersection of Roanoke Avenue and Jackson Street Extension near KapStone. Chief Chuck Hasty said...
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Jurors reach one unanimous verdict in Whitmore trial
Jurors in the trial of Marquis Whitmore confirmed to the presiding judge they have reached one unanimous verdict. The foreman of the jury confirmed the information to Senior Resident Superior Court...
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Fire destroys kitchen at Park Ave. residence
Fire caused significant damage to a kitchen at a residence in the 1100 block of Park Avenue this afternoon. Battalion Chief Richard Cook of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department said the kitchen was...
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Dolores 'Mac' Fleming
Dolores “Mac” Fleming, 82, of Littleton passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her home. “Mac” was born in Mecklenburg County, VA, on March 12, 1935, to the late Charles Morton Arrington and Fannie...
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Conrad Stuart Cox, 85, of Roanoke Rapids, died Thursday, February 8, 2018. Conrad, a native of Halifax County, was the son of the late Early and Donnie Cox. He retired from Champion International Paper...
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Robbery suspect fired shot into store ceiling
One of the suspects in a Thursday night armed robbery fired a shot into the ceiling of the store at the intersection of Roanoke Avenue and Jackson Street Extension. The robbery occurred at New Dixie...
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Three NEA teams still alive in TIC tournament
Northeast Academy Varsity girls fall, but JV girls advance to TIC championship. Northeast Academy Varsity girls fell to Hobgood Academy 47-39 Wednesday night in the TIC tournament. NEA 4 11 11...
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After apology, lecture from judge, Whitmore sentenced in Fishel death
Marquis Whitmore will spend approximately 10 to nearly 14 years in prison after a Halifax County jury found him guilty this morning of felony death by motor vehicle in the December 20, 2014, traffic...
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Weldon PD roundup: Meat theft; fugitive arrest
The Weldon Police Department reported the following, according to Chief James Avens: {gallery}29weldonpd{/gallery} On Thursday around 4:59 p.m., officers received a call to Rick's Country Market about...
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Jaxson Levi Long
Jaxson Levi Long Nov. 6, 2017 – Feb. 2, 2018 Jaxson lived a short life but impacted many. He would have been the MVP of the Roanoke Rapids Hornets football team and the home run hitter of the Roanoke...
View ArticleTroy Lee Strickland Jr.
Troy Lee Strickland Jr., 62, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born in Greenville, NC, to the late Troy Lee and Erleen Forbes Strickland and was preceded in death by...
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February 11, 2018
February 11, 2018 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station:1040 Roanoke Avenue (252) 533-2800 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public): Roanoke Rapids Planning Board and...
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One charged, another sought in Thursday robbery
One person has been charged and Roanoke Rapids police are looking for another following a Thursday night armed robbery at a New Dixie Mart store on Roanoke Avenue. {gallery}2918rrpd{/gallery} Chief...
View ArticleMason Long Harp
Mason Long Harp, loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, February 9, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Mason was a native of Roanoke Rapids,...
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Clary’s Motor Speedway now a FASTRAK sanctionsed track
FASTRAK Racing Series is welcoming Clary’s Motor Speedway in Brinkleyville, North Carolina as a weekly sanctioned race track. Drivers in the FASTRAK Chevrolet Performance Late Models at the 3/10-mile...
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Clary’s Speedway eyeing April 7th as season opener under new promoter
Clary's Motor Speedway Set for the 2018 Season Clary's Motor Speedway is excited to announce that the Speedway will be opening for the 2018 race season under new management promoter and with a new...
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Kay J. Callahan
Kay J. Callahan September 25, 1947 - February 08, 2018Kay J. Callahan, 70, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Pat Callahan; daughter, Heather Kay Lackey...
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Jackets tip-off in Conference Monday and Tuesday
The Roanoke Rapids High school Yellow Jackets basketball teams start in first round of the 2A Northern Carolina Conference Monday and Tuesday. The #4 seed RR Men's Team will play #5 Bunn on Mon. 2/12 @...
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