Investigation leads to four arrests in Seaboard business heist
Months of investigation have led to the arrests of four people in the breaking and entering of a Seaboard business. Town police Chief Virginia Powell said in a statement “tireless hours” of...
View ArticlePunt, Pass and Kick rescheduled for Friday
The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department's local competition for NFL PPandK (Punt, Pass, and Kick) on September 22nd has been postponed due to the weather. The event will now be held Friday...
View ArticleNorthampton at Northwest Halifax postponed
Tonight's (September 23rd) Northampton County at Northwest Halifax High school football game has been postponed. The Northampton at Northwest game has be rescheduled for Monday September26th with a 6PM...
View ArticleHalifax JV football falls on road
The Halifax Academy JV Football team lost to Parrott Academy 16-14 in overtime on the road Thursday night. Halifax Academy Offensive: Eli Harris had 17 carries for 117 yards and 1 reception for 21...
View ArticleNCSO blotter: September 5-19, 2016
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Captain Patrick Jacobs: September 5, 2016 At approximately 6:35 p.m., deputies T. Worrell and A. Leitner responded to the...
View ArticleFiery crash involving juveniles leads to B&E probe
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a breaking and entering case which began with the report of a fiery car crash early Thursday morning. Officer Chris Biggerstaff and a citizen had to pull a...
View ArticleRRPD blotter: September 16-22, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Friday September 16, 2016At approximately 2:30 a.m., Officer Hannah Grimes was investigating suspicious...
View ArticleNew charges lodged in March assault on female case
A Roanoke Rapids man originally charged with assault on a female in March now faces charges lodged this week which not only reflect more serious charges for the alleged assault on his then girlfriend,...
View ArticleSeptember 25, 2016
September 25, 2016J. 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 City Council...
View ArticleYouth football Monday game
A reminder there is a Halifax/Northampton Youth Football League has a Monday night game between Weldon Chargers and Garysburg Bulldawgs at Gaston Middle/Northampton County High football field in Gaston...
View ArticleWeek Six Friday Night Lights Results
Week Six Friday Night Lights 2016 High School Varsity Football results reported to RRspin Sports. Halifax Academy (4-2) 55 Northeast Academy (0-5) 0 Weldon (0-4) 0 Warren...
View ArticleLocal NFL Punt,Pass and Kick winners
The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department held it's local competition for the NFL's Punt, Pass, and Kick Friday night at Doyle field. The Roanoke Rapids Local winners are: X'zire Mills- boys...
View ArticleTrail Life participating in Operation Christmas Child
Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls Troop NC-0100 are collecting donations and new toys to be sent to children around the world as part of the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gift program...
View ArticleJacobs, Ransom mark career milestones
Northampton County Sheriff’s Office staff members recently achieved career milestones. Captain Patrick Jacobs, who serves as chief detective, earned the Advanced Deputy Law Enforcement Certificate from...
View ArticleBobbie Sue Lassiter
Bobbie Sue Lassiter age 34, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 as the result of an automobile accident. Bobbie Sue was born July 18, 1982 in Herford County, NC, daughter of Gregory B. Lassiter Sr....
View ArticleLady Jackets split on the road
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Jackets volleyball team traveled to Durham School of the Arts Monday afternoon. The JV ladies earned their match win in two sets, 25-9 and 25-10. The Varsity Jackets fell in...
View ArticleYouth football week 3 kicks off
The varsity Halifax / Northampton Youth Football League week three kicked off with one game Monday night and here are game results reported to RRspin.com. Weldon Chargers 14 Garysburg Bulldawgs...
View ArticleRMSAA week 2 football results
The Roanoke Middles School Athletic Association conference football season Week 2 results reported to RRspin.com Sports. Rocky Mount Prep wins by forfeit by Enfield Chaloner Middle 36 William R....
View ArticleMonday under the lights results
Monday Night make-ups for week Six Friday Night Lights 2016 High School Varsity Football results reported to RRspin Sports; Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets (5-0) beats Southeast Halifax (2-3) 40-6 and...
View ArticleJackets win conference match at home
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets men's soccer team hosted a 2A Northern Carolina Conference match Monday night at Hoyle field against the Franklinton Red Rams. Roanoke Rapids (2-1) sits in third place...
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