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Escaped inmate caught in Rocky Mount
A Caledonia Correctional Institution minimum custody inmate who left his outside work assignment on Thursday was captured early this morning. Clayton Campbell was captured in Rocky Mount by the...
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Robbery suspect faces drug, BE&L, resisting counts
Kevin Elrod, who was arrested Thursday in connection to an armed robbery last week, also faces other counts unrelated to the heist. Captain Bobby Martin of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department said...
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Task force roundup: Man sought on charges; weapon charge
The City County Drug Task Force reported the following, according to Captain A.M. Harris: On Thursday shortly after 1 p.m., agents executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of Highway 903. The...
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Asbell releases DA candidacy statement
Valerie Asbell has filed for reelection as District Attorney in Bertie, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton counties. “It is and has a been a true honor and privilege to serve the people of Bertie,...
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Graves announces run for DA
Assistant District Attorney Norlan Graves announced his candidacy for District Attorney of North Carolina’s new Seventh Prosecutorial District — Halifax, Northampton, Hertford, Bertie — today. “I have...
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February 18, 2018
February 18, 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): Beautification Committee Monday,...
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Fitch files to run for District 4 Senate seat
A Wilson County judge will challenge a Weldon City School board member for the open North Carolina state Senate District 4 seat. Milton F. “Toby” Fitch of Wilson filed today to run against O.D. Sykes...
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Lawrence rebounds in day two of 2A State Wrestling match
Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow wrestler Antonio Lawrence rebounded from Thursday's lose with a upset of the #3 seed from the Mid East Mikel Long from Wheatmore Friday. Lawrence then had a big upset...
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Lady Jaguars win Tar-Roanoke Tournament
Friday night in Gaston at the 2017-18 Tar Roanoke Conference basketball championship, Weldon boys won the JV title, Northampton Jaguars won the Girl's title and Rocky Mount Prep won the Men's title....
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John Andrew Strickland, Jr.,62, of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away on February 15, 2018. Graveside Services will be held on Monday February, 19, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Rich Square...
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2017-18 NCHSAA State girls basketball bracket released
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has released the 2017-18 State Women's Basket ball Championship brackets and the following Valley teams have a shot. First Round of the...
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2017-18 NCHSAA State men's basketball bracket released
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has released the 2017-18 State Men's Basket ball Championship brackets and the following Valley teams have a shot. First Round of the...
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Youth baseball registration open
The Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association (RRYBA) 2018 season registration process is under way now through March 10th for ages 7-15. Registration forms may be obtained from the Roanoke Rapids...
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Jackets wrestler Lawrence placed top eight in the State
Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets Wrestler Antonio Lawrence placed top eight in the State. Saturday morning Lawrence wrestled the number one seed from the West Region and was pinned in :53 by...
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Lady Vikings fall in State quarterfinals
The Halifax Academy Lady Vikings basketball team fell Saturday afternoon in the quarter finals of the NCISAA 1A State Basketball Championship. #6 seed Halifax Academy (22-2) lost to #3 seed (31-0)...
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Warren earns second save of season on mound
Former Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets baseball standout Colby Warren earned his second save of the season for the Barton College Bulldog pitcher. The Barton freshman singled, scored a run and had one...
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Chaloner softball try-outs
Chaloner Softball try outs begin Monday February 26th at 3:45 PM at Allen field Ledgerwood complex. Must have own glove and be dressed ready to give it your all cold, warm, muddy etc. Be dressed and...
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Boaters, dog brought to safety after vessel capsizes
Two boaters and a dog were rescued from the Roanoke River today after their vessel capsized near the Weldon Boat Landing. Chief Ed Porter Jr. of Gaston Fire and Rescue said in a statement the call was...
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City, county lodge multiple child sex offense counts against RR man
A Roanoke Rapids man has been charged with multiple counts of indecent liberties with child victims following a joint investigation between city police and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. In all,...
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Butterfield files; Graves files for DA race
Incumbent G.K. Butterfield of Wilson filed to retain his United States House 1 seat today. Roger Warren Allison of Durham, a Republican challenger, filed earlier. In the only other filing today, Norlan...
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