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RRPD seeks assistance in larceny of grocery items
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a person involved in a larceny at Family Dollar on Highway 158. {gallery}36rrpd{/gallery} The person entered the store...
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Jackets reschedule baseball and softball
With the treat of rain today March 6th, Roanoke Rapids High school has rescheduled both Varsity Baseball and Softball games that were scheduled for this evening. Roanoke Rapids will now host a double...
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Woman faces prostitution count
A 21-year-old woman was charged Monday with solicit prostitution after agents of the City County Drug Task Force received complaints of activity over the weekend. Captain A.M. Harris of the task force...
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JV Jackets baseball open season with win
The Roanoke Rapids High School JV Baseball team opened their 2018 season against Bertie Monday afternoon with a 11-1 win on the road.. Trevor Harrison pitched for 5 complete innings for the Jackets...
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Fire department recognizes new hires, promotions
The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department recognized its newly hired firefighters and two who received promotions to roving engineers. {gallery}36rrcitycouncil{/gallery} Chief Stacy Coggins held the brief...
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City manager gives updates on projects, events
In his report to council this evening, City Manager Joseph Scherer briefed the panel on several upcoming items and projects. “We are beginning to work on next year’s budget,” he said. Finance Director...
View ArticlePatricia Gay Nethery
Patricia Gay Nethery, 84 of Halifax passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Signature Healthcare. Private services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.
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One charged, two sought in residential B&E, larceny
One man was served outstanding warrants Tuesday and two are wanted in a case where aluminum windows, appliances and other items were stolen from the inside and outside of a house in what is...
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Task force roundup: Cocaine charge; indoor grow operation
The City County Drug Task Force reported the following, according to Captain A.M. Harris: Two men were arrested for outstanding warrants and another was arrested for possession of cocaine and drug...
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Bernard Spates Lee
Bernard Spates Lee, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at his home. He was 89. A native of Northampton County, he was the son of the late James...
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Task force makes second prostitution arrest this week
City County Drug Task Force agents made a second prostitution arrest in two days after receiving a complaint of illegal activity at a Roanoke Rapids hotel. Captain A.M. Harris said while prostitution...
View ArticleMaurice Neil Lucas
Maurice Neil Lucas, 88 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
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Mistaken call to drug agent leads to pot, cocaine counts
A mistaken call which went to a drug agent’s number led to a man’s arrest on marijuana and cocaine charges today. The events began when Taurean Shaw, 23, called to say “he had that smoke if he wanted...
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Jackets magical season off to a great start
The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team won their home opener Wednesday night at Hoyle field. Roanoke Rapids ladies shutout Louisburg 9-0 in the first half. The match was called...
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William R. Davie Viking boys win Conference Championship
The #4 Seed William R. Davie boys basketball team put all the pieces of their puzzle together this year and came out #1 in the Roanoke Middle School Athletic Conference (RMSAC) tournament. #4 seed...
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Second person wanted in Franklin St. B&E in custody
One of two men still wanted in a residential breaking and entering on Franklin Street was taken into custody Wednesday. Noah Dylan Powers, 22, was arrested in the 1100 block of Julian R. Allsbrook...
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Man charged with vehicle B&E
A Roanoke Rapids man who has pending court dates in two other counties was arrested Wednesday after allegedly breaking into a vehicle in the 300 block of Roanoke Avenue. Police responded to a call...
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Sheriff's office receives reports of campaign sign thefts
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of campaign sign theft. He declined to say which candidate the signs belonged to, including whether they were his own. “Campaign signs...
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2018 Church league basketball 3-6-18 scores
The 2018 Valley Church League Men's Basketball Tuesday 3-6-18 scores reported to RRspin Sports. Calvary 51 VS South Rosemary 41 New Testament 38 VS Victory 25 Rosemary 62 VS New...
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RR industrial basketball Wednesday 3-7-18 results
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Adult Industrial Basketball League results from Wednesday March 7th. GP 58 - Dominion 46 City 73 - Drugco 42 Lowes 47 - Pepsi 43 Reser's 55 - Halifax Linen 39...
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