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RRPD roundup: BB gun larceny; computer tower gutted
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in separate larcenies at Walmart. The first involves a case on March 7 around 3 p.m. in which a man...
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WCSO, SBI seek help in locating car stolen in deadly home invasion
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s help in locating a four-door 2011 silver Mercedes C-300 which belonged to John and Nancy Alford....
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County legal fees expected to rise as school suit goes to NC high court
With a lawsuit against the board of commissioners on school funding set to be argued in the state Supreme Court next month, county officials say its legal fees are expected to double. Discussion of the...
View ArticleWilliam Douglas Hasty
William Douglas Hasty of Roanoke Rapids died Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Signature HealthCare. He was 94. Doug was born in Roanoke Rapids on January 30,1924, to the late Winfield Scott Hasty and Emma...
View ArticleSherman Lynn Merchant
Sherman Lynn Merchant, 82, of Henrico, died March 11, 2018, in his home. He is survived by his wife, Susan O. Merchant; daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Daniel Tomlinson of Remsenburg, NY;...
View ArticleJames Henry Kleinschmidt
James Henry Kleinschmidt, 75, of Littleton, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018, at his home. Mr. Kleinschmidt was born January 25, 1943, in Ramsey County, Minnesota, to the late Henry F. Kleinschmidt...
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Tuesday delays
Here are the known delays for Tuesday: Cornerstone Christian delayed until 10:30 a.m. Gaston College Prep on a two-hour delay. Gingerbread House Preschool on a 2 1/2 hour delay, opening for students at...
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Updated closings and delays for today
Here's another rundown of closings and delays for today as some closings have now been added: Cornerstone Christian delayed until 10:30 a.m.Gaston College Prep closed.Gingerbread House Preschool on a 2...
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Vehicle stolen in lake home invasion recovered
The vehicle stolen from John and Nancy Alford following a deadly home invasion last week has been found. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said in a brief statement it was recovered and...
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Todays RRHS away softball, baseball games rescheduled
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets Baseball / Softball games tonight March 13th scheduled to be @ Louisburg have been moved to Thursday March 15th at Louisburg with game times at 6 PM. Then...
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Williams named D3hoops.com South Region Player of the Year
ASHLAND, Va. – Sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) has been named the D3hoops.com South Region Player of the Year. The vote encompasses players in each region of the country and...
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CMS-Willis Hare team wins robotics championship
The combined teams of Willis Hare Elementary and Conway Middle Schools — the Roboticians — won the overall champion award for the Fourth Annual Roanoke River Valley Education Consortium Ultineers...
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High school remains top capital need within Weldon City Schools
Whether through renovation or replacement, Weldon High School is the top capital priority within the district, presentations shown at a joint meeting with Halifax County commissioners this evening...
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Quiz Bowl set Wednesday
The Halifax County Public Library Quiz Bowl will be held on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Halifax County Agricultural Center Auditorium in Halifax. Teams competing are Halifax Academy, KIPP Pride High...
View ArticleSandra Noel Lynch Riggan
Sandra Noel Lynch Riggan, age 73, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, at UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Born February 11,1945, she was the daughter of the late Iven Lynch and Beulah...
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Area travel softball teams scrimage photo gallery
With the Spring comes ball season and travel softball 2018 season has kicks off. The Roanoke Rapids based Lady Twister's Under 14travel softball team held a little scrimmage Sunday before last against...
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Williams earns two more Honors, including Academic All-American
ASHLAND, Va. – Sophomore Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) picked up another pair of honors Wednesday morning. She was named an Academic All-American Second Team selection for her work...
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RR industrial basketball Monday 3.12.18 results
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Adult Industrial Basketball League results from Monday March 12th. Reser's 72 - Dominion 56 GP 49 - Lowes 43 Pepsi Wins by Drugco/HRMC forfeit City 53 - Halifax...
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RR industrial basketball double elimination tourney set.
The 2017-18 regular season for the Roanoke Rapids Men’s Industrial Basketball League has come to an end. This league was composed of 8 teams from industries around the area. On Monday March 19, these...
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Men with previous criminal ties to area charged in Alford murder
Two men with previous criminal ties to Halifax and Warren counties are in custody without opportunity for bond in the first-degree murder of Roanoke Rapids psychologist Nancy Alford. The Warren County...
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