Police clear HCC after bomb threat
Weldon police today released Halifax Community College back to faculty and staff around 1 this afternoon after a bomb threat was placed to the school this morning. “We didn’t find anything,” Chief...
View ArticleRRPD roundup: Wanted person; traffic stop
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Monday the department received information on the location of a person wanted out of Mecklenburg County,...
View Article2018 Church league basketball 3-13 and 3-15 scores
The 2018 Valley Church League Men's Basketball Tuesday 3-13 and Thursday 3-15 scores reported to RRspin Sports. Tuesday 3-13 Rosemary 65 VS Calvary 63 South Rosemary 63 VS New Testament...
View ArticleCouncil gets look at wayfinding prototype
Roanoke Rapids City Council got its first look at a prototype wayfinding sign which will provide uniformed signage to points of interest throughout the city. The project has been a collaborative effort...
View ArticleRR industrial basketball double elimination tourney, round one results
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation 2018 Industrial Basketball League tournament round one results and round two schedule. Round one March 19 Game #1 6:00pm at TJ Davis in Newsom Gym #1 seed Lowes...
View ArticleLady Vikings soccer team gets conference win at home
The Halifax Academy Lady Vikings soccer team secures a win in it's first home game of the season Tuesday night against conference opponent St Thomas More Academy by a score of 5-1. The Lady Vikings...
View ArticleDelays for this morning
As of this report here are the known delays for this morning: Roanoke Rapids schools on two-hour delay with option to close. Gaston Prep and Kipp Halifax are now on a three-hour delay. Gingerbread...
View ArticleClarification: Pelfrey was elected DA at time of Kearney murder charge dismissal
After numerous social media inquiries into the story of the 2013 dismissal of a murder charge against Lester Kearney, one of the defendants charged in this month’s murder of Roanoke Rapids psychologist...
View ArticleMunn to appear back in court in April; Kearney appearance set next week
Kevin Munn made a brief appearance in Warren County District Court today only to be told his date was rescheduled for April 4 in his first-degree murder case in the death of Roanoke Rapids psychologist...
View ArticleHalifax County Autism Advocates & Awareness Celebration April 28
VaVichi Clothiers In Support of the Autism Society of North Carolina are sponsoring the 2018 Autism Advocates & Awareness Celebration on Saturday, April 28 at Chockoyotte Park, Roanoke Rapids NC ,...
View Article4-H summer camps set
With school quickly approaching the last few months, many youth will be looking for activities to occupy their time this summer. The 4-H Rural Life Center offers traditional camp activities — outdoor...
View ArticleThird Bless Your Art event planned in Enfield
The Downtown Enfield Restoration & Preservation Association is sponsoring the third annual Bless Your Art Show and Sale, The event features artists and artisans on April 14, beginning at 11 a.m....
View ArticleU12 Club soccer match home Sunday
The Roanoke Rapids travel u12 soccer club has a huge game this Sunday at Chockoyotte park @ 1pm. They play North Carolina's professional team's youth squad in the classic division which is the highest...
View ArticleIrby, Powell indicted in Johnson murder
Dillon Tyler Irby and James Powell were indicted Monday in the January murder of Travis Johnson and the attempted murder of another victim, according to true bills returned by a grand jury. They also...
View ArticleJackets baseball and softball in action at home Friday
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Jackets softball team will make up Tuesday's canceled game Friday at home with a Doubleheader against Northern Vance with game one at 4:30 PM and game two to follow, The Roanoke...
View ArticleTask force roundup: RR arrest; traffic stop
The City County Drug Task Force reported the following, according to Captain A.M. Harris: On Tuesday at approximately 7:21 p.m., agents with assistance of the investigative and patrol divisions of the...
View ArticleDustin Wayne Floyd
Dustin Wayne Floyd 27, of Gaston, died Thursday March 22, 2018. Dustin worked in construction as a pipe fitter. He is survived by his daughter, Paisley Jade Floyd of Warren County, his parents, Tony...
View ArticleDaniel Dwight Bowman Sr.
Daniel Dwight Bowman Sr., 91, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Williamston House in Williamston, NC. Mr. Bowman was born, August 1, 1926, in Marion, NC, to the late David Anderson and Elizabeth...
View ArticleJackets soccer win on road
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team beat Bunn 4-1 at Bunn Thursday afternoon. Jacket Goals by Catherine MacNichol with two and Ella King with two. Jacket Assists: Morgan Davis 2, Karalee...
View Article2018 Church league basketball 3-20 and 3-22 scores
The 2018 Valley Church League Men's Basketball Tuesday 3-20 and Thursday 3-22 scores reported to RRspin Sports. Tuesday 20th Victory 47 new test 46 New life 62 Rosemary 57 South Rosemary 53 Calvary 49...
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