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Camden Bierbauer receives Carleen Goodwin Scholorship
Scholarship honors coach and student at same time. Long time retired Roanoke Rapids High School Teacher, Softball Coach Carleen Goodwin has had presented to a senior Lady Jackets softball player a...
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Raleigh St. B&E suspect in custody
A breaking and entering suspect who has been the target of an all-day search is in custody. Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty declined to immediately release the man’s name as no charges have...
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Photo gallery: Arts on the Avenue
The third annual Arts on the Avenue was held this evening between the 900 and 1100 blocks of Roanoke Avenue. The event coincided with the Student Art Show held at the Halifax County Arts Council across...
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Wilson Augustus Miles
Wilson Augustus Miles passed from his earthly to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 24, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old. A Halifax County native, he was born January 30,...
View ArticleMaxine Hood McElwee
Maxine Hood McElwee, age 88, of Roanoke Rapids, died Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. She was born in Halifax County, daughter of the late Walter Hood and Mary McDonald Hood....
View ArticleJohanna Hildegard Meisel Outland
Johanna Hildegard Meisel Outland, of Triangle, VA, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are being handled by Askew...
View ArticlePatricia Parrish Bennett
Patricia Parrish Bennett of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are being handled by Askew Funeral & Cremation Services. Online...
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Roanoke Rapids man to be charged in morning break-in
A Roanoke Rapids man will be charged with first-degree burglary following a breaking and entering this morning where the homeowner shot him. The homeowner shot Wade Carter, 54, with a handgun....
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Weldon PD roundup: Assault charges
The Weldon Police Department reported the following, according to Lieutenant Chris Davis: On Wednesday around 8:53 p.m., Officer T. Revis responded to an assault call in the 300 block of Woodlawn...
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BB&T, New Dixie give HCC Foundation financial boost
Over the past two weeks the Halifax Community College Foundation has received financial support from two businesses. On May 17 the foundation received a five-year commitment from BB&T. Chip Fouts,...
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RRHS seniors receive more than $2 million in scholarships
More than $2 million in scholarships were awarded Thursday to Roanoke Rapids High School seniors at the annual senior awards day celebration. Allison Chau received the highest amount, a fully paid...
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Johanna Hildegard (Hilde) Outland
Johanna Hildegard (Hilde) Outland (Mrs. Donald H. Outland) Johanna Hildegard (Hilde) Outland, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in her home. Hilde first came to Roanoke...
View ArticleMartha Elizabeth Williams Weaver
Martha Elizabeth Williams Weaver, 85, of Roanoke Rapids, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at her home. Mrs. Weaver, a native of Halifax County, was born, May 1, 1933, to the late Archie W. and Ola Mae...
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Lt. Col. Frank Cameron Widrig
FRANK CAMERON WIDRIG RETIRED LT. COL, US ARMY Lt. Col. Frank Cameron Widrig, age 88, of Roanoke Rapids, retired US Army, died Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Burlington, NC. He was born in Cook County,...
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Lt. Col. Frank Cameron Widrig
Lt. Col. Frank Cameron Widrig, age 88, of Roanoke Rapids, retired US Army, died Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Burlington, NC. He was born in Cook County, Ill., son of the late Frank C. Widrig, Sr and...
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Photo gallery: Memorial Day 2018
The Roanoke Valley paused to remember the sacrifices of veterans today during a Memorial Day at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. Retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Keith Hutchins gave the keynote...
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Raleigh St. B&E suspect jailed on $100K bond
A Roanoke Rapids man who was the target of a manhunt last week after he allegedly broke into an elderly victim’s home and was shot was served a warrant for burglary. Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck...
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RRHS 2017-18 Athletic Awards
The 2017-18 Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Awards were announced at Thursday night's Athletic Banquet. It was a night to recognize the Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets athletes off the...
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RRPD roundup: Larceny by employee; drug arrests
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Friday Officer S. Blythe responded to Belk about a larceny by employee, Loss prevention told Blythe...
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HCSCO roundup: Shooting arrest; larceny arrest
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Chief Deputy Scott Hall: On April 28 the sheriff’s office responded to a shooting call at a residence in the Thirteen Bridges...
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