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Sanitary district issues pressure advisory for Northampton consumers
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District has issued a system pressure advisory for its water consumers in Northampton County. The RRSD system pressure advisory does not apply to its consumers in Roanoke...
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RRPD seeks help in AC larceny
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a May 25 larceny. {gallery}lowesac529{/gallery} The larceny occurred at Lowe’s Home Improvement...
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Belfield gets 12 years on weapons charges related to drug distribution
Michael Rakim Belfield was sentenced today to 12 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by felon and using a weapon in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. Robert J. Higdon Jr., United...
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Broken water main expected to be repaired by weekend
The CEO of the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District said today a 12-inch water main related to a system pressure advisory will be back in service this weekend. The advisory was specifically issued for...
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Patricia Louise Bennett
Patricia Louise Bennett Roanoke Rapids, NC 1935-2018 Patricia Louise “Pat” Bennett passed away on May 17, 2018 at the WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh surrounded by her children. Pat was born on August 17,...
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Kids Night at Clary's set for June 9th
Clary's Motor Speedway Presents "Kids Night" With Five Divisions Of Racing Saturday June 9th Clary's Motor Speedway will return to racing on Saturday June 9th as the Speedway will host "Kids Night"...
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Construction crews on scene to fix ruptured gas line
Construction crews have arrived to repair a natural gas line which ruptured when an excavator struck it this morning. The mishap occurred on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway at Buffaloe Street where...
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RRSD begins work on broken water line
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District began work this morning to repair a broken 12-inch water line which led to the issuance of pressure advisory for its customers in the Gaston area. CEO Dan Brown...
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RRPD roundup: Child injured in collision with vehicle; man sought in evening...
A child sustained a broken elbow and a severe leg injury when struck by a vehicle on Roanoke Avenue Tuesday afternoon. The collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Tenth Street,...
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Hollister man faces three counts of statutory rape
A Hollister man was charged with three counts of statutory rape after the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office investigated a department of Social Services report on a juvenile who tested positive for...
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Proposed city budget in the air after salary increases suggested
A request for City Manager Joseph Scherer to look into providing a 3 percent cost of living increase for employees could not only alter the city’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year but has...
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RVGSL U8 youth softball May 14th and 25th Parker Transport results
May 14th and May 25th RVGSL Under 8 Parker Transport game results reported to RRspin Sports. 5-14-18Parkers transport beats Lake Gaston Cleaning 8-3 #30 Kamryn Johnson hit a double,hit a single, scored...
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Optimist Players of the game May 29th
Roanoke Rapids Optimist ball players of the game Tuesday May 29th. Given Nationwide - Chase Rogers All Trade - Garrett Spatorico AZ Handy Man Services - Ava Aston Eagle Landscaping - Jaxton Bradley...
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Football athletes, are looking to be apart of the Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragon football family and play Division 1 Football. Our fasttrack program is a two week program starting June 14...
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Contest could catapult RR native's band to the big stage
Spencer Jones and his band Redhill are looking to progress their music career with a chance to open for OneRepublic. Their fans can help them get there by taking time to vote for their video, which is...
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RRSD still eyes weekend for restoration of Gaston, Northampton water service
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District has completed replacement of the felled section of a 12-inch water line crossing the Highway 48 bridge. RRSD CEO Dan Brown said in a statement inspections of the...
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Three charged in Littleton area larceny
Two men and a woman were arrested Wednesday after the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a breaking and entering in the Justice Branch Road area of Littleton. Chief Deputy Scott Hall...
View ArticleDeanna Ruth Lynch
Deanna Ruth Lynch, 62, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A memorial service to celebrate Deanna’s life will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, June 3,...
View ArticleJesse Lee Coggins
Jesse Lee Coggins passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Chapel Services will be held on Saturday June 2, 2018, in the Askew Funeral Services Jackson Chapel in Jackson, NC at 1:00 P.M. Burial will follow...
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RRSD lifts Gaston area boil, pressure advisory
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District has lifted its boil advisory for consumers in the town of Gaston in Northampton County. “Water is now safe to drink and cook with,” RRSD CEO Dan Brown said in a...
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