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Silver obtains enough signatures to get sheriff petition validated
Jimmie Silver, who plans to run against incumbent Wes Tripp for Halifax County sheriff as an unaffiliated candidate in November, has received enough signatures his petition can be certified. Halifax...
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Linda Ray Edwards
Linda Ray Edwards, 77, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, peacefully entered Heaven Sunday morning, June 10, 2018, surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, June 14, 2018,...
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City's BARC awards five scholarships
The city’s Benevolent Awards and Recognition Committee at this evening’s city council meeting presented scholarships of $500 each to the five children of employees to further their educations. The...
View ArticleRichard B. McClellan
Richard B. McClellan, 78, of Henrico, died Monday, June 11, 2018, at University of Virginia Hospital. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Wrenn Clarke and Hagan Funeral and Cremation...
View ArticleAdam Thomas Bradley
Adam Thomas Bradley, 27, of Roanoke Rapids died June 11, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete. Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.
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Jackson Ryan Hollowell
Jackson Ryan Hollowell of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Jackson was born on January 7, 2016 in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Nancy...
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Silver opts to discontinue run for sheriff
Jimmie Silver announced on his Facebook page today he will not continue a possible run for sheriff of Halifax County. The announcement came a day after the county board of elections validated the...
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Photo gallery: Jr. Deputy Camp
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Camp entered its third day today. Today’s activities included a water slide, kickball and wiffle ball and presentations by detectives on social media...
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RRGSD appoints new assistant superintendent, child nutrition head
A familiar face will take over the role of Roanoke Rapids Graded School District assistant superintendent. The Board of Trustees approved the appointment Tuesday night of Larry Catalano. Catalano...
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SAR honors city firefighters, police officers
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented awards to Roanoke Rapids firefighters and police officers during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Lifesaving Award — Fire...
View ArticleAdam Thomas Bradley
Adam Thomas Bradley, 27, of Raleigh, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Adam was born May 5, 1991, in Nash County to Ricky Bradley and Cynthia Wilson Bradley. He was...
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Richard Brooks McClellan
Richard Brooks McClellan, 78, died Monday June 11, 2018, at The University of Virginia Hospital. A native of Evanston, Illinois, Richard was the son of the late Irvin Richard McClellan and Helen Betty...
View ArticleLocal elections and fairness principles
The questions we planned to ask were to be earnest. Instead, the brief conversation imploded and ended in a brief comment about our fairness. Since the time he turned in his petition on May 8 for a...
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Weldon PD roundup: Man charged with assaulting female
The Weldon Police Department reported the following, according to Lieutenant Chris Davis: On Saturday around 6:20 p.m., Officer T. Revis responded to the 700 block of Sycamore Street about a...
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As consent order deadline looms, officials do compliance check at inn
City and county officials conducted checks today at Carolina Inn as a deadline for coming into compliance with a court order looms. Officials declined comment on what their preliminary findings were....
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Warner Mason Clements Jr.
Warner Mason Clements, Jr. of Skippers VA passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. A native of Halifax County he was born to the late Warner Mason Clements, Sr. and Vivian Gertrude Claiborne Clements....
View ArticleThomas Hoyt Branch Sr.
Thomas Hoyt Branch Sr., died Saturday, June 16, 2018, at his residence with his family by his side. He was 82. A lifelong resident of Northampton County, he was born to the late Claude H. Branch and...
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Sheriff's office seeks man who fled from patrol car
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who escaped from a deputy’s vehicle this morning as he was brought in for booking after fleeing on foot from a checking station in Enfield....
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RRPD roundup: Homeowner detains B&E suspects; man with pending court dates...
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Friday at approximately 8 p.m., Master Officer J. Hardy responded to a call about suspicious activity...
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Commissioners approve budget with tax decrease
Halifax County commissioners today unanimously approved a $43,238,988 budget for the upcoming fiscal year which includes a 1-cent tax decrease. That means the tax rate for next fiscal year will be 77...
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