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Site plans for proposed Dollar General under review
The Roanoke Rapids Planning and Development Department has received some comments back from a site plan review on plans submitted for a proposed Dollar General at Roanoke Avenue and Eighth Street. Site...
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Council rejects Crestview rezoning request
The owner of Crestview Cemetery said she would have to figure out her next steps after Roanoke Rapids City Council struck down a motion which would have lead to the rezoning of land to possibly pave...
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Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday erred when it turned down a rezoning request which could have possibly given the owner of Crestview Cemetery the opportunity to expand her business. The rejection of...
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Northampton's Rooks playing in East-West Game
Angelo Rooks, who is a 2018 Northampton County High School graduate, will be playing in the East-West All-Star football game. The game is set for 8 p.m. on July 18 at Grimsley High School in...
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Theater timetable released ahead of impending closing date
The public relations firm representing Thomas and Evon McLean, the buyers of the Roanoke Rapids Theater, today released the venue’s timetable at the company’s headquarters in Raleigh. Jack Glasure,...
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Lloyd Earl Finch Jr.
Lloyd Earl Finch, Jr. 69, of Roanoke Rapids died July 10, 2018, in his home. Born in Halifax County on September 23, 1948, he was the son of the late Lloyd E. Finch, Sr. and Mary Frances Finch. He was...
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Raleigh, Taylor street evidence crucial in expanding Carter probe, chief says
Evidence collected from Raleigh and Taylor streets was crucial in expanding an investigation into a breaking and entering in which the suspect was shot by the homeowner, Roanoke Rapids police Chief...
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Sherrod named sales manager for RR U.S. Cellular store
U.S. Cellular has named Duane Sherrod sales manager for the Roanoke Rapids store on Premier Boulevard. Sherrod leads store associates to help customers and businesses select the best plan and devices...
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HCSO roundup: Narcotics arrests; blotter entries
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Narcotics division Captain A.M. Harris reported on Tuesday shortly before 11:30 p.m., Agent D.J. Epperson conducted a traffic stop...
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Avens stepping down to become deputy Elizabeth City police chief
Weldon Police Chief James E. Avens Jr. announced his resignation today to become deputy chief of the Elizabeth City Police Department. His tenure as deputy chief in Elizabeth City is planned to take...
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Wound Care Center receives national award
The Wound Care Center at Halifax Regional has been recognized with a national award for clinical excellence. Leaders, physicians and clinicians from Halifax Regional recently gathered to celebrate the...
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HCSO roundup: Drug arrests
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office narcotics division reported the following, according to Captain A.M. Harris: On Thursday shortly after 2:45 p.m., Harris followed up on a drug complaint in the area...
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RRPD roundup: Drug arrests
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Wednesday at approximately 9 p.m., Sergeant D. Jenkins conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Becker...
View ArticleKenneth Ray Daniel
Kenneth Ray Daniel, 70, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Magnolia Gardens in Warrenton. Kenneth was born August 20, 1947 in Halifax County to the late James C. and Fay Knight Daniel. He was a...
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Grant Drive murder, shooting probe underway
A murder investigation is underway in the Grant Drive area outside Roanoke Rapids. Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said in a statement one person, a man, was found deceased and another male victim who...
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Halifax Academy announces Fall sports practice dates
Halifax Academy has released all 2018 Fall Sports practice schedules listed below. All Student athletes must have current sports physical turned in to Mrs. Long or the coach before participating in...
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Task force disbands
The City County Drug Task Force has been officially disbanded, Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp confirmed today. Formed in January of 2015, the task force brought together agents from the sheriff’s...
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Reminder of Roanoke Rapids Youth Soccer camp
This is a reminder that the 2018 Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation/Roanoke Rapids High School Summer soccer camp deadline is Friday July 20th. Camp is Monday July 23rd through Thursday July 26th...
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Manley changes commitment to JSC
Tyrell Manley a 2018 graduate of Northwest Collegiate & Technical Academy will continue his academic and sports career at Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte NC. Manley originally committed to...
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New York man faces drug counts following Grant Dr. investigation
One man has been charged on drug counts following an investigation of a murder which occurred on Grant Drive this morning. The murder victim, the man arrested this morning and a surviving shooting...
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