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Carter indicted on all counts lodged against him
Wade Carter III was indicted last week for a series of crimes he allegedly committed prior to a May 24 breaking and entering in which he was shot by the victim. The indictment in the May 24 crime, in...
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Boys 13 U All-stars finish 2nd at State tourney
The Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association Senior League Babe Ruth 13u Allstars travelled to Swansboro this past weekend to play in the 2018 North Carolina Babe Ruth State Tournament. They played 4...
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Emerald ash borer found in Halifax Co. for first time
The emerald ash borer was found in Halifax County for the first time, making it the 36th county within the state where this invasive insect has been detected. James N. Slye, east forest health...
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Man with numerous pending charges arrested for heroin trafficking
A man who the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division says has 27 pending charges was arrested today for heroin trafficking as well as counts associated with marijuana possession. Desmond...
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RRPD roundup: Weekend reports
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Friday at approximately 4:15 p.m., Lieutenant P. Parks conducted a traffic stop on West Chaloner Drive...
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Theater deed-signing set Monday
The deed-signing for the Roanoke Rapids Theater, which will give Thomas and Evon McLean ownership of the venue, will be held Monday at 1 p.m., City Manager Joseph Scherer told council this evening. The...
View ArticleDavid Mitchel Davenport
David Mitchel Davenport, 29, of Roanoke Rapids died July 13, 2018 in Norfolk, VA. Born in Nash County on March 4, 1989, he was the son of Melissa Jean Scott and Mitchel Kevin Davenport. David enjoyed...
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15U baseball All-stars finished 4th in State tourney
The Roanoke Rapids 15Under Youth Baseball All-stars finished fourth for the second straight time in the 2018 Babe Ruth State Tournament. Pictured Front Row: Wade Jenkins, Parker Bristow, Stacy...
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RRHS Athletic Signs sponoship offered
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets Sports Club is once again selling individual player signs to raise funds for our athletic teams. This includes all RRHS sports teams, cheer, and band. If...
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RRPD announces promotions, upcoming events
Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty Tuesday night recognized officer achievements, promotions and a new hire during city council’s meeting. He also announced several community policing events...
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Roanoke Valley crime roundup: HCSO, Weldon PD reports
Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following: Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Captain A.M. Harris reported shortly after 11 a.m. today agents of the narcotics division were notified of a...
View ArticleTerri Lynne Muthig
Terri Lynne Muthig of Hollister, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday July 21, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Fresh Fire Church in Roanoke Rapids. Interment will...
View ArticleBert M. Waters
Bert M. Waters, 80, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Signature Healthcare. Bert was born June 20, 1938, in Halifax County to the late Bonnie Rudolph Waters and Myrtle Keeter...
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Youth football coaches meeting set
The Halifax -Northampton Midget Football League coaches will meet July 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm Location Garysburg Town Hall. All Coaches are invited. Thanks Darryl W. Whittle League President
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Optimist Fun Day player of day
Roanoke Rapids Optimist Club Summer Fun player of the day July 18th. Madeline Knotts
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RRPD accepts lip-synch challenge with The Gambler
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department today released its Law Enforcement Lip Synch Challenge video set to The Gambler by Kenny Rogers. Law enforcement throughout the country have been posting videos to...
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Washington Redskins training camp set to kickoff
The 2018 Washington Redskins training camp kicks of Thursday July 26th at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond, Va. Keep up to date on Training camp schedule:...
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Mental health crisis highlighted during barbershop meeting
One of the recurring themes at the Roanoke Rapids Police Department’s first Meet Me at the Barbershop forum today was the mental health issues plaguing not only the area but the state. The police...
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Weapons, cocaine seized in raid; HCSO sets drug awareness day
Two weapons and more than 7 grams of cocaine were seized following a raid at Family Drive this morning. Captain A,M. Harris of the narcotics division of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said in a...
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July 22, 2018
July 22, 2018 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue (252) 533-2800 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The City of Roanoke Rapids is accepting applications for the following...
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