Police seek info on Wednesday larceny
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a larceny which occurred around midnight Wednesday at White Chevrolet & Cadillac on Old Farm Road. {gallery}whitelarceny{/gallery} Chief Chuck...
View ArticlePhoto gallery: Back to school cookout
Children and grownups were treated to free hot dogs, snacks and freeze pops as the Roanoke Rapids Police Department held a back to school cookout at the Neighborhood Resource Center on Jackson Street....
View ArticleRoanoke Rapids Cross-Country Invitational kicks of season
The 2016 Cross Country season got underway Wednesday afternoon here in Roanoke Rapids. Roanoke Rapids High School Cross Country team hosted Northern Nash, Rocky Mount, Northampton County, Cornerstone...
View ArticleOptimist Fun Day players of day
The Roanoke Rapids Optimist club held Fun-Day on Thursday at Emory Park. The Roanoke Rapids Optimist Club Fun Day players of the day for Thursday August 4th were - Gavin Hux and Hunter Harly
View ArticleJackets soccer open with win on road
The Roanoke Rapids men's soccer team opened their 2016 season on the road with a win Thursday night. The Yellow Jackets traveled to the Louisburg Warriors with a one hour delay Thursday night due to...
View ArticleInmate charged in stabbing of Caledonia officer
A Caledonia inmate has been charged in the stabbing of a correctional officer at the Tillery prison Thursday night. Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said a motive has not yet been established in the...
View ArticleNortheast Academy Tennis results
Northeast Tennis results reported to RRspin. NEA vs Northeastern High School Singles Action 1. Tracy Clark vs A.C. Foreman 4-8 2. Lauren Flythe vs A. Twiford 8-3 3. Carly Stephenson vs O. Sanders 8-0...
View ArticleGame Day August 19th
August 19th Friday Night Lights 2016 High School Varsity Football Schedule as reported to RRspin Sports. Roanoke Rapids Varsity Home against Northampton County Halifax Academy...
View ArticleFrom the sheriff: Time to engage
I want to discuss building relationships with the community and how to interact with law enforcement. It’s more important how law enforcement interacts with you the public.One of the most critical...
View ArticleBeyond the blotter: Narcan and roads to recovery
On June 20, 2016, Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation that allows Naloxone, commonly referred to as Narcan, to be purchased at drug stores in our community without a prescription. Narcan is used...
View ArticleInmate charged in CO stabbing moved to Butner
An inmate charged with stabbing a Caledonia correctional officer Thursday has been transferred to the state’s highest security unit. State Department of Public Safety spokesman Keith Acree confirmed...
View ArticleAugust 21, 2016
August 21, 2016J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue533-2800 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:The City of Roanoke Rapids is NOT accepting applications at the present time.The...
View ArticleRRPD blotter: August 15-17, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Captain Bobby Martin: Monday August 15, 2016At approximately 5:53 p.m., on August 10, Officer Patrick Smith responded to a call...
View ArticlePair face pot counts following Delta Dr. raid
A couple described by the City County Drug Task Force as alleged street-level dealers of marijuana were arrested this evening in a raid on Delta Drive in the area of the old airport. Tony Aydlett, 31,...
View ArticleFriday Night Lights Results August 19th
August 19th Friday Night Lights 2016 High School Varsity Football results as reported to RRspin Sports. Roanoke Rapids Varsity beat Northampton County 42-20 Halifax Academy Varsity...
View ArticleNEA volleyball earns win Thursday
Northeast Academy Varsity Volleyball team traveled to Bethal this past Thursday and earned the win. Northeast defeats Bethel 3 sets to 1. Melanie Mackie led the Lady Eagles to victory with 21 aces, 3...
View ArticleHalifax Academy fall in home opener
Halifax Academy Vikings football team hosted St. David's Friday night for their season and home 2016-17 home opener 8 man football. Halifax fell to St. David's 44-6 Reid Lynch was 3 of 10 passing for...
View ArticlePolice respond to theater after star asks security to leave
Roanoke Rapids police responded to the theater Friday night after a disturbance was caused when country music star Tracy Lawrence asked private security to leave.Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement...
View ArticleKIPP earns season opener on road
KIPP High football team opened their 2016-17 season Friday night on the road at Rocky Mount Prep. KIPP won the match-up 20-18. KIPP game stats Offense: Jarvis Adams - 18 rushes for 100 yards and 1 TD...
View ArticleTracy Lawrence concert photo gallery
Photos from Friday August 19th BarnBurner Promotions Tracy Lawrence concert with Ray Scott opening act. Photos by Randy Wrenn {gallery}tracylawrence81916{/gallery}
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