Ten a crucial number for Jackets Friday
The number 10 is seen as complete and a perfect number. The numerology number 10 is independent and has infinite potential. The number 10 was used in the Bible 244 times. One can see the importance of...
View ArticleWinter indoor soccer sign-ups
The RVYSA are now taking registrations now through November 25th at www.RVYSA.org for Winter indoor soccer. Games begin December 4th and will be played on Sundays through to January 22nd at...
View ArticleBrewer gets nod for Hux candidacy, unexpired term
Linda Brewer will collect the votes in the November 8 election cast for the late Halifax County Commissioner Rachel Hux and will also fill her unexpired term. Hux was running unopposed for the District...
View ArticleTeam Newton City youth flag football champs
The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation held it 2016 Youth Flag football championship Thursday night at Doyle field. Team Kuechly beat Team Newton 20-6 for their first loss in the double elimination...
View ArticleRVYSA make-up schedule
The RVYSA announce make-up match schedule with matches this Sunday November 6th. U4-U7 [2013-2010] All teams will train/play at 1PM on Sunday U8 - U9 [2009-2008] 6-Nov 1:30PM HOFFMAN & ARTHUR,...
View ArticleFriday Night Lights schedule 11-4-16
November 4th Friday Night Lights High School Varsity Football Scheduled games and current conference standings according to Maxpreps.com. NCISAA 1A State Championship Play-offs Halifax Academy (6-4)...
View ArticleRRPD blotter: October 25-November 3, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Monday October 25, 2016 • Trenton Ray Strickland 22 of Roanoke Rapids was arrested and charged with...
View ArticleYouth football all-star games Saturday
The Halifax-Northampton Midget football League is holding it's JV and Varsity All-Star football games this Saturday November 5th at Northwest Halifax High. The Thunder Division (Halifax County teams)...
View ArticleTask force roundup: Checking stations; search warrant
The City County Drug Task Force reported arrests following a checking station and search warrant execution, both which occurred Wednesday. Scotland Neck Checking station Captain A.M. Harris said in a...
View ArticleNovember 6, 2016
November 6, 2016J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following...
View ArticleAlice Hawkins Thompson
Alice Hawkins Thompson, age 86, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday November 4, 2016. A native of Halifax County, she was born on September 25, 1936 to the late Jim Davis and Carrie Daisy...
View ArticleMan sought in afternoon robbery, assault
Two adults and a juvenile were tied and assaulted following what Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp described as domestic-related matter this afternoon in the County Road area of Weldon.A Raleigh man,...
View ArticleWeek 12 High school Friday Night Lights scores
High School Friday Night Lights week 12 November 4th scores reported to RRspin.com. NCISAA 1A State Championship Play-offs Halifax Academy (6-4) Away against Community Christian (6-4) Roanoke Rapids...
View ArticleEllison in custody in Pasquotank County
A man sought in an afternoon armed robbery and assault has been taken into custody in Pasquotank County. Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said Fabian Ellison was taken into custody this evening without...
View ArticleRebecca “Becky” Kaye Horrell
Rebecca “Becky” Kaye Horrell, 64 of Emery Street, Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at her home. Becky was born July 22, 1952 in Cataret County to Benjamin C. Horrell and Margaret...
View ArticlePaul Melvin Vincent
Paul Melvin Vincent, 79 of Willow Street, Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hockaday Funeral...
View ArticleClyde Eddress Bush
Mr. Clyde Eddress Bush passed this life surrounded by his family and friends during his last moments on Friday, November 4, 2016 at UNC Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bush was a native of Cannon County, TN. He...
View ArticleHalifax headed to the State Championship
The Halifax Academy Vikings 8 man football team is one game away from being 2016 NCISAA 1A 8-Man football Champions. Halifax (7-4) beat Community Christian 36-8 this past Friday night in the 1st round...
View ArticleI-95 Shutdown photo gallery
Over 270 vehicles were registered Saturday at the I-95 Shutdown car show in Roanoke Rapids. The Famously Hated Car and Truck Club hosted the big event at the Roanoke Rapids Theatre parking lot. The...
View ArticleJackets win in OT on PK's, advance to 2nd round
The Roanoke Rapid yellow Jackets men's soccer team hosted Franklinton Rams at Hoyle field Saturday night in the 2A NCHSAA Men's State Championship. The Jackets earned the 2-1 win in overtime on Penalty...
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