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Nola Evans Jones
Nola Evans Jones, 86 of Zoo Road South, Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at her home. She was born October 26, 1930 to the late Harold Jackson Waters and Martha Carlisle Waters...
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RRHS Winter Cheer try-outs
The Roanoke Rapids High school Winter Basketball cheerleader try-outs dates have been set. RRHS Winter Cheer try-outs will be held next Monday and Tuesday November 21st and 22nd from 4:30 - 6:00 in the...
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2017 MRAC season concerts released
The Greensville County Virginia (Emporia) Meherrin River Arts Council (MRAC) released their 2017 spectacular season that features four remarkable shows. The mission of the Meherrin River Arts Council...
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HCC presidential candidate interviews: Mark A. Elam
Halifax Community College has provided interview opportunities for the six candidates chosen for the chance to be its next president.Today’s interview was with Dr. Mark A. ElamThere will be interviews...
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Chaloner pool repairs estimated at $300K
Total repairs for the Chaloner Recreation Center pool are estimated to cost $300,000. The figure presented by Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon to city council this evening is split between...
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Halifax Academy tips off basketball season
The Halifax Academy Vikings tipped off it's 2016-17 basketball season Tuesday night at home against Lawrence Academy. The JV girls team fell while the JV boys and both Varsity teams earned opening...
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Gaston man arrested in Monroe St. murder
A Gaston man was arrested today in the murder of a 45-year-old Pleasant Hill man on Monroe Street in Roanoke Rapids Saturday night. A police report identifies the murder victim as John Paul Harrison...
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Hollister man faces six animal cruelty counts
State court records confirm a Hollister man has a November 29 court date in which he will answer to charges of six misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. Corques Lamar Johnson also has a December 14...
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HCC presidential candidate interviews: Daryl L. Minus
Halifax Community College has provided interview opportunities for the six candidates chosen for the chance to be its next president.Today’s interview was with Dr. Daryl L MinusThere will be interviews...
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Several Jackets earn All-Conference and All Region
The 2A Northern Carolina Conference and Region 5 High school Men's soccer All-Conference players and All-Region teams have been announced. Several Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets were named in these...
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James Roland Matthews, Jr., 46, died Saturday, November 12, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. A Service of Remembrance will be held in the chapel at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service...
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Annual Roanoke Valley Cheer Jam set for this Saturday
The 6th Annual Roanoke Valley Cheer Jam will be held this Saturday, November 19th at 10:00 AM in the gymnasium at Roanoke Rapids High School. The Cheer Jam is hosted by The Rock: home of Valley Cheer...
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HCC presidential candidate interviews: Keith Smith
Halifax Community College has provided interview opportunities for the six candidates chosen for the chance to be its next president.Today’s interview was with Dr. Keith Smith.There will be interviews...
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Poker face could outweigh bad hand dealt Jackets
If you have ever played poker before, then you have probably realized that there are times that the person with the worst hand ended up winning. We all know that having great cards increases the...
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Jean Reese Stansbury
Jean Reese Stansbury 86 of Roanoke Rapids NC passed away Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016 at the home of her daughter in N. Prince George, VA following an extended illness. Mrs. Stansbury was born October 23,...
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John “Edward” Johnson
John “Edward” Johnson passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the Bethel Home in Viroqua, WI. He was born on June 28th, 1924 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Mamie Ellen (Coker) Johnson and George Washington...
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Woman charged, man sought for bogus bill-cashing
A store employee was arrested Wednesday for allegedly accepting a payment from a man currently being sought to cash a $100 counterfeit bill. It was not immediately clear where the man, Robin Jeffrey,...
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Planning board considering less restrictive gaming regs
The Roanoke Rapids Planning Board began discussions this evening which could lead to recommending to city council less stringent regulations on electronic gaming operations while possibly tightening...
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Davie opens season sweeping Wyatt
The William R. Davie Vikings middle school basketball teams opened their 2016-17 season at home Thursday night hosting Wyatt Middle from Emporia. The Lady Vikings team won 33-20. Davie leading scorers...
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Butterfield criticizes McCrory as county board dismisses protests
United States Congressman G.K. Butterfield criticized Governor Pat McCrory for what he described as voter intimidation throughout several counties in the state. Butterfield attended a protest hearing...
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