Clik here to view.
Mother, two children perish in Conway area fire
A mother and her two young children perished in a residential fire near Murfreesboro in Northampton County early this morning, the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald of Ahoskie reports. The names of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Enfield sets Colonial artisan fair, home tours Saturday
The Downtown Enfield Restoration & Preservation Association is holding its sixth annual Colonial Christmas Artisan Fair on Saturday at the Historic Episcopal Church of the Advent Parish Hall. A...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Davie falls to Warren County
William R. Davie Middle Vikings basketball teams hosted the Warren County Eagles Tuesday. The Lady Vikings lost 42-33. Leading scorers for Davie were: KK Squire scored 21 points Adziya Settles scored 7...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jones earns ACC Third Team honors
University of North Carolina red shirt Junior defensive tackle Jones repeats ACC honor. Roanoke Rapids High Alumnus Nazair Jones was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Third Team as selected...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vikings sweep Cougars on court
The Northwest Halifax Vikings basketball teams traveled to face the Southcreek Cougars Thursday night in Robersonville. Northwest JV boys (1-1) set the tone for the night beating Southcreek 81-35....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Photo gallery: Halifax tree-lighting
Halifax ushered in the Christmas season this evening with a tree-lighting ceremony at Mural Park. Carolers with lanterns strolled down King Street to the park with Mayor John White, with assistance...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NEA basketball action at Ridgecroft tourney
The Northeast Academy Eagles traveled to Ridgecroft Christian School to play in the Nick Brantley Tournament. The following scores and stats were reported to RRspin.com/Sports. JV GirlsNEA 8 18...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Davie splits with Henderson
William R. Davie Middle school basketball teams played Henderson Middle Thursday. The Davie Lady Vikings won, while the Davie boys fell. Girls W.R. Davie 43 Henderson 22 Davie Stats: KK Squire...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Meeting offers public input on streetscape, 1026 plans
The public will have a chance to give its input on three potential streetscape concepts for Roanoke Avenue at an upcoming workshop this month. The meeting, set for December 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
RRPD blotter: November 28-30, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Monday November 28, 2016• Kiarra Rachelle Davis, 23, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested and charged at...
View ArticleDecember 4, 2016
December 4, 2016J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public): Roanoke Rapids City Council (Regular...
View ArticleLucille Edwards Weiss
Lucille Edwards Weiss, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, December 02, 2016. A native of Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Leonard Edwards and Eva Brewer Edwards....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sarah Marie Vann, William Chase Vann and Saphrina Rosalie Vann
Sarah Marie Vann age 31 and her children William Chase Vann age 11, and Saphria Rosalie Vann passed away at their home November 30, 2016. Sarah was born September 27 1985 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nothampton and Hertford fall in football playoffs
Friday night 3rd round NCHSAA State football results. East Duplin 35 Hertford 27 Northside Jax 21 Clinton 17 Northampton 12 Southside 39
View ArticleClik here to view.
Northwest lady Vikings on roll
Northwest Halifax hosted Rocky Mount Prep Friday night at the Viking Den. The Northwest JV boys (2-1) beat Rocky Mt. Prep 66-62. Northwest Stats: C. Squire scored 12 points M. Shearin scored 3...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Roanoke Rapids boys win and girls fall in season opener
The Roanoke Rapids basketball teams opened their 2016-17 season Friday night on the road at Bertie High. The Roanoke Rapids JV boys won their game 48-42. Roanoke Rapids Stats: Ajalon Brown scored...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pure legend: Telliga remembered as broadcasting icon
Icon. Legend. Mentor.That’s how colleagues today are remembering longtime Roanoke Valley radio personality Earl Telliga.Telliga, 78, lost his battle to cancer early this morning.Monday, First Media...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Doma Clary Cooper
Mrs. Doma Clary Cooper age 90, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016. Mrs. Cooper was born March 21, 1926, the daughter of the late Louis Brandford Clary and Sally...
View ArticleLattie Shearin Thomason
Lattie Shearin Thomason, 97, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Vidant Hospital in Ahoskie. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ginny Parrish Finch
Ginny Parrish Finch, 48, died Thursday, December 1, 2016, at her home. Ginny was born in Halifax County, May 21, 1968, to Charles Freddrick Parrish and Patricia Griffin Parrish. She was a graduate of...
View Article