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County seat Christmas: Halifax marks season with Saturday events
The county seat of Halifax will continue its celebration of the Christmas season, which it began last week with a tree-lighting ceremony, in several ways Saturday. The day will be highlighted by the...
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Jones eyes NFL
Roanoke Rapids High School Alumnus and UNC Defensive player Nazair Jones announced his plans for the 2017 season on his Facebook account Friday afternoon. Naziar Jones post: "The University of North...
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PETA offers cold weather tips for pets
Every year, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals receives thousands of complaints about people who leave animals outside in the cold. Cold temperatures and inclement weather spell extra hardship...
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Man faces weapons charges after stop
An Enfield man with a lengthy criminal record was released on $40,000 secured bond Thursday after his arrest on weapons charges. Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Scott Hall said in a...
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Dorothy Elizabeth Bradley, 85, of Halifax passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at her daughter’s home. She was born January 3, 1931 in Wake County to the late James Judson Kearney and Arelia Jordan...
View ArticleDecember 11, 2016
December 11, 2016J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800 Calendar of meetings (All City meetings are open to the public):Streetscape Public Input Meeting...
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Halifax Academy girls improve to 7-0
Halifax Academy hosted St. Thomas More varsity teams only Friday night at home with both girls and boys earn the win. Halifax Academy Varsity girls (7-0) beat Saint Thomas More Academy 43-40. Halifax...
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JV Vikings beat Eagles in overtime
The Northwest Halifax Vikings hosted the Warren County Eagles Friday night at the Viking Den. The JV boys won in overtime while both varsity teams fell. Northwest JV won 72-68. No other info...
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NEA action from Friday
Northeast Academy hosted Ridgecroft Friday night in Lasker. Both JV teams won while the Varsity girls fell, no varsity boys info reported. JV Girls NEA 12 7 8 19 Final 46 NEA Stats:...
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Given's Dance 2016 Christmas show photo gallery
'A Perfect Christmas' show by dancers from Given's Dance Studio took to the HCC "Centre" stage Friday night in Weldon. Performances included a wide variety of dance styles including tap, ballet, jazz,...
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Photo gallery: Christmas for Kids 2016
The annual Christmas for Kids shopping spree helped a record of number of children today. Roanoke Rapids police officers, the department's Citizens on Patrol, other law enforcement, the Roanoke Rapids...
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Pedestrian dies in Friday collision
A Roanoke Rapids man died Friday night after he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 158 near Brigman Street in the Roanoke Rapids area. Sergeant R.W. Goswick of the state Highway Patrol said Nathan...
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Photo gallery: Halifax Christmas Parade
The annual Halifax Christmas parade made its way down King Street this afternoon. {gallery}halifaxxmas{/gallery}
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Trenton Ray Strickland
Trenton Ray Strickland 22, of Roanoke Rapids, died Friday December 9, 2016. Trenton was a native of Wayne County, North Carolina. He loved to fish and ride Jet Ski’s on Lake Gaston. Trenton is survived...
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Lady Jags own Lady Bears Saturday
The Northampton Jaguars faced the Hertford County Bears Saturday night. The Lady Jaguars got out to an early lead 14 to 6 in first period of the match-up. With team work and great defense the Jaguars...
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Franklin Steven Lassiter
Mr. Franklin Steven Lassiter age 71, of Aulander, NC passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lassiter was born July 15, 1945 in Bertie County, NC, the son of the late Clingy Lassiter Sr....
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Ayden Woodall wins State Punt, Pass and Kick
Thirteen year old Ayden Woodall from Darlington traveled with his parents as his guest to Sunday's Carolina Panthers NFL game against the San Diego Chargers. The trip wasn't just as to see the football...
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RRPD blotter: December 5-11, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Monday December 5, 2016 • Shaqueea Shonta Richardson, 20, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested and charged around...
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Christmas greenery: HCS schools invite parents to lunchroom Thursday
Throughout the fall, students in the Halifax County School System have been offered locally grown collard greens on the lunch line. Thursday, parents of students in all the schools in will have the...
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Man charged as habitual felon after store BE&L probe
An Enfield man who allegedly broke-in and stole from a local convenience store, including its cash register, was arrested today after a four-month investigation. Enfield police Chief Tyree Davis said...
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