Kelly Williams double doubles again in Saturday's win.
LANCASTER, Pa. – The Randolph Macon College women's basketball team won in dominating fashion versus Franklin & Marshall 64-49 on Saturday afternoon. Two Yellow Jackets recorded double-doubles...
View ArticleNCSO investigating murder outside Severn
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into a murder which occurred this morning outside Severn on Vaughn Creek Road. Sheriff Jack Smith said the name of the victim, who...
View ArticleBoy was first baby of 2017 at HRMC
The first baby of 2017 in Halifax County was a 7 pound, 3 ounce boy born to a Jackson couple Sunday. Benton Doyle Barrett is the son of Kelen and Benton Barrett of Jackson. Baby Barrett was born...
View ArticleClara Louise Oakley Barfield
Clara Louise Oakley Barfield, 93, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Signature Healthcare in Roanoke Rapids. She was born in Greenville, North Carolina to the late Charles Thomas Oakley, Sr....
View ArticleCassie Smith Dalton
Cassie Smith Dalton, 95 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was born in Pittsylvania County, VA, to the late Lonie Francis and Geter Coleman Smith. She was also preceded...
View ArticleWilliams named the ODAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
FOREST, Va.- Freshman women’s basketball player Kelly Williams (Garysburg, Va./ Halifax Academy) was named the ODAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. She and the Yellow Jackets went 3-1, including...
View ArticleGrandmother faces abduction charge for failing to return child
A Bertie County grandmother is refusing to return her grandchild to its mother in Halifax County and Enfield police have filed a warrant for her arrest for felony child abduction. The matter stems from...
View ArticleFree girls softball clinic January 22nd
The Clinton based Lady Lightning travel showcase softball team will be hosting a free Softball clinic January 22nd in Roanoke Rapids. The clinic will run from 2-5 PM at the Roanoke Rapids High Armory...
View ArticleScores of pills seized in New Year's Eve stop
Painkillers, amphetamines, penicillin and prednisone were part of a New Year’s Eve seizure by the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Approximately 260 pills and four packages of amphetamine was...
View ArticleMan with past fed conviction charged in Enfield raid
An Enfield man with a past federal conviction was arrested on marijuana charges following a Monday evening raid. Enfield Police Chief Tyree Davis said this evening his department has already been in...
View ArticleMary Driggers Price
Mary Driggers Price, 52, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Vidant Health Center in Greenville, NC. Mary was born in Waldorf, MD, March 29, 1964, to the late Willard Eldon and Betty Ann Meadows...
View ArticleRichard Linwood Carter
Richard Linwood Carter, 86, died Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Scotland Manor Healthcare Center in Scotland Neck. Richard was born in Halifax County, June 27, 1930, to the late Enoch Marvin and Lorena...
View ArticleVirginia Martin Gilliam
Mrs. Virginia Martin Gilliam age 87, formerly of Milwaukee passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Mrs. Gilliam was born March 25, 1929 in Northampton County, NC, the daughter of the late Ravie Martin...
View ArticleJackets split with South Granville Vikings
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets basketball teams traveled to Creedmoor Tuesday night to face the South Granville Vikings. The Roanoke Rapids JV boys kicked the night off with a 62-59 win Roanoke...
View ArticleHalifax Academy varsity teams on winning track
Halifax Academy traveled to Wilson Christian Academy Tuesday night. Halifax Academy JV Lady Vikings fall to Wilson Christian Academy. Halifax Academy Stats: Kallie Barnes scored 4 points; 1rebound...
View ArticleWilliams earns her eighth double-double of the season
BRIDGEWATER, Va. – The Randolph-Macon women's basketball team improved to 2-1 in ODAC play with an impressive 81-54 win over Bridgewater on Tuesday night. Freshman Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./...
View ArticleLady Jaguars fall to Riverside Knights
The Northampton Lady Jaguars fall to Riverside Knights 58-64. Northampton Lady Jaguars Stats: Milequa Eason scored 18 points 5 steals Bryonna Woofter scored 9 points 3 assist 4 steals Ranajah Lane...
View ArticleLady Chargers crush Lady Pride
Weldon Lady Chargers beat KIPP Pride 58-19 Tuesday night in Weldon. Weldon Lady Chargers (4-2) Stats: REAGAN FAULCON(So) scored 4 points KENDREALL COPELAND(Sr) scored 5 points TACARA ASHE(Fr) scored 12...
View ArticleProposed amendments to hunting regs on table in county
Proposed amendments to hunting regulations are on the table in Halifax County. The proposals were initially discussed Tuesday by county commissioners which led to consensus further talks be held with...
View ArticleThree RRHS students charting course for studies abroad
Three Roanoke Rapids High School students have received the Global Navigator Scholarship for summer study abroad programs in France, Italy, and the Dominican Republic. The scholarship, sponsored by...
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