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Murder charge lodged in Monday shooting
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is still trying to determine motive in the Monday morning murder of a 19-year-old Como man. Sears Captain Patrick Jacobs said investigators are not sure why...
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2016 task force stats released
Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp released the 2016 statistics for the City County Drug Task Force. “I commend the task force which includes the Roanoke Rapids and Weldon police departments on a job...
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Ruth Bernard Hart Hedgepeth
Ruth Bernard Hart Hedgepeth, 85, passed away on January 3, 2017. Ruth was born in La Grange, NC on March 14, 1931 and was one of eight children of the late Mary Louvenia Aycock Hart and William Gardner...
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KIPP boys edge out Weldon on court
KIPP High traveled to Weldon Tuesday night. KIPP Varsity boys edged out Weldon 66-60. KIPP Stats: Jarvis Adams scored 25 points Jaylin Pierce scored 14 points Kalyb Garner scored 8 points
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Wednesday 1-4-17 Middle school basketball action
Wednesday January 4th Roanoke Middle School Athletic Association conference basketball game results reported to RRspin Sports William R. Davie Middle Lady Vikings beat Gaston College Prep. 53-28...
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County men, one identified as alleged shooter, charged in Burlington murder
Two Halifax County men are among four people who have been charged in a murder and armed robbery in Burlington. Williams, left, and Starks Tyrees Nathaniel Williams, 17, of Weldon, was arrested Tuesday...
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Car stuck, drugs flushed in Faulcon Rd. raid
Drugs were found in a septic tank and two men were detained after their car got stuck following an afternoon raid in the Faulcon Road area Wednesday. {gallery}faulconroad{/gallery} Agents of the City...
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Roanoke Rapids athletics canceled for Friday and Saturday
Due to the threat of severe weather all Roanoke Rapids High School athletic activities scheduled for Friday January 6th and Saturday January 7th have been canceled. Friday's Basketball game for Friday...
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City recreation youth basketball results and standings
The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Youth basketball league results and unofficial standings. Mini Mites League 12/17/16 games Affordable Heating and Air 19 TD Sports 18 Boone’s Bombers 24...
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HCSO roundup: Beer theft; cocaine arrest
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following: Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual and car in the accompanying photo gallery....
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NWS: Valley at risk for heaviest amounts of snowfall
The Roanoke Valley is one of the areas in Central North Carolina which is at risk for heaviest amounts of snowfall, the National Weather Service in Raleigh reported at its latest briefing this...
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Virgie Irene King, 88 of Elam Road, White Plains, VA passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
View ArticleMrs. Bertha Dorothy "Dotty" Fink Ronk
Mrs. Bertha Dorothy "Dotty" Fink Ronk, age 84, of Seaboard, NC, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. Mrs. Ronk was born August 23, 1932, in Troy, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph Miller and Bertha...
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Halifax varsity girls improve to 11-1
Halifax Academy traveled to Lawrence Academy Thursday night. Halifax Academy JV Lady Vikings lost to Lawrence Academy. Halifax Academy Stats: Kayla Gaertner scored 6 points; 2 rebounds Kallie Barnes...
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Chaloner sweeps Gaston on court
Chaloner Middle played Gaston Middle in basketball Thursday afternoon. Chaloner Middle boys beat Gaston Middle 60-25. Chaloner Stats: Po'Boigh King scored 14 points Jacob Knight scored 12 points...
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William R. Davie sweeps Rocky Mount Prep
William R. Davie Middle school faced Rocky Mount Prep Thursday afternoon. The William R. Davie girls beat Rocky Mount Prep 64-48. William R. Davie Stats: KK Squire scored 54 points A. Solomon scored 2...
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Jackets sweep KIPP in "HIVE"
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets basketball teams hosted KIPP High at the "HIVE" Thursday night. The Roanoke Rapids JV boys kicked the night off with a 54-32 win Roanoke Rapids JV Stats: Kemarcus Key...
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RRPD blotter: December 30, 2016-January 5, 2017
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Friday December 30, 2016• Travis D. Harrell, 27, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested and charged at...
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NEA Thursday results hosting Pungo
Northeast Academy hosted Pungo Thursday in Lasker. The NEA Eagles JV girls beat Pungo 34-17.NEA 11 11 10 2 34 NEA Stats: Carly 2, Stephenson 22, Olivia Wheeler 2, Jessie Martin 6,...
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Weldon seeks info on beer theft
The Weldon Police Department is investigating a larceny which occurred at New Dixie Mart located at 1617 Julian R. Allsbrook Highway in Weldon on December 31 around 10:45 pm....
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