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RR public works: Snowfall total could be near a foot
The Roanoke Rapids Public Works Department has treated roads with some 18,000 gallons of brine as it awaits a winter storm which could bring as much as a foot of snow to the area this evening. “We’re...
View ArticleJanuary 8, 2017
January 8, 2017J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public): Roanoke Rapids City Council (Special...
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Adult kosmic dodgeball tournament Champions
The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department held an Adult Kosmic Dodgeball Tournament Friday at the TJ Davis Recreation Center. This tournament was played under blacklights and the players were...
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Extremely cold temperatures to follow in storm's wake
The National Weather Service says snow should be tapering off by late this afternoon or early this evening. In the wake of the storm dry, but extremely cold, conditions will follow, the NWS said in its...
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Halifax Academy alumni Williams continues to shine on the court
EMORY, Va. - Freshman Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) recorded her ninth double-double with 13 rebounds and a season-high 25 points, while junior Amber Lee (Rockville, Va./Patrick...
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Monday closings and delays
Here are known closings and delays for Monday: Closings Cornerstone Christian Gaston College Prep Gingerbread House Halifax Academy All Halifax County courts Halifax Community College Halifax County...
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Morning fire consumes Scotland Neck house
Fire destroyed a house on East Tenth Street in Scotland Neck this morning. Chief Debby Hopkins said the residents of the two-story wood-framed house were not home because the pipes had frozen and they...
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RRPD blotter: January 6-7, 2017
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Friday, January 6, 2017• Donnell Jarryl Burgess, 20, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested and charged at...
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Police investigating possible illegal transport of cigarettes
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating the possible illegal transportation of cigarettes after 150 cartons were discovered on a charter bus which broke down in the city this morning. The black market...
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I found bread, I found milk
The vast milk and bread conspiracy theorists will tell you there is no bread or milk to be found. I found bread and I found milk Thursday evening when I went to the grocery store. Yes, the bread I...
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Tuesday closings and delays
Here are the known closings and delays for Tuesday: All Halifax County government offices will be closedHalifax Community College will be closed but will resume its standard operating schedule...
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Clara Elizabeth Taylor Walker
Clara Elizabeth Taylor Walker, 89, died Friday, January 6, 2017, in Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Clara was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, December 29, 1927, to the late...
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Weldon man charged in Monday robbery
A Weldon man was charged Monday in an afternoon armed robbery. Raheem Scott, 19, was jailed on $15,000 secured bond and awaits a February 15 court date, according to a statement by Chief Deputy Scott...
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City gets clean audit, but must look at revenue alternatives
While the city is not in financial trouble, it can’t afford to keep using significant amounts of reserve funds to balance its budget.That was the assessment of its auditor this evening as he presented...
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Wednesday closings and delays
Here are the known closings and delays for Wednesday: Bertie and Hertford County courts closed Cornerstone Christian closedGaston College Prep closedHalifax Academy closedHalifax County Schools...
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Williams earns player of week award
St. Louis, Mo. - Freshman women’s basketball player Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./ Halifax Academy) was named the USBWA (US Basketball Writers Association) Division III National Player of the Week...
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Chamber president candidate interview: William Clow
The executive committee and the search committee of the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce has narrowed its choice of candidates for the president/CEO position to two finalists. This comes after 49...
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Pair with pending court dates face more charges
A man and woman who already have pending court dates are scheduled for court appearances in February after their arrests Tuesday on breaking, entering and larceny counts related to the theft of a...
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Thursday delays
Here are the known delays for Thursday: Weldon City Schools two-hour delayNorthampton County Schools two-hour delayHalifax County Schools on two-hour delay
View ArticleTommy Lee Winebrenner
Tommy Lee Winebrenner, 80, of Lake Gaston died Wednesday January 11, 2017. Tommy a native of Wolf Lake, Indiana was the son of the late Heber and Marcile Marker Winebrenner.He served in the United...
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