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Possible gang ties investigated following Wednesday arrest
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and City County Drug Task Force is investigating the possibility of gang ties to a man who already faces a charge stemming from a 2016 shooting and was arrested...
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Sadler set to race Daytona 500
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) announced today that the team will compete in the 59th running of the Daytona 500 with Elliott Sadler behind the wheel of the No.7 Golden Corral...
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Chamber president candidate interview: Jim Trzinski
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...
View ArticleHattie Mae Bogart
Hattie Mae Bogart 83, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Virginia Beach, Va. Hattie was born in Roanoke Rapids on October 22, 1933 and worked for the Daily Herald and 2nd...
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Another delay possible in Tillmon trial
A possible delay in the trial of Operation Rockfish defendant Antonio Tillmon could be in the offing after his new attorney filed a motion for a continuance in the police corruption case. Tillmon is...
View ArticleDorothy Mae Meadows Curling
Dorothy Mae Meadows Curling, 96, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday January 12, 2017. Dorothy, a native of Halifax County, was the daughter of the Harvey Leon and Edith Toler Meadows. She is also...
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Mr. George Washington Cooke
Mr. George Washington Cooke, age 94, of Enfield, NC passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Mr. Cooke was born April 7, 1922 in Nash county, NC the son of the late Willie Otis Cooke and Lincey Griffin...
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Littleton man arrested in weekend B&E spree
A Littleton man was charged today with 13 counts of breaking and entering motor vehicles as well as other related counts, the town’s police department reported this evening. The charges lodged against...
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Middle school basketball returns to action
The RMSAA (Roanoke Middle School Athletic Association) basketball conference boys and girls basketball teams were back in action Thursday afternoon. The following scores and stats were reported to...
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RRHS updated remaining basketball schedule
The Roanoke Rapids High school Remaining Basketball schedule: Friday 1/13 Franklinton Away 6:00 Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys Saturday 1/14 Northampton County Away 4:00 Friday 1/20 NCSSM Away 6:00...
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NEA basketball action at TCCS
The Northeast Academy Eagles basketball team traveled Thursday for a conference game against Terra Ceia Christian. JV GirlsNEA 17 12 10 4 43 NEA Stats: Carly Stephenson 16, Olivia...
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RRPD blotter: January 10-12, 2017
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Tuesday January 10, 2017• Zatez Shermal Perry, 17, was arrested and charged at approximately noon with...
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Edmonds faces county charges
A man who faces numerous charges mainly related to vehicle break-ins filed by the Littleton Police Department now faces charges from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Ricky Edmonds faces charges for...
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MLK Day events set in Halifax, Northampton
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events will be held in Halifax and Northampton counties. Sunday wreath laying Commemorations in Halifax County begin Sunday at 3 p.m. with the annual wreath laying ceremony...
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HCSO seeks clues in Essex sweepstakes robbery
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery which occurred last Friday at Diamond City Sweepstakes which is located in the Essex Plaza off Highway 561. Detective R.M. Brown...
View ArticleJanuary 15, 2017
January 15, 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 (Regular...
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RAGE sets up ring at NEA
"RAGE Bowl 2017" RAGE Wrestling Warriors returns to Northeast Academy in Lasker, NC on Saturday, January 14,2017. Come out and enjoy a great night of Christ-centered entertainment on Saturday with...
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Halifax Academy varsity sweeps Epiphany
Halifax Academy traveled to New Bern to battle Epiphany Friday night. Halifax Academy JV Lady Vikings lost to Epiphany. Halifax Academy JV boys beat Epiphany 60-49. Halifax Academy Stats: Thomas...
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Warren Elmer Exline
Warren Elmer Exline, 85, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2017 in his home. Mr. Exline was born December 23, 1931 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death...
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Jacket wrestlers improved to 8-0
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets wrestling team improved to 8-0 Friday after defeating North Johnston 57-17. Results starting at: 113 Andres Vazquez (NJ ) pin Shamar Cogdell 3:40 120 Ethan Dixon ( RR...
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