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One sought, two surrender in dogfighting case
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man allegedly tied to a dogfighting operation in the Five Points area. {gallery}dogfighting{/gallery} Chief Deputy Scott Hall said in a statement...
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Testimony ties indecent liberties count to kiss on neck
Testimony today tied the indecent liberties with a minor count against a Roanoke Rapids minister to a kiss he reportedly gave the victim when she was 15 which extended from her collarbone to earlobe....
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Halifax volleyball fall at home
Halifax Academy Lady Vikings volleyball team hosted Wilson Christian Academy Tuesday afternoon. Halifax JV team fell in two set, while the Varsity lost in three sets 25-20, 25-23 and 27-25. Halifax...
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JV Jackets volleyball sting in three
Roanoke Rapids JV Volleyball team beat to Henderson in three sets Tuesday afternoon. 25-19, 25-11 and 25-23. The JV and Varsity Jackets travel to Hertford County Thursday to take on the Bears with a...
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Jacket teammates bond
The JV and Varsity Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets football team treated to football movie Tuesday night. About half the teammates and several coaches had the opportunity to watch the true story movie...
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Sadler and oneMain back in 2017
OneMain Extends JRM Sponsorship with New Multi-Year Deal Elliott Sadler to return to JR Motorsports in No. 1 One Main Chevrolet MOORESVILLE, N.C. – OneMain, America’s premier consumer finance company,...
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Golf tournament sign-ups
New Life Church of Christ is taking registrations for a September 17th golf tournament. The tournament is to raise funds for the Church youth "All Things New Youth Group". The 2 man Captains choice...
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City USSSA softball August 18th,22nd and 23rd results
Roanoke Valley League USSSA slow-pitch softball results reported to RRspin.com Sports. Results for RVL Thursday 8/18/16 Church League NL Disc 16 SRB 17 Valley 8 FCC 18 NL Amb 17 Calvary 13...
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Judge denies motion to dismiss count against minister
The state rested its case today and the defense called no witnesses in the trial of a Roanoke Rapids minister charged with indecent liberties with a minor. Superior Court Judge J.C. Cole of Perquimans...
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Assistant DA on Meinsen verdict: 'Older people should know better'
In less than 30 minutes this evening a jury returned a verdict of guilty in the case of a Roanoke Rapids minister charged with a count of indecent liberties with a child. “I think it had a lot to do...
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Vikings and Warriors split in volleyball
Halifax Academy Lady Vikings hosted Lawrence Academy Warriors Wednesday afternoon and split the match-up. In JV action, the Lady Vikings lost in two sets 25-15 and 25-11. The Varsity Lady Vikings...
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Thomas Wayne 'Tommy' Joyner Sr.
Mr. Thomas Wayne “Tommy” Joyner Sr., age 67, of Littleton, NC passed away Monday, August 22, 2016. Tommy was born on December 4, 1948 in Halifax County, NC, the son of the late Thomas Mason Joyner and...
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Roanoke Rapids JV tie in soccer
Roanoke Rapids JV men's soccer team hosted Henderson Collegiate High Wednesday night at Hoyle field to a 4-4 tie. Goals for the Roanoke Rapids were by: Logan Walton, Gray Draper, Seth Bohanon with 2....
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Police investigating Henry St. shooting
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating the shooting of a wheelchair-bound man which occurred in the 900 block of Henry Street shortly before 9 this evening.Captain Bobby Martin said the victim was...
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City USSSA softball Open Men's League August 24th results
Roanoke Valley Open Men's League USSSA slow-pitch softball results reported to RRspin.com Sports. Wednesday August 24th 911 S.T.S 0 Dis. Customs 21 Sm. Banditz 3 Hittas 13 River B.K. 23...
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Three days in court
Three days in court and our outlook is a little jaundiced. Our faith in humanity is not shattered, just a tad broken.We began our court coverage Monday knowing there would be jury selection in a...
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Search under way in old airport area for missing man
Law enforcement and other first responders are searching for a 30-year-old man who was reported missing earlier in the month. The report Gary Joe Youngblood was missing was received on August 5,...
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Intense search for missing man yields no results
A widespread search for a missing man in the area of the old airport this afternoon ended with no signs of him. “There was no evidence discovered that would help us,” Captain Bobby Martin of the...
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Peggy Ann Cornett Cook
Peggy Ann Cornett Cook age 72, entered into her eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Peggy was born August 3, 1944 in Southampton County, VA, the daughter of the late Horace...
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JV Jackets sting Bulldogs
The Roanoke Rapids JV Yellow Jackets football team hosted the Brunswick County Virginia Bulldogs at Hoyle field Thursday night. The JV Jackets picked up where they left off last season and earned a win...
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