Chief honors officers, city employee at council meeting
Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty honored several officers during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. {gallery}rrpd17{/gallery} In the first matter, Hasty recognized the retirement of Officer...
View ArticleTillmon trial now scheduled for April
Antonio Tillmon’s Operation Rockfish trial in federal court has been moved to the April 24 term, court records show. Senior United States District Judge Malcolm Howard approved the continuation in the...
View ArticleHCSO roundup: Armed robbery arrest, drug charges
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Chief Deputy Scott Hall: {gallery}hcso17{/gallery} On Monday, Mikel Orlando Rainey surrendered at the Halifax County Sheriff’s...
View Article15-year-old charged in student stabbing
An 18-year-old was stabbed and a 15-year-old arrested in an assault which occurred in a boy’s restroom on the campus of Northwest Halifax High School Tuesday afternoon. Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the...
View ArticleHalifax varsity sweeps Ridgecroft Wednesday
Halifax Academy hosted Ridgecroft Academy Wednesday night. Halifax Academy JV Lady Vikings lost to Ridgecroft. Halifax Stats: Macie Price - 2 points, 3 rebounds Ella Howell - 1 point, 1 rebound Megan...
View ArticleMiddle school basketball action 1-18-17
The RMSAA (Roanoke Middle School Athletic Association) basketball conference boys and girls basketball results from Wednesday January 18th reported to RRspin.com/Sports. William R Davie sweeps Conway...
View ArticleFrank Willard Moseley
Frank Willard Moseley, age 77, of Valentines, VA passed away January 19, 2017. He was the son of the late Jessie and Mildred Moseley. He is survived by his children, Troy L. Moseley and Cathy Baird,...
View ArticlePlanning board to continue deliberation of Becker Dr. rezoning
The Roanoke Rapids Planning Board agreed this evening to continue deliberation of a proposed rezoning which could lead to a senior apartment complex in the Becker Drive area. Planning board member...
View ArticleMedlin set for state DYW competition
Mira Medlin was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Roanoke Valley this past June, winning more than $7,500 in scholarships and prizes. Now she advances to the state program to be held January...
View ArticleTerry E. Woods
Mr. Terry E. Woods, age 85, of Conway, NC passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital. Mr. Woods was born December 4, 1931 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late...
View ArticleWarrants filed, man sought in Wednesday shooting
Roanoke Rapids police are looking for a man who allegedly fired gunshots in the area of the 700-800 blocks of Vance Street Wednesday night. Officer P. Smith was on routine patrol when he heard at least...
View ArticleDonation allows clean approach to school attendance
Goodwill Community Foundation donated $22,372 to Halifax County Schools to purchase and house commercial washers and dryers at all 10 schools in the district. The washer and dryer initiative is an...
View ArticleLittleton drug raids result in cocaine trafficking counts
Drug sweeps which occurred hours apart resulted in the seizure of trafficking amounts of cocaine as well as money and guns. {gallery}trafficking{/gallery} Both raids took place in the Littleton area,...
View ArticleRoanoke Valley crime briefs
Crime reports from across the Roanoke Valley: January 20 Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reports Damion Artis, 29, of Roanoke Rapids, was arrested today. The arrest stems...
View ArticleJanuary 22, 2017
January 22, 2017J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public): Beautification Committee Monday,...
View ArticleElam signs contract to begin HCC presidency
Michael Elam signed a three-year contract today to become the fifth president of Halifax Community College. The contract is effective February 1 and extends through January 31 of 2020.Elam was the...
View ArticleMiddle school basketball action 1-19-17
The RMSAA (Roanoke Middle School Athletic Association) basketball conference boys and girls basketball results from Thursday January 19th reported to RRspin.com/Sports Weldon Middle Vs Enfield Middle...
View ArticleNEA at Pungo results
Northeast Academy basketball teams traveled to Pungo Thursday night. JV Girls NEA 7 13 16 10 46 NEA Stats: Carly Stephenson 14, Olivia Wheeler 2, Jessie Martin 8, Allie Liverman 6, Emalee...
View ArticleLady Jackets remain undefeated in conference play
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets basketball teams traveled to North Carolina School of Science and Math Friday night. Roanoke Rapids Varsity girls team beat NCSSM 55-39. Roanoke Rapids Stats:: Anna...
View ArticleYouth baseball sign-ups have began
RR Youth Baseball Association - Registration for the 2017 spring baseball season is now underway. Please pick up your forms from the T.J. Davis Recreation Center and turn them in by March 11th. Player...
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