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Jackets sweep Raiders in Henderson
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets basketball teams traveled to Henderson Thursday night to battle Southern Vance Raiders on the court. Roanoke Rapids won all three match-ups of the night. Roanoke...
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NEA falls at home to Community Christian
Northeast Academy varsity basketball teams fall at home Thursday night to Community Christian. Varsity Girls NEA 7 9 12 12 40 NEA Stats: Haley Jilcott 2, Addie Piper 7, Haven Jilcott 6,...
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Weldon Middle boys beat GCP
Weldon Middle basketball teams played Gaston College Prep Thursday. Weldon vs Gaston College Prep girls - No info reported Weldon Middle boys beat Gaston College Prep. 64-14. Weldon Stats: Quentin...
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RRPD blotter: January 20-26, 2017
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Deputy Chief Andy Jackson and Chief Chuck Hasty: Friday, January 20, 2017 At 9:30 p.m., Officer S. Blythe responded to the 1900...
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Kenneth Edward Brantley
Kenneth Edward Brantley, 88, of Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home. Mr. Brantley was born May 3, 1928 in Nash County to the late Edwin Brantley and Addie...
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January 29, 2017J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following...
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Lady Jackets win, boys fall in conference game
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets basketball teams hosted the South Granville Vikings in the "Hive" Friday night. Roanoke Rapids JV boy beat South Granville 56-42. Roanoke Rapids Stats: AJ Brown scored...
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Halifax basketball traveled to Faith Christian
The Halifax Academy basketball teams traveled to Rocky Mount to battle Faith Christian Friday night. The JV Lady Vikings fell to Faith Christian. Halifax Stats: Kayla Gaertner scored 8 points; 2...
View ArticleBeth Gray-Robertson
Beth Gray-Robertson, 62, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
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Child bitten by dog at Ledgerwood playground
A child was bitten by a dog at the Ledgerwood Field playground and required hospitalization, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department confirmed this afternoon. Chief Chuck Hasty said the call came in as a...
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Davie and Weldon Middle split in Saturday's game
William R. Davie Middle played a make-up basketball game against Weldon Middle this past Saturday. William R. Davie Lady Vikings beat the Weldon Lady Chargers 38-24. Weldon Stats: Taniyah Washington...
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Enfield seeks man wanted in Jan. 18 robbery
The Enfield Police Department is looking for a man who earlier this month allegedly robbed a victim at gunpoint, taking his wallet, cell phone and jewelry. Chief Tyree Davis said Judarrell Cortayvious...
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RRPD blotter: January 27-29, 2017
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Friday January 27, 2017 Jessica Sue Pittman and Callie Michelle Tanner, both 23 and both of Roanoke Rapids,...
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MSOD hosting ECU dance intensive
The Rock Myrick School of Dance/Valley Cheer will host it's ECU Dance Intensive Saturday February 11th 2017 from 9am-2pm. This camp is open to the public, if you bring 3 friends you can receive $15 off...
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John Albert Williams
John Albert Williams age 66, of Harrellsville, NC passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Life Care Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC. John was born May 1, 1950 in Hertford County, NC. He was preceded in...
View ArticleLouis J. Cardamone
Louis J. Cardamone, 91, of Richmond Road, Henrico passed away Saturday, January28, 2017 at Signature Healthcare. Louis was born October 28, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph Cardamone and...
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Mrs. Etta Paulette Walters Bishop
Mrs. Etta Paulette Walters Bishop died Saturday, January 28. She was 70 years old.A lifelong native of the Roanoke Valley, Etta was born in Halifax County to the late Jack Walters and Lula McDonald...
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Rebecca Anne Etheridge Barnes
Rebecca Anne Etheridge Barnes, 87, of Weldon, NC, died Saturday, January 28, 2017. Anne was born Nov. 4, 1929 in Edgecombe County, NC, daughter of the late Claude Etheridge and Grezelle Baldwin...
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Police seek info on sexual battery case
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is currently investigating a case involving sexual battery which occurred last Monday around 10:30 p.m. inside a business. Chief Chuck Hasty said the man pictured...
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TD Sports Mini-Mites regular season champions
TD Sports sponsored team were recently crowned the 2016-17 Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation regular season Champions in the Mini Mites League at TJ Davis recreation Center. Front row: Stephanie...
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