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Middle school basketball action 2-1-17
The RMSAA (Roanoke Middle School Athletic Association) basketball conference boys and girls basketball results from Wednesday February 1st reported to RRspin.com/Sports. William R. Davie Middle Vs....
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Weldon man wanted by feds surrenders in Greenville
A federal detention hearing is set Tuesday in Raleigh for a Weldon man arrested in Greenville Wednesday. The hearing for Erwin Rodell Hughes, 40, who also, according to federal court records, goes by...
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Complaints lead to cocaine seizure, arrest on Maria Ave.
Heavy complaints drew City County Drug Task Force agents to Maria Avenue where 20 grams of cocaine was seized and a 26-year-old man was arrested. Captain A.M. Harris said in a statement agents executed...
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Rooker signs letter of intent for Bulldogs
Roanoke Rapids High school senior Yellow Jackets football athlete Jake Rooker signed his National Letter of Intent to play football on the next level Thursday morning in the RRHS media center...
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Gaston College Prep and Enfield Middle split on court
The RMSAA (Roanoke Middle School Athletic Association) basketball conference boys and girls basketball results from Thursday February 2nd reported to RRspin.com/Sports. Gaston College Prep Vs. Enfield...
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Homicide investigation continues in Littleton
Littleton police and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are conducting a homicide probe after receiving a report Thursday afternoon.Chief Winifred Bowens said the department responded to...
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Some area basketball projections are out
WRAL's www.HighSchoolOT.com is providing updates to the basketball playoff projections over the final weeks of the season. The projections below are done following the guidelines set by the N.C. High...
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Cookin' it Colonial style: Historic site begins culinary demos
While there will be no public taste tests, visitors to Historic Halifax will be able to see and smell 18th Century cooking creations and techniques throughout this month. Called Pass the Pepper,...
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Undercover buy leads to marijuana counts
The head of the City County Drug Task Force said the organization will continue monitoring a business where an employee was charged with selling marijuana to an undercover agent Thursday.Captain A.M....
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Chase ends in arrest; crack, pot seizure
A chase in Scotland Neck Thursday ended with the seizure of 28 crack rocks and 1.8 ounces of marijuana, the town’s police department reports. {gallery}snchase{/gallery} Captain T. Parker said officers...
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Two weeks back in business, couple faces more trafficking counts
Exactly two weeks ago, City County Drug Task Force agents went to East End Avenue in the Littleton area and arrested Michael Stansbury and his girlfriend, Christine Gilchrist, on cocaine trafficking...
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RRPD seeks assistance in solving December B&Es
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a person involved in a breaking and entering of a business in the 1300 block of Roanoke Avenue. There were two...
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Hearty patriots, stinky venison and horned cattle
Our founding fathers were a brave lot or hearty lot, depending on your perspective and judging from the stuff they ate. Sure, there was no refrigeration back in those days, no stoves or even Yeti...
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February 5, 2017
February 5, 2017J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public):Roanoke Rapids City Council (Regular...
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Joseph C. Edwards Jr.
Joseph Clarence Edwards, Jr., 94, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away February 3, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was a lifelong resident of...
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Eddie Lee Rolfe Sr.
Eddie Lee “Pops” Rolfe, Sr., 78, died at his home on Hockaday Road Thursday, February 2, 2017. Eddie was born in Mecklenburg County, VA, August 17, 1938, to the late Littleton and Sally Beth Rolfe. He...
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Halifax JV girls earn win to close regular season
Halifax Academy basketball teams closed their 2016-17 regular season out on the road in Greenville to face the Oakwood School. Halifax Academy JV Lady Vikings earned their first win of the season...
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NEA varsity girls and boys fall on senior night
Northeast Academy hosted Faith Christian Thursday night to close out their 2016-17 regular season. JV girls NEA 8 5 12 7 32 NEA Stats: Carly Stephenson 14, Jessie Martin 2, Allie Liverman...
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Jackets sweep Raiders
Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets hosted and swept all three game against the Southern Vance Raider in the "HIVE" Friday night on White Out t-shirt night. The Roanoke Rapids JV boys beat Southern Vance...
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JV and Varsity Vikings win, while Freshman lady charger outscores team
The Northwest Halifax Vikings traveled across County to battle the Weldon City High school Chargers. The Northwest Halifax JV boys opened the night with a 72-65 win. Northwest JV Stats: Cadrilyus...
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