NEA varsity girls fall TIC
Northeast Academy action in the NCISAA TIC conference tournament Terra Ceia Christian School. The NEA Varsity girls fall to Ridgecroft School 43-25 NEA 2 4 8 11 25 RCS 9 8 13 13...
View ArticleHughes waives right to detention hearing
Ervin Hughes waived his right to a detention hearing today and was remanded to the custody of United States Marshals Service. Documents filed in the federal court system do not provide an explanation...
View ArticleHollister man charged in B&E spree
A Hollister man was arrested Wednesday in connection to several break-ins which occurred over five days last month. Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Keith McCoy...
View ArticleFebruary 12, 2017
February 12, 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 Planning Board...
View ArticleMildred H. Harvell
Mildred H. Harvell, age 93, of Weldon, died Wednesday, at her residence. She was born in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Hezzie G. Hodges and Selena Clary Hodges. Mrs. Harvell was a former...
View ArticleEric Long Clary
Eric Long Clary 81, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday February 10, 2017. He was the son of the late Herbert Allen and Gladys Baird Clary. He worked in the Textile industry as a supervisor for J.P....
View ArticleRRHS Coach Mac remains stable
Roanoke Rapids High school Athletic Director Eric McDaniels remains in Weke Med in Raleigh in stable condition according to his family. Coach MacDaniels family confirmed the coach is being evaluated...
View ArticleHalifax Lady Vikings headed to conference championship
The #1 1A seed Halifax Academy Varsity Girls worked hard Friday afternoon advancing to the CIC championship. The Halifax Academy Lady Vikings beat the #3 1A seed Kerr/Vance Academy 39-33 Friday in the...
View ArticleCounterfeit clothing seized in Weldon business raid
Counterfeit clothing was seized from a Weldon business today and its owners arrested, according to the City County Drug Task Force. A task force statement released by the Weldon Police Department said...
View ArticleClary's Motor Speedway car show set
Clary's Motor Speedway is set to host their 1st Annual Car Show at Tractor Supply of Roanoke Rapids NC. 9am-3pm March 18, 2017. There will be giving out trophies for the best looking car in each...
View ArticleQuality Cuts tournament Champions
The Quality Cuts sponsored Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Youth basketball league won the end of season Mighty-Mites Tournament championship game Monday Feb 6th. Back row head coach Darbie...
View ArticleNEA JV Lady Eagles headed to TIC Championship
Northeast Academy action in the NCISAA TIC conference tournament Terra Ceia Christian School. NEA 11 17 4 13 45 NEA Stats: Carly Stephenson 13, Olivia Wheeler 10, Jessie Martin 8, Allie...
View ArticleMarijuana counts lodged against city man
A Roanoke Rapids man already scheduled for a February 28 court appearance was charged Thursday on marijuana counts. Brandon Elliot Medlin, 39, was charged by the City County Drug Task Force with felony...
View ArticleMiddle school basketball tourney set
The RMSAA Conference Basketball Tournament has been set and all games will be played at William R. Davie Middle starting Monday February 13th. Monday Feb 13 (GIRLS ONLY) 3:15 to 4:30 (#4 Weldon...
View ArticleJV Jackets boys win and win conference
Roanoke Rapids High School JV boys basketball team beat Warren County Friday night to finish their 2016-17 season with a win and as the JV boys 2A NCC Champions. Coach Warren and the JV Jackets beat...
View ArticleChaloner gym sustains heavy smoke damage after apparent lift fire
The Chaloner Middle School gym sustained heavy smoke damage this morning after a battery-operated lift apparently caught fire. The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District is in the process of determining...
View Article1A Tar-Roanoke conference basketball tourney set
The 1 A Tar Roanoke Basketball conference Tournament has been set. Tuesday's first round is spread out at different locations, but Wednesday-Friday games will be at Weldon High. Tuesday February 14th...
View ArticleLady Jackets earn conference title
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets Varsity girls basketball team beat the Warren County Eagles 66-58 Friday night in Warrington to earn the 2A Northern Carolina Conference championship title. This is...
View ArticleAlex Millard Cobb
Alex Millard Cobb, 87, of 2847 Highway 48, Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Signature Healthcare. He is the son of the late Alex and Zola Phelps Cobb. He was a Sergeant in the...
View ArticleNorthwest senior night
Northwest Halifax Vikings basketball teams closed out it's 2016-17 regular season Friday night at home on Senior Night. Northwest Halifax JV- 81 Granville Central- 38 Jyrelle Alston- 20 points...
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