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Lady Patriots earn conference title
The Cornerstone Christian School Lady Patriots clinched the CAANC conference title for the second year in a row with a 51-23 win over Heritage Christian of Zebulon Tuesday night. Leading scorers for...
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Middle school tourney moves to Weldon Middle
The RMSAA Conference Basketball Tournament has been moved to Weldon Middle school for Wednesday and Thursday games. Tuesday Feb 14 (BOYS ONLY) #4 seed Rocky Mount Prep beat #5 seed Enfield Middle...
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Harbor Freight Tools opening in city
Harbor Freight Tools, which has 750 locations throughout the country, plans to open a store in Roanoke Rapids. Email correspondence between the city and the company’s legal compliance department in...
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Man wanted in Weldon shooting surrenders
A Murfreesboro man wanted in a shooting outside a Weldon multi-purpose venue surrendered to the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office Monday. Deputy Chief James Avens of the Weldon Police Department said...
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Court eyes June sentencing for 13 Rockfish defendants
United States Senior Judge Malcolm Howard Tuesday agreed to continue the sentencing of 13 of the 14 Operation Rockfish defendants until the June 13 term of court. The only defendant not named in an...
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Speeding stop nets concealed weapon count
A Littleton man was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and other traffic offenses following a stop for speeding Tuesday. Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said in a...
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Harvick scheduled to appear in Roanoke Rapids
NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick is scheduled to sign autographs at the Grand Opening of the Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Roanoke Rapids, NC on Wednesday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to Noon ET. 250 tickets will be...
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The 1 A Tar Roanoke Basketball conference Tournament info
The 1 A Tar Roanoke Basketball conference Tournament Wednesday results reported and Thursday scheduled games at Weldon High with $6 Admission. Wednesday February 15th at Weldon High 4:30PM JV boys...
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Monday presents final chance for streetscape input
The public will have another chance Monday to review streetscape plans for Roanoke Avenue as well the green space left by the demolition of 1026 Roanoke Avenue. Main Street Development Director...
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Planning board recommends rejection of Becker Dr. rezoning
The Roanoke Rapids Planning Board this evening voted to recommend city council reject a rezoning proposal which could lead to an age-restricted senior apartment complex off Becker Drive. The...
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Woman charged in Monday night stabbing
Enfield police today arrested a woman who reportedly stabbed her boyfriend with a kitchen knife. The 55-year-old victim called 911 Monday night around 9 to report Jaquayla Mitchell, 21, stabbed him...
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Elma Conner Clark
Elma Conner Clark of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry and Ester Mosley Conner. Elma was preceded in death by her husband,...
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1A TarRoanoke Tourney Championship set
The 1 A Tar Roanoke Basketball conference Tournament Thursday results reported and Friday Championship scheduled games at Weldon High with $6 Admission. Thursday February 16th at Weldon High 4:30PM JV...
View ArticleOlivia Worsham Cannon
Mrs. Olivia Worsham Cannon age 91, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. Mrs. Cannon was born January 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Posey Lester Worsham and Macie Marie...
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Kennon "Mutt" Randolph Wrenn Sr.
Kennon "Mutt" Randolph Wrenn, Sr. 78 of Emporia Died Thursday February 16, 2017. Mutt was a native of Ante in Brunswick County and was the son of the late Horace Edwards and Ethel Mitchell Wrenn. Mutt...
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RRPD investigating attempted armed robbery
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating an attempted armed robbery which occurred at Rite Aid Thursday morning. The person shown in surveillance photos entered the store around 10 a.m. and picked up...
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Celebrate Recovery expanding reach to female inmates
Valley Community Church’s Celebrate Recovery is adding another dimension to its ministry by reaching out to female inmates in the Halifax County Detention Center. “It’s a combined effort,” Halifax...
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February 19, 2017
February 19, 2017J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public): Streetscape Public Input Meeting...
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Stabbing victim charged with assault on a female
The victim in an Enfield stabbing case has been charged with assault on a female. Enfield police Chief Tyree Davis said in a statement Erwin Taylor was arrested by Lieutenant Daniel Jones on an...
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Governor establishes reward in Bridgeman case
Governor Roy Cooper issued a proclamation of reward today for information in the case of Amy Wells Bridgeman, who was reported missing by her husband in June of 2013. “The case remains open,” Halifax...
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