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Williams records 20th double double
ASHLAND, Va. - Freshman Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) recorded her 20th double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds, one of three to score in double figures, as the Randolph-Macon...
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18-year-old dies in Northampton crash
An 18-year-old Gaston woman died and the driver of the vehicle was airlifted for further treatment following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 35 in Northampton County Friday afternoon. Trooper J.T....
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ALE secures warrant in aftermath of Weldon shooting
North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement has issued a warrant connected to a party in Weldon in which a shooting occurred outside the premises earlier this month. Special Agent R.L. Parker said this...
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Weldon investigates Maple St. shooting
Weldon police are investigating a shooting which occurred early Saturday evening. A statement by the department and an officer on duty this morning confirmed the shooting took place on Maple Street and...
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Helen Baggett Wallace
Helen Baggett Wallace passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Henry Grady and Elvira Electra Robinson Baggett. Helen was also preceded in death by her brothers, James...
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Weldon girls 1A TarRoanoke Confernce Champions, host 1st round NCHSAA...
The Weldon High School Varsity Lady Chargers won the 1A Tar Roanoke Conference Championship this past Friday night. The #7 seed Lady Chargers (16-2) will host #28 seed Wallace Rose Hill (9-11) Tuesday...
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Davie Middle Lady Vikings season and tourney Champions
The William R. Davie Middle Lady Vikings beat Rocky Mount Prep Lady Jaguars 40 - 38 to win the 2016-17 RMSA conference the tournament. The Lady Vikings also finished the 2016-17 RMSA regular season as...
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Weldon Lady Chargers advance in 1A State play-offs
The #7 seed Lady Chargers (16-2) hosted #28 seed Wallace Rose Hill (9-11) Tuesday night February 21st at Weldon High in the 1st round of the 1A NCHSAA Basketball State. The #7 seed Lady Chargers beat...
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Williams scores game high in conference opener win
ASHLAND, Va. - Freshman Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./Halifax Academy) scored a game-high 21 points and junior Amber Lee (Rockville, Va./Patrick Henry) added 14 as the fifth-seeded Randolph-Macon...
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Lady Jackets win first round, host second round Thursday
The #8 seed Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets hosted the #28 seed Carrboro Jaguars Tuesday night in the "HIVE" in the first round of the 2A NCHSAA State Basketball Play-offs. #8 seed Roanoke Rapids...
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Council approves Becker Drive rezoning
Residents in the neighborhoods surrounding Becker Drive may weigh their options for recourse after city council this evening passed a contentious rezoning proposal which could lead to a senior...
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New motion rejected as pool debate continues
Councilman Carl Ferebee made it clear this evening he is not giving up on repairs for the Chaloner pool. He presented a new motion to the panel asking to fund only repairs to the pool and delaying...
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Frank Winston Quinn, Sr., 82, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his home. Mr. Quinn was born July 13, 1934 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia to the late Kennis Quinn and Maude...
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Jackets win 1st round NCHSAA 2A state play-offs
The #15 seed Roanoke Rapids boys basketball team hosted #20 seed Midway Tuesday night at the "HIVE" in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A State Basketball Play-offs. Roanoke Rapids beat Midway 54-43....
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Sadler glad to be part of the Daytona 500
Following this past Sunday's Daytona 500 pole qualifying session, Elliott Sadler and the No.7 Golden Corral team locked themselves into the Daytona 500 with the second fastest time among open teams....
View ArticleRachel Strickland
Rachel Strickland, 73, was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in her south Weldon home. Rachel was born December 3, 1943 in Halifax County to the late Robert G. Walls and Elizabeth...
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Southeast Halifax basketball teams shine and the varsity boys continue to 2nd...
Southeast Halifax Varsity boys basketball team still alive in the 1A NCHSAA State Championship play-offs. The Southeast Halifax High School’s Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball team finished second in the...
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Bag lunch fundraiser for RRHS coach McDaniels
A BBQ sandwich bag lunch fundraiser is planned to help Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Director/Head football coach Eric Mcdaniels. McDaniels, who is scheduled to be released from Wake Med today...
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Woman faces 32 counts of larceny from employer
A Roanoke Rapids woman was charged with 32 counts of larceny by employee Wednesday which resulted in the theft of hundreds of dollars from the store where she was employed. Voiding receipts and...
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Scotland Neck PD; task force roundup
Recent drug arrests and arrests associated with narcotics investigations reported by the Scotland Neck Police Department and City County Drug Task Force: Scotland Neck On February 3 while on patrol,...
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