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Mary Ann Dunlow
Mary Ann Dunlow, 58, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017. She was the daughter of the late William B. and Martha E. Dunlow and was also preceded in death by sisters, Pat Schofield,...
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Williams earns another Rookie of Year award
ASHLAND, Va. – Freshman women's basketball player Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./ Halifax Academy) was named the D3hoops.com All-South Region Rookie of the Year. Williams was also named to the...
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Fire department to begin hydrant flushing in April
The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department will begin flushing hydrants on Monday, April 3. This procedure removes rust and incrustations from the water system and locates valves that may be closed, which...
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Edna Barnes Holloman Martin
Edna Barnes Holloman Martin, 83, of Roanoke Rapids, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Hampton Manor, Gaston, NC. She was born in Halifax County, daughter of the late Thomas O’Brien Barnes and Hattie...
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Southampton Motor Speedway set to open for 2017 season
The Playground is reopening in Capron Virginia just 38 miles from Roanoke Rapids. Southampton Motor Speedway the 4/10 asphalt short-track is set to reopen with weekly Saturday night Stock-car action...
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Above the Rim Classic seeks adult basketball teams
The AAU Enfield based Young Elite Ballers youth basketball team is hosting an adult basketball tournament "Above the Rim Classic" as a fundraiser. The games will be played April 8-9th 10AM-3PM at...
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Belfield subject to enhanced penalties in federal case
Michael Rakim Belfield could receive enhanced penalties pending a review of his prior convictions, federal court records show. Those factors moved his arraignment on a three-count cocaine and heroin...
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Jackets baseball fall to South Granville
The Roanoke Rapids High School Varsity Yellow Jackets Baseball team dropped their conference road game at South Granville on Tuesday afternoon by a score of 3-0. Josh Elias was the tough luck loser on...
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Smith, Shearin receive Crawley scholarships
Two Roanoke Rapids High School seniors, Semaj Smith and Meghan Shearin, have been awarded the Ethel W. Crawley Memorial Education Fund Scholarship. The fund directs a scholarship selection committee to...
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Man faces Halifax, Northampton counts following task force stop
A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested today for felony possession of cocaine and an outstanding order for arrest from Northampton County. Captain A.M. Harris of the City County Drug Task Force said in a...
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HCSO seeks info on stolen cigs
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating a suspect who stole a carton of cigarettes from a store in the Highway 903 area of Halifax. {gallery}903cigs{/gallery} The crime...
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Roanoke Valley Church league Basketball results
Roanoke Valley Church league Basketball results from 3/14. New Life Two 78 Victory Two 57 Calvary 56 New Life One 51 Rosemary 82 Victory One 64
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Gloria 'Ma' Walker Little
Gloria “Ma” Walker Little, 74, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. “Ma” a native of Halifax County was the daughter of the late Horace Walker and Thelma Tillotson Walker....
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Warrant details investigation, weapon seizure in trafficking case
A search warrant filed by the City County Drug Task Force details information on the investigation of a man charged with trafficking heroin. The search warrant, which also confirms a weapon was seized...
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Three charged, one cited following 158 bust
A boyfriend and girlfriend, along with a friend, were arrested Wednesday evening on cocaine and marijuana counts, the City County Drug Task Force reports. A man leaving the residence in the 2000 block...
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2016-17 RMSAC boys basketball All-conference
Basketball Roanoke Middle School Athletic Conference Boys All Conference 2016-2017 school year Regular Season. CHALONER Po’ Boigh King #23 Jacob Knight #14...
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2016-17 RMSAC girls basketball All-conference
Basketball Roanoke Middle School Athletic Conference Girls All Conference 2016-2017 school year Regular Season. DAVIE...
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HRMC to honor certified nurses Monday
Halifax Regional Medical Center will honor its 44 board-certified nurses Monday with a high tea event and presentations and awards. The event is a celebration of Certified Nurses Day and a way to honor...
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Sass wins Resolves Chapter poster contest
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution recently conducted its annual Americanism Poster Contest. The topic this year was for the student to pick a...
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Two said to be critical following I-95 crash
Gaston Fire and Rescue says two people were listed in critical condition following a crash on Interstate 95 Thursday night. There was no immediate answer at the state Highway Patrol office in Roanoke...
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