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New Softball Travel Teams Forming
Tryout dates are to be announced for two new softball teams forming that will practice and train this fall and winter and play tournaments beginning in the spring 2017. Positions are open for girls...
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Northwest Halifax Friday game stats
Northwest Halifax traveled to Bunn Friday night August 26th. Northwest Halifax Offense: Jyrelle Alston 5/12 passing with 130 yards Tyrell Manley- 3 receptions 115 yards and 1 touchdown Joshua Hawkins-...
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RRPD roundup: Assault and blotter
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department received a call about an attempted kidnapping and assault in the 1300 block of Chase Avenue Sunday morning around 12:30. Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement...
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Alfred Smith Harris, 85, of Johnston Street, Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday at Stone County Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Wiggins, MS. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday,...
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Mamie Lee Gray Rhome, 87 of Roanoke Avenue passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation...
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City took lead in post office paving project
The City of Roanoke Rapids helped lead an effort which has led to the completion of an extensive paving project at the post office. That effort started with a letter from Mayor Emery Doughtie to the...
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City planner onboard
After requesting the position during budget negotiations earlier this year, the city’s planning and development department has a new planner onboard. Joseph E. Hatch began his duties with the city...
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August 27th Clary's results
The Roanoke Valleys Home For Racing Is Clary's Speedway! Racing was held this past Saturday night, August 27. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone for participating! 8/27/16 Results Pure...
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I-95 Late Model Challenge Series invades Clary's
Clary's Speedway Races This Friday Night! $3,000 To Win I-95 Late Model Challenge Series Special this Friday Night, September 2nd! Many of the best Late Model teams from Delaware to South Carolina are...
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Halifax cross-country action
Halifax Academy opened its Cross Country season at Kerr Vance Monday. Jackson Harris took first place honors in the Boys' race with a time of 17:44. Rounding out the top 5 were Larry West, Kris Carter,...
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Jackets soccer improves to 3-0
The Roanoke Rapids men's soccer team traveled to Elizabeth City Monday night to battle Northeastern. Roanoke Rapids remained undefeated by beating Northeastern 3-1. Roanoke Rapids Goals by: Tyler...
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Police investigating Oak Street shooting
A man was shot late Monday night in the 500 block of Oak Street and was airlifted to a trauma center for further treatment. Few details were immediately available this morning as Roanoke Rapids police...
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City USSSA softball Church and Industrial League August 25th results
Roanoke Valley Church and Industrial League USSSA slow-pitch softball results reported to RRspin.com Sports. Thursday 8/25/16 Church League Calvary 3 SRB 14 FCC 12 NL Disc 17 Valley 20 NK...
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Tillmon continuance may lead to delay in sentencing of other Rockfish defendants
With a continuance granted in the trial of Operation Rockfish defendant Antonio Tillmon, the sentencing of the other 14 who took pleas in the case is also expected to be continued. Jury selection for...
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Silent movie without a plot: Documents describe Rockfish warehouse recordings
One of the latest issues to emerge in the Operation Rockfish police corruption case is discussion of a warehouse which figured prominently in motions to have Antonio Tillmon’s trial in the matter...
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Jackets and Vikings split on court
Roanoke Rapids hosted Halifax Academy in Volleyball Monday afternoon. In the JV action, the Yellow Jackets beat the Vikings in two sets, 25-10 and 25-15. In Varsity action it wasn't decided until the...
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Bryant attains Mentor level in leaders academy
Halifax County Commission Chairman Vernon Bryant was recognized by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for meeting the requirements for the Mentor level in the Local Elected Leaders...
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Soccer Jackets sitting off the ground now
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets Soccer team now have seats at practice field. Thanks to several Jacket players parents and the Roanoke Valley community coming together, now the Jackets soccer players...
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RVYSA Fall and Spring sign-up deadline near
The Roanoke Valley Youth Soccer Association is now taking registrations for the 2016 Fall and 2017 Spring season through September 2, 2016. Go to www.rvysa.org or follow them on Facebook at soccer27870.
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Halifax fall at home to Oakwood
Both Halifax Academy JV and Varsity volleyball teams go to final set Tuesday at home against Oakwood, but both fall. The Halifax JV team won the first set 25-20 but lost the second set 25-19 and fell...
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