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Harris headed to regional gymnastics
Hoobgood Academy 5th grader Lady Raider Carleigh Harris has qualified for the upcoming regional competition for Level 7 gymnasts in Mobile AL. To qualify for regionals for Level 7, she had to be in the...
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2016-17 Valley Cheer season wraps up
Valley Cheer Allstars cheerleaders finished up their 11th season this past weekend in Myrtle Beach SC at Canam Nationals. The Mini team came home once again as National Champions. This little team of...
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Mother injured, children safe following Raleigh Dr. fire
A Roanoke Rapids woman was being transported to UNC Medical Center after she sustained smoke inhalation and burns in the aftermath of a fire this morning on Raleigh Drive. Roanoke Rapids Fire Chief...
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HCSO, task force roundup
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and City County Drug Task Force reported the following recent drug arrests: Sheriff’s office On March 17 around 9 am, Deputy T. Vesce assisted Trooper D.P. Efird...
View ArticleMildred Lee Abernathy Hamill
Mildred Lee Abernathy Hamill, 90, of Hinson Street, Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Signature Healthcare. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 23, 2017 at...
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Grand jury returns true bills of indictment against Massey
A Halifax County grand jury today returned true bills of indictment on 10 counts against a local funeral director. Other counts against Harold Massey remain pending in district court, officials said,...
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Man hands over stash, cash after encounter with agent
A man already out of jail on trafficking counts was arrested again after he reportedly handed his stash and cash to a drug agent who encountered him at a convenience store this afternoon. Captain A.M....
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Jackets outlast Raiders
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team hosted the Southern Vance Raiders at Hoyle field Monday evening. The Roanoke Rapids Jackets outlast the Southern Vance Raider and won the match 2-1...
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Sheppard signs to be Eagle
Jordan Sheppard KIPP Pride Class of 2016 signed his "letter of Intent" to play basketball at Wake Technical School in Raleigh NC next season. Wake Tech is in the NCJCAA Region 10 Conference....
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Chaloner baseball wins on road
Chaloner Middle School baseball team defeated Rocky Mount Prep in its first ever meeting by a score of 16-2. Grayson Hargrave pitched for the Jackets and threw 3 scoreless innings, only gave up one hit...
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Williams freshman awards continue to pile up
GRAND RAPIDS, Mi. – Freshman women's basketball player Kelly Williams (Garysburg, N.C./ Halifax Academy) was honored by being named to the WDIII News Freshman All-American Team. Williams has also...
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Skeletal remains found in Highway 158 area
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains found beside a vacant beauty salon in the Spring and Carter street area of Highway 158.Public Works Department employees found...
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Photo gallery: JROTC posts colors, recognized by council
The Roanoke Rapids High School Army JROTC posted colors at this evening’s city council meeting. {gallery}rrcc{/gallery} “We appreciate what you offer for this town and this country,” Mayor Emery...
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Chaloner pool project gets $10K lift from Angel's Closet
The Chaloner Recreation Center pool repair project has received a $10,000 boost from a local ministry. City Manager Joseph Scherer during this evening’s city council meeting recognized the efforts of...
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City/Drugco Industrial league results
The following results from the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Adult Industrial Drugco Basketball League. March 14 Pepsi 58 Reser’s 41 Lowe’s 56 Halifax Linen 28 Patch Rubber 39 DrugCo/HRMC 63...
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Lady Jackets win on road in three innings
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets traveled to battle the NC School of Science and Math Tuesday afternoon. The Jackets out hit the Unicorns 5-2 but the Jackets won the game in three innings 20-2...
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Lady Vikings win conference match Tuesday
The Halifax Academy women's soccer team traveled to Crossroads Christian School in Henderson for their second conference match of the season. The Lady Vikings won by a score of 7-0. Whitney George had...
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Lady Patriots fall in season opener
The Cornerstone Christian School Lady Patriots softball team fell in their season opener to Teach Tuesday afternoon. Cornerstone Lady Patriots softball lost their first game to Teach 3-0. Madison...
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Jackets baseball shutout Unicorns
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets Varsity Baseball team traveled to Durham on Tuesday afternoon to take on the NC School of Science and Math Unicorns. The Yellow Jackets defeated the...
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Chaloner teams shutout Wyatt on diamonds
Both the Chaloner baseball and softball teams shutout Wyatt Middle School Tuesday afternoon. The Chaloner Jackets baseball team defeated Wyatt Middle School by the score 13 to 0 behind the great...
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