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Burgess set for first appearance following fed indictment
A Roanoke Rapids man is scheduled for a first appearance this morning in Greenville after his indictment last week on a federal weapon possession charge. Clarence Lee Burgess Jr. will appear before...
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V. Moody 5K Run Saturday
The V. Moody 5K Run, 1 Mile walk, 100 ft. Obstacle presented by New Day Fitness/Trainer and The Chef New Day Fitness Group Personal Training with Tammy Crowley-Deloatch kicks off Saturday March 25th....
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NCSO investigating fight at high school
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight which occurred at Northampton County High School in Gaston this morning. Sheriff Jack Smith said the fray involved several students and...
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Roanoke Valley Church league Basketball results
Roanoke Valley Church league Basketball results from 3/16 and 3/21.. Thursday March 16th games New Life Two 75 Victory One 50 Calvary 55 Victory Two 45 Rosemary 69 New Life One 61 Tuesday March...
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Dog left in car OK; owner charged
A dog which was beginning to overheat while locked in a car is OK now and its owner has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. Detective R.M. Brown of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said...
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Burgess in fed custody pending detention hearing
Clarence Lee Burgess Jr. was remanded to federal custody pending his detention hearing set for March 27. Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Swank today in Greenville appointed a public defender for Burgess,...
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Woman faces numerous counts in lottery ticket theft
A Roanoke Rapids woman surrendered to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office today and faces numerous counts related to the alleged theft of $1,800 worth of lottery tickets from the store where she was...
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Lady Vikings fall in ten innings
The Halifax Academy Lady Vikings softball team hosted the Kenston Forest Kavaliers Wednesday afternoon. The Vikings rebounded from a 0-4 score against the Kavaliers to tie the game 4-4 in the seventh...
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Lady Jackets fall in double OT
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets soccer fell at home in double overtime to the Franklinton Red Rams 0-1 Wednesday night at Hoyle field. Kristy Price had 27 saves in goal. Post match comments from...
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Dorothy 'Dot' Carlisle Keeter
Dorothy “Dot” Carlisle Keeter, 85, of Newport News, Virginia, died Friday, March 17, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, March 25, 2017, in the Chapel of Wrenn, Clarke, &...
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Jackets beat Bears at Doyle field
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets Varsity Baseball team scored a 6-5 non-conference win over the Hertford County Bears on Wednesday night at Doyle Field. Tyler Shearin picked up the win on...
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SBI continues Enfield standoff probe
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation says the primary focus of its investigation into a standoff in Enfield Saturday night is the officer-involved shooting. “We’re saying the cause of death...
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Fire victim in stable condition; fundraisers planned
The victim in a Monday fire remains hospitalized and is in stable condition. “They are keeping her sedated now,” neighbor Donna Harrell said of Christina Tannenbaum. “There is going to be a long road...
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Lady Vikings six hits not enough
The Halifax Academy lady Vikings hosted Lawrence Academy Thursday afternoon. The Lady Vikings had six hits and left runners on base but still came up short o the scoreboard I the nonconference matchup...
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Lady Jackets clip Eagles wings on soccer field
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team traveled to battle the Northeastern Eagles. Roanoke Rapids won the match 4-1. Goals for the Jackets were scored by Taylor Epps 2, Morgan Davis 1,...
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KIPP baseball beats Weldon
KIPP High baseball team beat the Weldon Chargers 18-4 Thursday afternoon. KIPP Stats: Jarvis Adams went 3-3 with three doubles Spencer Simonowich went 2-3 with single, walk Maurice Wilkins went 3-3...
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Pender Lee Smith, Jr., 84, of Emporia, Virginia died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Pender was born on April 2, 1932 in the Brink area of Greensville County and was a life-long resident. Farming was in...
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NEA hunter safety skill team advance to State competition
Northeast Academy Hunter safety skills team earns 1st Place in District Competition held at Rose Hill Plantation, Nashville, NC this past weekend. The Northeast Academy Junior Varsity and Varsity Team...
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ACP donates funds to NCCAR
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline Community Investment Program awarded an $1,680 grant to the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research to support the GEM program. “We are very excited that the ACP is...
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March 26, 2017
March 26, 2017J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following...
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