Woman charged in stabbing following domestic dispute
A Roanoke Rapids woman was charged in a Wednesday night stabbing stemming from a domestic dispute. Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Casey Sherrod charged Tierra Naria Reeves, 31, with assault...
View ArticleJackets baseball beat Raiders Friday night at Doyle field
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets Varsity Baseball team picked up a conference win against Southern Vance on Friday night at Doyle Field by a score of 11-1. Colby Warren started on the...
View ArticleFire Chief throws out first pitch for Lady Jackets
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets softball team honored area firefighters, EMT's, police, active military and veterans Friday night with a "Heroes Night. All local firefighters, EMT's, police,...
View ArticleHalifax's Smith pitches no-hitter
Halifax Academy Lady Vikings Junior Candice Smith pitched a three inning no-hitter Friday at Faith Christian. Halifax shut-out Faith 20-0 in three innings. Smith struck-out 7 batters in the no-hitter....
View ArticleBarton softball sweeps conference doubleheader from Erskine
WILSON, N.C. – Taylor Martin provided the offense, driving in three of her team’s four runs on the day, while Hannah Jones and Makayla Meeks turned in strong pitching performances to help Barton...
View ArticleHalifax shuts out Faith in soccer
Halifax Academy women's soccer team earned another conference victory Friday night beating Faith Christian School by a score of 8-0. Goals for Halifax were scored by Lady Vikings Whitney George with a...
View ArticleClary's 2017 season kicks off April 1st
Clary's Motor Speedway Kicks Off The 2017 Race Season With First Race Saturday April 1st Clary's Motor Speedway "Where Legends Are Born" is ready to kick off the 2017 race season Saturday April 1st...
View ArticleAgnes Hawkins Gray
Agnes Hawkins Gray, 91, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gray was born April 13, 1925 in Halifax County to the late Garnet Hawkins and Effie...
View Article2017 V. Moody 5K run photo gallery
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 kicked off this past Saturday....
View ArticleAllen returns to diamond
The Roanoke Rapids High school Lady Yellow Jacket alumni Brianna Allen returned to the softball diamond, tis time as a ECU Pirate Club Softball team. Allen a 2015 Roanoke Rapids graduate and Lady...
View ArticleFamilies of missing unite at site where remains found
Leann Bryant believes human remains found last week behind a vacant beauty salon are those of her friend Gary Joe Youngblood. She declines comment on what makes her feel that way, but said, “You just...
View ArticlePolice investigate foiled robbery on avenue
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a failed robbery which occurred in the 500 block of Roanoke Avenue Friday night. The victims refused to comply with the demands of the person who tried to rob...
View ArticleBurgess found unsuitable for pre-trial release
A United States magistrate judge today found Clarence Burgess Jr. not suitable for release pending proceedings in his federal weapon case. Documents referencing his detention hearing do not go into...
View ArticleJames Earl Whitby
James Earl Whitby, 86, of Roanoke Rapids, NC died Saturday, March 25, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Whitby was born in Brunswick County, VA, the son of the late Tom and Elva Mae Whitby. He retired from...
View ArticleWhitmore faces new drug counts following afternoon stop
A man whose outstanding court dates include charges in a 2014 traffic fatality, faces additional drug charges following a stop today. City County Drug Task Force Agent D.J. Hundley arrested Marquise...
View ArticleLady Jackets sting Bulldogs
The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets traveled to Durham Monday afternoon to battle the Durham School of the Arts Bulldogs. The Jackets had eight hits and finished with 17 runs while the...
View Article2017 Final Four Limited Edition Bobblehead Unveiled
MILWAUKEE, Wi. - Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a Limited Edition bobblehead to commemorate the 2017 Final Four, which is behind held at the University of Phoenix...
View ArticleRoanoke Valley Church league Basketball results
Roanoke Valley Church league Basketball results from 3/23. Calvary 48 Victory One 77 New Life Two 85 Rosemary 55 New Life One 66 Victory Two 50 Standings as of 3/24 New Life Two...
View ArticleJackets shutout the Bulldogs in Durham
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets Varsity Baseball team traveled to the historic Durham Athletic Park to take on the Durham School of the Arts on Monday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets came...
View ArticleCity/DrugCo Industrial league results and play-off match-ups
The following results from the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Adult Industrial DrugCo Basketball League regular season comes to end and Play-offs set. March 21 Lowes 52 Patch Rubber 47...
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