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NFL's local Punt, Pass and Kick event set
The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will host a local competition for NFL PP&K (Punt, Pass, and Kick) on September 22nd at Doyle Field. The competition is open to boys and girls ages...
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Fed adoption sought in Meacham Dr. raid
The City County Drug Task Force will seek federal adoption of one case it investigated Tuesday in which 8.5 grams of cocaine was seized. A handgun and several items of drug paraphernalia were also...
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Famous Budweiser hitch to appear in RR in October
The Budweiser Clydesdales, an iconic symbol of Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in the area.They will be in Roanoke Rapids on October 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at...
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RRPD officer memorial unveiling set Sept. 9
The long-awaited unveiling and dedication of the Roanoke Rapids Police Officers Memorial will be held September 9 in Centennial Park. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m., Chief Chuck Hasty said, and...
View ArticleAlfred Smith 'Vic' Harris
Alfred Smith “Vic” Harris, 85 of Johnston Street, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Stone County Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Wiggins, MS. Mr. Harris was born March 16, 1931 in Warren...
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Man who bolted from district court in custody
Halifax County Sheriff’s Office deputies this afternoon took a man who bolted from district court into custody.The deputies took Cody Bell of Roanoke Rapids into custody around 3 p.m.District Court...
View ArticleRichard Eugene Gregory
Richard Eugene Gregory, 66, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Halifax County, April 8, 1950, to the late William and Virginia Brown Gregory. He...
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City USSSA softball Church League August 30th results
Roanoke Valley Church League USSSA slow-pitch softball results reported to RRspin.com Sports. Tuesday August 30th Valley 11 Calvary 18 SRB 29 FCC 22 NL- AMB 2 NL Disc 3 Unofficial Standings...
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City USSSA softball Industrial League August 30th results
Roanoke Valley Industrial League USSSA slow-pitch softball results reported to RRspin.com Sports. Tuesday August 30th GP 6 Enviva 13 Dominion 18 City of RR 12 Kapstone (forfeit) Halifax...
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Storey sworn in as city clerk
Traci Storey was sworn in this morning as the new city clerk for Roanoke Rapids. “I look forward to serving the staff and citizens,” Storey said after Mayor Emery Doughtie administered the oath of...
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NCSO blotter: August 21-22
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Detective Patrick Jacobs: August 21At approximately 1:36 a.m., Deputy D. Shephard responded to a suspicious person call at...
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Yellow Jackets softball meeting
Roanoke Rapids High School girls 9th-12th grade who are interested in playing softball this 2017 Spring, there will be a softball meeting this Friday Sept 2 at 8 AM in the PE classroom at the high...
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DPI confirms Halifax County Schools off state's low-performing list
The state Department of Public Instruction confirmed this afternoon Halifax County Schools has been taken off its low-performing schools list. A DPI spokesperson said removal from the list was based on...
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Betty Shaw Morris
Betty Shaw Morris, 98, of Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Morris was born on May 24, 1918, in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Joseph Sterling Shaw and Lula...
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Halifax sweeps Community Christian
Halifax Academy volleyball hosted Community Christian Thursday afternoon. Halifax Academy JV lady Vikings won the match, bit no set scores were reported. The Varsity Lady Vikings won 3-1, Halifax beat...
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JV and Varsity Jackets sting Eagles
Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets volleyball team hosted the Warren County Eagles Thursday afternoon. The JV Yellow Jackets won the first set 25-16 and were down 24-17 with Warren County eyeing match...
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KIPP remains undefeated at 3-0
KIPP Pride football opened their season home opener hosting Hobton High school. KIPP remained undefeated by beating Hobton 28-14 Thursday night at home. Game stats and photos will be posted asap.
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NWS predicts rain, heavy winds as Hermine approaches
Tropical Storm Hermine will impact central North Carolina beginning late this afternoon, the National Weather Service reported in its latest briefing.Periods of heavy rain are expected, especially from...
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NEA game postponed
The Northeast Academy (0-1) Varsity football game scheduled for tonight Friday September 2nd Away against Grace Christian has been postponed due to the threat for bad weather. The game has been...
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RRPD blotter: August 29-31
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Monday August 29, 2016At approximately 10:30 am., Roanoke Rapids criminal investigators and City-County Drug...
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