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Warrenton man charged with stealing iPad, teddy bear from school
A Warrenton man was charged Wednesday night for allegedly stealing an iPad and teddy bear after breaking into a county school. Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Detective B.C. Griffin declined comment on...
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David Issac Kidd
David I. Kidd, Jr, 99 passed away Wednesday May 3, 2017 At Signature Healthcare. He lived a long life and enjoyed teaching shop classes at Roanoke Rapids High school for 17 years. He then worked at the...
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Police investigate restaurant heist
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating the Thursday night armed robbery of a Chinese restaurant off Julian R. Allsbrook Highway. At one point during the robbery a child was grabbed by the suspect but...
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Deputy lodges trafficking, other counts after stop
A Littleton man faces cocaine trafficking and other charges following a vehicle stop in Weldon Thursday evening. Deputy M.A. Bishop of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office seized 12 grams of cocaine...
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Wipe the Cheetos from your keyboard and seek real change
From your keyboard, stained orange from the Cheetos and Doritos you have consumed in your purple haze state of bliss, the bong still smoking, you decide now is the perfect time to deride the po-lice....
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Jackets baseball postponed
Because of the continuing inclement weather , East Duplin @ R Rapids 2nd round NCHSAA baseball game scheduled for tonight has been postponed until Tomorrow night , 5/13 @ 6:00 .
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Enfield stabbing fueled by alcohol, argument
Enfield police Chief Tyree Davis said a stabbing last week was fueled by alcohol use and an argument between two women over a male friend. In a statement on the matter, Davis said the stabbing occurred...
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May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue(252) 533-2800 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public): Beautification Committee Monday, May 15,...
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4-H camps set
The 4-H Rural Life Center in Halifax is offering its annual camp experience — a summer of outdoor recreation, crafts, swimming, and of course camp songs — along with other non-traditional experiences....
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Photo gallery: Fallen officers ceremony
Roanoke Rapids police and officers from other jurisdictions paused to honor fallen comrades this evening at a ceremony moved to LLoyd Andrews City Meeting Hall due to inclement weather. Thus far this...
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Stein: Overdose deaths now outnumber fatal crashes
State Attorney General Josh Stein says North Carolina is “in a state of crisis” as it faces an overwhelming opioid addiction problem. He met with reporters this morning before giving the commencement...
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Attorney general gives send-off to HCC graduates
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein lauded Halifax Community College graduates, parents and staff during the school’s 50th commencement exercises today. {gallery}stein{/gallery} While he said...
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Sheriff encourages caution after black tar heroin find
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of black tar heroin, which has been seized in the north end of the county. Sheriff Wes Tripp said in a statement deputies and City...
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Halifax Lady Vikings soccer team advances to semifinals
The 5th seeded Halifax Academy (14-5) women's soccer team advances to the semi-final round of the NCISAA 1A state playoffs with a 3-2 win over the 4th seed Neuse Christian Academy Saturday. The Lady...
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Optimist pitching league players of game
The Roanoke Rapids Optimist Pitching Machine league players of game Thursday night at Emory Park. Players of the game were Christopher Skinner of Chichester Law Office and Keon Forbs of Askew Funeral...
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Halifax golf team headed to State playoffs
Halifax Academy's Vikings small golf team has improved over the last couple of years and finished 3rd in their conference just two strokes behind Epiphany (2nd) and Rocky Mount Academy (Conf Champs)....
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Jackets shutout Panthers to advance to 3rd round in NCHSAA championship playoffs
The #11 seed Roanoke Rapids High school Varsity Yellow Jackets Baseball team defeated the #24 seed East Duplin Panthers in the 2nd Round of the NCHSAA 2A State Playoffs by a score of 8-0 on Saturday...
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RRPD roundup: Assault charge; identity theft case
A domestic disturbance call Sunday led to kidnapping and assault charges against a Roanoke Rapids man. Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty said the kidnapping charge against the man, Wayne William...
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Halifax soccer set to play Tuesday at home in playoffs
The #1 seed Halifax Academy Lady Vikings soccer team will be hosting #9 seed Hickory Christian (10-3-3) Tuesday May 16th in the 3rd round of the 1A NCISAA State Championship Playoffs at Halifax soccer...
View ArticleJanet Krawezyk Lyon
Janet Krawezyk Lyon, 72, of Henrico, NC, passed away on Monday, April, 17, 2017. Janet was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Stanley Thomas and Marion Wallinovich Krawezyk. She was also...
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