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Hobgood football postponed
The Hobgood Academy varsity football home game against Southampton Academy scheduled for Friday September 2nd has been postponed until Wednesday, September 21st at 6pm.
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Weldon PD blotter: August 28-29, 2016
The Weldon Police Department reported the following: Sunday, August 28, 2016At approximately 2:2 4p.m., Officer William Wheeler conducted a traffic stop near Fairground Lane. After investigation, it...
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September 4, 2016J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue 533-2800CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (All City meetings are open to the public): Library Advisory CommitteeThursday,...
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KIPP football stats over Hobbton
KIPP Pride High improved to 3-0 for the 2016-17 football season Thursday night with a 28-14 win over Hobbton High. Thursday's game was the first home game of the season and first on KIPP's newly...
View ArticleLuther 'Punch' Walker
Luther "Punch" Walker found his eternal peace on September 1, 2016. He was born on January 3, 1921. He entered into service with the U.S. Army on December 20, 1942, and served honorably in the...
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NWS says biggest Hermine concerns are tonight
The National Weather Service reports in its latest briefing this evening and tonight will be the time-frame of greatest concern from Tropical Storm Hermine. Hazards may include heavy downpours which...
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Larry Eugene Conner
Mr. Larry Eugene Conner age 69, of Newport, NC and formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Larry was born March 13, 1947 In Roanoke Rapids, NC, the son Albert Lee Conner and...
View ArticleCarol Ann Borthwick Daugherty
Carol Ann Borthwick Daugherty 83, died Wednesday August 31, 2016. Carol is a native of Lorain Ohio, was the daughter of the late Tom P. and Elizabeth J. Borthwick. She is survived by her children and...
View ArticleLonnie Macon Harris Jr.
Lonnie Macon Harris, Jr. 72, of Drumgold Road, Valentines, VA passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are incompleter and being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation...
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Littleton shootings injure two
Two men sustained what Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp described as serious injuries following shootings in the Bowers Road area of Littleton this afternoon. Both men were flown to an undisclosed...
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Willis Ray Dunlow
Mr. Willis Ray Dunlow age 59, of Millienium Road, Aulander, NC passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at his home. Willis was born January 7, 1957 in Ahoskie, NC, the son of the late Ora Ray Dunlow and...
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Youth football league schedule released
HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON MIDGET FOOTBALL LEAGUE VARSITY 2016 SCHEDULE, Please keep in mind the weather and field available may cause this schedule to be changed. THE ADMISSION TO THE JAMBOREE WILL BE $5...
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JV youth football league schedule released
HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON MIDGET FOOTBALL LEAGUE JUNIOR VARSITY 2016 SCHEDULE , PLEASE KEEP IN MIND WEATHER MAY CAUSE THIS SCHEDULE TO BE CHANGED Halifax- Northampton Midget Football League JV Schedule...
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Locals receive Cheer Champion rings
Local athletes Faran Faucette, Brantley Harrison, Karson Hasty and Susannah Davis from Roanoke Rapids attended events last weekend. Cheer Extreme Raleigh Angels Large Senior Level 4.2 had their Summit...
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I-95 Challenge back to back nights
Two Nights of I-95 Late Model Challenge Friday 9/9/16 and Saturday 9/10/16 at Clary's Speedway. Back to back nights of I-95 Late Model racing with Pure stock v* and U-car support classes running....
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SWELECT delays plans for manufacturing plant
SWELECT Energy Systems, which announced in June it was going build solar modules in the Halifax County Corporate Park, has decided to delay construction of a facility projected to employ 155 people....
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IDs sought in beer theft
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying the people in the photos below. {gallery}speedway{/gallery} The case, according to Chief Deputy Scott Hall, occurred on August...
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Commissioners continue deliberating dismantling board of E&R
Halifax County commissioners are still weighing whether to do away with the board of equalization and review, which presently consists of the six county commissioners. At its meeting today, the board...
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Robert R. Simmons
Mr. Robert R. Simmons age 49, of Gaston, NC passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home. Mr. Simmons was born December 24, 1966 in Ohio and had lived here in North Carolina for a number of...
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Jackets sweep Raiders
Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets volleyball team traveled to Southern Vance Raiders Tuesday afternoon. Roanoke Rapids JV team set the pace winning the match in two sets, 25-14 and 25-15. The varsity...
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