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HCSO seeks help in store vandalism
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who poured detergent and motor oil on the floor of a Roanoke Rapids area store. {gallery}oil{/gallery} Detective Matt Brown said employees were...
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Reynold 'Buddy' H. Jordan
Reynold “Buddy” H. Jordan, age 85, of Garysburg, NC, died Sunday, June 25, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Northampton County, son of the late John H. Jordan and Berta Thompson Jordan. Buddy was...
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Hugh Lee Swink
Hugh Lee Swink, 79, of Roanoke Rapids went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his residence. Lee was born April 10, 1938 in Cherryville, NC to the late William Charles Swink...
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Bertha Mae McCoy Whittle
“Ida, I’ve been washed in the blood.” Soon after saying these words, Mrs. Bertha Mae McCoy Whittle was called home peacefully from labor to reward at 12:45 A.M. on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Halifax...
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RVGSL U18 Monday June 26th results
The RVGSL Citizens Community Bank U18 softball double header results from Monday June 26th games reported to RRspin Sports. Game 1) CCB beat Resers 11-1 CCB Stats: Cassidy Dickens BB; Karlee Hammack...
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Man faces numerous counts in pill larceny
The former maintenance attendant of an apartment complex has been charged in the theft of numerous pills and his aunt, the former manager of the facility, has been charged with obstruction and as an...
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Roanoke Valley crime roundup: Angry customer; armed robbery
Roanoke Valley law enforcement report the following: {gallery}rrpd627{/gallery} Roanoke Rapids Police Department Lieutenant Charles Vaught reports the public’s help is needed identifying a person in...
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William M. 'Bill' Collins
William M.”Bill” Collins, 68, died Monday, June 26, 2017, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Bill was born in Halifax County, NC, January 08, 1949, to the late Beroy and Lucille L. Blake Collins. He...
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Local teen gains top place in All American Kyokushin Karate International...
Christian Buffaloe, 17 year old local Kyokushin Karate fighter, recently competed in the "2017 All American Kyokushin Karate International Championships" in New York City on June 24th. This prestigious...
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RRYBA Under 10 All-stars finish 3rd in Area eyes on State tourney
The Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association Under 10 All-stars fell short this past Sunday and Monday to finish 3rd in the 2017 Cal-Ripken Area tournament. The U10 All-stars opening the Area...
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Man charged in S. Weldon stabbing
A Monday night stabbing victim was treated and released from medical care and the man who allegedly stabbed her was arrested. Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Deputy M. Morris charged William Henry Bell...
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Hollister man takes plea in November cruelty case
A Hollister man charged with six counts of cruelty to animals pled to three counts filed against him, the Halifax County Clerk of Court Office confirmed today. People for the Ethical Treatment of...
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Municipal election filing period starts July 7
The Filing Period for the November 7 municipal election will begin on Friday, July 7, at noon and end Friday, July 21, at noon in the Halifax County Board of Elections Office at the Old Historic...
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Four charged, one sought in Monroe St. robbery attempt
Four people have been charged and another wanted in a June 2 armed robbery attempt in the 900 block of Monroe Street. Three of the four in the case surrendered to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office...
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Photo gallery: Roanoke Rapids Police Camp
Children from across the Roanoke Valley learned about the work of police dogs and got lessons in physical fitness from a local trainer. Officer Ryan Cross brought his dog Midas to Roanoke Rapids Police...
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Reams, Cherry have arraignments continued in heroin case
Two men charged with trafficking heroin in March have their arraignments continued, federal court records show. Tony Ray Reams and Herbert Lamonte Cherry were both scheduled for arraignment earlier...
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Fourth of July events across the valley
The Roanoke Valley will offer several opportunities to celebrate Independence Day this year. Saturday Kicking off the festivities at 10 a.m. will be the Littleton Patriotic Parade. The parade begins at...
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Optimist league players of game June 22nd, 27th and 29th
The Roanoke Rapids Optimist Coach Pitch and T-ball league players of game Tuesday June 22nd, 27th and 29th at Emory Park. T-BALL 22nd Players of the game were Cameron Little & Sarah Evolverton for...
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Final Monroe St. suspect surrenders
The final suspect in a Monroe Street attempted robbery surrendered to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Thursday. Vinlente Barnes, 17, faces charges of attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and...
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Remembering a statesman: Hobgood's Avent succumbs
The morning of his Thursday afternoon death, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Board gave its unanimous endorsement of a resolution naming a 3.7 mile stretch of Highway 125 in honor of...
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