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ESPN radio moving to WSMY 1400
Beginning at midnight, the area's local ESPN radio station will be found on WSMY at the 1400 dial. First Media Radio General Manager Al Haskins said the station will be called 1400 ESPN All Sports and...
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Northampton sheriff warns of scam
Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith is warning citizens of Northampton County and the surrounding counties of a recent scam by mail. A concerned citizen reported to the sheriff’s office that they...
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An unconventional method to save the cinema
The commitment is long-term, the method to fund a badly needed upgrade unconventional, but Janelle and Blaine Given are in it to give the Roanoke Cinema a much-needed makeover, if not a future...
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City man faces child sex offense counts
A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Thursday with several sex offenses against a 13-year-old child. The charges against Edward Victor Jones, 38, 615 W. 5th Street, stem from an investigation by Detective...
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HRMC, Nova announce merger intent
Halifax Regional Medical Center and Winston-Salem-based Novant Health announced today an initial partnership that will ultimately lead to a merger. The announcement comes after a three-year search to...
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Man dies in crash related to checkpoint
A Scotland Neck man died Wednesday morning from injuries sustained in a crash after allegedly ducking a checking station in Scotland Neck Tuesday night. The state Highway Patrol this morning confirmed...
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One sought; two arrested in firearms thefts
One man is wanted and two have been arrested in a motor vehicle breaking and entering case, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. Phillip Tyrone Putney, 27, and Tyrone Tashun Conyers Jr.,...
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Still time to help mall Angel Tree
It is crunch time for the Angel Tree at Becker Village Mall as unforeseen circumstances warranted a delay in publicity. Those who have already participated in the program have until Monday to get their...
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Santa story time follows parade
Following the Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade Sunday, children will have an opportunity for a Santa story time at Wise Ole' Owls. The tutoring business is located at 13 East Eleventh Street beside the...
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Sex offender campaign nets arrests
A campaign that targeted compliance among sex offenders last week throughout Halifax County has now netted arrests, four for allegedly using social networking sites, according to the sheriff's office....
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Parade winners
The city today released the winners of from Sunday's Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade. They are as follows: First place church: Valley Community Church Honorable mention: Fresh Fire Assembly of God...
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Child's smoke detector knowledge spares serious damage
A Sunday night fire hammered home all the investment the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department has been making in fire prevention and the need for smoke detectors as a family on Fourth Avenue escaped unharmed...
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Trail Life gets building donation
A faith-based adventure group forming in the area has received three buildings for use through a donation. The buildings, according to organizer and Trail Life USA Troop Master Scott Joyner, are...
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Obituary for Dallas Jones
Dallas Harding Jones, 90, of Colonial Heights, VA, formerly of Halifax, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Jones was born in Duplin County, NC, and was the son of...
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Sealey, Williams get advanced certificate
Two officers within the Halifax County Sheriff's Office have been recognized for their educational and professional achievements throughout their career. Lieutenant Joseph Sealey Jr. and Detective...
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Alleged cigarette thief arrested
A man who allegedly went on a cigarette-stealing spree from late 2010 to early 2011 was arrested last week. Darian Peebles, who was developed as the alleged suspect in the case, is currently serving...
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School board members take oath; elect officers
Jay Carlisle was nominated chairman and Valencia Davis vice chair of the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Education this evening. “I thank the board for letting me serve the last two...
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School system to take tenure matter to teachers
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District staff will go to the schools with explanations and to garner feedback in the wake of legislation that will end teacher tenure across the state. School...
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Brandy Creek, county settle for $42K
A lawsuit filed on behalf of 17 residents in the Brandy Creek community of Roanoke Rapids has been settled through a mediator for $42,000, a document shows. Of the $42,000, the city of Roanoke Rapids...
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Drive for life: RRHS joins bone marrow program
Almost 11 years ago, Roanoke Rapids High School senior Carson Arthur received a bone marrow transplant that saved his life. Now the high school senior and RRHS DECA President is hoping others will...
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