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Glover honors Suiter family's ties to company
John Glover believes his company's mantra of loyalty, character and a solid work ethic to be true when he hired Thomas Suiter 58 years ago. Now that torch is being passed on to Suiter's son, Eric, who...
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Littleton man dies in morning crash
A Littleton man died this morning in a single-vehicle crash on Weaver's Chapel Road. Trooper J.D. Warren Jr. of the state Highway Patrol said John Renn ran off the left side of the road and struck a...
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Vincent sentencing rescheduled for February
Sentencing for Wardie P. Vincent Jr. in the Operation Rockfish police corruption case has been rescheduled for February 9 in Greenville. Vincent had originally been scheduled for sentencing today...
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Scott releases statement on District 4 Senate filing
Richard Scott, who Monday filed as a candidate for the North Carolina Senate District 4 seat, today released a statement on his candidacy. Scott, right, hands his filing paperwork to Halifax County...
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Christmas in Halifax set Saturday
Colonial traditions will be rekindled during Christmas in Halifax Saturday. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. and runs through 4 p.m. This event also marks the town's annual Christmas parade which steps...
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Car dealer faces vehicle larceny, extortion counts
A local car dealer has been charged with crimes related to a motor vehicle breaking and entering as well as extortion. Roland Lee Holmes, 64, of Littleton, faces charges of larceny of a motor vehicle;...
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Agents return to Sam Powell Dairy Rd. a third time
Despite continued arrests, City County Drug Task Force agents returned to Sam Powell Dairy Road and arrested Tirrell Desmond Simmons. Today's arrest of the 26-year-old Roanoke Rapids man marks the...
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Northampton files numerous warrants in lake area B&Es
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office has filed all but five warrants against a Virginia Beach man reportedly linked to a rash of break-ins in the Lake Gaston area. Morris Captain M.D. DeLoatch Sr....
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NCSO roundup: December 5-6, 2015
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office reported the following, according to Captain M.D. DeLoatch Sr.: On December 5 deputies responded to Griffin Road in Lasker to a farming mishap. Deputies learned...
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Fire destroys bedroom, kitchen on Williams Street
A fire in the 600 block of Williams Street early this morning caused extensive damage, completely destroying a bedroom and kitchen. This contributed photo shows some of the extensive damage caused by...
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One in custody in attempted murder of Emporia officer
One person is in custody and one is still being sought in the attempted murder of an Emporia police officer Sunday. Emporia police Chief Ricky Pinksaw confirmed Calvin Evans was taken into custody...
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RRPD blotter: December 8-9, 2015
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Tuesday December 8, 2015 At approximately 2:15 p.m, Officer Jeffery Mason responded to a larceny call at New...
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Friday night shooting victim in stable condition
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a shooting which occurred around 9 p.m. Friday. Chief Chuck Hasty said the shooting occurred between the 100 and 300 blocks of Madison Street. The victim was...
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Photo gallery: Halifax Christmas parade
The Halifax Christmas parade stepped off on King Street this afternoon with temperatures in the 70s. The KIPP pep band provided pre-parade music, performing upbeat and jazzy sounds of the season....
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Honoring Liam: Annual shopping spree helps boy's sister
Liam Hinton didn't live to see Thanksgiving. Despite the efforts of Halifax County Sheriff's Office deputies Matt Brown and Justin Matthews, who performed CPR and revived the 3-year-old Scotland Neck...
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Juvenile arrested; 18-year-old sought in RR shooting
A juvenile was arrested today and an 18-year-old who is considered to be armed and dangerous is still sought in a Friday night shooting in the 100 block of Madison Street. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief...
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RRPD blotter: December 11-13, 2015
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Friday, December 11, 2015 At approximately 9:30 p.m., Officer Ariel Burgess conducted a traffic stop in the...
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Man sought in vehicle theft
A man who used the identity of the victim he allegedly stole a vehicle from to avoid prosecution is wanted by Roanoke Rapids police. Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement Sergio Fields, 35, of...
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Barricaded man exits without trouble on Cedar St.
A man barricaded himself in a house for more than an hour today in the 900 block of Cedar Street. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said the man had outstanding warrants. His name was not...
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HCC students receive Golden Leaf scholarships
Seven students from Halifax Community College will receive scholarships through the Golden LEAF Scholarship program for the North Carolina Community College System. The Golden LEAF Scholarship program,...
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