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Enfield man sought in multiple vehicle break-ins
A man believed to reportedly be responsible for between 10 to 15 vehicle break-ins in the Enfield community is wanted by the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. Major Scott Hall said a two-month...
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Friday closing and delays
As of 10:30 p.m., here are the known closings and delays for Friday: Gaston College Prep closed; Halifax Academy closed; Halifax County Schools closed; Roanoke Rapids Graded School District closed;...
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Tillmon arraignment scheduled in May
Antonio Tillmon's arraignment, originally scheduled Tuesday along with nine other Operation Rockfish defendants, has been rescheduled for May 10. While Tillmon sat through the advice of rights Tuesday...
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RRPD blotter: February 7-10, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Sunday February 7, 2016 At approximately 3 a.m., Officer Joey Spragins was monitoring traffic on Old Farm...
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Vine Street fire cause ruled undetermined
Roanoke Rapids firefighters and the city's police department say the cause of a fire on Vine Street Wednesday night has been ruled as undetermined. Fire department Battalion Chief Kevin Hawkins said...
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Clint Black Tickets in RoanokeRapids now on sale
Roanoke Rapids based Barn Burner Promotions has announced tickets are available You can purchase your tickets now for the April 9, 2016 Clint Black concert at the Roanoke Rapids Theatre now at...
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Redistricting input meeting to be held at HCC
Halifax Community College will be one of several sites across the state Monday to hold public input meetings called for by Republican leaders after federal judges ruled the First and Twelfth...
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Monday closings and delays
Here are the known closings and delays for Monday as of 10:30 p.m.: Cornerstone delayed until 10 a.m.; Halifax County schools on two-hour delay; Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School on two-hour delay; Roanoke...
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Updated Monday closings and delays
Overnight the following closings and delays decisions were announced: Cornerstone Christian is closed; Halifax District Court is closed; Halifax County Superior Court delayed until 11 a.m.; Halifax...
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Local speakers weigh in on redistricting issue
Speakers at Halifax Community College today gave state legislators their views on how to proceed with the reshaping of the First and Twelfth Congressional District lines after a panel of federal court...
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Man who reportedly fired at child charged in domestic
A Littleton man reportedly fired at a domestic victim's child during an argument Saturday night. Major Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office said this afternoon the child was not injured...
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RRPD blotter: February 13-14, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Saturday February 13, 2016 At approximately 1:30 a.m, Sergeant Mike Moseley was on routine patrol when he...
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Tuesday delays
Here are the known delays for Tuesday as of 9 p.m. Monday: Cornerstone delayed until 9:30 a.m.; Gaston College Prep on two-hour delay; Halifax Academy on two-hour delay; Haliwa-Saponi school on...
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City receives Manning site plans
Site plans for the new Manning Elementary School have been delivered and this week key information about its construction will either be presented or voted upon. Roanoke Rapids Graded School District...
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Council backs county efforts on CSX terminal
Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening pledged support to the Halifax County Economic Development Commission to entice CSX to locate its intermodal connector terminal within the county. Council...
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Skate park opening March 5; Council approves traffic amendments
The Roanoke Rapids Skate Park will open at 10 a.m. on March 5, parks and recreation Director John Simeon reported to city council this evening. Simeon said there are still finishing touches to put on...
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Manning timeline outlined
Architects Ed Gordon and Drew Wilgus from Smith Sinnett presented their overall plan for construction of the new Manning Elementary School this evening. Roanoke Rapids Graded School District spokesman...
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RRGSD roundup: Fisher lauded; makeup days set
Longtime former educator and school board member Mary Francis Allsbrook Fisher was recognized Tuesday night by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory. Fisher received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the...
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NCSO roundup: February 10-15
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office reported the following, according to Captain M.D. DeLoatch Sr.: February 10 Arrested Dillon Irby, 19, of Roanoke Rapids. Irby was charged with felony breaking...
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Clay recognized as HRMC Employee of the Quarter
Halifax Regional nurse April Clay was recognized as the Employee of the Quarter. Clay, who works in the Halifax Regional Birthing Center was honored during a luncheon held at the Medical Center. Clay...
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