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Conway sets Veterans Day ceremony Friday
The Conway Town Board will have a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday at 10 a.m. in the Conway Veterans Memorial Park located at 215 West Main Street. The guest speaker will be Frederick “Freddie” Murray...
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Lincoln St. bust leads to request for fed probe
A follow-up on drug complaints in the Lincoln Street area outside Roanoke Rapids led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man and a request for federal adoption of his case. City County Drug Task Force...
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RRGSD notice of board vacancy
The Board of Trustees of the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District is seeking written notification of interest from individuals who are eligible for and willing to fill one vacant seat on the Board of...
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NCSO investigating suspicious fire
Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith confirmed his investigators will look into a fire which was called in around 11 p.m. Friday.He said he will also consider whether to notify the State Bureau of...
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Photo gallery: Tillery mural unveiling
Concerned Citizens of Tillery this afternoon unveiled a mural by local artist Napoleon Hill depicting the Tillery Farms Homestead. The mural depicts a Tillery cotton field with a woman drawing water...
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Shooting death under investigation on Monroe St.
Roanoke Rapids police are conducting a death investigation on Monroe Street this evening. There were two separate crime scenes in the investigation, one in the 100 block and one near the Preston Street...
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HCC presidential candidate interviews: Mark J. Felsheim
Halifax Community College has provided interview opportunities for the six candidates chosen for the chance to be its next president.Today’s interview was with Dr. Mark J. Felsheim. There will be...
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Charges filed in October chase
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department has filed charges in an October chase which ended when the alleged suspect, a 41-year-old Portsmouth, Virginia, man, crashed into a tractor-trailer. Chief Chuck...
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County elections board sets two meetings
The Halifax County Board of Elections will hold two meetings this week, one Thursday and one Friday. The Thursday meeting, which will be held at 9 a.m. in the board office will at the Historic...
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2017 MRAC season concerts released
The Greensville County Virginia (Emporia) Meherrin River Arts Council (MRAC) released their 2017 spectacular season that features four remarkable shows. The mission of the Meherrin River Arts Council...
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HCC presidential candidate interviews: Mark A. Elam
Halifax Community College has provided interview opportunities for the six candidates chosen for the chance to be its next president.Today’s interview was with Dr. Mark A. ElamThere will be interviews...
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Chaloner pool repairs estimated at $300K
Total repairs for the Chaloner Recreation Center pool are estimated to cost $300,000. The figure presented by Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon to city council this evening is split between...
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Gaston man arrested in Monroe St. murder
A Gaston man was arrested today in the murder of a 45-year-old Pleasant Hill man on Monroe Street in Roanoke Rapids Saturday night. A police report identifies the murder victim as John Paul Harrison...
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Hollister man faces six animal cruelty counts
State court records confirm a Hollister man has a November 29 court date in which he will answer to charges of six misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. Corques Lamar Johnson also has a December 14...
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HCC presidential candidate interviews: Daryl L. Minus
Halifax Community College has provided interview opportunities for the six candidates chosen for the chance to be its next president.Today’s interview was with Dr. Daryl L MinusThere will be interviews...
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HCC presidential candidate interviews: Keith Smith
Halifax Community College has provided interview opportunities for the six candidates chosen for the chance to be its next president.Today’s interview was with Dr. Keith Smith.There will be interviews...
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Woman charged, man sought for bogus bill-cashing
A store employee was arrested Wednesday for allegedly accepting a payment from a man currently being sought to cash a $100 counterfeit bill. It was not immediately clear where the man, Robin Jeffrey,...
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Planning board considering less restrictive gaming regs
The Roanoke Rapids Planning Board began discussions this evening which could lead to recommending to city council less stringent regulations on electronic gaming operations while possibly tightening...
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Butterfield criticizes McCrory as county board dismisses protests
United States Congressman G.K. Butterfield criticized Governor Pat McCrory for what he described as voter intimidation throughout several counties in the state. Butterfield attended a protest hearing...
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Search under way for missing Littleton man
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a 78-year-old man reported missing late this morning. Sheriff Wes Tripp said deputies are currently waiting for a state Highway Patrol...
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