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Scotland Neck police seek missing man
The Scotland Neck Police Department reports 56-year-old Milton Earl Gray of Hobgood was reported missing Monday by his family. He was last seen in the Scotland Neck area two weeks ago at Joe Day's Tire...
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Sentencing continuance sought for remaining Rockfish defendants
A continuance in the sentencings of 14 defendants in the Operation Rockfish police corruption case is being sought. The motion filed by Greenville attorney Keith Williams Monday seeks to have their...
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Police seek info on bogus bill; Walmart larceny
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is looking for a man who reportedly passed a counterfeit $100 bill in exchange for change Monday night. According to a statement from Lieutenant C.L. Vaught, the...
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RR brothers indicted in Northampton drug sting
Two Roanoke Rapids brothers face cocaine charges in Northampton County. Tirrel “Big Twin” Simmons and Terrell “Lil’ Twin” Simmons were both indicted on true bills for possession with intent to sell and...
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Missing Hobgood man located in Rocky Mount
A 56-year-old Hobgood man was found safe today today in Rocky Mount. “We would like to thank the community for their support and assistance,” Captain Tommy Parker of the Scotland Neck Police Department...
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Como man dies from injuries sustained in January crash
A Como man involved in a January 19 wreck on the outskirts of Woodland died Friday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The state Highway Patrol was notified of the death the same...
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Harbor Freight Tools opening in city
Harbor Freight Tools, which has 750 locations throughout the country, plans to open a store in Roanoke Rapids. Email correspondence between the city and the company’s legal compliance department in...
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Man wanted in Weldon shooting surrenders
A Murfreesboro man wanted in a shooting outside a Weldon multi-purpose venue surrendered to the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office Monday. Deputy Chief James Avens of the Weldon Police Department said...
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Court eyes June sentencing for 13 Rockfish defendants
United States Senior Judge Malcolm Howard Tuesday agreed to continue the sentencing of 13 of the 14 Operation Rockfish defendants until the June 13 term of court. The only defendant not named in an...
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Speeding stop nets concealed weapon count
A Littleton man was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and other traffic offenses following a stop for speeding Tuesday. Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said in a...
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Monday presents final chance for streetscape input
The public will have another chance Monday to review streetscape plans for Roanoke Avenue as well the green space left by the demolition of 1026 Roanoke Avenue. Main Street Development Director...
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Planning board recommends rejection of Becker Dr. rezoning
The Roanoke Rapids Planning Board this evening voted to recommend city council reject a rezoning proposal which could lead to an age-restricted senior apartment complex off Becker Drive. The...
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Woman charged in Monday night stabbing
Enfield police today arrested a woman who reportedly stabbed her boyfriend with a kitchen knife. The 55-year-old victim called 911 Monday night around 9 to report Jaquayla Mitchell, 21, stabbed him...
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RRPD investigating attempted armed robbery
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating an attempted armed robbery which occurred at Rite Aid Thursday morning. The person shown in surveillance photos entered the store around 10 a.m. and picked up...
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Celebrate Recovery expanding reach to female inmates
Valley Community Church’s Celebrate Recovery is adding another dimension to its ministry by reaching out to female inmates in the Halifax County Detention Center. “It’s a combined effort,” Halifax...
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Stabbing victim charged with assault on a female
The victim in an Enfield stabbing case has been charged with assault on a female. Enfield police Chief Tyree Davis said in a statement Erwin Taylor was arrested by Lieutenant Daniel Jones on an...
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Governor establishes reward in Bridgeman case
Governor Roy Cooper issued a proclamation of reward today for information in the case of Amy Wells Bridgeman, who was reported missing by her husband in June of 2013. “The case remains open,” Halifax...
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18-year-old dies in Northampton crash
An 18-year-old Gaston woman died and the driver of the vehicle was airlifted for further treatment following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 35 in Northampton County Friday afternoon. Trooper J.T....
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ALE secures warrant in aftermath of Weldon shooting
North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement has issued a warrant connected to a party in Weldon in which a shooting occurred outside the premises earlier this month. Special Agent R.L. Parker said this...
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Weldon investigates Maple St. shooting
Weldon police are investigating a shooting which occurred early Saturday evening. A statement by the department and an officer on duty this morning confirmed the shooting took place on Maple Street and...
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