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HRMC to honor certified nurses Monday
Halifax Regional Medical Center will honor its 44 board-certified nurses Monday with a high tea event and presentations and awards. The event is a celebration of Certified Nurses Day and a way to honor...
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Sass wins Resolves Chapter poster contest
The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution recently conducted its annual Americanism Poster Contest. The topic this year was for the student to pick a...
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Two said to be critical following I-95 crash
Gaston Fire and Rescue says two people were listed in critical condition following a crash on Interstate 95 Thursday night. There was no immediate answer at the state Highway Patrol office in Roanoke...
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Roanoke Rapids J.C. Penney store on closing list
The Becker Village Mall J.C. Penney is on a list of stores to close, according to information on the company’s website. Local store management could not immediately be reached for comment this morning....
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Man charged with making 16 harassing phone calls
An Enfield man was charged Wednesday for reportedly making 16 harassing phone calls in violation of a domestic violence protective order. Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office...
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Skate Jam an opportunity to show off skills
Celebrating the first anniversary of the skate park Saturday, the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is letting its users show off their talents during an event called Skate Jam. Skate Jam...
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Enfield robbery suspect dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
The suspect in a botched robbery inside the Enfield post office Saturday night died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a standoff with law enforcement. Enfield police Chief Tyree...
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Mother injured, children safe following Raleigh Dr. fire
A Roanoke Rapids woman was being transported to UNC Medical Center after she sustained smoke inhalation and burns in the aftermath of a fire this morning on Raleigh Drive. Roanoke Rapids Fire Chief...
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HCSO, task force roundup
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and City County Drug Task Force reported the following recent drug arrests: Sheriff’s office On March 17 around 9 am, Deputy T. Vesce assisted Trooper D.P. Efird...
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Grand jury returns true bills of indictment against Massey
A Halifax County grand jury today returned true bills of indictment on 10 counts against a local funeral director. Other counts against Harold Massey remain pending in district court, officials said,...
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Man hands over stash, cash after encounter with agent
A man already out of jail on trafficking counts was arrested again after he reportedly handed his stash and cash to a drug agent who encountered him at a convenience store this afternoon. Captain A.M....
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Skeletal remains found in Highway 158 area
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains found beside a vacant beauty salon in the Spring and Carter street area of Highway 158.Public Works Department employees found...
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Photo gallery: JROTC posts colors, recognized by council
The Roanoke Rapids High School Army JROTC posted colors at this evening’s city council meeting. {gallery}rrcc{/gallery} “We appreciate what you offer for this town and this country,” Mayor Emery...
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Chaloner pool project gets $10K lift from Angel's Closet
The Chaloner Recreation Center pool repair project has received a $10,000 boost from a local ministry. City Manager Joseph Scherer during this evening’s city council meeting recognized the efforts of...
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Remains taken to Greenville for autopsy
Skeletal remains found Tuesday afternoon in Roanoke Rapids have been taken to the medical examiner’s office in Greenville, city police Chief Chuck Hasty said this morning. An autopsy and other forensic...
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Burgess set for first appearance following fed indictment
A Roanoke Rapids man is scheduled for a first appearance this morning in Greenville after his indictment last week on a federal weapon possession charge. Clarence Lee Burgess Jr. will appear before...
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NCSO investigating fight at high school
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight which occurred at Northampton County High School in Gaston this morning. Sheriff Jack Smith said the fray involved several students and...
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Dog left in car OK; owner charged
A dog which was beginning to overheat while locked in a car is OK now and its owner has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. Detective R.M. Brown of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said...
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Burgess in fed custody pending detention hearing
Clarence Lee Burgess Jr. was remanded to federal custody pending his detention hearing set for March 27. Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Swank today in Greenville appointed a public defender for Burgess,...
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Woman faces numerous counts in lottery ticket theft
A Roanoke Rapids woman surrendered to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office today and faces numerous counts related to the alleged theft of $1,800 worth of lottery tickets from the store where she was...
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