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Boy charged in assault on mom, deputy
A 16-year-old Pleasant Hill boy was arrested Monday morning for allegedly assaulting his mother. The boy, D'Angelo Rawls, reportedly got in more trouble following his arrest, for kicking and slapping a...
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Northampton sheriff's blotter: Oct. 7-12
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office reported the following over the last week: On Sunday shortly after 2:30 a.m. Lieutenant David Twine responded to Vincent Lane in Henrico for an assault call....
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New SBC director welcomed to college
Halifax Community College’s Workforce and Economic Development Division hosted a reception for Jerry Edmonds, the new Small Business Center director, last week at the campus. Prior to his service at...
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$354 worth of steaks, beer bought on stolen card
The man pictured above is wanted by the Roanoke Rapids Police Department for reportedly using a stolen credit card to buy $354 worth of steaks and beer. Detective Frankie Griffin said the victim either...
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County residents encouraged to take broadband survey
Halifax County is asking for assistance from county residents in identifying areas that lack broadband or high speed Internet access. Partnering with NC Broadband, a division of the North Carolina...
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First same-sex marriage license issued in county
The first same-sex marriage license in Halifax County was issued Tuesday, the register of deeds office confirmed. “The license was returned so they did get married,” county Register of Deeds Judy...
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Anderson back in Halifax County
Teddy Anderson Jr. mugged for the camera and said, “Make sure you get a good one.” Asked if he had anything to say as he was led to the magistrate's office for booking in the murder of 15-year-old...
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Enfield man cited following search warrant execution
Two Oxycodone pills were confiscated as well as several items of paraphernalia following a search warrant entry in Enfield this afternoon. Lieutenant Anzell Harris of the Halifax County Sheriff's...
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Shots fired call leads to charges for Halifax man
A Halifax man was charged Tuesday morning for allegedly firing rifle shots into a residence at 634 Franklin Street. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Andy Jackson said bullets hit the house and a truck, one...
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HRMC: No Ebola patients treated, screenings negative
Halifax Regional continues to examine and review preparedness plans for infection prevention. Preparation is being led by Chief Nursing Officer, Karen Daniels, who is working with Infection prevention...
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Weldon man charged in noon bust
A 61-year-old Weldon man was charged today for possessing a weapon as a convicted felon as well as marijuana counts. Lieutenant Harold Phillips of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office said Clarence...
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Va. man dies in crash off I-95
A Midlothian, Virginia, man died this morning as he was coming off the 180 exit ramp, his brother following him in another vehicle. Trooper J.D. Warren of the state Highway Patrol said George Thomas...
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Juvenile shot following unintentional weapon discharge
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office is is investigating the unintentional shooting of a 14-year-old Thursday night in the Margaretsville area on Mount Carmel Road. Captain Chuck Hasty said the...
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Gangs of the Roanoke Valley: Robbery, murder and money
They include names like 1650, The Fam, GMF – Get Money First — and the 400 Boys. They stretch from Halifax County to Northampton County and their music videos are readily accessible on YouTube. They...
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Experts: Coordinated effort needed to tackle gang problem
A coordinated effort is needed across the state to combat the problem of gangs, a state expert said Thursday night. “Gang members commit crimes each and every day,” said Mark Bridgeman, president of...
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With Halloween around the corner, kids get tips
With Halloween only two weeks away, SafetyPup visited a local preschool today to talk about trick-or-treating safety and other common sense rules when meeting strangers. Trick-or-treat will be held...
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Three sought for theft of iPads
Three people are sought for allegedly stealing two iPad 3s from the Rent-A-Center on Premier Boulevard, Roanoke Rapids police said. The devices were stolen last Friday. Detective Bobby Martin said they...
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Pair could face $2K fine, license loss in bear-poaching case
Two Halifax County men charged last week with reportedly poaching a black bear could face a $2,000 fine and loss of their hunting license if found guilty. Sergeant Carl Hatcher of the North Carolina...
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One still sought in iPad theft case
The three people wanted for allegedly stealing two iPads from the Roanoke Rapids Rent-A-Center have been identified, city police said today. One surrendered while another is still be sought. A third...
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Tourism spending up in county
Tourism spending in Halifax County increased 1.34 percent over the previous year. Lori Medlin, president and CEO of the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau, told commissioners this evening...
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