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2014 MLK Day observances set
Several events are being held in Halifax County to commemorate the 2014 Martin Luther King holiday. They are as follows: Sunday at 3 p.m. the Halifax County Black Caucus and Halifax Branch of NAACP...
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Sheriff's office streamlines gun permit process
Already streamlining the process for permits to buy handguns, on January 22 the Halifax County Sheriff's Office will begin the second installment to include the application for a concealed weapons...
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Littleton man faces indecent liberties count
A Littleton man has been charged in a sexual assault involving a minor child. Detective Obert Wiltsie said the Halifax County Sheriff's Office received a report November 3 of last year in which the...
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Dispute leads to Harris Street stabbing
An early Monday morning argument on Harris Street led to a stabbing, according to Roanoke Rapids police. The victim was stabbed approximately five times with a knife, receiving wounds on the right...
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Flambeau closing
Flambeau Inc. announced today a transfer of operations that will result in the closure of its Weldon manufacturing facility. The closure will affect 122 employees. Production and service for the...
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Wednesday closings and delays
As of this report here are the available closings and delays for Wednesday: Cornerstone Christian will be closed. Halifax Academy will be closed. Hobgood Academy will be closed. HCC will open at 10...
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Roanoke Rapids schools closed
Roanoke Rapids schools are closed today for students. It is an optional workday for staff with a two-hour-delay.
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Road conditions icy, according to HP
The state Highway Patrol reports road conditions across the area are terrible right now and no improvement is expected throughout the day. “They're all ice-covered,” said Sergeant J.C. Goins. “DOT is...
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Woman beaten, dragged down street
A Roanoke Rapids man Tuesday night was arrested for allegedly beating and dragging his girlfriend into a house at 126 Monroe Street. Roanoke Rapids police could only speculate this morning that a...
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Pregnant girlfriend kicked in stomach
A Woodland man was arrested last week for allegedly kicking his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jack Smith said investigator Altessie...
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Woodland woman faces two ID theft counts
A Woodland woman allegedly used personal information from a living and deceased relative for their personal use, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jack Smith said in a...
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Thursday closings and delays
The following is a listing of known delays and closings for Thursday: Cornerstone Christian is on a 2-hour delay. Halifax Academy is closed. Halifax County schools are closed. HCC opens at 10 a.m....
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Elderly victim falls prey to diversionary scam
Roanoke Rapids police are looking for three white men who, while creating a diversion through pitching a strong brand of linoleum, robbed an elderly victim of more than $300 in rolled coins. Officer...
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Sheriff's office puts drug money to use
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office, through state and federal drug forfeiture money, is replacing capital items without going through local coffers. Money and assets seized throughout the past year...
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Aycock promoted to fill Casey's spot
Lieutenant Neil Aycock will be promoted to major of the uniformed division of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Wes Tripp said this afternoon. The decision to promote Aycock comes after Mike...
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Friday school delays
Here are the available reported delays for Friday: Cornerstone Christian 2 hours. Gaston College Prep 2 hours. Halifax County Schools 2 hours. Northampton County Schools 2 hours. Weldon City Schools...
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Sheetz submits site plans
Sheetz has submitted site plans for a store at the former location of Ryan's on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway. Plans call for the store, which will have a restaurant, drive-through and car wash to be...
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Weldon probes series of break-ins
Weldon police are investigating breaking and entering cases that have occurred since October, one involving the theft of money from an insurance company. The latest one occurred on January 22 at Diva's...
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Burnette to seek Northampton sheriff's post
A longtime Northampton County law enforcement officer has announced her intention to run for sheriff. In a statement released today, Brenda Burnette said, “Having been involved in law enforcement for...
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Police investigating store holdup
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Village Grocery near the Canal Museum and KapStone. Captain O.L. Morgan said the robbery occurred shortly before 7 this...
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