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Settlement reached in '11 stun gun death
A stun gun death case in Scotland Neck has been dismissed without prejudice to either party after it was announced to a United States magistrate judge they had reached a settlement. Court documents do...
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New cost figures given for Manning project
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has given its consensus on a plan to build a new Manning Elementary School for $19.2 million, but commissioners today balked at approving that figure and...
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No injuries in shots fired call
A shots fired call in Weldon this afternoon caused no injury or damage, although one man was arrested. Weldon Police Department Deputy Chief James Avens said the call came in around 3 p.m. at Ninth...
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Speakers hone in on education at meeting
The only comment at today's public hearing on the county's proposed budget for next fiscal year centered on education as did comments made during a community issues portion of the meeting. Bill Hodge...
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RRPD blotter: May 30-31
The Roanoke Rapids police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: May 30 Around 12:30 a.m., Officer Joey Spragins responded to investigate a disturbance at Hampton Inn. Staff...
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Canal Trail ATV fine upped to $500
The fine will be stiffer when caught riding an ATV on the Roanoke Canal Trail. The infraction will now carry a $500 fine following unanimous approval by city council this evening and was among several...
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City drafting proposals for Bank of America
The city is drafting proposals for Bank of America to review following last week's meeting with its representatives to discuss financing solutions for the theater. City Manager Joseph Scherer said...
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City budget set for adoption
The next step for the 2015-2016 Roanoke Rapids budget will be a vote on whether to adopt the financial plan. That decision will come at council's June 16 meeting, which will be held at the Lloyd...
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Man sought for jewelry theft, fraud
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is currently looking for Donald Brock, 44, for the theft of jewelry and fraud. Investigator B.L. Martin said Brock may frequent the Bay Street area of Gaston in...
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Couple sought in vehicle B&Es
Identification of a man and woman breaking into vehicles at several schools across the area is being sought. Thus far the couple has broken into vehicles at two schools in Roanoke Rapids, Northwest...
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Release denied for remaining 13 Rockfish defendants
The 13 defedants in the Operation Rockfish police corruption case who sought pretrial release will remain in federal custody, according to a senior United States court judge's ruling filed Tuesday. Two...
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Two charged with shooting into vehicle
Two Conway women were arrested after they reportedly shot into a moving vehicle outside Woodland last week. Three children under the age of 12 were in the car at the time the shots were fired, along...
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Man makes restitution in jewelry theft case
A man wanted for jewelry theft and fraud turned himself in earlier today and made restitution to the victim. Investigator B.L. Martin of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department said Donald Brock told him...
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Energy center construction on track
The Center for Energy Education at the old Halifax County Airport is expected to be operational by September and with it comes educational, tourism and recreational opportunities that have already been...
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Man charged in April assault
A Roanoke Rapids man has been charged in an April 25 assault in which the victim sustained serious injuries, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. Major Scott Hall said it was not clear...
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RRPD blotter: June 1-3
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: June 1 Around midnight, Officer Linda Baker responded to a disturbance call in the 600 block of Williams...
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Pot, pills and pistol pilfered after stop
A woman remains on the lam and a man was arrested after attempting to flee following a Monday afternoon chase which ended up yielding pot, pills and a pistol. The attempted traffic stop, according to...
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Seafood festival moved to Kirkwood
The Roanoke Rapids Seafood and Shag Festival has been moved to Kirkwood Adams for this evening. Main Street Development Director Christina Caudle said ground conditions at Centennial Park are not...
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One charged, one sought in B&E
One man was arrested Wednesday and another is being sought in a May 16 breaking and entering. Detective B.C. Griffin of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office said money, firearms and other items were...
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RRPD blotter: June 3-4
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: June 3 Around 3 p.m. Master Officer Roy Ball responded to a larceny call at Walmart. Loss prevention told...
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