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Roanoke Rapids man set for fed sentencing

A Roanoke Rapids man is scheduled for sentencing in federal court next month on a drug count.

Bomb threat disrupts business at bank

A bomb threat interrupted business at a local bank for about an hour late this afternoon.

Man charged following traffic stop

A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested following a traffic stop this morning on American Legion Road.

Aulander man charged in pain pill heist

An Aulander man was charged this morning with using a winch to rip the door off a Rich Square...

Man charged after throwing drugs from car

A Roanoke Rapids man was charged with drug counts Wednesday after allegedly throwing marijuana and...

Three charged in regional Walmart thefts

Three people from Greenville have been arrested in a series of Walmart larcenies that included the...

One arrested, two sought in Enfield robbery

One person was arrested Tuesday and two are being sought in an armed robbery that occurred on House...

Waste station a go; Old airport use still in limbo

While Halifax County is moving forward with plans to build a solid waste transfer station, plans for...

Grant would fund Rosenwald School repairs

Efforts to begin restoration of the Allen Grove Rosenwald School were approved by Halifax County...

County denies Brandy Creek refunds

Despite a 5-1 vote tonight to deny Brandy Creek residents refunds from 2007 through 2009, an...

Roanoke Rapids man set for fed sentencing
Friday, 27 January 2012 17:54
Bomb threat disrupts business at bank
Thursday, 26 January 2012 23:37
Man charged following traffic stop
Thursday, 26 January 2012 18:20
Aulander man charged in pain pill heist
Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:55
Man charged after throwing drugs from car
Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:32
Three charged in regional Walmart thefts
Thursday, 26 January 2012 15:06
One arrested, two sought in Enfield robbery
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 19:14
Waste station a go; Old airport use still in limbo
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 18:05
Grant would fund Rosenwald School repairs
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:31
County denies Brandy Creek refunds
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 02:28

Roanoke Rapids man set for fed sentencing

Friday, 27 January 2012 17:54

A Roanoke Rapids man is scheduled for sentencing in federal court next month on a drug count.

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Roanoke Rapids man set for fed sentencin

A Roanoke Rapids man is scheduled for sentencing in federal court next month on a drug count.

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A bomb threat interrupted business at a local bank for about an hour late this afternoon.

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A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested following a traffic stop this morning on American Legion Road.

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An Aulander man was charged this morning with using a winch to rip the door off a Rich Square pharmacy where, once inside, he allegedly...

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A Roanoke Rapids man was charged with drug counts Wednesday after allegedly throwing marijuana and crack from his vehicle in the South Rosemary area.

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Three people from Greenville have been arrested in a series of Walmart larcenies that included the one here and one in Tarboro and Greenville.

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One person was arrested Tuesday and two are being sought in an armed robbery that occurred on House Street in Enfield last month.

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While Halifax County is moving forward with plans to build a solid waste transfer station, plans for how to best use the old airport property...

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Efforts to begin restoration of the Allen Grove Rosenwald School were approved by Halifax County commissioners Monday night.

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Despite a 5-1 vote tonight to deny Brandy Creek residents refunds from 2007 through 2009, an attorney for the University of North Carolina Center for...

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Three Hobgood area people were arrested Sunday for a series of break-ins.

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A Roanoke Rapids area woman was jailed Saturday after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend once in the arm with a kitchen knife.

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Woman faces embezzlement, forgery counts

A Roanoke Rapids woman faces multiple counts of forgery and embezzlement from her employer, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.

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Local officials will begin studying a newly released report on Interstate 95 improvements which all but says tolling is the way to fund road and...

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Report: I-95 improvements include toll component

Improvements to Interstate 95 from the South Carolina and Virginia state lines include a tolling component, a newly released study says.

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City confident Gatling will come through

City council took no action following a closed session tonight but Mayor Emery Doughtie did issue statements on the progress being made with Lafayette...

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Charles Edward “Oopsie” Hockaday has accepted a plea arrangement for crack distribution in federal court.

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BRENCORE barnstorming in advance of RRT show

James Jackson and Robert Smoot were on a mission today.

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Man charged with sel…
A Halifax area man has been charged with allegedly selling a stolen video game to a gaming store, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.
Police await autopsy…
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is waiting on official autopsy results in the death of a man at the Carolina Inn Friday morning.
B&E suspect nabbed a…
The final suspect in a series of break-ins from as early as November was apprehended Monday and faces numerous counts.
Completely concealed…
There's a simple reason people were sitting in all day class at the Twin City Rifle Club in Pleasant Hill Saturday — to do the right thing.
Completely concealed…
Brian Simmons pulls no punches.
Man electrocuted whi…
A Roanoke Rapids man was electrocuted Friday while apparently working on a microwave oven that was still plugged in.
Man charged with pos…
A 22-year-old Roanoke Rapids man was charged with the theft of a four wheeler Sunday, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.
Police investigate s…
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a death that occurred at the Carolina Inn.
Woman faces pot coun…
A 47-year-old Roanoke Rapids woman was charged Wednesday with marijuana possession counts following an investigation by the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.

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Tennis conference honors

Women’s Tennis 2010

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Volleyball conference honors

Volleyball 2010

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Women's conference cross country honors

WOMEN 2010 Season Team Standings

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Men's conference cross country honors

MEN 2010 Season Team Standings

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RRHS home athletic events: Nov. 30, Dec.

Tuesday, November 30 6:00 - Wrestling vs Hertford County Friday, December 3 4:30 - Swim vs 5 teams

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Prep conference soccer honors

Regular Season:

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The Grand Slam Cornhole Tournament was a fundraiser for the U14 Enforcers girls traveling softball team.

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Roanoke Rapids HS November 22-24 calenda

7:30 - Women's Basketball vs KIPP(1st Round of Kiwanis Club Tip-Off Tournament) Tuesday, November 23TBA - Women's Basketball vs TBA(Finals of Kiwanis Club Tip-Off Tournament) Wednesday, November...

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Lance Martin | rrspin.com It wasn’t supposed to be like this. You could see it in the game plan, a down your throat strategy that could...

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Purple rain: Jacket …
Andy Jackson | rrspin.com Roanoke Rapids hopes for a state title were washed away Friday night by a purple rain, a storm known as the defending 2A champions, the Tarboro Vikings…
Facing the beast: RR…
Andy Jackson | rrspin.com The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets will travel down east to Tarboro on Friday night to face what some call the beast from the East. The Tarboro Vikings come…
On to Tarboro: Jacke…
Lance Martin | rrspin.com Now comes the rematch.
RRHS-Northside: O ve…
Andy Jackson | rrspin.com The Northside Monarchs, 6-4, will travel to Roanoke Rapids, 10-1, to face the Yellow Jackets in round one of the state playoffs. The Monarchs will travel from…
Jackets to host Nort…
Roanoke Rapids will play Northside Friday night at home in the 2A East football playoffs, according to brackets released today by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
Jackets make history…
Lance Martin | rrspin.com First came history. Now come the playoffs.
Intriguing football …
Andy Jackson | rrspin.com All area high school football teams will be finishing play this Friday night and the focus will come down to the high school state playoffs.
Curtis: Remembering …
Andy Jackson | rrspin.com Don Curtis spent over three decades teaching and coaching at Roanoke Rapids High School.
Mojo for NOJO wears …
Andy Jackson | rrspin.com It was senior night at Roanoke Rapids High School and the Yellow Jacket football team came in with an 8-1 overall record tied with North Johnston who…