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Aerial truck set for delivery; ceremony next week

Aerial truck set for delivery; ceremony next week

The newest addition to the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department is currently in Rocky Mount for a final...

Sheriff appoint expected in July

Sheriff appoint expected in July

A new county sheriff will most likely be appointed during the Halifax commissioners’ July 1 meeting....

Areas hit by August flooding fair well in deluge

Areas hit by August flooding fair well in deluge

Areas in Roanoke Rapids hit hard by August flooding faired well this afternoon during a pounding...

Dollar General robbery under investigation

Dollar General robbery under investigation

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a robbery that occurred Sunday night...

Wreck leads to shooting probe

Wreck leads to shooting probe

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that was reported after the parties...

Sheriff's office seeks owners of weapons

Sheriff's office seeks owners of weapons

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the owners of weapons confiscated over...

Weldon Steel tackles Redskins new camp

Weldon Steel tackles Redskins new camp

Rendering of camp from Redskins website. It may not be the largest or most complicated project We...

Governor makes stop in city

Governor makes stop in city

After attending the Enviva ribbon-cutting in Garysburg today, Governor Pat McCrory made a quick stop...

Roanoke Rapids police continue robbery probe

Roanoke Rapids police continue robbery probe

A May 11 armed robbery that occurred outside of Shoe Show on East Tenth Street remains under...

Ball cap left behind at vehicle B&E

Ball cap left behind at vehicle B&E

A vehicle break-in suspect at 313 Hamilton Street left behind a calling card the Roanoke Rapids...

  • Aerial truck set for delivery; ceremony next week

    Aerial truck set for delivery; ceremony next week

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 19:53
  • Sheriff appoint expected in July

    Sheriff appoint expected in July

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 17:47
  • Areas hit by August flooding fair well in deluge

    Areas hit by August flooding fair well in deluge

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:49
  • Dollar General robbery under investigation

    Dollar General robbery under investigation

    Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:16
  • Wreck leads to shooting probe

    Wreck leads to shooting probe

    Tuesday, 21 May 2013 18:50
  • Sheriff's office seeks owners of weapons

    Sheriff's office seeks owners of weapons

    Tuesday, 21 May 2013 18:01
  • Weldon Steel tackles Redskins new camp

    Weldon Steel tackles Redskins new camp

    Tuesday, 21 May 2013 16:41
  • Governor makes stop in city

    Governor makes stop in city

    Monday, 20 May 2013 21:17
  • Roanoke Rapids police continue robbery probe

    Roanoke Rapids police continue robbery probe

    Monday, 20 May 2013 13:03
  • Ball cap left behind at vehicle B&E

    Ball cap left behind at vehicle B&E

    Monday, 20 May 2013 12:48
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 19:53

The newest addition to the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department is currently in Rocky Mount for a final inspection before being delivered to the fire station on Roanoke Avenue.

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Aerial truck set for delivery; ceremony next week

Aerial truck set for delivery; ceremony next week

The newest addition to the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department is currently in Rocky Mount for a final inspection before being delivered to the fire station... Read more

Hits:106 22 May 2013

Sheriff appoint expected in July

Sheriff appoint expected in July

A new county sheriff will most likely be appointed during the Halifax commissioners’ July 1 meeting. Read more

Hits:171 22 May 2013

Areas hit by August flooding fair well in deluge

Areas hit by August flooding fair well in deluge

Areas in Roanoke Rapids hit hard by August flooding faired well this afternoon during a pounding thunderstorm that brought sustained rains. Read more

Hits:739 22 May 2013

Dollar General robbery under investigation

Dollar General robbery under investigation

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a robbery that occurred Sunday night around 9:30 at the Dollar General Store on Bolling Road. Read more

Hits:1164 21 May 2013

Wreck leads to shooting probe

Wreck leads to shooting probe

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that was reported after the parties involved wrecked in the Littleton area Saturday night. Read more

Hits:1312 21 May 2013

Sheriff's office seeks owners of weapons

Sheriff's office seeks owners of weapons

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the owners of weapons confiscated over the last few years. Read more

Hits:908 21 May 2013

Weldon Steel tackles Redskins new camp

Weldon Steel tackles Redskins new camp

Rendering of camp from Redskins website. It may not be the largest or most complicated project Weldon Steel has had a hand in but it will... Read more

Hits:758 21 May 2013

Governor makes stop in city

Governor makes stop in city

After attending the Enviva ribbon-cutting in Garysburg today, Governor Pat McCrory made a quick stop in Roanoke Rapids where he mainly discussed developing a better... Read more

Hits:844 20 May 2013

Roanoke Rapids police continue robbery probe

Roanoke Rapids police continue robbery probe

A May 11 armed robbery that occurred outside of Shoe Show on East Tenth Street remains under investigation by the Roanoke Rapids Police Department. Read more

Hits:1427 20 May 2013

Ball cap left behind at vehicle B&E

Ball cap left behind at vehicle B&E

A vehicle break-in suspect at 313 Hamilton Street left behind a calling card the Roanoke Rapids Police Department is trying to figure out. Read more

Hits:981 20 May 2013

Lady Jackets head to Eastern Regionals

Lady Jackets head to Eastern Regionals

The Roanoke Rapids girls soccer team advanced to the Eastern Regional championship final four in an overtime win over Carrboro this evening at Hoyle Field. Read more

Hits:524 19 May 2013

Gilchrist steps down as head of ECSU

Gilchrist steps down as head of ECSU

Willie Gilchrist, the former superintendent of Halifax County schools, has announced he is stepping down as chancellor of Elizabeth State University and will formally retire... Read more

Hits:1542 17 May 2013

Warrants filed in cigarette theft

Warrants filed in cigarette theft

Warrants have been filed for the arrest of a Weldon woman who allegedly broke into a grocery store on Washington Avenue Wednesday night. Read more

Hits:1859 17 May 2013

Weldon seeks woman in wallet theft

Weldon seeks woman in wallet theft

The Weldon Police Department is seeking the woman pictured above for questioning in a wallet theft that occurred Tuesday at the Cloverleaf Shell beside the... Read more

Hits:1508 17 May 2013

Bill passage bars tolling of existing 95 lanes

Bill passage bars tolling of existing 95 lanes

The state House today passed a bill that bars the tolling of existing Interstate 95 lanes. Read more

Hits:820 16 May 2013

HCC honors partners at commencement

HCC honors partners at commencement

Halifax Community College President Ervin V. Griffin Sr. recognized recipients of the seventh annual Presidential Partnership Award during commencement exercises Saturday. Read more

Hits:303 16 May 2013

Garage owner charged with scrapping victim's car

Garage owner charged with scrapping victim's car

A Scotland Neck garage owner faces charges that he allegedly stole a customer’s car and sold it for scrap, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s... Read more

Hits:1454 16 May 2013

Field improvements may have wide implications

Field improvements may have wide implications

A three-year makeover at Ledgerwood Field is already reaping rewards for the local teams that play and practice there. Read more

Hits:623 15 May 2013

Man overpowers waiting child to steal purse

Man overpowers waiting child to steal purse

Roanoke Rapids police are looking for a man who approached a child in a car and stole his mother’s pocketbook and cell phone last month. Read more

Hits:2681 15 May 2013

No takers at city budget hearing

No takers at city budget hearing

There were no speakers during tonight’s public hearing on the city’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Read more

Hits:493 15 May 2013

Council moves forward with USDA refinancing

Council moves forward with USDA refinancing

Roanoke Rapids City Council tonight moved forward with the refinancing of two USDA loans but refinancing the bond issue on the former Roanoke Rapids Theatre... Read more

Hits:305 15 May 2013

Rogers surrenders with attorney present

Rogers surrenders with attorney present

The last person wanted in the Community Marathon shooting turned himself into the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon. Read more

Hits:2427 14 May 2013

Man in serious condition after collision with trooper

Man in serious condition after collision with trooper

A Roanoke Rapids man is in serious but stable condition at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville after the tractor he was driving Monday afternoon was... Read more

Hits:4222 14 May 2013

Simmons brothers face RR metal theft counts

Simmons brothers face RR metal theft counts

Terrell and Tirrell Simmons allegedly stole several items from a local welding and mechanical service business on April 24, according to Roanoke Rapids police. Read more

Hits:839 14 May 2013

Family statement and obituary for Lee Bare

Family statement and obituary for Lee Bare

We are heartbroken to lose our son and brother, but we know Lee is now with his Lord and Savior.   Read more

Hits:4094 14 May 2013

Autopsy: Bare died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

Autopsy: Bare died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

Autopsy results show the official cause of death in the case of Edward Lee Bare was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Read more

Hits:3460 13 May 2013

Winborne surrenders in Marathon shooting

Winborne surrenders in Marathon shooting

Winborne, left surrendered. Rogers remains at large. One of the suspects still at large in the Community Marathon shooting last week surrendered Friday. The Halifax County... Read more

Hits:2031 13 May 2013

Hollister traffic stop leads to pot seizure

Hollister traffic stop leads to pot seizure

A Sunday traffic stop in Hollister resulted in the seizure of nearly a quarter pound of marijuana. Read more

Hits:1753 13 May 2013

Bailey man charged with wire theft

Bailey man charged with wire theft

A Bailey man who has allegedly stolen thousands of pounds of wire in the last six months is behind bars in Franklin County without the... Read more

Hits:1089 12 May 2013

Twins face more counts

Twins face more counts

Twin brothers, along with a third person, were arrested this morning for metal thefts allegedly committed during the last week of April. Read more

Hits:1761 12 May 2013

Search team finds Bare's body in swamp

Search team finds Bare's body in swamp

The search for a missing Roanoke Rapids man ended today after a search team found his body in a swamp behind his house. Read more

Hits:5646 11 May 2013

Three arrested, two sought in Marathon shooting

Three arrested, two sought in Marathon shooting

Three people are in custody and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two more in the Saturday night shooting of a Roanoke Rapids... Read more

Hits:5097 10 May 2013

My scam experience: 202-210-0054

My scam experience: 202-210-0054

As soon as I answered my cell phone Thursday I knew what it was and decided to have some fun when the caller told me... Read more

Hits:2769 10 May 2013

Scooter enforcement enters second phase

Scooter enforcement enters second phase

The April enforcement of mopeds and scooters has resulted in a drop in them using the center lane and an overall decrease in their numbers. Read more

Hits:949 10 May 2013

Bare family reaches out to community

Bare family reaches out to community

Lee and his wife Rose, a photo contributed by family. When Lee Bare contacted his grandmother the Saturday before he was reported missing he was happy,... Read more

Hits:2501 10 May 2013

Food drive: Postal workers deliver and pick up

Food drive: Postal workers deliver and pick up

The day before Mother’s Day, make mom proud by contributing non-perishable foods to help Stamp Out Hunger. Read more

Hits:581 09 May 2013

Dunham's plans detail store's expanse

Dunham's plans detail store's expanse

Dunham’s Sports building plans filed with the city show more than 50,000 square feet of sales floor divided into several different merchandise categories. Read more

Hits:1546 09 May 2013

RR Hampton Inn earns high marks

RR Hampton Inn earns high marks

The Roanoke Rapids Hampton Inn, part of First Carolina Management and under the leadership of General Manager Percilla West, was notified in March that the... Read more

Hits:831 09 May 2013

Family of missing Medoc man fears the worst

Family of missing Medoc man fears the worst

A Medoc family is assuming the worst after their family member was reported missing to Rocky Mount police Friday. Read more

Hits:3639 08 May 2013

Sheriff's office looks for leads in Bare case

Sheriff's office looks for leads in Bare case

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office continues to try to track down leads in the case of a missing Roanoke Rapids man. Read more

Hits:2169 08 May 2013

KapStone shows strong first quarter

KapStone shows strong first quarter

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation reported record results for the first quarter ended March 31. Read more

Hits:378 08 May 2013

Champion handed fed indictment

Champion handed fed indictment

A Roanoke Rapids man has been federally indicted for allegedly selling crack cocaine. Read more

Hits:1997 08 May 2013

City employees may get cost of living boost

City employees may get cost of living boost

City Manager Joseph Scherer tonight recommended including a 1 percent cost of living increase to the proposed fiscal year 2013-2014 financial plan. Read more

Hits:667 08 May 2013

Theater refinancing means more city control

Theater refinancing means more city control

The city could gain more control should it decide to refinance theater debt and realize significant savings by refinancing its two long-term debt projects. Read more

Hits:692 08 May 2013

Missing handgun concerns Bare's wife

Missing handgun concerns Bare's wife

Bare The wife of man reported missing Monday has become even more gravely concerned about her husband’s well-being after discovering a handgun was missing from the... Read more

Hits:3276 07 May 2013

New round of tolling meetings set

New round of tolling meetings set

The latest round of public meetings for the potential tolling of Interstate 95 have been announced by the state Department of Transportation. Read more

Hits:381 07 May 2013

Man reported missing since Monday

Man reported missing since Monday

Bare Rose Bare just wants to know her husband, Edward Lee Bare, is alive and well. Read more

Hits:2393 07 May 2013

Board hears from youth

Board hears from youth

Members of the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce Leadership Development Program got a chance to tell county commissioners today their thoughts on projects to help... Read more

Hits:7192 06 May 2013

Commissioners table jail change orders

Commissioners table jail change orders

Halifax County commissioners tabled a decision on a change order in the jail addition project today, requesting the architectural firm come back with an estimate... Read more

Hits:758 06 May 2013

Shooting victim remains in critical condition

Shooting victim remains in critical condition

Halifax County Sheriff’s Office investigators believe a Saturday night shooting outside a convenience store was not a random act. Read more

Hits:2703 06 May 2013

Man also beaten in baseball bat assault

Man also beaten in baseball bat assault

New information released this afternoon shows that Michael Scott Hamilton also allegedly beat a man who tried to intervene in a Saturday night baseball bat... Read more

Hits:4906 06 May 2013

Arrest made in beating; shooting probe continues

Arrest made in beating; shooting probe continues

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in the Saturday night beating of his former girlfriend and continues to investigate a shooting that... Read more

Hits:5675 05 May 2013

Robbery victim shot

Robbery victim shot

The Halifax County Sherriff’s Office this evening continues to investigate a shooting that occurred on the parking lot of the Community Marathon station off Highway... Read more

Hits:5871 05 May 2013

Myrick's diamond anniversary recital tonight

Myrick's diamond anniversary recital tonight

The 75th edition of the Myrick School of Dance Tapping Toes Recital happens tonight. Read more

Hits:1243 04 May 2013

Wray to speak at HCC commencement

Wray to speak at HCC commencement

Representative Michael H. Wray will be the featured speaker at Halifax Community College’s commencement exercises slated for 10 a.m. on May 11 in The Centre’s... Read more

Hits:476 03 May 2013

Moody back in county under $400,000 bond

Moody back in county under $400,000 bond

Terrance Moody, the last person wanted in a Monday night shooting in Roanoke Rapids, is back in Halifax County and under a $400,000 bond. Read more

Hits:2676 03 May 2013

FamilyFest focuses on healthy alternatives

FamilyFest focuses on healthy alternatives

The Community Health Initiative will sponsor the FamilyFest Expo on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Becker Village Mall.  Read more

Hits:427 03 May 2013

Server issues delay Thursday posts

Server issues delay Thursday posts

rrspin.com, along with other websites hosted by The Computer Guy & Company Thursday experienced server issues. Read more

Hits:429 03 May 2013

Healing waters: Wounded vets get fishing trip

Healing waters: Wounded vets get fishing trip

Bob Caudle flew the 13-starred American flag in anticipation of his guests Thursday afternoon — five wounded veterans coming to his cabin in Halifax for... Read more

Hits:1075 03 May 2013

Double trouble: Twins take rap for metal theft

Double trouble: Twins take rap for metal theft

Terrell, left, and Tirrell Simmons The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office scored a double play when it arrested identical twins for allegedly stealing appliances and tractor parts. Read more

Hits:2211 01 May 2013

The new state of Texas

The new state of Texas

Texas has been in Roanoke Rapids for 15 years and now it’s getting a makeover. Read more

Hits:1806 01 May 2013

Epps autopsy shows three gunshot wounds

Epps autopsy shows three gunshot wounds

Reginald Lamont Epps died of gunshot wounds of the chest and abdomen received in a shootout with law enforcement, according to an autopsy report requested... Read more

Hits:2560 01 May 2013

Moody apprehended in Virginia

Moody apprehended in Virginia

Terrance Moody was apprehended this afternoon in Henrico County, Virginia, Roanoke Rapids police confirmed. Read more

Hits:3877 30 Apr 2013

Correctional officer dispute leads to stabbing

Correctional officer dispute leads to stabbing

An apparent argument between two correctional officers at Odom Prison has led to bloodshed, the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald of Ahoskie reported this morning. Read more

Hits:4155 30 Apr 2013

Sheriff appointees to fill out applications

Sheriff appointees to fill out applications

Halifax County Commissioners Monday night announced they will accept applications for those interested in applying for the unexpired term of Sheriff Jeff Frazier. Read more

Hits:867 30 Apr 2013

Man critically wounded in Wilkins St. shooting

Man critically wounded in Wilkins St. shooting

A Roanoke Rapids man is in critical condition at the Duke University Medical Center after he was shot in the head Monday night. Read more

Hits:4641 30 Apr 2013

Woman faces heroin, pot counts

Woman faces heroin, pot counts

Casey A complaint Saturday night led to the arrest of a Roanoke Rapids woman on marijuana and heroin charges. Read more

Hits:3716 29 Apr 2013

Fed charges against Davenport dropped

Fed charges against Davenport dropped

Federal criminal charges against a former Roanoke Rapids car dealership executive during his tenure in Elizabeth City were dismissed earlier this month, court records show. Read more

Hits:1866 29 Apr 2013

Tickets available at door for recital

Tickets available at door for recital

Progressions Dance Center will hold its 2013 Dance Recital Saturday night at the Royal Palace Theatre at 6 p.m.  Read more

Hits:1083 26 Apr 2013

Hurley to be honored by association

Hurley to be honored by association

Roanoke Rapids High School Principal Robert Hurley will be among those honored when the North Carolina High School Athletic Association holds its 2013 annual meeting. Read more

Hits:549 26 Apr 2013

NCSO to investigate claims aired in broadcast

NCSO to investigate claims aired in broadcast

The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office says it will explore information released in a report broadcast on WRAL Thursday that allegedly ties the murder of Crystal... Read more

Hits:3190 26 Apr 2013

KapStone completes Earth Day projects

KapStone completes Earth Day projects

KapStone completed its week of Earth Day projects today, planting flowers, ornamental grass and trees at River Falls Park in Weldon. Read more

Hits:692 25 Apr 2013

Pot pocket: Jailers find dope on prisoner

Pot pocket: Jailers find dope on prisoner

A man picked up on a probation violation today now faces a marijuana charge after jailers found pot in his pocket. Read more

Hits:2094 25 Apr 2013

Meet the Browns: A generational fishing story

Meet the Browns: A generational fishing story

What do you call a 100 year-old angler still catching rockfish in Weldon each year?  Read more

Hits:1259 25 Apr 2013

Buffaloe probe tied to arrests of 11 juveniles

Buffaloe probe tied to arrests of 11 juveniles

Investigation links the arrest of a Jeffrey Circle man last week to the recent arrests of 11 juveniles charged in breaking and entering cases at... Read more

Hits:3557 24 Apr 2013

New Crimestoppers website goes live

New Crimestoppers website goes live

Before it went live, the new Halifax County Crimestoppers website garnered two tips in demo mode. Read more

Hits:1881 24 Apr 2013

Dogfighting warrant: Bloody scene, possible Md. ties

Dogfighting warrant: Bloody scene, possible Md. ties

The search warrant filed in the Stack Powell Road dogfighting case suggests possible ties to Maryland. Read more

Hits:2253 23 Apr 2013

Baker gets supervised probation

Baker gets supervised probation

A Roanoke Rapids man who sent lewd photos to a boy will spend three years on supervised probation and must register as a sex offender... Read more

Hits:2440 23 Apr 2013

Beef in Enfield spawns shootings, arrests

Beef in Enfield spawns shootings, arrests

Cooper A longstanding beef between two groups in Enfield has resulted in March and April shootings, according to Lieutenant Jerry Powell of the town’s police department. Read more

Hits:2211 23 Apr 2013

Make a little birdhouse in your park

Make a little birdhouse in your park

A Girl Scout project turned into a community-wide effort and a way to honor Earth Day. Read more

Hits:435 22 Apr 2013

Riversedge improvements set

Riversedge improvements set

The city will begin a paving and curb and gutter project in the former Riversedge subdivision using its bond money from the original project, state... Read more

Hits:644 22 Apr 2013

Police seek info on debit card suspect

Police seek info on debit card suspect

Roanoke Rapids police are looking for the person pictured in the photo above for allegedly using a stolen debit card at a store outside Roanoke... Read more

Hits:2321 22 Apr 2013

Jackson man dies in Highway 158 crash

Jackson man dies in Highway 158 crash

A 63-year-old Jackson man died this afternoon after the pickup he was driving collided head-on with tractor-trailer on Highway 158. Read more

Hits:4014 19 Apr 2013

HP investigates fatal on Highway 158

HP investigates fatal on Highway 158

The state Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wreck that occurred between Jackson and Conway on Highway 158. Read more

Hits:2263 19 Apr 2013

New salon owner gives a hoot about hair

New salon owner gives a hoot about hair

Andrea Mason always wanted to have her own salon. Read more

Hits:2061 19 Apr 2013

Sheriff appointment profiles: James Warren

Sheriff appointment profiles: James Warren

Editor’s note: rrspin.com concludes its look at the five people who have submitted their names for consideration for the appointment to fill the unexpired term... Read more

Hits:1339 19 Apr 2013

Metal theft suspect nabbed at scrap yard

Metal theft suspect nabbed at scrap yard

A metal theft suspect in the Tillery and Halifax areas was caught at a Bertie County scrap yard this morning and arrested. Read more

Hits:1817 18 Apr 2013

Sheriff appointment profiles: Wes Tripp

Sheriff appointment profiles: Wes Tripp

Editor’s note: rrspin.com continues its look at the five people who have submitted their names for consideration for the appointment to fill the unexpired term... Read more

Hits:1796 18 Apr 2013

Man faces pot, stolen goods counts

Man faces pot, stolen goods counts

A Roanoke Rapids man faces marijuana charges as well as a charge of possession of a television allegedly stolen from Belmont Elementary School over the... Read more

Hits:5238 17 Apr 2013

Disney joins KapStone

Disney joins KapStone

Jennifer Pope Disney recently joined KapStone Kraft Paper Corporation as a customer service representative. Read more

Hits:1360 17 Apr 2013

KapStone sets Earth Day observances

KapStone sets Earth Day observances

KapStone Kraft Paper Corporation will lead several community events in observance of Earth Day in the Roanoke Valley.  Read more

Hits:380 17 Apr 2013

Sheriff appointment profiles: Mark Macon

Sheriff appointment profiles: Mark Macon

Editor’s note: rrspin.com continues its look at the five people who have submitted their names for consideration for the appointment to fill the unexpired term... Read more

Hits:1820 17 Apr 2013

Commissioners begin budget talks

Commissioners begin budget talks

Halifax County commissioners Monday night began deliberating a $36 million budget that calls for no tax increase. Read more

Hits:544 16 Apr 2013

Husband, wife die in murder-suicide

Husband, wife die in murder-suicide

A marital dispute ended in a murder-suicide Monday afternoon in Scotland Neck. Read more

Hits:4225 16 Apr 2013

Sheriff appointment profiles: Chuck Hasty

Sheriff appointment profiles: Chuck Hasty

Editor’s note: rrspin.com continues its look at the five people who have submitted their names for consideration for the appointment to fill the unexpired term... Read more

Hits:1845 16 Apr 2013

County chooses trash collection, hauling firms

County chooses trash collection, hauling firms

Halifax County commissioners tonight agreed to part ways with Waste Industries as its trash collection company and will negotiate a contract with a Charlotte firm... Read more

Hits:1200 16 Apr 2013

County to develop matrix for appointment process

County to develop matrix for appointment process

Halifax County commissioners are expected to develop a matrix system to help guide them in appointing a sheriff to fill the unexpired term of Jeff... Read more

Hits:692 16 Apr 2013

Dogfighting counts lodged in Stack Powell case

Dogfighting counts lodged in Stack Powell case

Dogfighting charges are now lodged and a third person has been arrested stemming from the service of a search warrant last week on Stack Powell... Read more

Hits:1561 15 Apr 2013

Sheriff appointment profiles: Tyree Davis

Sheriff appointment profiles: Tyree Davis

Editor’s note: rrspin.com today begins its look at the five people who have submitted their names for consideration for the appointment to fill the unexpired... Read more

Hits:2736 15 Apr 2013

Warrant issued in Weldon shooting

Warrant issued in Weldon shooting

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a shooting that occurred in the South Weldon area this morning and has issued a warrant for... Read more

Hits:3133 12 Apr 2013

City issues reminder on pool barrier safety

City issues reminder on pool barrier safety

The Roanoke Rapids Planning and Development Department is reminding citizens about safe barriers around swimming pools now that warm weather has arrived. Read more

Hits:782 12 Apr 2013

Collision victim sent to Vidant in stable condition

Collision victim sent to Vidant in stable condition

An Enfield child left for Vidant Medical Center in Greenville in stable condition after he was struck by a pickup earlier this evening, according to... Read more

Hits:5130 12 Apr 2013

City police nab Massachusetts fugitive

City police nab Massachusetts fugitive

Roanoke Rapids police early this morning apprehended a Massachusetts fugitive at the Motel 6. Read more

Hits:1852 11 Apr 2013

Wandering toddlers prompt abuse counts

Wandering toddlers prompt abuse counts

A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested Monday evening after his 2-year-old child was nearly struck by a car on Chockoyotte Street and his 1-year-old wandered... Read more

Hits:3115 11 Apr 2013

Hawkins found incompetent to stand trial

Hawkins found incompetent to stand trial

Gene Arnold “Root Root” Hawkins was found mentality incompetent this afternoon to stand trial for the 2006 shooting death of Roanoke Rapids businessman Shelby Salmon. Read more

Hits:3494 10 Apr 2013

Business Expo includes job fair

Business Expo includes job fair

The Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2013 Business Expo at Becker Village Mall on April 25 from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.... Read more

Hits:756 10 Apr 2013

SBI warrant confirms Straight Road shootout

SBI warrant confirms Straight Road shootout

A State Bureau of Investigation search warrant confirms there was a shootout between the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and a suspected drug dealer who was... Read more

Hits:3342 10 Apr 2013

Smoot Drive funds OK'd; Officers honored

Smoot Drive funds OK'd; Officers honored

City council tonight gave the OK to appropriate $85,000 to begin work to solve drainage issues on Smoot Drive. Read more

Hits:771 10 Apr 2013

Roanoke Valley Sports

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Spring NCC All-Conference announced

Spring NCC All-Conference announced

2A Northern Carolina Conference All Conference players and Coaches announced

Hits:60 22 May 2013

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Yellow Jackets soccer come up short on E

Yellow Jackets soccer come up short on Eastern Title

Roanoke Rapids High Girls Soccer overplayed the second half.

Hits:173 22 May 2013

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RRHS soccer Regional Championship game o

RRHS soccer Regional Championship game on at 7pm

Roanoke Rapids High Girls Soccer Eastern Regional Championship game against Swansboro for tonight is still scheduled but moved to 7pm due to the amount of...

Hits:73 21 May 2013

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RV Powers fall short Sunday

RV Powers fall short Sunday

Rain and Errors play roll in Sundays game

Hits:120 21 May 2013

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Two local team up and each Homer

Two local team up and each Homer

Local girls team up on travel team for the weekend

Hits:125 21 May 2013

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RRHS Soccer's Next step in 2A NCHSSAA St

RRHS Soccer's Next step in 2A NCHSSAA State Play-offs Tuesday night at home

Roanoke Rapids Soccer in Final Four

Hits:105 20 May 2013

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Valley Cheer will hold Tryouts

Valley Cheer will hold Tryouts

Valley Cheer will hold Tryouts for the 2013-2014 competition Season

Hits:115 20 May 2013

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Handsprings for Hope a huge Sucess

Handsprings for Hope a huge Sucess

Jessica Neville's passed her goal for Will Hawkins

Hits:257 20 May 2013

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RV Powers 2-2 going into Sunday

RV Powers 2-2 going into Sunday

RV Powers U10 softball hits the field in Micro

Hits:173 19 May 2013

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