News from Roanoke Rapids, Weldon and Halifax County

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Thursday, 24 May 2012 19:38

Man charged with failing to register as sex offender

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday charged a man with failing to register as a sex offender.

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Thursday, 24 May 2012 19:17

Two inmates face extortion charges

Arrington was charged a second time for jail extortion.

An inmate at the county jail was physically assaulted when he refused to give up his food tray and other canteen items to two other…

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Thursday, 24 May 2012 18:44

"Prized possession': Bakery is sweet spot on avenue

Shannon holds the scissors as her husband and mother, Debbie Pittman, hold the ribbon.

A trip to Simply Divine Cakes has become a daily affair for Kia Alston and her co-workers at Riven hair salon.

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Thursday, 24 May 2012 15:02

Man wanted for B&E hid under dirty laundry

A Roanoke Rapids man wanted in a February residential break-in was arrested after he was found hiding in a pile of dirty laundry.

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Thursday, 24 May 2012 14:46

Hollister men charged in three break-ins

Two Hollister area men have been charged in three residential break-ins, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

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Wednesday, 23 May 2012 18:03

Emry gets makeover

A two-year project to improve Emry Park is coming to a close.

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Wednesday, 23 May 2012 01:35

Annexation, pay studies recommended in plan

In delivery of the 2012/2013 proposed budget for the city, Interim Manager Ed Wyatt also outlined some of the things Roanoke Rapids leaders must focus…

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Wednesday, 23 May 2012 00:00

Balanced city budget with no tax increase presented

Wyatt presents a PowerPoint presentation on the budget.

Interim City Manager Ed Wyatt presented a balanced, $14,272,016, budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes no proposed tax increase and a 3 percent…

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Tuesday, 22 May 2012 15:59

To D.C. by bike: 'I believe in you'

Barrientos, left, and Staat, prepare to high-five a student.

The message at Belmont Elementary School was clear Monday: Listen to the teachers and aim for college.

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Monday, 21 May 2012 21:08

To D.C. by bike: A stop in Roanoke Rapids

Wesley Barrientos doesn’t mind sitting out the last leg of a cross-country bike tour after a crash injured his shoulder because it doesn’t change the…

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Monday, 21 May 2012 17:42

Community House nuisance proceedings hit snag

The Weldon Police Department and state Alcohol Law Enforcement have hit a critical snag in their efforts to have the Community House declared a nuisance.

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