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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 17:32

One arrested in Green Store shooting

One man has been arrested in a shooting at the Green Store Monday but Halifax County Sheriff’s Office investigators continue to look for the shooter,…

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Tuesday, 13 October 2009 17:32

Suspect sought in Monday shooting

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting which occurred around 3 p.m. Detective Doug Pilgreen said in a news release deputies responded to…

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Tuesday, 13 October 2009 17:31

Roanoke Rapids police investigate armed robbery

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred around 1:15 this morning, Chief Jeff Hinton said. The victim, Thomas Moody, said…

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Tuesday, 13 October 2009 17:31

Hockaday turns himself in

One of two men wanted in the shooting of woman Sunday turned himself in to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office this morning.

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Tuesday, 13 October 2009 17:30

Council says no to Charter deregulation bid

City council will not endorse Charter Communication’s bid to seek deregulation from the Federal Communications Commission.

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Tuesday, 13 October 2009 17:29

City endorses inmate labor resolution

The city will begin using inmate labor by Nov. 1 after council passed a resolution allowing their use tonight.

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Monday, 12 October 2009 17:28

Roanoke Rapids police roundup - October 12, 2009

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following: • On Saturday officers responded to Roanoke Valley Motor Sports on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway. Chief Jeff…

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Monday, 12 October 2009 17:26

Rich Square couple charged in extortion

A local couple is facing felony charges after allegedly extorting more than $100,000 from an elderly Rich Square woman.

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Monday, 12 October 2009 17:24

Man wanted in Creekside shooting

Joseph Cordell Oglesby of 105 Creekside Court

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly shot into a vehicle at Creekside Court Sunday.

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Monday, 12 October 2009 17:22

Hockaday, Parker wanted in Sunday shooting

Two men are being sought in a Sunday shooting that has left a Roanoke Rapids woman in stable condition with gunshot wounds to her chest…

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Saturday, 10 October 2009 17:20

Sheriff’s office needs help in identifying suspect

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance in identifying this person. The pictures are still shots from a video at an RBC branch ATM in…

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Saturday, 10 October 2009 15:56

Planning set for Christmas parade

Big smiles on little faces. That’s the theme of this year’s Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade, which is being sponsored by Widow’s Son Masonic Lodge 519.

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