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Items filtered by date: November 2013

Thursday, 26 December 2013 14:38

Dennis Ray 'Pedro' Bullock

Emporia, Virginia- Dennis Ray “Pedro” Bullock 65, of Emporia, Va. died Tuesday December 24, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a long illness.

Published in Askew Funeral Service
Thursday, 26 December 2013 14:28

John Odis Acrey

Mr. John Odis Acrey, Jr., 68, of Roanoke Rapids died Tuesday, December 24, 2013. 

Thursday, 26 December 2013 12:23

SBI rules out foul play in fatal fire

The State Bureau of Investigation has ruled out foul play in a Tuesday morning fire that claimed the life of a Roanoke Rapids man.

Thursday, 26 December 2013 12:05

Info sought on Dollar General shoplifters

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is investigating shoplifting reports from the Dollar General on Bolling Road that involved the theft of cleaning products.

Tuesday, 24 December 2013 08:58

Man perishes in morning house fire

A man perished today in a mobile home fire off Gum Chapel Road in Roanoke Rapids, firefighters confirmed.

Monday, 23 December 2013 18:07

Michael Carter Murphy

Michael Carter Murphy, 37, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham.

Monday, 23 December 2013 17:25

Northampton investigates two assaults

Northampton County Sheriff's Office deputies have responded to two assault calls within a matter of two days — the first between a husband and wife and the second between a father and son.

Monday, 23 December 2013 17:04

Two sought in Family Dollar heist

Weldon police are investigating a Saturday night armed robbery at the Family Dollar store on East Second Street.

Monday, 23 December 2013 13:02

Deputy injured in aftermath of brawl

A deputy was injured in the aftermath of a disturbance at a night club Sunday morning, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.

Monday, 23 December 2013 12:48

Victims pin Christmas gift thief to floor

An attempt to steal Christmas presents ended in arrest for an Weldon woman Sunday night as the victims held her to the floor until deputies arrived.