Tony D. Gupton has been hired as Halifax County's new human resources management director, according to a statement from County Manager Tony Brown.
Incumbent Halifax County Commissioner Rives Manning today announced his intent to file and run for re-election in the May 6 Democratic primary.
Allegations of vote-buying have surfaced in the November Weldon mayor's race, according to documents obtained by rrspin.com.
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District will be closed Friday due to the current weather situation.
State Attorney General Roy Cooper said he is slowly laying the groundwork for a run at the Governor's Mansion in 2016.
Due to school closings and classes on Saturday 2.1.14, the previous Roanoke Rapids Youth Basketball schedule has been changed.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is beginning to reap the benefits of increased participation in the Governor's Highway Safety Program.
The Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner scheduled this evening will be held at the Kirkwood Adams Civic Center.