The Roanoke Rapids Police Department says a case Sunday in which one of its officers shot and killed a hog which had become a family pet is under review.
A Weldon woman was arrested on cocaine counts early this morning while others residing at her house on East Seventh were either served outstanding orders for arrest or citations, according to the City County Drug Task Force.
Partners from across the Roanoke Valley joined today to unveil the Roanoke Canal Trail bike loaner program.
A stop for a speeding violation Wednesday afternoon resulted in the seizure of three bindles of heroin and a syringe.
State Department of Public Instruction Superintendent June Atkinson spoke to members and guests of the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce today, meeting with school officials and chamber members.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:
Manning Elementary School hosted Halifax County Special Olympics today.
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred on Madison Street late Thursday night.
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Tuesday morning bomb threat called in to Gaston Middle School.
Three parks which have traditionally served the Southgate, Lincoln Heights and South Rosemary communities, and are part of a Highway 158 corridor improvement project, could see major improvements through significant grant funds.
