A 30-year-old Roanoke Rapids man died this morning in what the Halifax County Sheriff's Office described as a diving accident in Roanoke Shores.

A man who was on the lam since May was arrested Friday following a report of a trespasser in the Myrick Estates community on Lake Gaston.

The Lake Gaston Association today, “strongly suggested,” the county request an investigation into a complaint lodged by a Warren County man in November about his son dying while being transported to the hospital.

A Lake Gaston area fugitive suspected of having an elaborate indoor marijuana operation has been charged in Oregon with possessing and allegedly manufacturing about 70 pounds of marijuana.

Three crosses at the front of the podium at today’s Veterans Day ceremony at Becker Village Mall represented the tombs of unknown soldiers.

The family of Karl Besas, whose body was recovered from Lake Gaston Wednesday, released the following statement today: “It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our beautiful, beloved son Karl. We would like to thank each and every agency, volunteer and individual for their tireless efforts during the search. We can’t express enough our thanks for the overwhelming love and support we have received during this tragic time.

The body of a Raleigh man missing since Saturday was recovered from Lake Gaston around 1:30 p.m. today.

Emergency management personnel continued their search today for a missing 24-year-old man from Raleigh who is presumed drowned in Lake Gaston.

While authorities presume a Raleigh man has drowned in Lake Gaston, they still consider the operation to find him a search effort for a missing person.

Emergency management personnel continued their search today on Lake Gaston for a missing 24-year-old Raleigh man.