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Chaloner Middle Football team improve to 3-0

The Chaloner Middle School Yellow Jackets football team improved to 3-0 Wednesday beating Enfield Middle 32-16. Chaloner Stats: Passing:...

Jackets soccer win two matches this week

The Roanoke Rapids High School Men's soccer Yellow Jackets beat Nash Central Monday and followed with a win against Franklinton Wednesday....

How to help in Western NC relief efforts

As response to Hurricane Helene continues and recovery intensifies, countless local donation drives have been organized to provide...

HCCVB launches Capital Grants Program

The Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched its new Capital Grants Program which is designed to support and enhance...

rrspin subscription plan locks in Oct. 9

On October 9 rrspin will proceed with locking in its subscription plan . It is a business strategy that I’ve been reticent to push the...

News

How to help in Western NC relief efforts

As response to Hurricane Helene continues and recovery intensifies, countless local donation...

HCCVB launches Capital Grants Program

The Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched its new Capital Grants Program which...

Traffic officers could be solution to crossing...

After a memorandum of understanding on cost-sharing of crossing guard services between the city...

Smith vows comeback after plaudits from city,...

Former Roanoke Rapids City Councilman Wayne Smith vowed a comeback Tuesday after he was honored by...

Community health fair planned in Jackson

A community health fair will be held October 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Jackson at the...

ECU Health surgeon performs first BEAR Implant...

Dr. Christoper Hasty, orthopedic surgeon with ECU Health and Orthopaedics East, performed the...

Second Pomp Boys response centers on '69 Galaxie

The second response to a complaint by the owner of the former Pomp Boys Motors in Roanoke Rapids...

Northampton responders setting up Helene...

Northampton County emergency responders including the sheriff’s office, emergency management and...

NCSHP troopers stop Nash chase suspect

A chase that began on Octavia Drive in Nash County ended in the Pleasant Hill area of Northampton...

Woman found in possession of weapon stolen from...

A gun reported stolen from Tennessee in 2019 was recovered during a late Saturday night checkpoint...

Photo gallery: Second NC Bourbon & Spirits...

The second NC Bourbon & Spirits Festival concluded Saturday evening with a performance by the...

Unnecessary travel to western NC discouraged in...

State transportation officials are urging people to avoid unnecessary travel in western North...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: October 1, 2024

The Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m....

rrspin still under Spectrum outage

We are still under the Spectrum outage. Yesterday, we can only assume due to the demand for...

Weldon Mills Theatre Rick Springfield photo...

Rick Springfield closed his concert with his hit signature song Jessie's Girl Friday night at the...

Man sought in Thursday night shooting, domestic

A Thursday night domestic call in which shots were fired into the air and a woman was assaulted...

Living with breast cancer program planned Oct. 12

The Bosom Buddies Foundation will hold its I’m Every Woman: Living With Breast Cancer panel...

Police seek information on stolen debit card...

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking assistance and information that may lead to the...

Martin was negligent in administrative probe,...

Former Roanoke Rapids police Chief Bobby Martin was negligent in his participation in an...

Roanoke Valley crime roundup: Sexual assault;...

Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following: Sexual assault On Monday the Halifax County...

Juvenile, 18-year-old charged on weapons counts

A juvenile who Roanoke Rapids police Chief Shane Guyant said threatened to shoot officers and an...

Weldon hires elementary school principal,...

Weldon City Schools has hired a new principal for Weldon Elementary Global Academy and a new...

HCSO roundup: Heroin at jail; firearm charge

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell M. Harris:...

RRPD roundup: Chase suspect surrenders; blotter...

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Shane Guyant: On...

HCSO investigating Washington Ave. shooting death

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 48-year-old man who sustained...

Dispositions made in Northampton shooting deaths

The following superior court dispositions were handed down September 10 in Northampton County,...

Keeping an eye on quality, distillery looks to...

While the NC Bourbon & Spirits Festival enters its second year Saturday, Weldon Mills Distillery...

Second bourbon festival a chance to explore NC...

In planning this year’s second NC Bourbon & Spirits Festival , organizers took lessons learned...

RRPD roundup: DWI; larceny; stolen vehicle

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Shane Guyant: On...

With music from the 80s to today, Springfield...

We all know her — and many of us wanted to be her — but no matter our ages, together we can lament...

Police seek woman in 10th St. larceny

On Friday Roanoke Rapids police Officer W. Plyler responded to a larceny call at a business in the...

Bourbon festival gears up for second round

The second NC Bourbon & Spirits Festival on the grounds of Weldon Mills Theatre will be the first...

ECU performs first BioEnvelope pacemaker...

ECU Health performed the first pacemaker implantation with Elutia’s EluPro BioEnvelope on...

Hardy seeks dismissal of Pomp Boys complaint

Former Roanoke Rapids police Captain Jamie Hardy through his attorney became the first defendant...

Kloss takes seat on RRGSD board; Davis tenders...

Jeff Kloss was sworn in as the newest member of the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of...

Northampton County early voting schedule

The statewide general election will be held on Tuesday, November 5. Polls will be open from 6:30...

News

ECU Health surgeon performs first BEAR Implant for ACL tears

Dr. Christoper Hasty, orthopedic surgeon with ECU Health and Orthopaedics East, performed the first BEAR Implant to treat anterior cruciate ligament...
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Front Page Sports

Chaloner Middle Football team improve to 3-0

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The Chaloner Middle School Yellow Jackets football team improved to 3-0 Wednesday beating Enfield Middle 32-16. Chaloner Stats: Passing: Ben Snead: 1 for 2, 60 yards, 1 TD Rushing: Malik Yellorday:...

Jackets soccer win two matches this week

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Men's soccer Yellow Jackets beat Nash Central Monday and followed with a win against Franklinton Wednesday. Monaday Roanoke Rapids shutout Nash Central 4-0. Goal for...

Jean commits to D1 school

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Emery Jean, a Junior at Roanoke Rapids High School, recently verbally committed to play D1 soccer at Texas Christian University. TCU is a member of the Big 12 Conference, one of the POWER 4...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of September 23rd

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Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of September 23rd. Monday 9/23 1. Girls Golf at Peachtree Golf Course at 2pm 2. Tennis at HOME vs. Southern Nash at 3:30pm Tuesday 9/24 1. Tennis at...

Vikings football earns win

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Halifax Academy football team earned another win this season beating St. Davids 42-35. Halifax Stats: RUSHING *Oliver Anderson 19 carries 157 yds 1 TD *Mason Burr 22 carries 243 yds 3 TD *Aidan...

Back-to-back wins for varsity Jackets soccer

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The Roanoke Rapids High school Varsity men's soccer team win Wednesday and Thursday night while JV tied Thursday night. Wednesday night Varsity Jackets beat Rocky Mount 8-2. Jacket Goals- Balmoris...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of September 15th

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Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of September 15th Monday September 16 Soccer at HOME vs. Northern Nash at 6:30pm Tuesday September 17 Girls Tennis at HOME vs. Southern Nash at 3:30pm...

Halifax crushes RMA

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Halifax Academy traveled to Rocky Mount Academy Friday night. Halifax crushed RMA 42-7. Halifax Academy.Statsbreported: RUSHING Oliver Anderson 8 carries for 90 yds. 1 TD Mason Burr 7 carries for...

Roanoke Rapids football vs Pike Lake Prep photo gallery

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets football team improve to 3-0 Friday night. Roanoke Rapids beat Pike Lake Prep 35-14 at Hoyle field. Photos by Randy Wrenn {gallery}9624RRFB{/gallery}...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of September 9th

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The weekly schedule for Roanoke Rapids High school Athletics for week of September 9, 2024 Monday September 9 Girls Golf at Peachtree Golf Course at 2pm Volleyball at HOME vs. Halifax Academy...

Yellow Jackets beat Chargers on the gridiron photo gallery

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The Roanoke rapids High School Yellow Jackets football hosted Weldon Chargers Friday night for the I-95 battle at Hoyle field. Roanoke Rapids improve to 2-0 while Weldon opens their season with the...

Roanoke Rapids JV fall while varsity wins

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The Roanoke Rapids High School hosted North Johnston JV and Varsity men's soccer Monday night on Hoyle field. The JV Jackets fell 4-3 while the Varsity Jackets won 3-1. RRHS JV Soccer 3 North...

Obituaries

Nancy Case Edwards

Nancy Case Edwards, 81, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Shelton Edwards, parents, Martin...

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Police investigate two...

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The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating two robberies which occurred Tuesday — one a...

Truck driver shot, killed in...

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A Halifax truck driver was shot and killed late Monday night in the parking lot of the Gaston...

Tasty tacos offered for...

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The incentive is tacos but the real point is getting children outside.

Opinion

rrspin subscription plan locks in Oct. 9

On October 9 rrspin will proceed with locking in its subscription plan . It is a business strategy...

Yellow Jacket Report: Together we succeed with...

Today begins a new month, October, and it marks the celebration of a special group of leaders in...

Financial Focus: Vote for long-term investment...

With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the public is naturally interested in not...

Yellow Jacket Report: Professional and student...

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District administrators, support staff, and Board of Trustees had a...

SBI data shows city crime reduction for '22-'23

This past week we received data from the NC State North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation...

Yellow Jacket Report: Go Yellow Jackets

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District experienced another productive and enjoyable week. In this...

Yellow Jacket Report: We succeed through community

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has started the 2024-25 school year off strong! Our students...

Yellow Jacket Report: Welcome back RRGSD

All of our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District hallways and classrooms are alive with excitement...

Yellow Jacket Report: Gearing up for the start

As the first day of the 2024-25 school year grew closer, our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District...

Yellow Jacket Report: Chase excellence

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District officially kicked off the beginning of the 2024-25 school...

Financial Focus: Beware of investment scams

When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment...

The ImPHAct: Standing ready for before-school...

Routine health screenings, sports physicals, and immunizations are all appointments that we see...

Financial Focus: Afraid of outliving your money?

Do you worry about running out of money during your retirement years? If so, how can you help...

Parks & rec thanks Feed a Family for camp donation

The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department would like to give a special thanks to Feed a...

Community breakfast focuses on marketing...

The town of Littleton is experiencing a surge of positive developments, with new businesses,...

Yellow Jacket Report: Graduations and celebrations

As the 2023-24 school year draws to a close, I am filled with pride and gratitude as I reflect on...

Financial Focus: Reversing retirement

If you’ve retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what...

County teen court students demonstrated skill,...

The Halifax County Teen Court program demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication at the 23rd...