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September 17, 2024
Opinion

Yellow Jacket Report: Go Yellow Jackets

17 September
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District experienced another productive and enjoyable week. In this week's “The Yellow Jacket Report,” I want...
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Man charged with downloading, receiving child...

17 September
A Roanoke Rapids man faces three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after receiving and downloading child pornography....
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Man, 24, juvenile 16, face weapons, drug counts

17 September
A 24-year-old Roanoke Rapids man faces weapons charges while a 16-year-old will go through the juvenile court system for similar crimes...
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Boone selected to national scholars society

17 September
The National Society of High School Scholars announced that LaMyah N. Boone of Roanoke Rapids was selected to become a member of the...
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ECU North offering free breast cancer screenings...

17 September
The ECU North Health Cancer Care Clinic and Mammography Department are sponsoring a free breast cancer screening event on October 26, from...
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Man charged with downloading, receiving child...

September 17
A Roanoke Rapids man faces three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after...

Man, 24, juvenile 16, face weapons, drug counts

September 17
A 24-year-old Roanoke Rapids man faces weapons charges while a 16-year-old will go through the...

Boone selected to national scholars society

September 17
The National Society of High School Scholars announced that LaMyah N. Boone of Roanoke Rapids was...

ECU North offering free breast cancer screenings...

September 17
The ECU North Health Cancer Care Clinic and Mammography Department are sponsoring a free breast...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: September 17, 2024

September 16
The Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at...

RRPD roundup: Weekend DWIs; assault

September 16
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Shane Guyant: On...

Gaston man charged in morning shooting

September 15
A 52-year-old Gaston man has been charged in a shooting this morning which left two adult victims...

Washington St. shooting injures two

September 15
Roanoke Rapids police Chief Guyant reported a shooting in which two people were injured. The...

Weldon Mills Theatre Sara Evans photo gallery

September 15
Just about every seat in the house was filled Saturday night at the Weldon Mills Theatre to see...

Man wanted in July robbery in custody

September 14
A man wanted in a July 6 armed robbery was arrested and charged Friday afternoon after Roanoke...

Flu vaccine available at health department

September 13
The flu vaccine is now available at the Halifax County Health Department and is offered Monday...

Man faces charges in six vehicle B&Es

September 13
A 22-year-old Roanoke Rapids man remains in the Halifax County Detention Center after he was...

Despite low-performing status, HCS sees strides

September 13
Despite being ranked as a low-performing district by the North Carolina Department of Instruction...

Pittman-Ruffin earns Certificate of Completion...

September 13
Jacquelyn Ruffin-Pittman, a retired media specialist from Halifax County Schools, received a...

SolarFest '24 has agriculture focus

September 12
The Center for Energy Education welcomes to its campus the Roanoke Valley community and beyond to...

Thirty years after, affair set to honor '94 EV...

September 12
Nearly 30 years ago a small group of high school students from Northampton and Halifax counties,...

Three charged in Wednesday evening drive-by

September 12
Two Roanoke Rapids teens and one man have been charged in a drive-by shooting which left three...

Revitalized task force makes significant drug...

September 11
In slightly more than a month authorities in Northampton County have made two significant drug...

Police seek info on electronics thefts

September 11
On August 20 and again today a man stole electronic items from a Premier Boulevard retailer,...

Weldon man charged in three residential B&Es,...

September 11
A Weldon man charged in three residential breaking and entering cases that occurred in May will...

Truck sought in fuel thefts seized, two charged

September 11
A stolen U-Haul that has been used for fuel theft in other North Carolina counties was seized in...

State supreme court decision puts absentee...

September 10
County boards of elections in North Carolina are now working to design and print new ballots for...

Ponton charged in 3-count superseding indictment

September 10
Omar Daquan Ponton last week was charged in a three-count superseding indictment, according to...

Williams: 'The very best of what Weldon City...

September 10
On and off the playing field, James Alfred “Tank” Williams Sr. made an impact on the people he...

HCSO roundup: Search warrant nets guns, drugs;...

September 09
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following: A Saturday morning search warrant...

Bites of History will explore Historic Halifax...

September 09
As part of the Halifax County Library’s Patron Appreciation Program, the Friends of Historic...

Two complete HCVB Customer Service Program

September 09
The first two tourism Industry professionals have completed their Customer Service Program...

Woman with pending court dates charged after...

September 09
A woman with pending dates in both district and superior courts was charged this morning following...

RRSD board meeting: Tuesday, September 10

September 06
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. after an employee...

Race proceeds being used for new museum batteau

September 06
Proceeds from this year’s Roanoke Canal 5K will be used to purchase a new batteau to replace the...

Grant brings nearly $500,000 for Halifax...

September 06
Halifax County, through an application by North Carolina Wesleyan University, is the recipient of...

With good performance news, Weldon, state seek...

September 06
Weldon City Schools received some good news this week as the system is no longer classified as a...

HCSO investigating shooting death of 17-year-old

September 06
A 17-year-old youth was shot and killed Thursday night at the Spruce Court housing complex in...

Davis Body Shop gets APN certification

September 05
Davis Body Shop has been certified by Assured Performance Network, a division of OEC, for...

HCSO roundup: Stabbing; B&E suspect in closet

September 05
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell M. Harris:...

City requests more time to respond to Pomp Boys...

September 05
The city of Roanoke Rapids through its counsel representing the municipal government in a lawsuit...

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Gaston man charged in morning shooting

September 15
A 52-year-old Gaston man has been charged in a shooting this morning which left two adult victims with non-life threatening injuries. Roanoke Rapids...
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Washington St. shooting injures two

September 15

Weldon Mills Theatre Sara Evans photo gallery

September 15

Man wanted in July robbery in custody

September 14

Flu vaccine available at health department

September 13

Front Page Sports

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

September 07 Football 794
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

September 07 Football 1017
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

August 31 Football 1553
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

August 27 Soccer 1027
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...

Roanoke Rapids High school weekly athletics for week of August 26th

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The weekly schedule for Roanoke Rapids High school Athletics for week of August 26th. Monday August 26 1. Volleyball at Halifax Academy. The JV match will start at 4pm with the Varsity match to...

Yellow Jackets men’s soccer team win at Kickoff Classic

August 24 Soccer 1199
Roanoke Rapids High School men’s soccer team traveled to Cary to play in the NCSCA Kick Off Classic at Wake Med Soccer Park. Roanoke Rapids beat Jones 6-1. Goals- Omar Alrahimi 3, Balmoris Gonzalez...

Halifax Academy football falls in season opener

August 24 Football 1583
The Halifax Academy Viking football team kicked off their 2024 season Saturday afternoon hosting Christchurch. The Vikings fell at home 20-0 to the Christchurch School. Photos by Randy Wrenn...

Roanoke Rapids vs Northampton Football Photo gallery

August 24 Football 2429
Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets kick off the 2024 season at home with a win. The Yellow Jackets hosted across the river rivals Northampton County Jaguars Friday night at Hoyle Field. The...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of August 19th

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Roanoke Rapids High School Weekly Athletic Schedule for week of August 19, 2024 Monday August 19 1. Girls Tennis at HOME vs. Louisburg at 3:30pm. 2. Varsity Volleyball at Northampton County at...

Flag football registration open

August 20 Football 1547
Registration is open for T.J. Davis Flag Football. Players from 5 to 7 are eligible. They cannot turn 8 in 2024. There will be an evaluation period to determine placement on the first night —...
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Troy Wayne Livesay

September 14
Troy Wayne Livesay passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024 with his family by his side. Wayne, also known as “Gramps” and “Gibby”, was born on...

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September 09

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September 07

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September 05

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Yellow Jacket Report: Go Yellow Jackets

September 17
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September 10
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Yellow Jacket Report: Welcome back RRGSD

September 03
All of our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District hallways and classrooms are alive with excitement...

Yellow Jacket Report: Gearing up for the start

August 27
As the first day of the 2024-25 school year grew closer, our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District...

Yellow Jacket Report: Chase excellence

August 19
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District officially kicked off the beginning of the 2024-25 school...

Financial Focus: Beware of investment scams

August 12
When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment...

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

July 29
Routine health screenings, sports physicals, and immunizations are all appointments that we see...

Financial Focus: Afraid of outliving your money?

July 24
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

June 18
The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department would like to give a special thanks to Feed a...

Community breakfast focuses on marketing...

June 14
The town of Littleton is experiencing a surge of positive developments, with new businesses,...

Yellow Jacket Report: Graduations and celebrations

June 11
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

June 10
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,...

June 05
The Halifax County Teen Court program demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication at the 23rd...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating our students

June 04
In a whirlwind of end-of-the-year activities, Roanoke Rapids Graded School District had a week of...

Financial Focus: In the event of losing a spouse

May 29
Losing a spouse is one of the most painful experiences anyone can have. Unfortunately, widows and...

Yellow Jacket Report: EOGs begin

May 28
The end of the 2023-24 school year is quickly approaching for Roanoke Rapids Graded School...

The ImPHAct: HCPHS acquires new van

May 24
Public Health in Action: The Halifax County Public Health System acquired a new 15-passenger van...

Yellow Jacket Report: RREC commencement; Senior...

May 21
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