Lady Jackets soccer win

The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team won on the road Monday night. Roanoke Rapids beat Rocky Mount 5-1. Claire...

Halifax County GOP convention March 26

The Halifax County Republican Party County Convention will be held Thursday, March 26 at Casa Mia’s Restaurant, 208 North Main Street,...

RRSD board meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the business office located on 1000 Jackson Street.

Weldon woman succumbs following morning crash

A 35-year-old Weldon woman died following a car crash this morning. A toddler, who was ejected from the vehicle, is in stable condition,...

RAGE Warriors Wrestling Photo Gallery Halifax Academy

Roanoke Rapids own Olley Primo ends his nine-year wrestling career with RAGE Warriors Wrestling Saturday night at Halifax Academy. With...

News

HCSO roundup: Cocaine charge; gun and drug charges

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

Wildlife suspends striped bass harvest season in...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has suspended the season for harvesting striped...

Rangers, firefighters work to contain 30-acre...

Halifax County rangers with the North Carolina Forest Service, along with firefighters from...

Northampton paramedic honored as CIT First...

A Northampton County paramedic was among the first responders honored by Trillium Health Resources...

Remaining Pomp Boys defendants file motions for...

The city of Roanoke Rapids, along with two of its officers who are defendants in a federal lawsuit...

HCC designated a 2026 Leader College

Halifax Community College has been designated a 2026 Leader College by Achieving the Dream, a...

RVRS looking for solutions after former...

The Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad is searching for financial and trust solutions after its former...

City's 911 center debt scrubbed, county gets...

Roanoke Rapids will transfer the New Town Resource Center on Jackson Street to the county as part...

Kidd wants to see more community outreach from...

With no opponent anticipated in November, Chris Kidd is expected to be sworn in as the Halifax...

Pierce dedicates primary victory to the memory...

Incumbent Rodney Pierce is thankful for another chance to serve as the State House District 27...

Democratic commissioner candidates prepare for...

The Democratic winners for three at-large seats on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners will...

Pierce moves on to November as do Bryant, Davis...

Incumbent State Representative Rodney Pierce emerged as the unofficial winner in the House...

Littleton precinct poll closing extended to 8:30...

The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted unanimously today to extend voting by one hour —...

ECU Health opens two gastro clinics in Roanoke...

ECU Health has opened two gastroenterology clinics in Roanoke Rapids following the acquisition of...

Halifax County mining hearing: Voices of those...

Halifax County commissioners took no action Monday on proposed mining and quarrying regulations...

Halifax County mining hearing: Voices of those...

Halifax County commissioners took no action Monday on proposed mining and quarrying regulations...

Rural clean energy solutions topic of C4EE...

Two clean energy education advocacy organizations will host a free gathering to discuss challenges...

New county seal will roll out on April 12

Halifax County now has a new seal, and its rollout will coincide with the Resolves Day...

Welcome back to the Hotel California: Eagles...

While some say you can’t go home again, most would argue a short visit doesn’t hurt. George...

City Page: February 28, 2026

February 28, 2026 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids,...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Wednesday, March 4,...

The regular Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:30...

From a place of healing to protection, WPD opens...

In celebrating the opening of its new station today, the Weldon Police Department honored the...

Two on supervised release face drug charges

Two men currently on supervised release were arrested and charged on drug counts Thursday evening...

NCDOR warns of fraudulent refund texts

The state Department of Revenue advises North Carolina taxpayers to beware of a fraudulent text...

Man found unconscious with child in backseat...

At his first district court appearance Wednesday, a Pleasant Hill man charged with possession of...

Warrant: RRGSD employee faces six counts of PTA...

A Roanoke Rapids Graded School District employee was charged Tuesday with allegedly embezzling...

RRGSD board will review 22 superintendent...

The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting on...

RR man faces more sexual exploitation counts

A Roanoke Rapids man already facing second-degree exploitation of a minor counts, was served...

C4EE director speaks before governor, DEQ about...

The Center for Energy Education, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of...

Alfonso passes national exam for nursing educators

Tia Alfonso, nursing instructor at Halifax Community College, passed the Academic...

Proceedings in Oakley civil suit expected to go...

A scheduling order approved Monday by United States District Court Judge Louise Wood Flanagan...

Enfield man charged in Rocky Mount shooting...

An Enfield man charged in a January shooting death in Rocky Mount waived his right to counsel in...

Monday night shooting death under investigation

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following a fatal shooting...

Emporia launches Safe City initiative with Flock...

The city of Emporia today launched its Safe City Emporia initiative, a comprehensive public safety...

NC wildfire season arriving during time of...

With North Carolina’s spring wildfire season arriving at a time when most of the state is...

Weldon Police Department celebrating new...

The Weldon Police Department will hold a ribbon-cutting Friday to celebrate its new location at 11...

Front Page Sports

Lady Jackets soccer win

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team won on the road Monday night. Roanoke Rapids beat Rocky Mount 5-1. Claire Walker scored all 5 goals for the Lady Jackets. Jackets with...

Roanoke Rapids Spring sports tryouts information

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Roanoke Rapids High School Spring Sports tryouts are quickly approaching. Here is some information about the tryouts for each sport. Remember to try out for a spring sport prospective student...

Halifax Basketball sweeps Oakwood Tuesday

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The Halifax Academy JV Men's both Men's and Women's Varsity basketball teams swept The Oakwood School Tuesday night at home. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 5-3 with a 73-23...

Vikings sweep Eagles on road Tuesday night

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The Halifax Academy JV Men's both Men's and Women's Varsity basketball teams swept Northeast Academy Tuesday night in Lasker. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 4-1 with a...

Chaloner ladies off to a 2-0 basketball season

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The Chaloner Middle School basketball season tipped off last week and the ladies team are 2-0. Last week Chaloner girls beat Davie 48-26. Chaloner stats: Na’siyah Wood- 14 Bayleigh Clark- 11 Macy...

JV Vikings win, both varsity Vikings fall on road

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Halifax Academy Basketball results from Friday night on the road at Ridgecroft. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 3-1 Friday with a 56-37 road win over Ridgecroft. Halifax...

Yellow Jackets Fall Brawl tournament a success

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets softball team held a "Fall Brawl" adult slow Pitch softball tournament fundraiser this past Saturday at Newsome Fields. The Lady Jackets were raising...

Second round NCHSAA football Championship

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Second Round Area Game Results Friday November 14 1A #1 KIPP High beat #8 Sallie B Howard 48-7 #5 Southeast Halifax fell to #4 Wilson Prep 64-40 #7 Hobgood fell to #2 Northside Pinetown 48-7 2A #12...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of November 10th

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Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of November 10th Monday 11/10 1. Soccer at North Pitt at 6pm in the 3rd round of the NCHSAA state playoffs Wednesday 11/12 1. Wrestling at Pasquotank...

First Round results from NCHSAA State Football playoffs

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The Roanoke Valley area results from the First round of the 2025 NCHSAA State Playoffs. 1A #1 KIPP High - BYE #5 Southeast Halifax - BYE #7 Hobgood beat #10 Weldon 44-14 2A #12 Northampton County...

RV Girls Softball League annual meeting set Wednesday, Nov. 12

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The Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Halifax County Visitor’s Center located at 260 Premier Boulevard in Roanoke Rapids....

Roanoke Rapids men’s soccer advance to Third round in playoffs

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The Roanoke Rapids High School men’s soccer Yellow Jackets team sting the Carver Yellow Jackets on the road Thursday night. The #11 seed Roanoke Rapids team shutout the #6 seed Carver Yellow Jackets...

Obituaries

Frances Ferguson Carroll

Frances Ferguson Carroll, 82, of Gaston, NC, went to her eternal heavenly home on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born August 13, 1944, she was the daughter...

Opinion

When it comes to mugshots, yes, I'm snide

I have a tendency to become snide when the issue of mugshots — or the lack thereof — is brought...

Thanks to those who attended Halifax Aggregates...

I would like to thank the residents of Halifax County who attended our recent community open house...

A call for unity in House District 27 race

Editor’s note: Following the posting of this letter to the editor, we will no longer accept any...

Pierce all talk — no action — on HB 125

The recent rrspin post from my opponent claiming that he obtained $114,000 for the Historic...

House District 27 benefited from mini-budgets

When a candidate chooses to mislead and deceive you rather than tell you the truth to earn your...

Endorsements should be earned through legitimate...

I recently learned that my name appeared on a ballot attributed to the African American Caucus of...

Strategic moves to lower your '25 tax bill

Tax season is upon us, and while April 15 may seem like it's right around the corner, you still...

Making sure we get our fair share from Raleigh

Early voting in the race for NC House begins on Thursday. Democrats and Unaffiliated voters will...

Super Bowl notebook: Solitude, the MVP snub, and...

For the first time in several years, I enjoyed watching the Super Bowl in solitude. Don’t get me...

Chief addresses social media comments on newly...

Editor’s note: Roanoke Rapids police Chief Lawrence Wiggins released the following statement...

Committee on property tax reduction matters to...

Like many North Carolinians, I’m monitoring the work of the new House Select Committee on Property...

Pierce unfairly attacked on 'In God We Trust'...

The North Carolina House of Representatives has been meeting for about 250 years and each session...

Financial Focus: Why Social Security matters...

When planning for retirement, Social Security isn't just another item on your financial checklist....

Wray discusses priorities leading up to primary

As we enter the final weeks of the primary campaign, I wanted to take a few minutes and share with...

Faith is lived through action — not political...

For weeks now, my opponent has tried to distract voters by questioning my faith because of a...

Carroll announces 2029 bid for Roanoke Rapids...

To friends, family, and the people of Roanoke Rapids, I am announcing my run for mayor of Roanoke...

ECU Health celebrates 2025 milestones

ECU Health continued its mission of improving the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina...

Letter: Wray should debate Pierce

As voters in North Carolina House District 27 prepare for another important election, one question...

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