Conference report on SB 214 withdrawn

A conference report on Senate Bill 214 was withdrawn this afternoon. Senator Benton Sawrey, a District 10 Republican from Johnston County...

Medlin announces retirement effective Nov. 1

After more than three decades of leadership, Lori Medlin, president and CEO of the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau, will...

Speakers band together to oppose SB 214

The controversial section of a proposed Senate bill that would allow Franklin County to condemn property in three neighboring counties is...

SB 214 pulled from House calendar for today; will...

Senate Bill 214 has been pulled from the House calendar for today but is still up for discussion by the Senate at 4, according the...

Couden named county Opioid Settlement coordinator

Dr. Georgiana Couden has been named Halifax County Opioid Settlement coordinator, effective Friday. Couden will be responsible for the...

News

NCSO deputy honored for academic excellence,...

Deputy Ariel Burgess of the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a certificate of...

HCC SBC closing National Small Business Week...

The Small Business Center Network is celebrating National Small Business Week May 3-9, 2026,...

RRSD board becomes latest to oppose...

Protecting water resources is one of the main objectives of the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District...

Granville County resolution opposing part of...

Granville County commissioners on Friday adopted a resolution that opposes a portion of a proposed...

RRSD emergency board meeting: Monday, April 27,...

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will convene an emergency meeting tomorrow, Monday,...

Crash claims life of Pa. woman

A Pennsylvania woman died in a car crash Friday night on Interstate 95 near the Virginia line....

Franklin County responds to proposed Senate bill

The Franklin County manager’s office has responded to a proposed Senate bill that would allow the...

Here's your sign: New Carolina Crossroads...

ShawneeLED today finished the upgrade and installation of a new digital sign for Carolina...

RR man faces fentanyl, cocaine trafficking counts

A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Thursday with trafficking fentanyl and cocaine following a...

County resolution: Proposed Senate bill...

Halifax County commissioners and Roanoke Rapids City Council have approved resolutions asking...

City council voices opposition to Franklin...

Roanoke Rapids City Council this morning registered its opposition to a state Senate bill that...

Notice of emergency meeting: Roanoke Rapids City...

PUBLIC NOTICE OF EMERGENCY MEETING Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.12(b)(3) notice is hereby given...

Opposition to Franklin County annexation bill...

A Senate bill which is becoming controversial and would allow Franklin County the authority to...

Second-largest lottery jackpot in NC history...

The second-largest prize in North Carolina lottery history was won by a Halifax County man on a...

Morris first HA student to complete HCC career,...

Halifax Academy senior Chloe Morris was recognized at Halifax Community College’s 2026 Student...

HCC IT student gets $2,500 CFA scholarship

Halifax Community College Information Technology student Tyesha Humphrey received a $2,500...

RRPD gets funds for new Live Scan equipment

A $31,000 budget amendment will allow the Roanoke Rapids Police Department to get new Live Scan...

Playground equipment at Long Park will be removed

The city will dispose of unsafe playground equipment and a swing set at Long Park after the...

ECU Health Cancer Care receives ACS Health...

The American Cancer Society has awarded ECU Health Cancer Care its annual Health System Partner of...

Public hearing seeks to garner comments on...

The Weldon Town Board, along with a steering committee that includes Weldon Mills Distillery, has...

Community Tent Gathering shines spotlight on...

On Saturday, the Ella Baker Educational Project of North Carolina hosted its annual Ella Baker Day...

HCSO roundup: Medoc, Enfield stops result in...

Major Anzell Harris reports two separate weekend traffic stops conducted by the Halifax County...

NWS: Increased fire danger today; frost advisory...

The National Weather Service Raleigh has issued an advisory highlighting two primary weather...

One dead, another injured in Hollister shooting

One person died and another was transported to a medical facility for treatment following a...

Missing Weldon woman located

A woman reported missing has been located and is safe, Weldon police Chief Christopher Davis said...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, April 21,...

Roanoke Rapids Regular City Council will meet Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lloyd...

Northampton man convicted in '23 robbery spree

A federal jury last week convicted Timarcus Lavonnte Britt, 29, on four charges of robbery and...

First NC colorectal procedure using robotic...

Dr. Warqaa Akram, colorectal surgeon with ECU Health Cancer Care, became the first surgeon in...

Weldon police seek missing woman

The Weldon Police Department is looking for Corsheena Kerr who was reported missing on Thursday....

Buckhout keynote speaker for county GOP meeting

Laurie Buckhout, a candidate for United States House of Representatives, will be the keynote...

Trillium launches telemedicine pilot program for...

Trillium Health Resources has launched the ED@Home pilot program, an initiative to reduce...

Notice of special meeting: April 21, 2026 budget...

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold a Special Meeting (Budget...

Tribe holds first veterans memorial brick-laying...

The Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe's first veterans memorial brick-laying ceremony will take place on...

Gun and egg larceny, forgery lead to charges for...

An Enfield man faces charges involving the larceny of two guns and a crate of eggs, as well as...

Attorney seeks PC hearing, bond modification in...

The attorney for a man who surrendered to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday to face a...

Human trafficking victim was malnourished;...

Search warrants in a human trafficking case are under seal, according to the Halifax County...

Front Page Sports

Football Club Roanoke (Soccer) home match photo gallery April 11, 2026

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Football Club Roanoke hosted it's second season home match Saturday at River Park in Weldon. Football Club Roanoke is a Halifax County Roanoke Rapids based Semi-Professional/High Level Amateur...

Chaloner Middle Track results from March 31st

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Chaloner Middle Track results from March 31st reported to RRspin.com Sports. Chaloner hosted Davie Middle and Warren County Middle. Girls: Long Jump: 1. Addison Geary (CMS) 2. Mariah Freeman (Warren...

Chaloner Middle Track results from March 24th

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Chaloner Middle Track results from March 24th reported to RRspin.com Sports. Chaloner hosted Weldon Middle and KIPP Middle. Girls: Long Jump: 1. Nasiyah W (CMS) 2. Addison G (CMS) 3. Mariah (KIPP)...

Roanoke Football Club Season Opener Photo Gallery

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The Halifax County based UPSL Semi-Professional/High Level Amateur Soccer team named Football Club Roanoke kicked off their 2026 season Sunday. The ten match season with five set as home games will...

RRHS Athletic Hall of Fame Announces Nomination Period for the Class of 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2026. The 2026 date of the banquet is yet to be determined. Nomination criteria and forms...

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...

Obituaries

James Carroll 'JC' Barnwell

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of JC Barnwell, 88, who passed his final weigh station on Monday, April 27, 2026. JC was born...

Opinion

A land grab nobody saw coming

The oldest trick in politics is hiding the most consequential action inside the most boring bill....

Financial Focus: Estate planning myths

Consider this scenario: A teacher of 30 years and mother of three passes away at age 58. She...

State Republicans should take their own advice...

The property tax amendment Republicans are pushing in Raleigh isn’t about helping homeowners. It’s...

Thanks to those attending second Halifax...

I would like to extend my gratitude to the Halifax County residents who attended our most recent...

Financial Focus: Freezing the squeeze of...

Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re...

Quarry would create more danger to aviation

I would like to take this opportunity to comment on the recent article about the Halifax...

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...

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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.