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Papouloglou sentencing reset to March 12

Sentencing for Theodore Nicholas Papouloglou, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been reset for 2 p.m. on March 12 before District...

Roanoke Valley crime roundup: Attempted murder; Ga....

Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following: Roanoke Rapids Police Department Lieutenant Morgan Worrell reported that on...

Winter storm expected Wednesday

Confidence is increasing that a winter storm will affect central North Carolina Wednesday through Wednesday night, with lingering impacts...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics for the week of...

Her is the weekly schedule for Roanoke Rapids High School Athletics for week of February 17th. Monday 2/17 1st round of the Basketball...

Halifax County job postings: February 14, 2025

Processing Assistant IV Public Health Posting # 611096-2783 Description: This position will be the primary scheduler of Patient...

News

Notice: Strategic Planning Work Session canceled

Notice is hereby given that the City of Roanoke Rapids Strategic Planning Work Session scheduled...

Papouloglou sentencing reset to March 12

Sentencing for Theodore Nicholas Papouloglou, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been reset...

Roanoke Valley crime roundup: Attempted murder;...

Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following: Roanoke Rapids Police Department Lieutenant...

Winter storm expected Wednesday

Confidence is increasing that a winter storm will affect central North Carolina Wednesday through...

Crash claims life of Garner man

A Garner area man died Thursday afternoon after the pickup he was driving sideswiped a box truck...

Upcoming C4EE workshop postponed

The Center for Energy Education’s workshop designated for newly elected and current public...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, February 18

The Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at...

February 14, 2025

February 14, 2025 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids,...

Pierce joins three proposed House bills

This week in the North Carolina House of Representatives, House District 27 Representative Rodney...

Man faces numerous counts related to break-ins,...

A Roanoke Rapids man is in custody and is charged with numerous counts related to a rash of...

Timber Waters expanding distribution network

Timber Waters Brewery in Littleton announced this week the expansion of its distribution network...

Enfield man faces cocaine, marijuana counts...

An Enfield man was arrested and charged Wednesday for possession of marijuana and cocaine,...

Letters, government motion show different sides...

Despite several character letters contained in his case file to bolster the defense’s argument for...

Notice: Strategic Planning Work Session, Feb....

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council and City Department Leaders will...

Trucker faces DWI, meth counts following I-95...

A truck driver and his passenger remain in the Halifax County Detention Center following an...

RRSD board meeting: Tuesday, February 11

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board meets today at 5 p.m. in the business office located at...

Ponton enters guilty plea on day trial set to...

Originally scheduled to stand trial today in Elizabeth City, Omar Daquan Ponton entered a guilty...

Wintry mix possible Tuesday morning

As wet weather continues to be the norm through Thursday, it may begin Tuesday as a wintry mix of...

C4EE workshop to help leaders learn about solar...

To educate local leaders about successfully integrating utility-scale solar into their community’s...

HCSO roundup: Sex abuse counts; crack handed to...

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

Teen faces murder, attempted murder counts in...

A Roanoke Rapids teen faces charges of murder and attempted murder following a shooting in the 500...

HCSO roundup: Norfolk man charged; Weldon stop

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

Sentencing memo: Papouloglou's actions...

The United States is asking for an upward variance in the sentencing of Theodore Nicholas...

Historic marker approved for Rich Square author

Mebane Holoman Burgwyn’s actions always centered on empowering young people. That’s the impression...

Marker ceremony planned for pioneering civil...

A pioneering civil rights attorney will be honored with a historical marker in his hometown later...

Lynch gets pretrial release for treatment

After a partial detention hearing in December, Lorne Lynch last month was granted pretrial release...

City to begin talks with RRGSD on traffic...

Roanoke Rapids City Council voted to allow the city manager and city attorney to begin...

Man with outstanding warrants found under bed

A man wanted on outstanding warrants remains in the Halifax County Detention Center after he was...

Pierce receives committee appointments

With the 2025-26 North Carolina Legislative session underway, state Representative Rodney Pierce...

Books, lesson plans provided ahead of Lafayette...

As part of the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour...

Board opts for $50 million jail budget

Halifax County commissioners Monday unanimously set a $50 million budget for a new detention...

Commissioners reject C4EE land purchase offer

Halifax County commissioners today rejected an offer of $75,000 from the Center for Energy...

Man faces marijuana counts after traffic stop

A Roanoke Rapids man with pending district court dates was charged on marijuana counts Friday...

Littleton Academy announces Science Fair winners

Littleton Academy's annual Science Fair showcased the scientific knowledge of middle school...

Halifax Co. GOP meets February 27

The Halifax County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 27 at Casa...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: February 4, 2025

The Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at...

News

Pierce joins three proposed House bills

This week in the North Carolina House of Representatives, House District 27 Representative Rodney D. Pierce joined three bills — proposed...
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Front Page Sports

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics for the week of February 17th.

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Her is the weekly schedule for Roanoke Rapids High School Athletics for week of February 17th. Monday 2/17 1st round of the Basketball Conference Tournament 1. Girls Basketball at Franklinton at...

Halifax Academy basketball January game stats

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The Following Halifax Academy Basketball game stats reported for January games through January 28th reported to RRspin Sports. Varsity Boys Halifax Academy 54 Thales Academy 62 Thad Harris 11 pts...

Roanoke Rapids High School Athletics for the week of January 27th

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletics Schedule for the week of January 27, 2025. Monday 1/27 1. Wrestling at HOME vs. Bunn and Nash Central. Weigh-ins at 4pm with the matches starting at 5pm....

Roanoke Rapids High School Athletics for week of January 20, 2025

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Roanoke Rapids High school weekly schedule for RRHS Athletics for the week of January 20th. Tuesday 1/21 1. Basketball at HOME vs. Nash Central has been postponed due Nash canceling all afterschool...

Touchstone basketball camps application period open

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Many young basketball players dream of playing under the bright lights of a college arena, showcasing their skills on the hardwood. Halifax EMC is helping make that dream a reality for two students...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of January 6th

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Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of January 6th Tuesday 1/7 1. Basketball at Rocky Mount. The JV Boys game will start at 4:30pm with the Varsity Girls and Boys to follow. Tickets will...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule during Christmas break

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Schedule for all events over Christmas break. Thursday 12/26 1. Basketball at Hertford County for the R-C News Herald Holiday Classic. The Girls play Gates...

Chaloner boys' basketball team are off to a 2-0 start

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The Chaloner Boys basketball team have started the 2024-25 season of with a road win and a home win. Chaloner Middle School Basketball teams traveled to Enfield MIddle December 9th. The boys tean...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of December 16th

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The Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of December 16th. Tuesday 12/17 1. Basketball at HOME vs. Franklinton. The JV game starts at 4:30pm with the Varsity Girls and Boys to follow....

Roanoke Rapids announce changes to home basketball games

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Please beware of the following changes for Roanoke Rspids High School Home basketball games starting Tuesday, December 17, 2024: Tickets are $10 per person. No book bags or large bags will be...

Roanoke Rapids High Yellow Jackets wrestling photo gallery

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets wrestling men and women teams hosted a home four team matches Wednesday night. Results not reported at this time. Photos by Randy Wrenn...

Halifax Academdy Basketball results

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Scores abd stats from the past three Halifax Academy basketball games reported to RRspin Sports. Monday November 25th at Brunswick Academy Varsity Boys. Halifax Academy 40 Brunswick Academy 59 Thad...

Obituaries

Patricia Ann Porch Sparks

Patricia Ann Porch Sparks, 74 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday February 15, 2025. She was...

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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

Financial Focus: Consider Social Security...

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income — but when should...

Yellow Jacket Report: Learning, leadership, and...

As we move through February, our students and staff continue to excel in academics, the arts, and...

Big, bold Super Bowl predictions

Well it’s that time of the year again and time for another edition of big, bold Super Bowl...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating growth,...

As we step into February, we continue to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating the trustees

This week’s edition of The Yellow Jacket Report highlights accomplishments, appreciation, and...

Yellow Jacket Report: Living Together We Succeed...

This week in the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, we have seen numerous examples of how we...

Financial Focus: Key decisions for retired couples

Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make — decisions that could affect...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating success,...

It is an exciting time in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District (RRGSD) as we kick off 2025...

Yellow Jacket Report: Back after the holidays

As our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District returns from the holiday season and steps into the...

Yellow Jacket Report: A heartfelt holiday...

The holiday spirit was alive and well in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District during the last...

Let Christmas linger: Thoughts from the...

In the coming days and weeks, trees will be thrown in alleys or boxed up and placed in storage;...

Yellow Jacket Report: Christmas at the Castle...

Last Friday the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District once again celebrated the holiday season...

Gun violence a concerning holiday trend

As families gather to celebrate holidays, a troubling and often overlooked issue resurfaces: the...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating the season...

As we approach the holiday season, the energy across our schools is undeniable! From exciting...

Thanks for making Toys for Tots drive a success

The recent Edward Jones Toys for Tots Campaign in the Roanoke Valley at the office of financial...

Yellow Jacket Report: Spreading Christmas cheer

As we settle into the heart of December, the spirit of learning and community shines brightly...

Financial Focus: What lower interest rates will...

For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates. The Fed...

2.78 million elves (Barring border walls,...

Since folks have already got their Christmas decorations up, some before the end of Memorial Day...