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March 15, 2025
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Circus on Ice photo gallery Weldon Mills Theatre

15 March
Skaters and acrobats hit the Weldon Mills Theatre stage Friday night entertaining the kids young and old. The unforgettable family...
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Eastman topping-out ceremony a milestone for HCS

14 March
Halifax County Schools celebrated a significant milestone in the new Eastman school’s development with a ceremonial topping-out, marking...
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Surge in sham tolling texts reported

14 March
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority are warning North Carolinians about a surge in text...
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Engagement session focuses on pollution reduction...

13 March
The Center for Energy Education is partnering with the state’s environmental agency to host a public engagement session for community...
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As spring nears, Wildlife offers tips on wild...

13 March
With spring a week away and wild animals becoming more visible, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is offering tips on what...

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Circus on Ice photo gallery Weldon Mills Theatre

March 15
Skaters and acrobats hit the Weldon Mills Theatre stage Friday night entertaining the kids young...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, March 18

March 14
The Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 5:30...

Eastman topping-out ceremony a milestone for HCS

March 14
Halifax County Schools celebrated a significant milestone in the new Eastman school’s development...

Surge in sham tolling texts reported

March 14
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority are warning...

Meet and greet for new city police chief Tuesday

March 13
A meet and greet will be held for new Roanoke Rapids police Chief Lawrence Wiggins Tuesday, March...

Engagement session focuses on pollution...

March 13
The Center for Energy Education is partnering with the state’s environmental agency to host a...

As spring nears, Wildlife offers tips on wild...

March 13
With spring a week away and wild animals becoming more visible, the North Carolina Wildlife...

Two charged in Wednesday night store heist

March 13
A Weldon man and Enfield man have been charged in a Wednesday night armed robbery that occurred at...

Papouloglou receives two 27-month concurrent...

March 12
Theodore Nicholas Papouloglou today received 27 months for count one of his indictment and 27...

Mallette, Buffaloe guests at first Capital to...

March 12
State Representative Rodney Pierce will hold his first Bringing the Capital to the Constituents...

HCSO roundup: Rocky Mount couple charged;...

March 12
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris: On...

Fox in lake area tests positive for rabies

March 12
On the afternoon of March 7 Halifax County Central Communications received a call concerning a fox...

Officer's discrimination complaint selected for...

March 12
The discrimination case of a former Scotland Neck police officer who is suing the town has been...

Town of Weldon notice of discharge: March 5 - 6

March 11
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED SEWAGE General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or...

RR man charged with unauthorized use, ID theft

March 11
A Roanoke Rapids man with an outstanding order for arrest for a probation violation was charged...

Rural Health Group included in oral health...

March 11
An initiative recognized for bringing oral health clinics to public schools across the Carolinas...

DEQ: 'If it doesn't grow, don't burn it'

March 11
The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the...

SSA office of hearings on avenue closing

March 11
A February 24 article posted on the Newsweek website showed one of the victims of Department of...

Man drops crack in front of officers

March 10
On Saturday deputies of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Sam Powell...

Notice: Strategic Planning Work Session, March 19

March 10
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council and City Department Leaders will...

St. Patrick's Booze It, Lose It enforcement...

March 10
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day Booze It & Lose It...

HCSO can get body scanner without competitive...

March 10
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office will be allowed to buy a new body scanner for the detention...

County moves forward with detention center...

March 10
It will most likely be this time next year before ground is broken for the construction of a new...

HCSO roundup: Friday drug arrests

March 08
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris:...

Weldon Mills Theatre Hotel California "A Salute...

March 08
Hotel California "A salute to the Eagle" rocked the Weldon Mills Theatre Friday night in Roanoke...

RRSD board meeting: Tuesday, March 11

March 07
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board meets Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The meeting will be held...

Clerk approves appointment of Pomp Boys mediator

March 07
United States District Court Clerk Peter A. Moore Jr. this week appointed Robert N. Hunter Jr., a...

Woman on probation faces drug, gun counts

March 06
A Roanoke Rapids woman on a year's term of supervised release for a September 2024 uttering...

Rainbow Rescue, Petsense partner for pet food...

March 06
On April 12 Rainbow Animal Rescue is partnering with Petsense for an event that will raise money...

HCSO roundup: Traffic stops; welfare check

March 06
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris:...

Federal cuts not expected to impact city budget...

March 05
Cuts being made at the federal level due to mandates handed to the Department of Government...

City looking at concrete pricing with skatepark...

March 05
Thanks to a grassroots effort, $30,000 has been raised for a public skate space at Emry Park for...

WIA speaker program to focus on Weldon's...

March 04
The founding history of Weldon’s six historic churches that began in the 1800s will be the topic...

Absconder charged with throwing drugs from vehicle

March 04
A probation absconder driving without a valid license Monday admitted to throwing cocaine out of...

Hotel California bringing iconic Eagles...

March 04
Since the 1980s, Hotel California has become known as the preeminent Eagles tribute band, but when...

Edwards gets 57 months for fed weapon count

March 03
A Roanoke Rapids man was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a...

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Two charged in Wednesday night store heist

March 13
A Weldon man and Enfield man have been charged in a Wednesday night armed robbery that occurred at a convenience at the intersection of Smith Church...
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Papouloglou receives two 27-month concurrent sentences

March 12

Mallette, Buffaloe guests at first Capital to...

March 12

HCSO roundup: Rocky Mount couple charged; Jackson St....

March 12

Fox in lake area tests positive for rabies

March 12

Front Page Sports

Lady Jackets sting Knights on softball diamond

March 12 Softball 810
The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets softball team shut out Northern Nash Knights Tuesday night 15-0 at Goodwin Field. The Lady Jackets improve to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in Big East...

Roanoke Rapids baseball outlast Rocky Mount on the diamond

March 12 Baseball 704
Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets baseball team hosted the Rocky Mount Gryphons. The Yellow Jackets beat the Gryphons 15-8 and improved to 4-0 for the season.

Lady Jackets shutout Red Rams Tuesday night

March 12 Soccer 797
The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team improves to 5-0 for the season after win Tuesday night. The Lady Jackets hosted the Franklinton Red Rams at Hoyle field beating them...

Lady Jackets win at Brittany Willis Memorial Friday

March 10 Soccer 944
The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Jackets soccer team traveled to Wilson this past Friday to play in the 19th annual Brittany Willis Memorial. Eighty-five teams from across the state participated...

Lady Jackets win first three matches of season

March 10 Soccer 905
The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team won their first three matches of the season. Match scores and stats.for first three below. February 26 RRHS 4 Princeton 2 Casey Neal 3...

Lady Jackets softball win over Red Rams photo gallery

March 05 Softball 1614
The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets advance to 2-0 with Tuesday win over Franklinton Red Rams. The Roanoke Rapids beat Franklinton 9-1 at Coach Goodwin field. Photos by Randy Wrenn...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of March 3rd

March 02 Other Sports 985
Roanoke Rapids High School Athletics schedule for the week of Marcg 3, 2025. Monday 3/3 1. Boys Golf at The River GC at 3pm Tuesday 3/4 1. Boys Tennis at HOME vs. Northern Nash at 3:30pm 2. Baseball...

Northampton men basketball headed to State Sweet Sixteen

March 02 Basketball 1129
In Friday Second round results, Roanoke Rapids fall while Northampton baskeball advance in the NCHSAA State Basketball Championship. 1A #6 seed Northampton 63 #11 Tarboro 56 #6 seed will host #14...

Roanoke Rapids and Northampton men's teams advance in playoffs

February 26 Basketball 1238
Tuesday night NCHSAA State Basketball championship playoffs. 1A Men #24 seed KIPP Pride 43 #9 seed Ocracoke 60 #6 seed Northampton 83 #27 Neuse Charter 51 #6 seed Northampton will host winner #11...

Local High School basketball teams earn bid in State playoffs

February 25 Basketball 717
The following Roanoke Valley High School basketball teams earned their spot in the NCHSAA State championship playoffs. 1A Men #24 seed KIPP Pride travel to #9 seed Ocracoke #6 seed Northampton host...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of February 24th

February 22 Other Sports 221
The followingis the Roanoke Rapids High School Athletics schedule for the week of February 24, 2025. Monday 2/24 1. Boys Golf at Northgreen Golf Course at 3pm Tuesday 2/25 1. Boys Tennis at HOME vs....

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

February 15 Other Sports 805
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...
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Obituaries

Gary Thomas Pruden

March 13
Gary Thomas Pruden, 66, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in ECU Medical Center in Greenville. NC. Mr. Pruden was born in...

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March 13

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March 13

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March 13

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March 12

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Financial Focus: Time to consider a financial...

March 12
Spring is here — which means it’s once again time to wash the windows, organize your cabinets and...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating reading

March 11
As we move through March, our schools in Roanoke Rapids Graded School District are buzzing with...

Yellow Jacket Report: Triumph, learning, community

March 04
As we transition into March, the energy across our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District remains...

Yellow Jacket Report: Snow days, achievement,...

February 25
Winter weather made its mark in Roanoke Rapids this past week, and we are grateful that we were...

CAT addressing quality of life, emerging crime...

February 25
The Community Action Team, also known as C.A.T., provides the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office with...

HCS recognizes resilience of students during...

February 25
Halifax County Schools would like to take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication and...

Federal cuts will impact state's teacher pipeline

February 21
Federal action from the U.S. Department of Education will likely result in a reduction in the...

Yellow Jacket Report: Building bridges,...

February 18
This past week has been full of excitement, achievement, and learning opportunities for our...

Financial Focus: Consider Social Security...

February 14
Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income — but when should...

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

February 11
As we move through February, our students and staff continue to excel in academics, the arts, and...

Big, bold Super Bowl predictions

February 07
Well it’s that time of the year again and time for another edition of big, bold Super Bowl...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating growth,...

February 04
As we step into February, we continue to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating the trustees

January 28
This week’s edition of The Yellow Jacket Report highlights accomplishments, appreciation, and...

Yellow Jacket Report: Living Together We Succeed...

January 21
This week in the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, we have seen numerous examples of how we...

Financial Focus: Key decisions for retired couples

January 14
Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make — decisions that could affect...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating success,...

January 14
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

January 07
As our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District returns from the holiday season and steps into the...

Yellow Jacket Report: A heartfelt holiday...

December 31
The holiday spirit was alive and well in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District during the last...
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