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January 20, 2025
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Halifax County job postings: January 17, 2025

17 January
Library Assistant Library Department Posting # 71103-2784 Description: The person in the position assists patrons with the computer using...
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Halifax County Board of Commissioners: Tuesday,...

17 January
The Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Halifax County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be held at 5:30 P. M. in the Board of Commissioner...
News

Convicted fed drug dealer faces new charges

17 January
A Roanoke Rapids man who completed his federal supervised release in 2021 faces new local charges following his arrest Wednesday on felony...
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State launches Energy Saver NC rebate program

16 January
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality today launched Energy Saver North Carolina, which includes more than $208 million...
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Leader of rental scheme including two county men...

16 January
A Nashville man considered to be the ringleader of a fraudulent emergency rental scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic that included two men...

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Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, January 21

January 17
The Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30...

Partnership with White Motors brings Ford ACE...

January 17
White Motors Inc. has partnered with Halifax Community College to bring the FORD ACE Program to...

Convicted fed drug dealer faces new charges

January 17
A Roanoke Rapids man who completed his federal supervised release in 2021 faces new local charges...

State launches Energy Saver NC rebate program

January 16
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality today launched Energy Saver North Carolina,...

Leader of rental scheme including two county men...

January 16
A Nashville man considered to be the ringleader of a fraudulent emergency rental scheme during the...

Judge enters consent order for seizure of...

January 16
With his sentencing scheduled next month, United States District Judge David J. Novak issued a...

WPD roundup: DWI, reckless driving; hostile driver

January 15
The Weldon Police Department reported the following, according to Lieutenant L. Melton: On Sunday...

Enfield se prépare à accueillir Lafayette

January 15
There are currently only four original sites still standing where the Marquis de Lafayette visited...

Attorneys representing Pomp Boys fired, motion...

January 14
The attorney representing the owner of the former Pomp Boys Motors Monday filed a motion to...

Man charged with armed robbery, attempted armed...

January 13
A Pleasant Hill man was arrested and charged today for a January 9 armed robbery and an attempted...

RRSD board meeting: Tuesday, January 14

January 13
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the business office...

Water main break leads to road, bridge closures

January 13
As part of repairs stemming from a water main break in the Hilltop Drive area of Garysburg on...

Lafayette to be honored in January, February...

January 13
This month and in February, the contributions of Marquis de Lafayette to the American Revolution...

Voluntary dismissal filed for two Pomp Boys...

January 13
The attorney representing the owner of the former Pomp Boys Motors filed a notice of voluntary...

Weldon Mills Theatre Blackhawk photo gallery

January 12
The threat of snow in the Roanoke Valley didn't stop the concert Friday night at the Weldon Mills...

Man with pending court dates in Carteret,...

January 10
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris: A...

Branch issues two orders in Martin suit against...

January 10
Resident Superior Court Judge Brenda Branch Thursday signed two orders related to the civil...

Wray on building relationships in 20 years of...

January 09
A lot has transpired over the past 20 years within North Carolina’s political arena However, one...

NWS: Enough accumulations to cause hazardous...

January 09
The National Weather Service said today there will be enough snow and ice accumulations to result...

Earls serves as keynote for C4EE MLK commemoration

January 08
To showcase Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dedication to community service and equality, the Center...

Woman charged with uploading funds into personal...

January 08
A woman who the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office says uploaded more than $750 of company funds into...

Winter storm expected to bring wintry mix to area

January 08
The Roanoke Rapids area could receive between 2 to 3 inches of snow coupled with an ice...

City, county continue to wait on 911 appeals...

January 08
In June of 2023, the city of Roanoke Rapids appealed a superior court ruling in favor of Halifax...

Parks and rec gets $20,000 for new Chockoyotte...

January 08
Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday approved a budget amendment that accounts for a $20,000 grant...

Board requested to set new jail budget at Jan....

January 07
Halifax County Manager Dia Denton Monday requested that commissioners give her a budget for a new...

Black bear winter dens come in many forms

January 07
It’s that time of year again. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission advises the public that black...

Freeman's oath comes with new chief judge title

January 06
Over the past 16 years, Teresa R. Freeman has served as a District Court Judge within what is now...

Father, daughter make state history as District...

January 06
For the first time in North Carolina history, a father and his daughter will serve together as...

Board OKs grant ordinances for body scanner,...

January 06
Halifax County commissioners today approved two grant project ordinances — one tied to a body...

City council meeting; 2025 meeting schedule

January 03
The City of Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 7,...

Couple face evidence-tampering charges following...

January 03
A man who fled task force agents following a Monday night stop was aided by his wife who the...

IXA growth reflects trends in state aviation...

January 03
North Carolina’s aviation industry contributes $88 billion each year to the state’s economy and...

Ceremony serves as precursor to Pierce taking...

January 03
Ahead of taking the official oath of office in Raleigh next week, Rodney Pierce, who defeated...

Battle gets 99-month federal sentence

January 02
Dominic Battle was sentenced to 99 months in federal prison today for trafficking methamphetamine...

Girl born this morning is ECU North's first baby...

January 02
Riley Ann Crickmore came into the world at approximately 4:34 this morning and is the first baby...

Summey takes oath as district court judge

January 02
Jamal Summey, who in the March primary won the District 7 district court seat 4 judgeship, said...

News

Enfield se prépare à accueillir Lafayette

January 15
There are currently only four original sites still standing where the Marquis de Lafayette visited on his 1825 farewell tour of the United States....
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Attorneys representing Pomp Boys fired, motion says

January 14

Man charged with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery

January 13

Water main break leads to road, bridge closures

January 13

Lafayette to be honored in January, February events

January 13

Front Page Sports

Touchstone basketball camps application period open

January 06 Basketball 497
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

January 06 Other Sports 163
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

December 24 Other Sports 556
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

December 17 Basketball 493
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

December 16 Other Sports 499
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

December 16 Other Sports 1240
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

December 12 Other Sports 1092
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

December 12 Basketball 637
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...

Halifax Academy Beats Lawrence Academy Friday

November 25 Basketball 784
Halifax Academy Vikings beat Lawrence Academy on the basketball court Friday for the Vikings home opener. Halifax JV boys, Varsity Boys and girls won. 🏀Varsity Boys Halifax Academy 49 Lawrence...

Halifax Academy Varsity Basketball split at Ridgecroft

November 22 Basketball 653
The Halifax Academy Vikings varsity boys basketball team won this past Tuesday on the road while the varsity Lady Vikings fell. Game score stats reported to RRspin Sports. 🏀Varsity Boys Halifax...

RV Girls Softball League annual meeting Thursday

November 18 Softball 824
The Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, November 21 at 7 p.m. at the Halifax County Visitor’s Center located at 260 Premier Boulevard in Roanoke Rapids....

KIPP and Weldon football advance in State playoffs

November 16 Football 956
The 2024 NCHSAA State Football Championship following local teams results KIPP Pride and Weldon are only two Roanoke Valley football teams that advance to 2nd round in the NCHSAA playoffs. 1A...
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Obituaries

Catherine Marie Lassiter Newsome

January 19
Catherine Marie Lassiter Newsome, 68, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Hasker Lassiter and...

William Lafayette Hudson

January 18

Paul Taylor 'Ty' Johnston Jr.

January 17

Leemond E. 'Boots' Branch

January 17

Sally 'Josephine' Brockwell Twisdale Davis

January 17

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Opinion

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...

Let Christmas linger: Thoughts from the...

December 24
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...

December 24
Last Friday the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District once again celebrated the holiday season...

Gun violence a concerning holiday trend

December 19
As families gather to celebrate holidays, a troubling and often overlooked issue resurfaces: the...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating the season...

December 17
As we approach the holiday season, the energy across our schools is undeniable! From exciting...

Thanks for making Toys for Tots drive a success

December 11
The recent Edward Jones Toys for Tots Campaign in the Roanoke Valley at the office of financial...

Yellow Jacket Report: Spreading Christmas cheer

December 10
As we settle into the heart of December, the spirit of learning and community shines brightly...

Financial Focus: What lower interest rates will...

December 09
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,...

December 05
Since folks have already got their Christmas decorations up, some before the end of Memorial Day...

Yellow Jacket Report: Grateful hearts

December 03
As we step into the week after Thanksgiving, I hope our Roanoke Rapids community enjoyed a holiday...

Yellow Jacket Report: Student experiences,...

November 26
This past week was full of exciting activities and accomplishments throughout the Roanoke Rapids...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrations,...

November 19
This past week in the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has been filled with celebrations,...

Yellow Jacket Report: Campus celebrations

November 13
As we have fully moved into the fall season by turning back our clocks, raking our leaves,...

Memories of Keith Hoggard: A friend, writer,...

November 07
Back in the 1990s, unbeknownst to my bosses at what was the Roanoke Rapids Daily and Sunday...

Yellow Jacket Report: Hispanic Heritage, HOF,...

November 06
Our Yellow Jacket community has been buzzing with activities and achievements, and I am so excited...
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