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December 08, 2024
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Photo gallery: 2024 Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade

08 December
The 2024 Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade stepped off this afternoon under sunny skies accompanied by mild late fall temperatures....
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HCSO roundup: Chase; ecstasy charge

07 December
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris: A vehicle reported stolen Wednesday was used...
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Weldon Mills Theatre Dailey & Vincent photo gallery

07 December
The American bluegrass music group Dailey & Vincent filled the Weldon Mills Theatre Firday night with the sound of Christmas. BarnBarner...
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Photo gallery: Christmas on the Avenue '24

07 December
The city and Roseburg ushered in the holiday season this evening with Christmas on the Avenue which kicked off a weekend of celebrations...
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Northampton Farm Bureau scholarship application...

06 December
Northampton County Farm Bureau is now offering a scholarship of $1,000 to assist a student in furthering their education at an institution...

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Photo gallery: 2024 Roanoke Rapids Christmas...

December 08
The 2024 Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade stepped off this afternoon under sunny skies accompanied...

HCSO roundup: Chase; ecstasy charge

December 07
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris: A...

Weldon Mills Theatre Dailey & Vincent photo...

December 07
The American bluegrass music group Dailey & Vincent filled the Weldon Mills Theatre Firday night...

Photo gallery: Christmas on the Avenue '24

December 07
The city and Roseburg ushered in the holiday season this evening with Christmas on the Avenue...

Northampton Farm Bureau scholarship application...

December 06
Northampton County Farm Bureau is now offering a scholarship of $1,000 to assist a student in...

Woman charged with bilking elderly victim out of...

December 05
A Hollister woman is charged with bilking an elderly victim for whom she was a caretaker out of...

C4EE receives Diversity in Cleantech Award

December 05
The Center for Energy Education received accolades for its commitment to advancing innovations...

Hickey named ECU North president

December 05
ECU Health has named Todd Hickey president of ECU Health North Hospital, effective January 1....

Valley hosts Giving Hope Dec. 14

December 05
Valley Community Church will again hold Giving Hope on Saturday, December 14. The time is set for...

Community Prayer Tree enters sixth year Monday

December 05
For the sixth year, along with a host of volunteers, Thomas and Jodie Barrett will stage the...

HCC board honors Brewer

December 05
Halifax Community College recognized Linda Brewer, former county commissioner and a former member...

Man wanted for several months apprehended by HCSO

December 04
A man who had been wanted by the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office for several months was located...

Small Business Center honored for arts initiative

December 04
The North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network awarded the Halifax...

First Citizens donates $20K to HCC

December 04
First Citizens Bank in Roanoke Rapids has donated $20,000 to support student success at Halifax...

City audit clean with no weaknesses,...

December 04
The city Tuesday was presented an unmodified, also known as clean, audit report. Tarboro CPA...

Guyant's sendoff topped with Order of the Long...

December 04
Former Roanoke Rapids police Chief Shane Guyant received his badge and service weapon during...

Four new members appointed, two reappointed to...

December 03
The Halifax Community College Board of Trustees swore in four new and two reappointed members:...

HCSO roundup: Airbase Rd. assault; gun charge

December 03
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris:...

Moseley gets nod as qualified jail architect

December 03
Halifax County administrative staff Monday were directed by commissioners to negotiate a contract...

Roanoke Valley crime roundup: HCSO; RRPD reports

December 02
Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following: Halifax County Sheriff’s Office This...

County finance, tax departments recognized for...

December 02
Halifax County commissioners today recognized two departments for recent awards they have...

Bryant named chair, Davis vice; three new...

December 02
Vernon Bryant will serve an 11th year as chair of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners while...

HCSO roundup: Woman stabbed; drug charge; repeat...

December 01
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell M. Harris:...

Weldon Mills Theatre Who's Bad Michael Jackson...

December 01
Who's Bad-The Michael Jackson Experience closed out it's 20th year tour Saturday night in North...

New hardware at Roanoke Rapids High

November 28
The Roanoke Rapids High School Alumni Association and the Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets Sports...

Utility-scale solar construction training...

November 27
The Center for Energy Education will host free utility-scale solar construction training December...

HCC trustees honor Wray

November 27
The Halifax Community College Board of Trustees recognized Representative Michael H. Wray for what...

HEMC awards Bright Ideas grants to Littleton...

November 27
Halifax Electric Membership Corporation has awarded five Bright Ideas education grants totaling...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: December 3, 2024

November 27
The Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at...

Spragins leaving 'the most rewarding job anyone...

November 27
Becky Spragins says through six elections in her career as Halifax County clerk of court, she...

Attorney objects to amended to Pomp Boy complaint

November 26
An attorney representing two defendants in a federal civil lawsuit today lodged an objection to an...

Branch appoints Turner as interim clerk of court

November 26
Halifax County Senior Superior Court Judge Brenda Branch has appointed Lisa M. Turner interim...

Acorn sets Christmas, 2025 lineup

November 26
Before launching into 2025, The Acorn will present its holiday lineup beginning December 10 with...

Freeman gavel ceremony Dec. 13 after district...

November 25
On December 13 newly appointed Chief District Court Judge Teresa Freeman will receive the gavel...

Fire department puts new extrication equipment...

November 25
The day after the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department received extrication equipment from a Firehouse...

Former SN officer files discrimination complaint...

November 25
The town of Scotland Neck was issued a summons following the filing of a civil complaint on behalf...

News

Woman charged with bilking elderly victim out of $8K

December 05
A Hollister woman is charged with bilking an elderly victim for whom she was a caretaker out of approximately $8,000, according to the Halifax...
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C4EE receives Diversity in Cleantech Award

December 05

Hickey named ECU North president

December 05

Valley hosts Giving Hope Dec. 14

December 05

Community Prayer Tree enters sixth year Monday

December 05

Front Page Sports

Halifax Academy Beats Lawrence Academy Friday

November 25 Basketball 557
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 470
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 667
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 815
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...

Jackets soccer advance to 3rd round in State Playoffs

November 13 Soccer 579
The Roanoke Rapids High school yellow Jackets men's soccer team win in second round of NCHSAA state playoffs playoffs and advance to round 3. Roanoke Rapids beat Heide Trask 1.0 Tuesday. Roanoke...

NCHSAA state Football Bracket released

November 11 Football 792
The 2024 NCHSAA State Football Championship bracket has been released and the following local teams made the cut. 1A schedule #14 KIPP Pride host #19 West Columbus #16 Weldon host #17 Lejeune #18...

Jackets advance with shootouts win

November 10 Soccer 582
Round 1 of Roanoke Rapids High schools men's soccer NCHSAA soccer playoffs went to a penalty kick shootout. Roanoke Rapids beat Speing Creek 6-5 to advance to the second round. Jackets Goal-...

Halifax close season in first round of NCISAA playoffs

November 05 Football 586
Halifax Academy Varsity football team fell in the 1st round NCISAA playoffs Friday night. (3) Cary Christian 48 (6) Halifax Academy 28 RUSHING *Mason Burr 8 carries for 110 yds 1TD *Connor Hammack 2...

Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame 2024 Class inducted

October 28 Other Sports 2225
The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee held its Hall of Fame Class of 2024 induction Banquet this past Saturday night in the High school's cafeteria. The 2024 RRHS HOF...

Chaloner-Weldon game stats: CMS 47-Weldon 6

October 24 Football 714
Stats from the Chaloner Middle School - Weldon football game: Final Score: Chaloner 47 - Weldon 6 Chaloner Record: 5 - 1 Rushing: Malik Yellorday: 187 Yards / 6 TD Jahtez Lyons: 67 Yards / 1 TD Ben...

Halifax football win on road

October 24 Football 581
Halifax Academy varsity football team traveled to Lawrence Academy. Halifax beat Lawerence 48-20. HALIFAX RUSHING *Oliver Anderson 16 carries for 124 yds 3 TDS *Mason Burr 18 carries for 69 yds *Jc...

2025 Senior Men’s soccer players

October 23 Soccer 947
Roanoke Rapids High School men’s Yellow Jackets soccer recognized the graduating class of 2025 Monday night. Seniors are Collin Elias (captain), Estarlin Argueta, Balmoris Gonzalez (captain) and...
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Obituaries

Billy McClain Blackwelder

December 04
Billy McClain Blackwelder of Roanoke Rapids, NC went home to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on December 3, 2024 at the age of 97. He...

James 'Billy' William Griffith

December 04

Stancil 'Stan' Biscoe Pittman Jr.

December 02

Jodie Benjamin Delbridge Jr.

December 02

Edna Earl Mayes High

December 02

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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...

After LA victory, sleep habits can return

October 31
Tonight I can get back to my normal sleep habits. For four of the five nights of the World Series...

Yellow Jacket Report: Pumpkins, parents, playoffs

October 29
As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, our schools are filled with both excitement and...

Yellow Jacket Report: Fall activities, learning...

October 22
This past week in Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has been filled with enriching activities,...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating homecoming

October 15
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District celebrated an exciting and spirited 2024 Homecoming Week. It...

Financial Focus: Coping with inflation during...

October 14
At different times, inflation may be high or low, but, except in those rare periods of deflation,...

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October 11
Enjoying a nice evening at home Thursday, I commenced to ask Google’s Gemini a burning question....

Yellow Jacket Report: Spotlighting CTE

October 08
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District completed another strong week! I enjoyed the opportunity to...

Subscription plan rollout: Things to know

October 08
Things to know ahead of Wednesday’s subscription plan rollout : All previous early bird specials...

Letters: Uphold HB 10 veto

October 04
Dear Representative Michael Wray, If someone traveled via public transportation, and decides they...

rrspin subscription plan locks in Oct. 9

October 02
On October 9 rrspin will proceed with locking in its subscription plan . It is a business strategy...

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October 01
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