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News from Roanoke Rapids, Weldon and Halifax County

News from Roanoke Rapids, Weldon and Halifax County

The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue — Edward R Murrow

Tuesday, 07 August 2018 15:07

Darden claims '19 Roanoke Valley DYW title

Toni Darden was chosen as Distinguished Young Woman of Roanoke Valley for 2019.

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following:

The Garysburg Police Department, along with the departments of Gaston, Jackson, Rich Square and Woodland as well the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, will participate in National Night Out Tuesday.

Halifax County will draft a resolution opposing the current configuration of the proposed Highway 125 widening project by the state Department of Transportation.

The Roanoke Rapids Theatre has slated a taste of the venue’s 2018 Fall Entertainment Series, with more big events to come. Tickets for many of the events will go on sale August 10.

A split vote today ended a proposal of enacting a countywide ordinance which would ban the tethering of dogs.

Friday, 03 August 2018 15:42

Oinktoberfest to help charitable causes

A joint effort between First Media Radio, Carolina Eagle Distributing, Halifax County Tourism and White Motors will bring Oinktoberfest to the American Legion in October.

The Enfield Police Department reported on Tuesday John Edward Whitaker, 61, was charged with indecent liberties with a child.

Two Roanoke Rapids area men face marijuana charges after Halifax County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized five marijuana plants following execution of a search warrant Tuesday off Cobler Drive.