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
The deed-signing for the Roanoke Rapids Theater, which will give Thomas and Evon McLean ownership of the venue, will be held Monday at 1 p.m., City Manager Joseph Scherer told council this evening.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:
A man who the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division says has 27 pending charges was arrested today for heroin trafficking as well as counts associated with marijuana possession.
The emerald ash borer was found in Halifax County for the first time, making it the 36th county within the state where this invasive insect has been detected.
Wade Carter III was indicted last week for a series of crimes he allegedly committed prior to a May 24 breaking and entering in which he was shot by the victim.
One man has been charged on drug counts following an investigation of a murder which occurred on Grant Drive this morning.
The City County Drug Task Force has been officially disbanded, Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp confirmed today.
A murder investigation is underway in the Grant Drive area outside Roanoke Rapids.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:
