"A free press can, of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad" — Albert Camus
In the Southern Christian Leadership Conference article regarding the proposed supplemental school tax on the ballot in November, at the request of the Halifax County School Board, the board of commissioners approved to place it on the ballot — which by law the commissioners are required to do.
Three days in court and our outlook is a little jaundiced.
We would like to address some of the issues from Friday's Tracy Lawrence concert as well as clear up some of the rumors and hearsay floating around.
On June 20, 2016, Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation that allows Naloxone, commonly referred to as Narcan, to be purchased at drug stores in our community without a prescription.
I want to discuss building relationships with the community and how to interact with law enforcement.
City Manager Joseph Scherer gave a brutally honest assessment Tuesday night when he recommended residents in the community around Rochelle Pond get behind its cleanup.
After spending a few hours with Pokemon Go players Thursday night, we see the activity as something local businesses and government agencies can rally behind.
We have a task force.
I didn't know her long — she died when I was 5.
The Roanoke Rapids Planning Board made the correct decision Thursday night — sending a recommendation to city council to approve MaSuki Incorporated's plans for a luxury apartment complex in Villages at Cross Creek.
Does it seem quieter? It seems quieter to me.
I'm still a little confused state lawmakers called a special session to talk about bathrooms and didn't discuss any of my bathroom needs.
The Roanoke Rapids Skate and BMX Park serves as a great example of how local government can be responsive to its constituents.
I decided several months ago when it came down to a choice between pie or cake, pie was the clear winner.
I'm dispensing with writing a Super Bowl prediction column because there appears to be only one team playing.
If there had to be a decision made on the rezoning of the former Carolina Crossroads concert site Tuesday night then the one made to continue the hearing on the matter made more sense than just flat out rejecting the proposal as was the original direction four members of city council were headed.
