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The State Bureau of Investigation and the Littleton Police Department have concluded their investigation into the deaths of three family members whose bodies were found June 9 at 1010 Kirkland Street.

Monday, 17 September 2018 20:03

Hedgepeth dies in prison custody

Rowland A. "Nook" Hedgepeth, a Halifax County death row inmate, died this afternoon of natural causes, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

Thursday, 13 September 2018 16:02

Tornado warnings possible; post offices closed Friday

As noted in the graphic, the National Weather Service says tornado warnings are possible as the outer bands of Hurricane Florence move into and cross Central North Carolina.

The most likely potential for the Roanoke River to crest at Roanoke Rapids or Scotland Neck is below minor, the National Weather Service reported in its latest morning briefing.

Despite a southward shift of Hurricane Florence, the National Weather Service says prolonged rain and freshwater flooding is still expected across much of the area.

The National Weather Service reported in its morning briefing confidence continues to increase life-threatening impacts will be felt across the Carolinas with the arrival of Hurricane Florence.

Wednesday, 05 September 2018 14:39

Manning, RVEC earn Bs in annual state report card

Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools saw a significant increase in its student performance this past year according to the latest numbers released today by the North Carolina  State Board of Education.

Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport is one of 27 facilities in the state approved to receive improvement funds.

The public relations firm representing Thomas and Evon McLean, the buyers of the Roanoke Rapids Theater, today released the venue’s timetable at the company’s headquarters in Raleigh.

The announcement of a new intermodal transportation facility in Edgecombe County could be a benefit to Halifax County as well as a boost for plans for an Amtrak station in Weldon, officials said today.

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