The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District began work this morning to repair a broken 12-inch water line which led to the issuance of pressure advisory for its customers in the Gaston area.
Construction crews have arrived to repair a natural gas line which ruptured when an excavator struck it this morning.
The CEO of the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District said today a 12-inch water main related to a system pressure advisory will be back in service this weekend.
Michael Rakim Belfield was sentenced today to 12 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by felon and using a weapon in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a May 25 larceny.
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District has issued a system pressure advisory for its water consumers in Northampton County.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:
A Roanoke Rapids man who was the target of a manhunt last week after he allegedly broke into an elderly victim’s home and was shot was served a warrant for burglary.
The Roanoke Valley paused to remember the sacrifices of veterans today during a Memorial Day at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.
More than $2 million in scholarships were awarded Thursday to Roanoke Rapids High School seniors at the annual senior awards day celebration.
